On this day in Blues history

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A two minute daily podcast revealing events that happened on this day in Blues history.

Episodes

On this day in Blues history for May 11th 2026-05-11
This episode of On this day in Blues history for May 11th features music by Victoria Spivey, Louis Armstrong, and Henry Gray. The show chronicles notable events in blues music history that occurred on this date.
On this day in Blues history for May 10th 2026-05-10
This episode of On this day in Blues history for May 10th features music performed by The Rolling Stones and Albert King.
On this day in Blues history for May 9th 2026-05-09
This episode of "On this day in Blues history" features music performed by Billie Holiday, Bob Margolin, and Dave Prater, celebrating blues history on May 9th.
On this day in Blues history for May 8th 2026-05-08
This episode of On this day in Blues history for May 8th features music performed by Nat King Cole and Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee.
On this day in Blues history for May 7th 2026-05-07
This episode of "On this day in Blues history" for May 7th features music by Jimmy Smith and Bumble Bee Slim.
On this day in Blues history for May 6th 2026-05-06
This episode of On this day in Blues history for May 6th features music performed by Sippie Wallace and Eddie C. Campbell.
On this day in Blues history for May 5th 2026-05-05
The May 5th episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by Jack Teagarden and Blind Willie McTell.
On this day in Blues history for May 4th 2026-05-04
The May 4th episode of On this day in Blues history features music by Muddy Waters, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and Louis Prima & Keely Smith.
On this day in Blues history for May 3rd 2026-05-03
This episode of On this day in Blues history features music from Booker T & The MGs and The Edwin Hawkins Singers for May 3rd.
On this day in Blues history for May 2nd 2026-05-02
The May 2nd episode of "On this day in Blues history" features music from Big Bill Broonzy and Groove Holmes.
On this day in Blues history for May 1st 2026-05-01
The May 1st episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by Cow Cow Davenport, Booker T & The MGs, and Little Walter.
On this day in Blues history for April 30th 2026-04-30
On this day in Blues history for April 30th features music performed by Charlie Parker and Fats Domino.
On this day in Blues history for April 29th 2026-04-29
This episode of On this day in Blues history covers April 29th, presenting music by Frank Hutchison, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Rush.
On this day in Blues history for April 28th 2026-04-28
On this day in Blues history for April 28th features music performed by Paul Robeson.
On this day in Blues history for April 27th 2026-04-27
This episode of On this day in Blues history covers April 27th and features music by Victoria Spivey and Ann Peebles.
On this day in Blues history for April 26th 2026-04-26
This episode of On this day in Blues history looks back at the date of April 26th. It features musical recordings by artists Bessie Smith and Charles “Cow Cow” Davenport.
On this day in Blues history for April 25th 2026-04-25
This episode of On this day in Blues history features music from Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, and Johnny Shines, commemorating events on April 25th.
On this day in Blues history for April 24th 2026-04-24
On this day in Blues history covers blues music from April 24th, featuring performances by Lee Michaels and Willie Nix.
On this day in Blues history for April 23rd 2026-04-23
The podcast episode "On This Day In Blues History" for April 23rd includes music by Ray Charles.
On this day in Blues history for April 22nd 2026-04-22
The April 22nd episode of On this day in Blues history features music from blues artists Jesse Fuller and George “Harmonica” Smith.
On this day in Blues history for April 21st 2026-04-21
This episode of On this day in Blues history for April 21st features music owned by Dick Clark and performed by Janis Joplin.
On this day in Blues history for April 20th 2026-04-20
This episode of On this day in Blues history looks at music by Louis Armstrong and Albert King for April 20th.
On this day in Blues history for April 19th 2026-04-19
On this day in Blues history for April 19th, the show features music performed by The Cotton Pickers and John Jackson.
On this day in Blues history for April 18th 2026-04-18
This episode of On this day in Blues history covers April 18th, featuring music from Clarence Gatemouth Brown and Willie “The Lion” Smith.
On this day in Blues history for April 17th 2026-04-17
This episode of On this day in Blues history covers April 17th and features music from artists Katherine Baker, Howlin' Wolf, and Sam Carr.
On this day in Blues history for April 16th 2026-04-16
The April 16th episode of On this day in Blues history features music from Django Reinhardt and Boz Scaggs.
On this day in Blues history for April 15th 2026-04-15
This episode of On this day in Blues history features music by Fletcher Henderson and Howlin' Wolf for April 15th.
On this day in Blues history for April 14th 2026-04-14
This episode of On this day in Blues history for April 14th features music from artists including Pink Anderson, Fats Domino, and Huey Piano Smith.
On this day in Blues history for April 13th 2026-04-13
On this day in Blues history for April 13th features music performed by Barbecue Bob, Muddy Waters, and Al Green.
On this day in Blues history for April 12th 2026-04-12
The April 12th episode of On this day in Blues history features music by Big Joe Turner and Ann Rabson.
On this day in Blues history for April 11th 2026-04-11
On this day in Blues history for April 11th, the show features music performed by John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, and Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson.
On this day in Blues history for April 10th 2026-04-10
This episode of On this day in Blues history focuses on April 10th, presenting music performed by The Two Charlies and Nat King Cole.
On this day in Blues history for April 9th 2026-04-09
On this day in Blues history for April 9th features music performed by Carl Perkins and Mance Lipscomb.
On this day in Blues history for April 8th 2026-04-08
This episode of On this day in Blues history features music by Peg Leg Howell, Tommy McClennan, and Lil Ed Williams for April 8th.
On this day in Blues history for April 7th 2026-04-07
On this day in Blues history for April 7th, the show features music performed by Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, The Crows, and Little Richard.
On this day in Blues history for April 6th 2026-04-06
The April 6th episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by Big Walter Horton and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
On this day in Blues history for April 5th 2026-04-05
The April 5th episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by King Oliver and Little Willie Foster.
On this day in Blues history for April 4th 2026-04-04
On this day in Blues history for April 4th, the show features music performed by Otis Spann.
On this day in Blues history for April 3rd 2026-04-03
The April 3rd episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by Jimmy McGriff, John Mooney, Howlin’ Wolf, and Professor Longhair.
On this day in Blues history for April 2nd 2026-04-02
The April 2nd episode of On this day in Blues history features music by Bumble Bee Slim and The Mills Brothers.
On this day in Blues history for April 1st 2026-04-01
On this day in Blues history for April 1st features music performed by Little Willie John and Amos Wilburn.
On this day in Blues history for March 31st 2026-03-31
This episode of On this day in Blues history for March 31st features music performed by Louis Jordan and Lowell Fulson.
On this day in Blues history for March 30th 2026-03-30
The March 30th episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by Fats Domino and Eric Clapton.
On this day in Blues history for March 29th 2026-03-29
The March 29th episode of On this day in Blues history features music performed by Lillyn Brown & Her JazzBo Syncopaters and William Clarke.
On this day in Blues history for March 28th 2026-03-28
On this day in Blues history for March 28th features music performed by Sammy Lewis and Elvis Presley.
On this day in Blues history for March 27th 2026-03-27
The March 27th episode of On This Day in Blues History features performances by Sonny Boy Williamson II and Johnny Clyde Copeland.
On this day in Blues history for March 26th 2026-03-26
On this day in Blues history for March 26th features performances by Chuck Berry and Professor Longhair.
On this day in Blues history for March 25th 2026-03-25
On this day in Blues history for March 25th features performances by Aretha Franklin and Albert King.
On this day in Blues history for March 24th 2026-03-24
The March 24th episode of On this day in Blues history features music from Sleepy John Estes and B.B. King.
On this day in Blues history for March 23rd 2026-03-23
The March 23rd episode of "On this day in Blues history" features music by Archibald and The Ink Spots.