Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, join Erv as he welcomes lead vocalist, Kimberly Dill and Guitarist Jamie Holdren of the band Sister Lucille. This band has taken the worlds of the Blues, Roots, and Soul and turned them on their collective heads to form a completely unique Blues-related genre known as “Mem-Phunk”. From the famed Ryman Auditorium to Beale Street, this band has deep ties to music that crosses generations, and the two are here to talk about the foundations of the band, featuring Kim’s now deceased uncle, the genesis of the band’s iconic name, their 22 month run on the Top 50 Blues-Rock Album chart, their three songs from the album ‘Alive’ that were mainstays on Sirius XM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville, and their 2020 Blues Blast Award or Best Debut CD. Pull up a chair and enjoy!Website: https://sisterlucilleband.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisterlucillebandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SisterLucilleBandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Yc0uY5ilxdONr920aqNH6?si=zRo-9i3yRHymDSa4HmNyaA_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

On this edition of Time Signatures, Erv welcomes another member of the next generation of the Blues, Alexandria, Louisiana native, Eric Johanson. Eric dropped by to share stories about playing hide and seek in his grandfather's piano store, his discovery and early years in music, developing his own sound through those early years, developing a musician’s relationship with Tab Benoit, and his 2016 debut album after being signed by Tab. Eric also discussed his current project, “Live In Mississippi”, a decidedly stronger rock-infused Blues album that’s already catching attention across the genre.Website: https://www.ericjohanson.com/Facebook: facebook.com/ericjohanson504YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ericjohansonSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mPiFtQynz01cwuBYNA87Z?si=GyJJBGd4T3SfYcFkqlPOuw_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

Season Six roars out of the gates as Erv welcomes singer, songwriter, 4 x Grammy winning producer and musician, Tom Hambridge to the show. Tom talks about his early work in music, a chance phone call from Sony that developed into an multi-year, multi-album trek with Blues legend, Buddy Guy, and Buddy’s direction to find Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram so he could back the young man’s first album. We also discuss Tom’s new album “Down the Hatch”. There is a ton more in this episode, so buckle up for the ride, and enjoy the first episode of our sixth season!Website: http://hambridgetunes.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hambridgetunes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhambridge/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8BV_RjFLrfoKKmMkqdPsQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lSfDpkGWg4jhiX6xoslu6?si=DIYiz8l9R0WpNSiRE307Ow_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

Just two more episodes remain of Season 5, and what an incredible guest, indeed! This young lady is perhaps the most prolific violinist in the Blues genre today, but she sure doesn't limit herself to the Blues. Anne Harris joins host Jim Ervin to discuss her life in music, a recently completed tour with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo, and her privately crowdfunded NEW violin project, with African American female luthier, Amanda Ewing. Most notably, this is the first time two African American ladies have done business on this level....one being a luthier and one a violinist. It's a very cool story. And speaking of cool stories, if you have never seen her do one of her signature deep back bends while playing on stage, it's a sight to behold!There is much more to this episode, so enjoy and be sure to click that subscribe button if you have not done so already. THANK YOU!Website: https://anneharris.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.harris.official Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GGd9iZTrs3TfZtUCNn2tMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/anneharrismusicSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/anne-harris-music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anne.harris.music/_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

Only a few episodes remain in Season Five, and this week, Erv welcomes some local Michigan music royalty to the program. Drummers, Jeff Shoup and and 90 year old Randy Gelispie (Uncle G) make a studio appearance to talk more Blues (and Jazz!) history. Be sure to listen for Uncle G’s humorous story about he and Trumpet phenom, Dizzy Gillespie…you are sure to laugh at this one! The duo also share stories about their early years in music, their development as musicians, and what they are up to these days on the local music scene.Jazz Tuesdays 7-10pm @ Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Avenue in Lansing!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jazztuesdaysatmoriartys Jazz Tuesdays Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1713766632758653 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jazztuesdays_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

What happens when you take the limitless dreams of a young man, add a guitar, and a chance meeting with a young Riley B. (B.B.) King? You see that young man seize the opportunity, and develop his craft, thus establishing himself as a Blues legend in his own right later in life. That is precisely what happened to Anson Funderburgh, and you will hear all about his early musical experiences, the formation of his band, ‘The Rockets’, and his work with Sam Myers on this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin. Anson was also a good friend of our own Jim Flynn here in Lansing, and he has memories to share there, too. It’s a wonderful trip down memory lane with one of the true gentlemen of the Blues, so please join us.Website: https://ansonfunderburgh.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anson.funderburgh Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPVWjDsX5hEHREHuui3HSA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MeJdAj02pfiiAYXdQLlBW?si=csfVs469RruQnelEuRFPhQ _________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

It’s a very special edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, as Erv welcomes longtime Detroit Free Press Photographer, Wilson Lindsey for a chat about his decades working behind the lens for the Freep as well as his early stint on the Freelance side of things. It was in those early years that Wilson dabbled in professional wrestling photography, which led to a job at the Free Press where he had occasion to shoot with a young Cassius Clay (Pre-Ali years!), and also at the Fifth Dimension in Ann Arbor where he happened to catch a young guitar phenom by the name of Jimi Hendrix. He also shares his stories of the early years at Idlewild, located NW lower Michigan. Only a handful of episodes remain in Season Five, so don’t miss this one!For Photo Purchase Information: wilsonlindsey@yahoo.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilson.lindsey.348368_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation