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7th Nov 2025

Blues Moments in Time - November 7: The Blues Keeps Time

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 7th in blues history.

From jug bands to jukebox legends, November 7th marks a quiet but powerful rhythm in the history of blues. In this episode, we trace the genre’s heartbeat across generations—from the final recordings of the Memphis Jug Band in 1934 to the electrified roar of B.B. King opening for The Rolling Stones in 1969. We celebrate the births of Johnny Rivers and Joni Mitchell, artists who carried the blues into rock and folk, and reflect on the poetic soul of Leonard Cohen, whose passing on this day in 2016 echoed the blues’ emotional depth.

We also look ahead to the future of the genre, as Chicago harmonica master Billy Branch releases The Blues is My Biography, proving that the blues isn’t just surviving—it’s evolving. Whether it’s Eddie Cochran sparking the British blues boom or new voices rising at festivals across the globe, November 7th reminds us that the blues is a living tradition, always in motion, always in tune.

Tune in for a journey through time, tone, and transformation—where every note tells a story, and every November 7th keeps the blues alive.

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.


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Blues Moments in Time...
The History That Shaped it All.
Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything.

This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues.

Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened when talent met opportunity. Sometimes it's triumph, sometimes it's tragedy, but it's always real. Because the blues has always been about truth, and these moments tell that truth better than anything else.

Whether it's a legendary recording session, a groundbreaking performance, or a personal turning point that shaped an artist's sound, Blues Moments in Time brings you there. You'll feel the room, hear the backstory, and understand why that particular moment still matters today.

This is blues history you can feel—one moment at a time.

Blues Moments in Time is a production of The Blues Hotel Collective
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Kelvin Huggins

The Blues Hotel Collective is an independent blues media platform dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues culture. While we are based in Perth, Western Australia, our "hotel" is a metaphorical space—a welcoming hub where artists, fans, and historians can "check in" to connect, share stories, and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the blues. Our mission is simple: to give the blues a bigger voice – through authentic storytelling, in-depth interviews, and passionate music discovery.