Blues From The Ouse explores the past, present and future of the blues.
Episode #309 features brand new blues releases, essential UK and international artists, and the kind of tracks you won’t find on a generic playlist. The show opens with new music from Elles Bailey, Marcus King, Brandon Isaak and Mississippi Heat, before turning the spotlight on the blues harmonica — the legendary “misery whistle” — with classic performances from Big Walter Horton, Kim Wilson and the late Paul deLay.
There’s also a masterclass in slide guitar, featuring pioneers and innovators including Tampa Red, Earl Hooker, Kelly Joe Phelps and Sonny Landreth, exploring the techniques and stories behind the sounds.
In the second hour, listener requests take centre stage, with a hand-picked mix spanning Chicago blues, British blues rock and modern roots, including The Rolling Stones, Magic Sam, Bernie Marsden, Randy Newman, Muddy Waters, Fantastic Negrito and more.
As always, the episode wraps up with the Blues From The Ouse Gig Round-Up, highlighting upcoming UK blues gigs and festivals, before winding down with timeless tracks from Junior Wells, Slim Harpo, J.B. Lenoir and Little Walter.
Real blues. New discoveries. Proper context.
Broadcast live on 21 January 2026, now available as a podcast.
Blues From The Ouse #309 Playlist:
Elles Bailey - Can't Take My Story Away - 00:02:54
Dr Ben - Cure Your Blues - 00:09:01
Marcus King - No Room For Blue - 00:11:57
Brandon Isaak - Walkin' With The Blues - 00:15:31
Mississippi Heat - Stepped Out Of Line - 00:19:49
Paul DeLay Band - Fourteen Dollars In The Bank - 00:24:38
Big Walter Horton - Back Home To Mama - 00:31:20
Kim Wilson - Take Me Back - 00:34:27
Tampa Red - Things 'Bout Comin' My Way - 00:37:16
Earl Hooker - You Got To Lose - 00:40:23
Kelly Joe Phelps - The Black Crow Keeps On Flying - 00:46:05
Sonny Landreth - Native Stepson - 00:50:52
The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster - 00:55:27
Magic Sam - I Just Want Just A Little Bit - 00:59:56
Bernie Marsden - I'll Play The Blues For You - 01:02:55
Marcus King Band - Rita Is Gone - 01:08:41
Randy Newman - You Can Leave Your Hat On - 01:13:04
Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - 01:19:47
Fantastic Negrito - An Honest Man - 01:23:55
Chris \"Hammer\" Smith - You and I - 01:29:19
Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel - Runaway Train - 01:33:54
Junior Wells - Early In The Morning - 01:38:09
Slim Harpo - Rainin' In My Heart - 01:42:45
Little Walter - Blue Midnight - 01:45:11
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