Blues Moments in Time...

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 3rd in blues history.

November 3rd is no ordinary date—it’s a crossroads of blues history, where birth, remembrance, and celebration converge. In this panoramic episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins traces the genre’s heartbeat through decades of milestones. From the birth of Mable John, Sonny Roads, Lulu, and Courtney Barnett—artists who carried the blues into soul, rock, and indie—to the recording of Marty Robbins’ crossover hit “Singing the Blues,” the day pulses with creative energy.

We revisit Son House’s fiery comeback in 1964, Robert Cray’s breakout in 1980, and the ongoing tradition of November 3rd concerts that keep the blues alive in cities across the globe. The episode also honors the passing of pre-war guitarist John Henry Barbee and the posthumous Hall of Fame induction of Big Bill Broonzy, reminding us that legacy is built on both memory and momentum.

From Nashville to Melbourne, Wabash to the Cerritos Center, November 3rd stands as a blues calendar cornerstone—a day when the genre’s past, present, and future all play in harmony.

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 November 2nd in blues history.

On this date across decades, three blues-infused legacies took shape—one faded gently, one burned briefly, and one exploded in electric color. In this reflective episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins traces the quiet brilliance of Mississippi John Hurt, whose fingerpicked melodies whispered through Avalon and into the folk revival; the haunting voice of Eva Cassidy, whose posthumous rise turned a nursery worker into a global songbird; and the genre-bending release of Cream’s Disraeli Gears, a psychedelic storm rooted in Delta soil.

Through archival sounds, poetic narration, and deep musical insight, we explore how the blues stretches across lifetimes and genres—sometimes heard too late, sometimes felt forever. These stories remind us that legacy doesn’t follow a schedule, and that the blues, in all its forms, keeps echoing through the airwaves.

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 November 1st in blues history.

From the birth and passing of the “Texas Nightingale” Sippy Wallace, to the death of Daddy Stovepipe, possibly the earliest-born blues artist ever recorded, this date captures both the dawn and twilight of the blues’ formative years.

We’ll trace the thread through James Brown & The Famous Flames’ first demo of “Please, Please, Please” — a moment that bridged blues into the soul and funk era — and mark the birth of Dutch singer Johnny Kendall, proof that the blues had become a truly global language.

Through these intertwined stories of struggle, joy, and resilience, we uncover how November 1st serves as a microcosm of the entire blues journey — from the dusty streets of Mobile, Alabama, to the world stage. As Kelvin reflects, “the blues continues to evolve while keeping its roots deeply planted in American cultural history.”

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 31st in blues history.

From the birth of Kansas City’s sly and swinging Julia Lee in 1902 to the electric legacy of Johnny Moeller, born in 1970, this episode reveals how Halloween has become more than just a night of ghosts and grooves—it’s a milestone in blues history, artistry, and ambition.

We trace the genre’s unbroken line through pivotal moments: Victoria Spivey’s fearless recordings, the seismic spark between Johnny Johnson and Chuck Berry, and the quiet power of Bobby Parker’s guitar lick that echoed through The Beatles. Along the way, we uncover the blues’ fingerprints on Broadway, Motown, MTV, and beyond—often uncredited, always undeniable.

But this isn’t just a history lesson. Kelvin spotlights today’s global blues voices—from Belfast to Melbourne, London to Louisiana—proving the blues is no relic. It’s a living, borderless force that “keeps moving, keeps breathing, keeps telling its truth.”

Whether you’re lighting a candle for the ancestors or racing the Blues Music Awards deadline, October 31st is more than a date—it’s a rhythm, a reckoning, a reminder that the blues never dies. It just changes keys.

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 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.