HEY BLUES FANS

Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 17 - May 23, 2026.

Some of the highlights include Blues shouter Big Joe Turner, blues pianist Aaron Pinetop Sparks, and blues guitarist Jimmy Thackery .

Keep in mind that there's so much more that happened this week in the blues. If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:
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Photo credits (if known) and past episodes are posted on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTrainBlues

Here are links to a few of the artists or songs we've referenced in this week's episode:

Taj Mahal - "Queen Bee" - (Bloody Sunday Sessions) - https://youtu.be/sjTEkhXgu_4?si=Vzn-2WJ84fw_gzuR

Big Joe Turner - "Shake, Rattle & Roll" ( Live 1954 Performance from Rhythm & Blues Revue) - https://youtu.be/YhELpSeeipg?si=wcsIbf8eCZXJbgJJ

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We’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!

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If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:

https://bigtrainblues.com

https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues