Blues is the Truth

By: Ian McHugh
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  • Blues is the Truth is a weekly 2 hour radio show, featuring some of the very best new Blues Music alongside some classic tracks that define the genre. Presented for a decade by Ian McHugh, frontman and guitarist with the band Blues is Truth and compere of the Ealing Blues Festival main stage, The show is informative, entertaining and sometimes a little different....
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  • Blues is the Truth 739

    Blues is the Truth 739
    Jan 31 2025
    🎙️ Blues is the Truth – A New Episode Full of Legends and Rising Stars! 🎶

    Join Ian McHugh for another electrifying episode of Blues is the Truth, packed with the finest blues from across the decades. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, there’s always something fresh, familiar, and full of soul.

    We’re also celebrating some exciting news – Blues is the Truth has been longlisted for UK Blues Awards Radio Presenter of the Year! A huge thank you to everyone who listens, shares, and supports the show. Your love for the blues keeps this music alive!

    This week’s episode is stacked with incredible talent. We’ve got the unmistakable grooves of Johnny Guitar Watson and the raw energy of Mitch Ryder, alongside the legendary guitar work of Eric Clapton and Kai Strauss. The show brings soulful power from Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, deep blues from Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues, and masterful storytelling from Steve Howell and the Mighty Men.

    There’s also a modern edge with the John Mayer Trio, alongside transatlantic brilliance from Guy Verlinde & Tom Eylenbosch and the classic drive of The Backbone Blues Band. The high-energy blues-rock of Alex Lopez Express and Big Al and the Heavyweights will get your feet moving, while Joss Stone and Heavydrunk & Watermelon Slim bring deep, soul-drenched emotion.

    We keep the guitar fireworks going with JW Jones and the feel-good sounds of Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, while The Fabulous Thunderbirds remind us why they’re still at the top of their game. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Blues is the Truth without a nod to the past, featuring the legendary Muddy Waters, the unmistakable voice of Dave Kelly, and the modern mastery of The Cinelli Brothers, Rees Shad, and the incredible Tedeschi Trucks Band.

    With a lineup like this, you won’t want to miss a second!

    If you love the blues, help us spread the word—like, share, rate, and subscribe. Let’s keep the blues alive together!

    #BluesIsTheTruth #BluesRadio #UKBluesAwards #BluesMusic #ListenNow
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    2 hrs
  • Blues is the Truth 738

    Blues is the Truth 738
    Jan 24 2025
    🔥 New Episode of Blues is the Truth! 🔥

    Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Blues is the Truth, where we bring you the best of blues, soul, funk, and more. This week’s show is stacked with incredible artists like Tim Penn and the Second Line, McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, Dave Ferra, Dom Flemmons, Guy Verlinde, and Tom Eylenbosch, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Untouchables, Lucas Haneman, Northsyde, Dave Specter, Melon Jelly, Georgie Bonds, Andres Roots, Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Robert Hokum and the Guv’nors, Andreas Diehlmann Band, Curtis Salgado, Vinyl Paradise, Alfie Smith, Eric Clapton, Mississippi MacDonald, and Steve Bailey.

    We’ll have all your favorite regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, plus a whole bunch of deep cuts, classics, and fresh new music from the blues scene.

    Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and review on your podcast platform of choice—your support helps keep the blues alive!

    🎧 Tune in now and let the music do the talking!
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    2 hrs
  • Blues is the Truth 737

    Blues is the Truth 737
    Jan 18 2025
    The latest episode of Blues is the Truth is here, and normal service resumes with two hours of phenomenal blues that will keep your soul singing and your feet tapping. Hosted by the ever-passionate and knowledgeable Ian McHugh, this week’s show is packed with incredible music, the usual fan-favorite features, and a lineup of artists that truly defines the spirit of the blues.

    This episode shines a spotlight on the brilliant Tomislav Goluban and the powerhouse sounds of Crooked Eye Tommy, both delivering unforgettable performances that will leave you hitting replay. Alongside them, you’ll hear classics and contemporary gems from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, and Buddy Guy, and the deep grooves of Little Walter, Peter Green, and Otis Spann.

    Etta James brings her unparalleled vocal power, while Mud Morganfield, Tim Aves and Wolfpack, and the soulful Colin James remind us why blues endures. The raw energy of Tail Dragger, Cesar Crespo and the Pinball’s Blues Party, and Wailin’ Walker will keep you on the edge of your seat, while Bob Margolin and Bob Coritore showcase their collaborative genius.

    With contributions from Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion, Larry Griffith, Jeff Pitchell, Kai Strauss, and even blues royalty BB King and Lowell Fulson, this week’s lineup spans decades of brilliance. And, of course, there’s a special place for Eric Clapton, whose timeless artistry remains an inspiration.

    Make sure you don’t miss this blues-packed episode! Listen now and join Ian McHugh on this musical journey. And if you love what you hear, don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and review on your podcast platform of choice. Spread the word and help keep the blues alive!
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    2 hrs

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