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The Blues Hotel

The Blues Hotel Collective

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Welcome to The Blues Hotel A guided journey through the past, present, and future of the blues. Each episode honours the legends, spotlights Victorian talent in Live at the MBAS, uncovers the true stories behind classics in Backstory Blues, pairs originals with modern takes in Then & Now, and welcomes emerging Australian artists into The Blues Hotel Collective Family. Music contained in this podcast is used under license by APRA AMCOS The Blues Hotel is a production of The Blues Hotel Collective. © 2026 The Blues Hotel Collective - All rights reserved.

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The Blues Hotel: Nocturnal Souls from the Delta to Down Under

Saison 3 · Épisode 1

dimanche 18 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:40:01

Kelvin Huggins unlocks the doors to The Blues Hotel for 2026. We turn the lights down low and the stories up loud. Each episode walks the hallway between Chicago and the Mississippi Delta, then takes a sharp turn into Melbourne bars and Australian backroads—tracing how the blues became a declaration of identity, swagger, and survival.

From Muddy Waters and Bo Diddley’s duelling “I’m a Man” anthems to Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s gospel fire, from Lead Belly calling out Washington D.C. in “Bourgeois Blues” to the raw evolution of “Death Letter” from Son House to The White Stripes, this show treats the blues as a living, breathing force—not a museum piece.

The Blues Hotel also throws a spotlight on the women who shaped the genre, the activists who weaponised it, and the Australian artists who keep its flame burning with local stories and independent grit. Segments like “Then and Now” and “Buried in the Blues” unearth forgotten voices such as Bumblebee Slim, while celebrating contemporary creators from Nathan Cavaleri to Kaliopi and the Blues Messengers.

From dusty Delta roads to neon city nights, The Blues Hotel is where every soul—restless, resilient, or just curious—can check in, listen close, and find themselves somewhere in the song.

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The Blues Hotel: Short Cool Ones, Long Roads: Diesel, Women in Blues & the Songs That Shaped Us

Saison 2 · Épisode 33

dimanche 21 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:43:12

In this episode of The Blues Hotel, host Kelvin Huggins sits down with Australian music icon Mark “Diesel” Lizotte for an intimate, wide‑ranging conversation. Diesel retraces his journey from Little Compton, Rhode Island to the Aussie bush and finally Perth, sharing how a house full of jazz, soul, and funk records – and a sudden switch from cello to guitar – set him on his path. He then takes us inside Short Cool Ones, his landmark collaboration with the late Chris Wilson, recalling farmhouse recording sessions, Wilson’s deep, commanding presence, and their shared mission to honour the giants of the blues.

Diesel also unpacks the radical fan-powered design of his By Request tour, where audiences shape the setlist in advance and their stories forge a deeper connection from the moment he steps on stage. From there, we head to a live recording from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, with the Women in Blues and MBAS All Stars tearing through a rocking “Run, Run, Rudolph” and a fired-up “Shake Your Money Maker,” complete with tributes to Dutch Tilders and Chris Wilson and a reminder to “find your bloody money maker and shake it.”

Rounding out the show, The Blues Hotel digs into two cornerstone songs in blues history. In “Then and Now,” we trace “Piece of My Heart” from Erma Franklin’s quiet storm of endurance, through Janis Joplin’s explosive detonation into the rock canon, to Jimmy Barnes and Tina Harrod’s modern duet of resilience. In “Backstory Blues,” we follow Blind Lemon Jefferson’s “Matchbox Blues” from its 1927 recordings through Lead Belly, Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Perkins, and The Beatles, exploring how a single matchbox became a symbol of poverty, travel, and the miles still ahead.

From backroom legends to modern Australian stages, this episode celebrates the roots of the blues and the living, breathing scene keeping it alive today.

Broadcast & Availability

Podcast Platforms: Stream on all major apps except Spotify, with extended interviews on the Blues Hotel Collective YouTube channel.
Radio Partners:
MITE Radio: Alternate Sundays at 7:00 p.m. AWST
Indigo FM: Alternate Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. AEDT

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Next Episode: January 4, 2026

Keep the blues alive.

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The Blues Hotel: Bottleneck Blues, Legends, and Boogie

Saison 2 · Épisode 32

samedi 6 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:43:16

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Step inside The Blues Hotel with host Kelvin Huggins for a journey that bridges the raw roots of American blues with the vibrant pulse of Australia’s contemporary scene. This episode blends interviews, live performances, and historical deep‑dives into a soulful narrative of lineage, lived experience, and timeless artistry.

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Featured Artist Interview: Guitar powerhouse Christina Crofts opens up about her career, influences, and her latest album Best of Bottleneck. From her early lessons with family to her evolution as a slide guitar virtuoso, Crofts shares stories of grit, soul, and sass.
Live at the MBAS: The Greenhatch Blues Band delivers an electrifying set recorded with the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Frontman Luke Greenhatch channels gospel‑infused vocals and Mississippi‑to‑Chicago authenticity, backed by Peter “Boom Boom” Balking (bass) and Peter “Bam Bam” Hodgers (drums).
Then & Now: A comparative spin on Bo Diddley’s Who Do You Love?—from the stripped‑down 1956 Chess Records original to the cinematic 1987 La Bamba soundtrack version.
Backstory Blues: The story behind Big Mama Thornton’s Ball and Chain, a testament to how personal pain becomes timeless art, and how Janis Joplin carried Thornton’s phrasing into Monterey Pop Festival history.
Curated Playlist: From Big Bill Broonzy and Aretha Franklin to Dutch Tilders and Kerry B. Ryan, the episode stitches together classics and contemporary gems that frame the features with atmosphere and authenticity.

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Podcast Platforms: Stream on all major apps except Spotify, with extended interviews on the Blues Hotel Collective YouTube channel.
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The Blues Hotel: A Global Journey Through Sound and Survival

Saison 2 · Épisode 31

samedi 22 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:37:56

In this installment of The Blues Hotel, host Kelvin Huggins takes listeners on a soulful journey through the enduring power of the blues, weaving together obscure pioneers like James “Stump” Johnson (aka Snitcher Roberts), rare 78 RPM treasures from Alex Moore, and iconic classics from John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, and Memphis Minnie, alongside the fiery grit of Australia’s pub rock scene with Carson, Dutch Tilders, and Cold Chisel. From Dave Hole’s electrifying slide guitar at the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society to the poignant contrast between Creedence Clearwater Revival’s tender Long As I Can See the Light and Cold Chisel’s raw reimagining, the episode celebrates the blues as both survival and storytelling, connecting Chicago streets to Melbourne bars.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Next Episode: December 7, 2025

Keep the blues alive.

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The Blues Hotel: Amped and Unapologetic - The Chicago Blues That Shook the World

Saison 2 · Épisode 30

vendredi 7 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:43:15

From the muddy waters of the Delta to the neon-lit grit of South Michigan Avenue, this episode of The Blues Hotel traces the electrified heartbeat of Chicago Blues—a sound born of migration, survival, and raw amplification. We dig deep into the genre’s genesis, where the Great Migration carried acoustic blues northward, only to be re-forged in the noisy crucible of Chicago’s South Side clubs.

Featuring the thunderous voices of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Koko Taylor, and the invisible hand of Willie Dixon, we explore how Chess Records bottled lightning and laid the blueprint for rock and roll. Through signature segments like Backstory Blues (Howlin’ Wolf’s “Back Door Man”), Then and Now (Elmore James vs. Dave Hole), and Buried in the Blues (Luther “Snake Boy” Johnson), we spotlight the legends, the lost, and the living echoes of a genre that refuses to fade.

Plus, we go global with Live at the MBAS, where Melbourne’s Phil Coyne and the Wayward Aces channel the Chicago groove with a rockabilly twist. This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a declaration: Chicago Blues isn’t gone. It’s louder than ever.

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The Blues Hotel: Six Rooms of Blues Heaven

Saison 2 · Épisode 29

jeudi 23 octobre 2025 • Durée 01:43:46

The Blues Hotel, hosted by Kelvin Huggins (with regular contributions from Rufus “Old Man” Tate), is a fortnightly audio journey into the heart of the blues. Each episode mixes deep-dive storytelling, musical analysis, and live performances across four signature segments: Backstory Blues (the history and myth behind iconic songs), Then & Now(originals vs. transformative covers), Buried in the Blues (obscure, heartrending recordings born of hardship), and Live at the MBAS (vibrant performances from today’s Melbourne scene). Expect Robert Johnson’s mythology, prison-born music from Robert Pete Williams, gritty reinterpretations from Koko Taylor, and a spotlight on local bands like Catch 23. New episodes every two weeks. Also check out our companion podcast, Blues Moments in Time.

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The Blues Hotel: There Ain't Nothin' But The Blues.

Saison 2 · Épisode 28

lundi 22 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:38:23

Step inside The Blues Hotel, where Kelvin Huggins and the irrepressible Rufus check your ticket at the door and send you straight into the heart of the blues. Each episode stitches together history, raw emotion and live performance through recurring segments that dig under the skin of the music: Backstory Blues (the heartbreak, the late-night deals and whiskey-soaked confessions behind the songs), Buried in the Blues (blues archaeology that exhumes brilliant, overlooked tracks), Then and Now (originals vs. modern covers that show how great songs live on), and Live at the MBAS (the best live performances from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society).

We argue — often loudly — that the blues is the bedrock of modern music. From Muddy Waters’ hoodoo-steeped swagger to Skip James’ hollowed falsetto, from BB King’s Lucille to new Australian acts cutting their own lines, The Blues Hotel treats songs as living stories. Expect quickfire history, close listening, a celebration of raw authenticity over polish, and coverage of the vibrant Australian blues scene — including highlights from the 2025 MBAS Blues Challenge final (winners Damon Smith and The Cam Walter Blues Band).

If you like your music with backstory, bite and a front-row seat to the live scene, check in — the house band’s tuning up and Rufus is storytelling.

"At The Blues Hotel... There ain't nothin' but the blues."

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The Blues Hotel: Backdoor Legends and Texas Floods

Saison 2 · Épisode 27

jeudi 4 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:45:12

Welcome to The Blues Hotel, where the music never stops and every song tells a story that matters.

Hosted by Kelvin Huggins with Rufus "Old Man" Tate, The Blues Hotel takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of blues music. From the timeless classics of the Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues to hidden gems of a bygone era and today's independent rising stars, we open our doors to the full spectrum of this foundational American art form.

What Makes Us Different

The blues isn't just a playlist—it's a scar, a reflection of lived experience that spans generations. As Big Bill Broonzy said, "Blues is a natural fact. Is something that a fellow lives." At The Blues Hotel, we dig deep into these stories, exploring the raw authenticity and unpolished power that makes blues music so enduring.

What You'll Discover

Backstory Blues: Uncover the fascinating stories behind legendary tracks and the artists who created them
Buried in the Blues: Spotlight on forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underrated gems
From Past to Present: How blues shaped modern music and continues to evolve with today's artists
Australian Blues: Celebrating homegrown talent and "real Aussie Blues"
Cross-Generational Impact: Explore how blues "infected" rock, grunge, punk, and pop

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