“Blues is a natural fact – It’s something a fellow lives. If you don’t live it, you don’t have it. Young people have forgotten to cry the blues” – Mississippi Blues legend Big Bill Broonzy
We at Blues Before Sunrise live the blues. Rising from the ashes of 2008’s “Monday Blues Show”, Blues Before Sunrise is an essential listen for anyone wishing to acquire an appreciation and love for the world of blues music. Every Thursday from 9-11PM, listeners will not only be introduced to the music of the greats such as Muddy Waters, Hound Dog Taylor, Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf and Eric Clapton but they will also gain an understanding of the influence that these unforgettable individuals have left on the music industry. Hosted by the blues three-piece of Lee Borland, Mark Maguire and Stu Greenfield, the show aims to give a fresh perspective on blues in the 21st Century.Much focus is placed on current blues artists who are carrying the mantle for the greats gone by. Frequently featured artists include The Black Keys, Ollie Brown, Danny Bryant, The Homemade Jamz Blues Band and Joe Bonnamassa.
Every week, Blues Before Sunrise contains two diverse features, namely “Five Minutes of Fame” and “Blues Influence”. The former showcases the numerous fantastic blues covers available online, delivering to the listener a wide and varied selection of talented unsigned acts. The latter concentrates on current artists, outside of the blues genre that have clearly been influenced and driven by the blues greats. Past Blues Influence artists include Prince, Aerosmith, Muse, Weezer and Christina Aguilera.
Exclusive Interviews and live sessions are now a common occurrence on Blues Before Sunrise, with the likes of Rab McCullough, Alabama 3, The Answer and Blues Shelter having joined us in studio in the past. Expect this tradition to continue, with more local talent to be exhibited in 2009
Blues Before Sunrise: 9 – 11PM every Thursday night on Queens Radio. Got the Blues? Then tune in!
Requests are always welcome. Contact the studio via: studio@queensradio.org or log on to the forums at queensradio.org/forums
"Blues is the roots, the rest are the fruits" - Willie Dixon
Are you a Belfast/UK based blues band, eager to get your material out there and played on the airwaves? We at Blues Before Sunrise would love to hear from you. Please send demos to: Blues Before Sunrise, Queen's Radio, Queen's Students' Union, University Road, Belfast BT7 1NF
Belfast Blues at its best, the legendary Rab McCullough Band:
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Who I'd like to meet: Albert Collins, Albert King, BB King, Back door Slam, Bad Company, Ben Harper, Blind Willie Johnson, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Charlie Musselwhite, David Gogo, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton, Freddie King, Gary Moore, Hound Dog Taylor, Jeff Beck, Ike Turner, Hendrix, Jimmy Reed, Jeff Healey, Joe Bonnamassa, Keb Mo, Kenny Wayne Shephard, Kyuss, Little Walter, Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Otis Redding, FleetWood Mac, John Mayall
Every day we are jumping from one task to another – looking at the watch as a guide. No wonder heart attack is one of the main causes to death. We forget to pause, to look around and to enjoy friendship and family. The world is beautiful – you only have to allow yourself to see it - to experience it. Look at the watch, painted by Jette – given the title “Time is relative”.
Take care my friend, make time and have a great weekend.
Hey my friend, this week I am sending you the tune "I loved Another Woman". Personal I fancy the lead guitar played by Espen Olavsen. Enjoy. You can even visit me at Reverbnation Wishing you a fantastic weekend. Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
When I take the time to sit down and look at people pasing by I don't stop thinking about how fantastic life is and even the creation of man. Think about all the parts that have to/should work together. It is not strange that something goes wrong from time to time. This weeks link is The Bluesmates version of Assembly Line. Wishing you a great weekend with some good music. Take care. Blues'on my friend. Grandpa_Erik
This weekend I am thinking about environment. Just listen to the tune "THE ROAD TO HELL" - http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/song_1865703 . This time I am sending the link, because I found out that widgets are changing tunes according to witch one you put up as no 1.
Wishing you a fantastic weekend. Take care my friend and Blues'on.
Wishing you a great weekend my friend. May it give you a lot of happy moments. To get the weekend started in a proper way I am this time enclosing a rock’n roll tune, GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY. Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
Hi, this weekend I am puting up a great tune of Chris Rea - The Road to Hell - in The Bluesmates' version. In addition I have put up a fan exclusive download of the tune “I loved Another Woman” on Reverbnation. You may register by using the widget in the left coloumn on my myspace profile. Enjoy. Wishing you a fantastic weekend, not on the road to hell, but in the great musical direction. Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
Hi, this weeks greetings are two peonies. Be aware of the tears. It may be tears of joy. It may be tears of sadnes. It all depends on witch mood you are in yourself. It's for you to decide. Wishing you a great weekend, filled up with fantastic music. Take care. Blues'on. Grandpa_Erik
Hi, my weekend greetings this time is the melody “I loved another woman”. Listen carefully to the lead guitar by Espen Olavsen. Hopefully you will find the special blues nerve I wish to share with you. Have a nice weekend. Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik
HiGUYS JUST TO LET YOU KNOW ADRAIN BYRON BURNS WILL BE PLAYING THE THUNDERDOME GLENGORMLEY 28TH JUNE ..(CHECK HIM OUT PLAYING WITH BILL WYMAN ON YOUTUBE)PLUS SUPPORT FROM THE PONTIAX BLUES BAND THANKS A MIL ....COLIN
Hello to Blues Before Sunrise. Thank you for joining us here on myspace. I hope you enjoy our musc. Hope to see you at one of the shows soon. All the best for now from The Deans
Sure Hope that your Birthday was one that you'll always remember...It really get Better each Year...The Blues is always within that Groove you have Deep Down inside yo' Soul. Happy Birthday!!
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