Blues is the Truth 786

This week Blues is the Truth settles back into its usual groove, with all the regular features in place and a proper spread of blues to ease you through the show. Hosted by Ian McHugh, it is one of those episodes that feels like a good conversation, familiar voices, trusted picks and plenty of moments that remind you why you keep coming back.

The music this week comes from a wide and wonderfully varied lineup, taking in Junior Watson, Adam Norsworthy, John Hammond, Hubert Dorrigatti, Alex Lopez, BB King, Sean Taylor, Buddy Guy, Clarence Jolly, Gary Grainger, Errol Linton, Chuck Berry, Joe Louis Walker, Cheryl Lescome and the Tuscon Choir Boys, Dave Ferra, Roy Buchanan, Maria Muldaur, Charles Tiner, John Primer, Sugaray Rayford, Long John Hunter and Muddy Waters.

There is a real sense of balance running through the playlist, from deep roots blues to modern sounds, from raw grit to laid back soul. It is not about rushing from track to track, but letting the music breathe and tell its own story.

If you like your blues honest, varied and thoughtfully put together, this episode has plenty to enjoy. Stick it on, turn it up just a little, and let the music do the rest.