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Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her beautifully complex music and blazing guitar skills. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Keb' Mo', Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, Melissa Etheridge, and Citizen Cope, to name a few. In 2020, Jackie released her studio album Vintage Machine, her first studio follow up to 2019's Joy. Music from Vintage Machine was featured heavily on Jackie's taping for Austin City Limits' 46th season, and she released the full set on "Live at Austin City Limits" that year. In 2021, she released Love Transcends, her first studio album centered around the blues and at the start of 2023 she released Evolution of Joy, a reimagining of her breakout album Joy, with producer Frenchie Smith (Jet, Toadies, Wild Child.) With the uncertainty of the times we're living in, one thing holds true for Jackie Venson-she's going to play her music, speak her truth, and spread as much joy as she can doing it. Connect with Jackie at: https://jackievenson.com https://www.youtube.com/user/jackievenson https://www.facebook.com/jackievenson https://www.instagram.com/jackievenson https://www.patreon.com/JackieVenson Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business leader, as well as a guitarist who has played the clubs on Beale Street and the dive bars in Nashville. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tommynorman. Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.

Johnny Burgin cut his teeth in Chicago, gigging and recording with blues veterans like Tail Dragger, Sam Lay, Billy Boy Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, and Pinetop Perkins. He's put out 10 albums on his own and toured the world. We caught up with Johnny when he headlined at Papa Turney's BBQ. Connect with Johnny at: https://johnnyburgin.com https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyBurginII https://www.instagram.com/johnnyburgin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEBHvKSv_hMbkfXjyWPlTgQ Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business leader, as well as a guitarist who has played the clubs on Beale Street and the dive bars in Nashville. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tommynorman. Special thanks to Michael Turney at Papa Turney's BBQ for letting us use his stage.https://papaturneysbbq.com Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.

Ram Prakash Pokharel, aka "Prakash Slim", is an international artist/performer and educator of the blues from a small village called Lamatar, in the Lalitpur district, of Nepal. He recently traveled to the US for the first time to perform his country style blues for audiences across the continent. We sat down with Prakash before his show at Papa Turney's BBQ to chat about how he got into the blues. Follow Prakash at: https://www.prakashslim.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PrakashSlim https://www.facebook.com/PrakashSlimPokharel https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BUyesUy4Av5E5AzkqE4gk Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business leader, as well as a guitarist who has played the clubs on Beale Street and the dive bars in Nashville. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tommynorman. Special thanks to Michael Turney at Papa Turney's BBQ for letting us use his stage.https://papaturneysbbq.com Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.

Danny "Guitarwood" Garwood is a young up and coming blues musician who is taking Nashville by storm. Check out our interview with this amazing new artist. Find Danny online at: https://dannyguitarwoodgarwood.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dannyguitarwood https://www.instagram.com/danny_guitarwood/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCnATqp_ZFreV0CQt5Fj-U9g Support the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org Special thanks to the Underdog for letting us use their venue. https://www.facebook.com/theunderdognashville Also a shout out to Guthrie Trapp for letting us film after his East Nashville Guitar Club jam. https://guthrietrapp.com https://www.instagram.com/eastnashvilleguitarclub

Anthony Corder is the lead vocalist for Tora Tora, an esteemed educator, an accomplished entertainment industry executive, and he has a unique perspective as a creative and corporate professional due to his involvement with the entertainment industry for 30 years. Website: https://www.toratoramusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthonycorderofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVN7YCErDTeovVy96OaaCg Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business leader, as well as a guitarist who has played the clubs on Beale Street and the dive bars in Nashville. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tommynorman. Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.

Corey Congilio is a Nashville based guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and popular YouTuber. For over 20 years, Corey has immersed himself in a rich and diverse musical career. His experience as a touring guitarist, session musician, educator, and presenter has proved valuable in connecting with audiences around the world. Corey's website: https://coreycongilio.com/ Lesson site: https://www.workingclassguitar.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@coreycongilio Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business leader, as well as a guitarist who has played the clubs on Beale Street and the dive bars in Nashville. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tommynorman. Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.

We caught up with singer/guitarist, Meg Williams, in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge after her set at the Galaxie Agency showcase at B.B. King's club on historic Beale Street. Meg Williams: Website: http://www.megwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megwilliamsmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megwilliamsguitar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/megwilliamsmusic Tommy Norman, Vice President, Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance: https://www.bluesandroots.org Special thanks to: Blues Foundation (host of the International Blues Challenge): https://blues.org Gina Hughes at the Galaxie Agency (host of the showcase): https://www.thegalaxieagency.com B.B. King's Blues Club, Memphis (location for the interviews): https://bbkings.com/memphis Acklen Avenue, a Nashville based Custom Software Company (provided video/audio equipment): https://acklenavenue.com

Check out our interview with Nashville singer/guitarist, Yates McKendree, in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge after his set at the Galaxie Agency showcase at B.B. King's club on historic Beale Street. Yates McKendree: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086722923371 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatesmckendree Website: https://www.qualifiedrecords.com/yates Tommy Norman, Vice President, Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance: https://www.bluesandroots.org Special thanks to: Blues Foundation (host of the International Blues Challenge): https://blues.org Gina Hughes at the Galaxie Agency (host of the showcase): https://www.thegalaxieagency.com B.B. King's Blues Club, Memphis (location for the interviews): https://bbkings.com/memphis Acklen Avenue, a Nashville based Custom Software Company (provided video/audio equipment): https://acklenavenue.com