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Podcast and Blues

Podcast and Blues

By: Gail Nobles
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 Podcast and Blues is about new and traditional blues singers. It is music news on the artists by Gail Nobles. https://sites.google.com/view/podcast-and-blues/homeCopyright Gail Nobles Music
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  • Grady Champion-If the Price is Right 6:12:25 2.54 PM

    Grady Champion-If the Price is Right 6:12:25 2.54 PM
    Jun 12 2025
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    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Intro music by: Gail Nobles

    Straight out of Mississippi, hotter than a summer sidewalk, it's the bluesman with the soul, the man with the raspy vocals, it's... Grady Champion.

    He’s got a new single droppin' ! It's called If The Price Is Right!

    Now, folks, Grady's tellin' it like it is! He's singin' about how you can get just about anything you want in this world, but you gotta be ready to *pay the price!*

    He's belting out the truth! He's got that down-home sound with a modern twist! "If The Price Is Right!" Don't be a square, get hip to the groove!

    “If The Price Is Right!" Get yourself a copy! Tell 'em podcaster Gail Nones sent ya! And remember, keep it real!

    This is Gail Nobles, and I'll catch you next time with more Today’s Blues!
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    2 mins
  • Thornetta Davis 5:28:25 8.19 PM

    Thornetta Davis 5:28:25 8.19 PM
    May 29 2025
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    Intro: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles

    I wanna tell ya about a blues lady who's got the blues in her bones and the soul in her voice. Her name's Thornetta Davis, and she's a Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer.

    This ain't no fly-by-night singer, see? This woman's paid her dues in the Motor City and beyond. She's opened for legends like Bonnie Raitt, Gladys Knight, and the queen herself, Etta James! Yeah, she's been rollin' with the best! She even laid down some backing vocals for Bob Seger, you dig? She's worked with everybody from that Kid Rock fella to the late, great Alberta Adams.

    And Davis ain't just a sideman, she's a star in her own right! Three solo albums under her belt, and the trophies? Forget about it! The Detroit Music Awards love this lady! Outstanding Blues Artist, Outstanding Blues/R&B Vocalist...she's swept the joint multiple times.

    She's a winner - I tell you! And then she moved up to National Awards. She was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2017 for her 'Honest Woman' album, and in 2023, she took home the Blues Music Award for 'Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year'!

    Now, let me tell ya about one of her tracks off that "Honest Woman" album, a song called "Am I Just a Shadow." This ain't just some bubblegum pop tune, kiddies. This is raw emotion, poured straight from the heart.

    The lyrics, they hit you right in the gut:
    "You take me in, keep me from the rest, you lock me away inside your walls of indecision..."

    She's singin' about a cat who's got her trapped, see? He ain't sure about her, keeps her on a short leash.

    "I don't know why you feel the need, to cut my heart and watch it bleed. Is that your way to make me pay for her deceptions?"

    This cat's carryin' baggage from some past woman, and he's makin' Thornetta pay for it. He's playin' head games. It ain't right!

    Then comes the chorus, and it's a killer:
    "Do you really know me? Or, am I just a shadow? (Just a shadow) Of someone who reminds you of that someone not to love (Not to love)"

    The lyrics are askin' the big question - Does this guy even see her for who she is? Or is she just a reminder of some old flame, some old heartache? This is the real deal when it comes to love! It's raw, it's honest, and it's the kind of soul-stirring stuff that'll make you wanna light a cigarette and stare into the darkness.

    Thornetta Davis, man, she's keepin' the blues alive. Check her out - you won't regret it! She's a true queen of the blues, puttin' her heart and soul into every note!

    That's all I got for ya, folks! Keep the faith and keep on rockin'! I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Podcast and Blues.
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    4 mins
  • Altered Five Blues Band 3:9:25 9.06 PM

    Altered Five Blues Band 3:9:25 9.06 PM
    Mar 10 2025
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    We’re going into the deep, soulful sounds of a band that's been making waves on the blues scene since 2002—give it up for the Altered Five Blues Band! Originally known simply as Altered Five, this five-piece powerhouse hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving up a hot plate of blues that’s as fresh as it is electrifying!

    These talented gentlemen have been around the block, releasing six albums since their start in 2008, and every one of them is a testament to their talent and tenacity. Their 2021 release, **Holler If You Hear Me**, climbed the charts to a blazing number three spot on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart!

    And the groove doesn’t stop there! In 2022, they dropped a tasty single called **Great Minds Drink Alike**, which is sure to have you tapping your toes and raising your glass. It’s a track packed with the kind of energy that only the finest blues can deliver!

    But wait—there’s more! If you thought they were done, think again! From 2024, they’ve got an album titled Testifyin'

    Make sure you keep an ear out for the Altered Five Blues Band. They’re here to keep the spirit of the blues alive and kicking, and they’ve got the power to make you feel every note! So keep it tuned right here, and let’s spread the blues like wildfire!

    I'm Gail Nobles & you're listening to Podcast and Blues.
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    2 mins
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