This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues brings you the smooth silky sounds of Joan Osborne from her album "Breakfast in Bed" and the powerful vocals of Shelby Lynne and her album "I am Shelby Lynne".By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues starts with some new music by Tom MacLear and The Big Blues Mac. Tom has been writing, playing, and recording these songs for this album for approximately 20 years. These songs were compiled with the infusion of a who's-who of some of the finest blues musicians in America today; Dallas Hodge (Canned Heat)…

Welcome to the latest episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues. The week is a retrospective of James Henry Cotton, singer, songwriter, and harmonica player. James was born July i, 1935 and dies March 16, 2017 in Austin, Texas. During his career he worked with numerous prominent artists including: Gregg Allman, Elvin Bishop, Joe Bonamassa, Grateful De…

This Episode the the Smooth Honey Bear Blues features the music of Jimmy Reed. Mathis James Reed was born in 1925 and died in August of 1976. He started recording in 1953 and had a number of hits in the '50s and '60s. Some of these are featured in the episode including; Honest I Do, Big Boss Man, and Bright Lights, Big City. He was inducted into th…

This episode feature the music of New Orleans own Dr. John with his 2004 album "N'Awlinz Dis Dat and D'udda". On this album he features a number of stars such as, Marvis Maples, B.B. King, Clarence "Gatemouth " Brown, and Willie Nelson, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Also, on this episode are several cuts from Marcia Ball's album "Marcia Ball Live…

This latest episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues features the music of Jimmy Vaughan, the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan. The music is from Jimmy Vaughan's 1994 album "Strange Pleasure" which feature Jimmy and numerous special guests. Also, featured on this episode is the collaborative album "Family Style" which features songs performed by J…

This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues features recording of Joe Bonamassa. It begins with additions Howlin' Wolf songs preformed by Joe Bonamassa at a Live benefit at Red Rock. In additional are live cuts from A New Day Yesterday an album released in 2001, as well as, several cuts from a studio album by the same name. It is my hope you will p…

This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues catches Joe Bonamassa, performing the music of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, live at Red Rock in 2015. These are the audio recordings of a DVD produced for a charity event. It's packed full of great music performed by a great musician. I truly enjoyed making this episode, I hope you enjoy listening to it…

This episode features the music of Rising Sons, a band formed in 1964 featuring Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. They were together for only 2 years and before the release of the these recordings from 1964, during that time they only charted one single. These previously unreleased recordings were stored and nearly forgotten before their release in 1992 by …

This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues features Coco Montoya's album "Can't Look Back". Songs include; the title track Can't Look Back, I Won't Beg, Trip, Stumble, and Fall, and Can't Seethe Streets for My Tears among others. This album was released in 2002 on Alligator Records. Also, tonight we featured songs by Joe Cocker from his "Greatest …

This episode is a continuation of Genius Amplified Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars. This second CD starts with recording of Eric with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, George Harrison, Derek and the Dominos, and several covers songs (i.e. Little Wing-Jimi Hendricks, I Shot the Sheriff-Bob Marley, Little Queenie-Chuck Berry). Also included is Ain't Going …

This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues presents the sound track from the Movie released in 2017, Eric Clapton - Live in 12 Bars. This 2-CD set (of which this only CD-1) follows Eric Clapton with music from the early years of The Yardbirds, John Mahal & the Bluesbreakers, Cream and Blind Faith. It only features work with Aretha Franklin(Good to…

This episode wraps up with recordings from the fourth CD of the 4 CD Box set from Chess Records titled Chess Blues 1947 - 1967. Artists presented include Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Howlin' Wolf and Buddy Guy among others from that era. The rest of the show presented recordings from Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King , Howlin…

This episode continues the presentation of the blues catalog from Chess Records with their Chess Blues 4CD set. This evening we played artist from 1954 Through the beginnings of the 1960'S. A few of the artist were Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Albert King, Little Walter and Muddy Waters. Relax and take a listen.…

This episode is a tribute to the late Wesley Curley Clark, known as the "Godfather of Austin Blues" The two recordings presented tonight are; Live from the Saxon Pub recorded in 2010 and From Austin With Soul. Relax and enjoy some of the best of Austin blues.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

The episode is a continuation of recording captured at Chess records between 1947-1967. Tonight's show presented artists from 1952 through 1954. Some of these were Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Willie Dixon, Muddy Walters and Memphis Minnie to name a few. So get comfortable and listen to a great blues music from a bygone era.…

This episode featured recording artist from the Chess Record archives. The Four CD set focused in the blues from 1947-1967. Specifically, this show was Disc one the years 1947-1952. Artists were varied from those that people are familiar (Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf) to those more obscure but, just as note worth and entertaining (Laura Rucker, Fores…

What a great line up for your listening pleasure. We have the Great B.B. King's 1994 Grammy Award Winning recording for best Traditional Blue album, titled "Blues Summit". It is a whos who of the legends of the Blues,. This duet album is packed with artists, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Ruth Brown, Etta James, KoKo Taylor, John Lee Hooker, Katie Webster…

This episode features the recordings of two great musicians: Buddy Guy and Susan Tedeschi. Buddy Guy's Music is from his album, Slippin' In from 1994. Susan Tedeschi's recordings are from her 2005 album Hope & Desire, which feature the guitar work of Doyle Bramhall II and Derek Trucks. Also singing background vocal on track 10 are The Blind Boys of…

This episode is the recordings of John Mayall's 2CD set Blues Power. This is a Import Cd from England. The first set of music found on the first CD are songs written and performed by John Mayall, except for the track "Life in the Jungle" that was written by Walter Trout. The second set of recordings found on the second CD are "Live" recordings capt…

This week's episode consist of recordings of willie Nelson and featured guest (B.B. King, Jonny Lang, Susan Tedeschi, Dr. John, Kenny wayne Shepherd and Francine Reed) on the 2000 album Milk Cow Blues. The remainder of the show are cuts from Shawn Pittman off his self released album New King in Town. He is backed up by the Double Trouble rhythm sec…

This first episode of the New Year features recording by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf with many extraordinary musicians accompanying them. Also, this episode features live recordings of artists who have played Austin City Limits (ACL) over the years. These are specifically the years 1978 - 1997. Sit back, Relax and Enjoy!…

This Christ mas Special features songs from a wide variety of artists. B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Shinyribs, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Robertson family from Duck Destiny, variety artist from the A Very Special Christmas "Live" (Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, John Popper) and last but far from least the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. So…

This episode features music from a recording, "Blues Lovin' Man" by Michael Cross. This album was dedicated to Clifford Antone, the founder of Antone's nightclub in Austin TX, the home of the Blues. Clifford was truly a Blues Lovin' Man. Another Texas legend is the also featured on this episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues, Slim Bawb and the fabu…

This episode feature the music of Lazy Lester's album-blues stop knockin', with special guest Jimmy Vaughan, Derek O'Brien, Sue Foley, Sarah Brown, Speedy Sparks, Riley Osbourn, Gene Taylor and Mike Buck. Susan Tedeschi music is from her recording-Wait for Me. Her Husband Derek Trucks plays guitar on two songs; Gonna Move and The Feeling Music Brin…

This episode presents the recordings of the international recording artist Reverend Freakchild. He is known for writing and performing a distinct style of the blues incorporating elements of psychedelic music, country music and the blues. the music is from three of his recording: The Bodhisattva Blues, Songs of Beauty for Ashes of Realization and H…

This episode features additional recordings from Luther Allison, as well as, songs recorded by numerous artists from the Austin Music scene on the Texas Guitar Slingers CD. A virtual whos who includes music by Jimmy Vaughan, Eric Johnson & Alien Love Child, David Grissom, Denny Freeman, Derek O'Brien, Omar and the Howlers and others.…

This episode features Huddie William Ledbetter a.k.a. Leadbelly with songs from his Midnight Special CD. These songs were recorded during a span from 1935 thru 1940. Also, music from Johnny Winters. The Progressive Blues Experiment album, originally recorded in 1969By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

This episode feature the Women of Chicago recorded "Live" in various venues in the Windy City. Also a "Live" performance by the Texas Godfather of the Blues; W.C. Clark (the album: Were You There) recorded at the Saxon Pub in Austin, Tx.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

This show consist of "Live" recording of Luther Allison. The Two CD set includes: Disc One: His set recorded "Live" at the Chicago Blues Fest on June 3, 1995. It has the Memphis Horns and Otis Rush performing on several tracks. Disc Two: The songs on this disc are from two live shows, one at Buddy Guy's Legend Club in Chicago and several live songs…

This episode consist of songs recorded on the road by Gary Clark Jr., compiled from various venues during his 2013/2014 tour. Many original song written by Gay Clark Jr. with a sprinkling of compositions by Albert Collins, B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix. Enjoy!By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

This episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues is an eclectic set of songs from the Blind Raccoon compilation Volume Third. This songs are from artists/groups they represent. Enjoy!By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

bass returns! shake your monkey nuts as Babylon falls again.By Carlos R. Cedillo

This latest episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues showcases that little old band from Texas, ZZ Top. It consist of three of their early albums; Rio Grande Mud, Tres Hombres and DeGuello.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

This Episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues presents music conceived in 1966 and brought to life in 1992. The music of the Rising Sons that featured Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder, along with band mates Jesse Lee Kincaid, Gary Marker and Kevin Kelley. The rest of the time is filled with blues tunes from Bo Diddley, Dr. John and Billie Holiday to name a fe…

This episode spins tracks from Joyful Noise a solo project by Derek Trucks (time between the Allman Brothers Band and Tedeschi Trucks). Also a "Live" recording of Omar and the Howlers captured in October 2005 in Germany.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Listen to some of the best the Honey Bear can spin; Ray Charles, Etta James and special treats: Fats Domino recorded "Live" the ACL sound stage in Austin Texas Oct. 22nd 1986, as well as, Susan Tedeschi recorded "Live " at the ACL sound stage in Austin Texas on June 17th 2003.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

This 2CD set--The Essential Taj Mahal showcases the range of music and instrument mastery of Taj Mahal. It includes songs from throughout his career and as a member of various groups.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

The show featured R & B Classics by such artists: Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin. The second hour is a "Live" show by Blue guitarist Sue Foley recorded at Hugh's Room in Toronto Canada.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

The LOST Live Records of Muddy Waters from a 1971 tour with band members; Willie "Big Eyes" Smith-Drums, Pinetop Perkins-Piano, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones-Bass, George "Harmonia" Smith, and Sammy Lawhorn & Pee Wee Madison-Guitars. It includes a live interview with McKinley Morganfield a.k.a. Muddy Waters. The second half of the show are live records from …

The show played numerous from the CD Les Paul and Friends that featured performances by Sting, Joss Stone, Sam Cooke and Eric Clapton to name a few. Also the show featured artists from the CD Keep a Dollar in your Pocket. Roy Milton Dinah Washington and John Lee Hooker.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Tonight's Show featured many songs from Sade, from her "LIVE" 2-CD set recorded while on her 2001 Lovers tour. Also, on the show featured numerous songs by Luther Vandross from his album Dance with my Father.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Show included music by B.B. King, John Mayall, Eric Clapton. Several songs from Eric Gales who is currently touring and will be in Austin on July 28th at Antones. Also several songs by Local Austin Legend W.C. Clark.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Show features touring Artists playing Austin in the coming months. Eric Gals, Carolyn Wonderland. Other artists included John Mayall, Eric Clapton and B.B. King.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall, 24 Nights Live 1990 1991 Music sectioned into 4 groups Four piece band w/special guest Phil Collins on Sunshine of Your Love) Blues and ensemble (Buddy Guy, Robert Cray) Nine piece Band Eric with the National Philharmonic Orchestra conduct by Michael KamenBy Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Your host "The Honey Bear" does 2 hours of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues featuring John Mayall from 1964-1969. His music included guitarist Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

A special night! A special guest! Playing his own special version of some classic blues sounds, Dave Orr comes into the studio to talk about his upcoming shows in San Marcos and the Austin area. Great conversations with this Aussie transplanted to central Texas!By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

Early recording of familiar artists. Taj Mahal. B B King. Buddy Guy. W C Clark.By Jim Wagner / KZSM.org

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