Blues Moments in Time...

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 30th in blues history.

On this episode of Blues Moments in Time, we spotlight October 30th—a date that threads through the genre’s living history. From the birth of Motown architect Eddie Holland to the final notes of harmonica master Norton Buffalo, this day captures the blues as both memory and momentum. With landmark releases like Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and Greg Koch’s 2024 homage to 12-bar tradition, we explore how the blues keeps breathing, teaching, and transforming. Host Kelvin Huggins guides us through this rich timeline, proving that the blues doesn’t just mark time—it makes it.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 27th in blues history.

On this date, the blues walks a tightrope between heartbreak and celebration. October 29 marks the loss of legends like Dwayne Allman and Muddy Waters, whose passing closed chapters in blues and rock history. Yet it also celebrates the births of guitar greats Peter Green and Otis Rush, whose tones reshaped the genre. From W.C. Handy’s “Beale Street Blues” to the transatlantic fire of The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions, and modern releases by Joe Bonamassa and Danny Bryant, this episode explores how one day reflects the blues’ eternal rhythm—grief and grit, legacy and lift.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 28th in blues history.

In this reflective episode of Blues Moments in Time, we explore October 28 as a prism through which the entire blues tradition comes into focus. It’s a day steeped in duality—marked by the birth of Boogie Woogie trailblazer Cripple Clarence Lofton and the passing of artists like Jodie "Butterbeans" Edwards and rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis. These moments of joy and loss underscore the blues’ timeless rhythm of sorrow and celebration.

But the story doesn’t stop at biography. This episode dives deeper, tracing the blues as the heartbeat of rock and roll and a living, breathing tradition handed down through generations. Themes of struggle, land, heritage, and raw expression ripple outward, connecting to global narratives—from the resilience of Australian Indigenous communities to the emotional resonance of contemporary art installations.

October 28 isn’t just a date—it’s a gateway into the universal language of the blues. Tune in for a soulful meditation on legacy, loss, and the music that keeps moving through us all.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 27th in blues history.

In this evocative episode of Blues Moments in Time, we journey through the layered legacy of October 27—a date that pulses with the lifeblood of the blues. From the birth of genre-defining artists like Henry Townsend and Sherman Robertson to the bittersweet duality of 1969, when Johnny Winter’s Second Winter dropped just as Muddy Waters suffered a serious car accident, this day captures the blues’ eternal dance between triumph and tragedy.

We trace the sonic echoes across decades, spotlighting album releases that span continents and styles—from Ten Years After’s British Blues Boom to Robert Finley’s raw, modern soul in 2023. Alongside these musical milestones, we explore how broader historical shifts—like the opening of the New York City subway—symbolize the migrations and transformations that carried the blues from Southern porches to global stages.

This episode is a time capsule of resilience, innovation, and emotional truth. October 27 isn’t just a date—it’s a crossroads where the blues breathes, breaks, and begins again.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 26th in blues history.

How can one ordinary date hold so many extraordinary moments? In this compelling episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggin explores October 26th as a pivotal day in the evolution of the blues—and by extension, the entire landscape of modern music. From Blind Lemon Jefferson’s foundational country blues to Mahalia Jackson’s gospel power, from Muddy Waters’ electrifying British debut to the Rolling Stones’ first demo, this episode traces a remarkable constellation of events that all unfolded on the same date.

Listeners will journey through key milestones: Bob Dylan’s first record deal, The Beatles’ royal recognition, and the quiet brilliance of songwriter Jesse May Robinson. The episode also honors promoter Bill Graham’s legacy and celebrates Wilbert Harrison’s joyful anthem “Kansas City.”

Through rich storytelling and historical insight, Kelvin Huggin reveals how October 26th became a sonic crossroads—where the blues sparked revolutions, crossed oceans, and rewrote the future of sound. As Kelvin reminds us, “The Blues isn't just history, it's a conversation across time.”

Tune in to discover how one date became a testament to the enduring power of the blues. Keep the blues alive.