Swingin’ the Blues

Swingin’ the Blues

Rick Ashton takes the helm as your knowledgeable guide through blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and a whole lot more. Rick’s show airs every Tuesday and Saturday at 7:00 pm, and Wednesdays at noon on Peaks Island Radio. 

Feedback is welcome and encouraged! You can reach Rick at ashtons4@yahoo.com.

June 13, 2023 – Decca Blues

June 20, 2023 – Alberta Hunter

June 27, 2023 – Nighthawks at the diner

July 4, 2023 – House Rockin’ and hip shakin’

July 11, 2023 – House rent party

July 18, 2023 – Roadhouse blues

July 25, 2023 – Everybody eats when they come to my house

August 1, 2023 – Leiber & Stoller

August 8, 2023 – Best of the blues

August 15, 2023 – Bessie Smith

August 22, 2023 – Knockdown blues guitar

August 29, 2023 – Music of San Miguel Mexico

September 5, 2023 – Rockin’ Chicago blues

September 12, 2023 – The Cotton Club

September 19, 2023 – Count Basie swings, Joe Williams sings

September 26, 2023 – Late night blues

October 3, 2023 – Buddy Johnson Orchestra

October 10, 2023 – Those mellow blues

October 17, 2023 – Cadillac cars

October 24, 2023 – Stormy Monday

October 31, 2023 – Halloween 2023

November 7,2023 – Blues for Little Will

November 14, 2023 – One for the Ladies

November 21, 2023 – Blues before sunrise

November 28, 2023 – Passport

December 5, 2023 – Prison bound

December 12, – Della Reese, story of the blues

December 19, 2023 – Rockin Doowop

December 26, 2023 – Blues Christmas 2023

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