Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps

A Ben Vee Roadhouse Blues Fest Thursday on BMFR 3-5 pm ET (August 18, 2022)

Over FIFTY major roadhouse blues artists will be appearing at blues festivals in Europe, Canada, and three locations in the United States this weekend. In Belgium (Swing…Blues for the People Festival), Canada (Edmonton Blues Festival), New Hampshire (White Mountain Boogie and Blues Festival), New York (Chenango Blues Festival), & Indiana (Madison Ribberfest), people will be on the road today headed for a weekend of family, friends, food, and some badass music.

I will be spinning songs by some of the artists appearing at the festivals during my Roadhouse blues show from 3-5 pm ET on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com. I plan on squeezing in as many tunes as I can from Keb’ Mo’, Samantha Fish, Walter Trout, Jimmie Vaughan, Popa Chubby, Sue Foley, Ghalia Volt, Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps, Angel Forrest, Ana Popovic, the Altered Five Blues Band, Joyann Parker, G-20, Mud Morganfield, and the other fabulous acts that will be on stage.

For a complete listing of all the artists, checkout my video on the Ben Vee Youtube channel!

My NEW Youtube Video – 14 Female Roadhouse Blues Artists You Should Know

If you get a chance, please check out my new Youtube Video, 14 Female Roadhouse Blues Artists You Should Know on the Ben Vee channel. And please also comment on the video (or here) with the number of the artists that you were aware of previously on the list…..I gotz to know 🙂

Here is a list of the artists, their latest studio recording, and a link to a video from their careers that is on Youtube. I hope ya enjoy!!

Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Far – Hit ‘Em Back

Samantha Fish – Faster – No Angels

Eva Carboni – Smoke & Mirrors – Smoke & Mirrors

Jackie Venson – Love Transcends – Always Free

Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Blues Album – Just Another Word

Diuanna Greenleaf – I Ain’t Playin – Back Door Man

Janiva Magness – Hard to KIll – Strong As Steel

Polly O’Keary & the Rhythm Method – 50 – Black Crow Callin

Beth Hart – A Tribute to Led Zeppelin – Bad Woman Blues

Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps – Rose Colored Glasses – The Day the Blues Came to Call

Demetria Taylor – Do What I’m Supposed To Do – 83 Highway

Angel Forrest – Angel’s 11, Vol II – Hold On Tight Mr. I’m Alright

Ana Popovic – Like It On Top – You Got the Love

Bonnie Raitt – Just Like That…. – Made Up Mind

#blues #roadhouseblues #bluesrock

Ben Vee started out spinning songs on terrestrial radio and at nightclubs back in the 1970’s in his home state of Louisiana. After a career in the construction business, he returned to DJing in 2011. He now hosts two shows each week on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com and writes about the blues at http://www.benveeblues.com from his home in Connecticut. He also has a personal 24 hour stream devoted to the Roadhouse Blues… WRHB as well as a Youtube channel.

Roadhouse Blues News – New Albums On the Way

Over the next several months a number of new roadhouse blues albums will be released. This is just a sampling that includes artists with well established reputations as well as several “up ‘n comers” that I think you will like.

Due in September

Avey Grouws Band – Tell Tale Heart

This band from Iowa was one of my favorites for 2020 and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in 2021!

Colin Linden – bLOW

Tas Cru – Broke Down Busted Up

Robert Jon & The Wreck – Shine a Light on Me Brother

Another great band from California with a southern blues rockin’ style.

Teresa James & the Rhythm Kings – Rose-Colored Glasses Vol. 1

One of the great voices of the contemporary blues.

Tony Holiday – Porch Sessions Vol. 2

I loved the first Porch Sessions album. This one should be good too!

Altered Five Blues Band – Holler If You Hear Me

Featuring Jeff Taylor, who is an awesome singer, this band out of Wisconsin is a perennial roadhouse favorite.

Due in October

The Doobie Brothers – Liberte

They have had a long and storied career. I have listened to all 4 of the singles released so far and the southern blues rock vibe is great.

Sue Foley – Pinkey’s Blues

A Canadian artist with strong ties to Austin, Texas who is a great guitar player, singer, and songwriter.

Due in November

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Raise the Roof

It has been a long time coming but the new collaboration between these two superstars picks up right where they left off!

Due in Early 2022

Eric Gales – I Want My Crown

Produced by Joe Bonamassa. Should be an incredible blues rock recording.

Elles Bailey – Shining in the Half Light

This British talent is a roots blues and blues rocker with a great voice and style.

As they are released or if I am lucky enough to make the early distribution list, you will find songs from these albums in rotation on my 24 hour roadhouse blues stream at WRHB. They will also be featured during my future Ben Vee Roadhouse Blues shows on BluesMusicFanRadio from 12-2 pm EDT on Tuesdays and from 3-5 pm EDT on Thursdays.

Roadhouse Blues News – New Singles You Need to Hear!

Hope you enjoy the video links to these new single releases by 4 contemporary roadhouse blues artists that I absolutely love!

Tommy Castro – Somewhere

A California bluesman with a southern soul, Tommy Castro premiered his new single on August 9th. The album will be released September 17th and is entitled Tommy Castro Presents A Bluesman Came To Town.

Joe Bonamassa – Notches

Joe’s new single for his yet untitled new album bears the strong influence of Australia. Featuring the use of the didgeridoo and Australian musicians Lachy Doley, Mahalia Barnes, Bunna Lawrie, the song is somehow still vintage Joe B!

Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps – Takes One to Know One

Teresa is truly one of the great voices of the contemporary roadhouse blues and has been for a long time. This single is from the new album Rose-Colored Glasses Vol. 1 due out on September 17th.

Colin James – Down On the Bottom

Featuring stellar guitar licks, Colin covers a Dylan tune with a blues rockin’ delivery that has made him one of Canada’s favorite performers over a career that spans 30 years.

Ben Vee started out spinning songs on terrestrial radio and at nightclubs back in the 1970’s in his home state of Louisiana. After a career in the construction business, he returned to DJing in 2011. He now hosts two shows each week on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com and writes about the blues at http://www.benveeblues.com from his home in Connecticut. He also has a 24 hour stream devoted to the Roadhouse Blues… WRHB

The 2-20-2020 Ben Vee Roadhouse Blues on BMFR

I’m back from Mexico and ready to roll out some 2-20-2020 Thursday Roadhouse Blues on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com from 3 to 5 pm EST. Join us for some of the hottest contemporary blues featuring Sheri Robert Greimes, Sunny Lowdown, Blues Hangover, Checkerboard Lounge, Albert Cummings, Gary Fletcher and many more!

Below is the intended playlist!

ARTISTTITLE
Sunny LowdownLightnin’ Hop
Jason Lee McKinney BandGroove Is Getting Old
Albert CummingsMe And My Guitar
Sunny LowdownSunny Shuffle (Tell Me What’s The Reason)
Cash McCallOne Who’s Got A Lot
Bai Kamara Jr.Riverboat Blues
Tom WaitsMake It Rain
Marc AmacherRide On
Tas CruMoney Talks
Blues HangoverSlow Blues And Whiskey
Checkerboard LoungeYou Got A Way On You
Sheri Roberts GreimesGunna Be Alright
Trigger HippyDon’t Wanna Bring You Down
The Bluesland Horn BandLiving On The Ceiling
SouthfieldBypass to Nowhere
Teresa James and The Rhythm TrampsHere In Babylon
The Reverend Shawn Amos & The BrotherhoodCounting Down The Days
The Russell Barber BandMidnight Hour
Leighton FieldsOnly Takes One
Gary FletcherHearsay
Sayer and JoyceNo Galahad
Tino Gonzales & Los Reyes Del KOI Ain’t Gonna Pray
Walter TroutA Busy Man
Robert Jon & The WreckCold Night
Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendonI Wish You Would

My Roadhouse Blues on BMFR – 3 pm EST 10/24/2019

Join us for new contemporary blues by the B. Christopher Band, Wentus Blues Band, Zack Walther Band, Johnny Boy Kunk, and many more as well as several classics from my archives. Tune in at http://www.bluesmusicfan.com at 3 PM EST today, October 24th.

Below is the intended playlist.

ARTISTTITLE
Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendonThe Wobble
John HammondCryin’ For My Baby (ft. Duane Allman)
Greg CopelandBrown-Eyed Handsome Man
Joel StoneSweet Kiss
Memphis SlimThe Come Back
Johnny Boy KunkJust What You Want
Ghost Town Blues BandDirty
Martin HarleyThe Time Is Now
Leela James and The Truth BandI Still Believe
Bob Margolin & Dennis GruenlingLow Life Blues
Teresa James & The Rhythm TrampsI Like It Like That
Leighton FieldsShame
Paul GabrielI Feel Good
William ClarkeThat Ain’t The Way To Do It
The B. Christopher BandTried To Keep You Satisfied
Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendonUp the Line
Jonathon Boogie LongCatfish Blues
James CottonStraighten Up Baby
Wentus Blues Band w. Duke RobillardYou Got My Love
Zack Walther BandI’m Going Out of Your Mind
Eightball AitkenLove
Ghalia VoltGypsy Lady
Jimmy HallThat’s The Truth
Nick SchnebelenI’m A Fatboy
Mojo HandsAs Long As I’m Moving
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsBabe I Know
John LatiniBlack Eyed Blues
Popa ChubbyBlack Hearted Woman
On The LevelBaby Gone Left Me
NiecieBaby It’s Working
Keith SykesBaby Please (All The Shrimp In New Orleans)

An Aussie Roadhouse Blues Nooner with Ben Vee on BMFR 12 pm EST May 28th

Gonna spin a sampling of the great Roadhouse Blues that have been comin’ out from down under for years as well as some other contemporary blues songs on today’s Nooner on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com!  It all begins at 12 pm EST!!

Here is the intended playlist:

ARTIST TITLE
Arlen Roth Tuff Tele
Richie Pavledis Holly
On The Level Baby Gone Left Me
Blue Shaddy Walk A Mile
Studebaker John & The Hawks Rolling & Tumbling Around
Men In Blues Seeker
Blueass Blues Band Got myself a Key
Black & Blues Sweet Baby Jane
The Paladins Going Down To Big Mary’s
Trampled Under Foot Born on the Bayou
MonkeyJunk Light It Up
Toby Satisfaction
Bluestone Evry Hour Evry Day
Men In Blues Seeker
Mississippi Shakedown Talking to My Baby
Danny Burton Run Home to Momma
Paul Yates Mr Bowman
Mojo Blues Band Come On Little Girl
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps That Cat’s In The Doghouse
Mattie Phifer Please Call Daddy
Deborah Coleman Jesus Just Left Chicago
Paula and the Pontiacs Harmonica Girl
Ina Forsman/Layla Zoe/Tasha Taylor Devil May Dance Tonight
Texas Boogie Don´t Think I Need It
Too Slim & The Taildraggers Doghouse
Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King Have Blues, Will Travel
Nine Below Zero She’s All The Rage
Kentucky Headhunters With Johnnie Johnson Shufflin’ Back To Memphis

The March 28th Roadhouse Blues on BMFR 3 PM EST

I got roadhouse blues tunes from Australia, Europe, and all over the United States today at http://www.bluesmusicfan.com.  Join us at 3 pm EST if ya got the time!

Below is the intended playlist. Download a couple….support the blues!

ARTIST TITLE
Widow Blue Pow Wow Blues
The Jimmys Hadaya Hadaya
The Cadillac Kings Cadillac Swing
Alvin Lee Got A Lot Of Living To Do
Cash Box Kings Hot Biscuit Baby
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps Better Off With The Blues
Ruff Kutt Blues Band Deep Elam Blues
Sven Zetterberg & Chicago Express All For Business
John Ginty Ball Of Fire (Feat. Cris Jacobs)
Poplar Jake & The Electric Delta Review Hard Man
Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys Tonight We Ride
THE HEP CAT BOO DADDIES Too Damn Old
The Bluescasters Greyhound Blues
The Damned and Dirty Hoodoo Down
Terry Quiett Band The Flood
Mike Zito Universe
Redstone Line
Red Lotus Revue Suzanne
Superfloor I Want You To Leave
Stray Train Love Is Just A Breath Away
RJ & The Houndogs Rough Cut Blues
TOMMY CASTRO Lose Lose (Live)
Jimmy Barnes Ride the Night Away (Featuring Steven Van Zandt)

I’m BACK and live on www.bluesmusicfan.com at 3 pm EST today Jan 31 2019!

Here’s my playlist for today’s set at 3 pm EST on http://www.bluesmusicfan.com!  Hope you get a chance to tune in and listen!

And thanks for all the well wishes as I recover from a heart attack on Jan 2nd….ugh. I am doin’ bettah and bettah!

ARTIST TITLE
Widow Blue Pow Wow Blues
Karen Lawrence and Blue By Nature I’ll Get Along Alright
Walter Trout Out Of Bad Luck
Seth Rosenbloom Come Back Around
Dr. Helander & Third Ward Woman’s Trust
Dany Franchi Run Around
Rich Hope Runnin’ Shoes
Dennis Johnson Timbale
Niecie Waiting For The Shoe To Drop
Too Slim And The Taildraggers Broad Mindeo
Jamie Lynn Vessels Don’t Look Back
Kat Danser Train I Ride
Joe Bonamassa Love Is A Gamble
Sonny Landreth Blues Attack
Dana Fuchs Ready To Rise
Ray Bonneville South Of The Blues
John Hiatt All The Way To The River
Buddy Guy End Of The Line
Mike Zito I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog (The Way You Treat Me)
Boz Scaggs Those Lies
Markey Blue Ric Latina Project Raised In Muddy Water
Tom Hambridge What You Leave Behind
Colin James Ooh Baby Hold Me
The Nick Moss Band Crazy Mixed Up Baby
Damon Fowler Ain’t Gonna Rock with You No More
Teresa James and The Rhythm Tramps Ground Zero

Best of the Blues 2018 – Ben Vee’s Roadhouse 66 Song List

Similar to the old Route 66 that wound from the heart of the United States in Chicago to the west coast and captured some of the best of what America has to offer, the Ben Vee Roadhouse 66 song list meanders world wide from Africa to Europe to North and South America.. on then to Australia and up to Asia capturing the best blues songs of 2018. The roadhouse blues is situated at the crossroads of the blues and rock genres so there are plenty of upbeat tunes and a number of belly grinders on the list. The selection includes 15 female singers..a dozen blues rockers…several roots blues tunes and numbers of hot contemporary blues recordings…I hope you download and enjoy listening to all the songs!!

As a DJ, in 2018 I played over 200 sets and 500 hours of blues music or roughly 6,000 songs for listening audiences. On my 24 hour Roadhouse blues stream, I streamed thousands more. Picking the best 66 from my broadcasts was both a labor of love and a huge challenge.  The position of the songs on the list is of little consequence…you might list them in a different order or include ones that I didn’t.  The important thing is that these 66 tunes are a “top shelf” sampling of a vibrant and growing contemporary blues market. Don’t let ANYONE tell you that the blues are dead or dying!!  I encourage you to turn your friends on to songs on the list and help spread the news that, as Buddy Guy said on his latest album, the blues is alive and well!!

1 Joe Bonamassa King Bee Shakedown
2 Anthony Gomes Whiskey Made Me Do It
3 Lance Lopez Blue Moon Rising
4 Larkin Poe Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues
5 Billy F. Gibbons Hollywood 151
6 Danielle Nicole Save Me ft. Kenny Wayne Shepherd
7 Boz Scaggs Little Miss Night And Day
8 Buddy Guy Cognac (feat. Jeff Beck & Keith Richards)
9 Shemekia Copeland Ain’t Got Time For Hate
10 Widow Blue Who’s Gonna Take Care of Lucille?
11 Bettye LaVette Things Have Changed
12 Mike Zito Mississippi Nights
13 Layla Zoe Are You Still Alive Inside
14 Ray Bonneville South of the Blues
15 Markey Blue Ric Latina Project Raised in Muddy Water
16 Colin James I Will Remain
17 Jim Allchin Voodoo Doll
18 Tinsley Ellis Nothing But Fine
19 Sean Chambers All Night Long
20 Ryan McGarvey Ain’t Enough Whiskey
21 The Nick Moss Band The High Cost of Low Living
22 Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps The Day The Blues Came To Call
23 Delta Moon Skinny Woman
24 Chris Smither Maybelline
25 Janiva Magness Down Below
26 Curtis Salgado/Alan Hager You Got to Move
27 Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Coolin’ Out
28 The Record Company Roll Bones
29 Travis Bowlin Vicksburg Blues
30 Damon Fowler Ain’t Gonna Rock With You No More
31 Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Give It Everything You Got
32 Dana Fuchs Ready To Rise
33 Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite The Bottle Wins Again
34 Sue Foley The Lucky Ones (ft Jimmie Vaughan)
35 Anthony Geraci Why Did You Have to Go
36 Joe Goldmark Beautician Blues
37 Mud Morganfield Oh Yeah
38 The Lucky Losers The River
39 Fiona Boyes Ember
40 Johnny & The Headhunters Watch And Chain (Hey Gyp)
41 Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones Mama Said
42 The Reverend Shawn Amos Moved
43 Dry Johnson Drunk Girl With a Tamborine (feat Snit)
44 Tom Hambridge This End of the Road (ft Sonny Landreth)
45 Anthony Gomes Take Me Back Home
46 Ally Venable Backwater Blues
47 Kat Danser Hol’ Up Baby
48 Dan Patlansky Judge A Man
49 Marcia Ball Take a Little Louisiana
50 Sari Schorr Thank You
51 Too Slim And the Taildraggers Trouble
52 Jamie Lynn Vessels Done Me Wrong
53 Lindsay Beaver Dangerous
54 Steve Krase Dirty Dirty
55 Black River Delta Keeps Me Bleeding
56 The Marcus King Band Side Door
57 Kris Barras Band Wrong Place, Wrong Time
58 Dany Franchi Wanna Know
59 Niecie Thank God for Fools
60 Eric Steckel We’re Still Friends
61 Luke Winslow King Chicken Dinner
62 John Akapo Maui Drive
63 Kat Riggins A Girl in the Boys’ Club
64 The Bob Lanza Blues Band Hey Baby
65 Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne That Raggedy Shack
66 Elvin Bishop That’s the Way Willy Likes It