In February, the St. Louis Blues Society hosted “Meet the Blues” at The Stage at KDHX to salute its blues DJs. Many of them have hosted shows since the station launched in 1987; several are blues musicians. Tune in during the following times.
MONDAY
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- Gabriel’s Tin Pan Alley: Gabriel recorded with Tina Turner and DJed all over the country before landing at KDHX. Needless to say, his record collection is cooler than yours. Or mine. Or anyone’s. Midnight–3 a.m.
- Soul Selector: Co-hosted by Vintage Vinyl founder Tom “Papa” Ray, this show presents a mix of soul, R&B, and blues, including cuts by such St. Louis musicians as Oliver Sain. 4–7 p.m.
THURSDAY
- Rhythm Highways: East Side Slim plays more obscure cuts from blues artists you might not know, as well as newer artists. 5–7 a.m.
- Blursday: John McHenry and Denny Clancy trade hilarious banter as they spin crackly innuendo-laden 78s, as well as sludgy electric blues and cuts from local blues acts. 4–7 p.m.
FRIDAY
- Juke Joint: Doug McKay’s show pays homage to the matriarchs and patriarchs of the blues, but it also delves into music that bears the influence of the blues, including rock. 5–7 a.m.
- Blues in the Night: Art Dwyer of the Soulard Blues Band is so good on air, he’s even fun during pledge drives. He spins a wide mix of music, from Howlin’ Wolf to Professor Longhair to St. Louis artists, including Chuck Berry. 4–7 p.m.
SUNDAY
- Boogie on Down: Hound Dog Brown plays well-known Delta artists such as R.L. Burnside, but you’ll also hear Lucinda Williams, The Abyssinian Baptist Gospel Choir, and St. Louis’ own Leroy Pierson. 5–7 a.m.
- Chicken Shack Alley: Hosted by Bruce B.—who plays classic soul, R&B and deep blues—this is another classic, no-miss blues show.
- Nothin’ But the Blues: Ron Edwards, who played guitar with Henry Townsend for more than 20 years, is a professor of the blues. The music he spins is methodically chosen and often themed from show to show. 8–10 p.m.
