Leo's "Bluesland": Recent Episodes

Leo Schumaker

This show features blues, soul, and rock n roll with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, Ray Charles and more.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast from August 17, 2023.
Here is the music of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Nick Moss Band, Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, Magic Slim and The Teardrops, Robert Johnson and more. This is the last day in our downtown Bellingham location. We will be moving to Whatcom Community College with more power (2000 watts) and have recently moved to 88.3 FM. Join us in our efforts to keep community alive and thriving.

Here is my radio show podcast from August 10, 2023 on KMRE 88.3 FM.
Included are the music of Robbie Robertson, Albert Collins, Cold Blood, Savoy Brown, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. Enjoy. It's free. Tell all your friends to tune in Thursday 7-9 PM on KMRE at kmre.org. Ladios!

Here is the music of Susan Tedeschi, Ruthie Foster, Joe Bonamassa, John Lee Hooker, Los Lobos, The Grateful Dead and more. It's free. Just click on the picture/link and enjoy some blues, soul and rock n roll. Tune in next week on KMRE 88.3 FM on Thursday 7-9 PM (PST) for more live radio. Rest in peace Pee Wee. You were a riot!!

Here is some great music with artists Cab Calloway, Los Lobos, Vanessa Collier, Curtis Salgado, Robert Cray and more. Tune in next week Thursday 7-9 PM to hear "Bluesland" live on KMRE now at 88.3 FM with more power for your listening pleasure. #kmre

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast from July 13, 2023. Here is the music of Joe Bonamassa, Alastair Greene, Jimmie Johnson, Steve Earle, War, B.B.King, Elvin Bishop and more. It's summer and these some of my favorite hot tunes. See you next Thursday 7-9 PM on KMRE. Ladios.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast from July 6, 2023 with special guest DJ John Kessler. Music includes Howlin' Wolf, Los Lobos, Albert Cummings, Bobby Rush, Joe Bonammasa and more. The complete playlist is on Spinitron at Bluesland. Thank you John for the interview. See you next Thursday on KMRE 88.3 FM.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast from June 29, 2023. I feature swing to start out the show with Cab Calloway, Tom Waits and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Then we move onto some summer music including Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Tim Buckley, Grand Funk Railroad, John Mayall , J.Geils and more. Gonna be a hot show! Enjoy your upcoming July 4th and listen to lot's of music. Just click on the link/picture. It's free.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from June 22, 2023 with special guest Harmonica Master Lee Oskar.
I present great music from Lee Oskar, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamasa newest single, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Brian Setzer, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. Also Lee Oskar and I talk about his new album "She Said Mahola, his show at The Historic Everett Theatre June 30th and new Lee Oskar harmonica made specifically for Mick Jagger. The podcast is free. Just click on the picture/link. Enjoy and thanks for listening. See you next Thursday live at kmre.org.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast from June 15, 2023 on KMRE 88.3 FM. Here is the music of Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, Samantha Fish, Taj Mahal, Lee Oskar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and more. Thanks for listening. See you next week live Thursday 7-9 PM.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Dec. 1, 2022 with Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
I have the pleasure of interviewing Kim Wilson on "Bluesland" about his upcoming show at The Historic Everett Theatre Dec. 9th. We talk about his band, history of how he learned how to sing, harmonica work and more. Also I play his music and other great blues artists. See you at the show Dec. 9th. #kmre

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Nov. 24, 2022 my Thanksgiving Special.
I am so thankful to have the opportunity to present music, stories and well wishes to all. Buddy Guy, Tommy Castro, Ruthie Foster, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Boz Scaggs and my annual presentation of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant Massacre" plus more music for you. Thank you for listening and supporting KMRE 102.3 FM with your donations of time and funds. Community radio is alive in Bellingham. The picture posted with this episode is from the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music show November 17, 2022 with special guest bluesman Tommy Castro. Tommy Castro and I talk about his upcoming Pacific Northwest show especially The Conway Muse Monday November 21. Also talk with Tommy about his latest masterpiece album "Tommy Castro presents A Bluesman Came To Town" on Alligator Records. I play his music plus Vanessa Collier, John Hammond, Muddy Waters with The Rolling Stones and more. The podcast is free. Just click on the picture. The illustration is by Brian Kramer.

Leo Schumaker's podcast of Bluesland November 10, 2022 with a Bluesmaster Salute to Peter Green.
I play the music of Peter Green with John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac and more. Also the music of Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi, Elmore James John Primer and more. The podcast is free. Just click on the picture/link.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from November 3, 2022 with a special on Mike Bloomfield.
A salute to Mike Bloomfield American Guitar Master is featured on this music show with stories about Mike, whom I saw several times live, was a blues artist that is a major part of the our history of music. I play several songs that he was on with other artists and some of his own best. Buddy Guy, Joe Bonammasa, Albert Castigla, Alastair Greene, Johnny Sansone and more are presented for you listening pleasure. It's free. Just click on the link/picture.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast Oct. 27, 2022-Halloween Special.
Here is some spooky blues for you including Screaming Jay Hawkins, Credence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Sansone, Doug Mcleod and more. Also some spooky stories and tales of terror. It's free. Just click on the Frankie picture. Boo!

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Oct. 20, 2022 with Composer and Harmonica master Lee Oskar interview.
Lee Oskar and I talk on "Bluesland" about his new album "Never Forget", his musical background and his Signature Lee Oskar Harmonica brand. I play some of his music and other great blues artists including Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Jimi Hendrix, Blood, Sweat and Tears and more.

I have the honor of interviewing 5 time Grammy award winner Robert Cray in support of his show at The Mount Baker Theatre Oct. 19. We talk about his latest album "That's What I Heard" on Nozzle Records, his musical influences and I play his music. Also the music of Rod Piazza, Roy Buchanan, Otis Redding, Otis Rush, Gary Clark Jr. and more. The podcast is free. Just click on the link/picture.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Oct. 6, 2022. I feature the music of Robert Cray in support of his upcoming show at The Mt. Baker Theatre Oct. 19. Also the music of Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Kim Wilson, John Nemeth, Buddy Guy and more. I will be presenting an interview with Robert Cray next week. Thanks for tuning in.

Here is my music podcast of "Bluesland" from Sept. 22, 2022. Included are an interview with Albert Castiglia, some of his music and blues for youse. Curtis Salgado, Ramsey Lewis, Elvin Bishop, GA-20, Son Seal and more. Enjoy. It's free. Just click on the link/picture.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" radio show podcast from September 15, 2022 with Curtis Salgado. I have the pleasure of talking to Curtis Salgado tonight. We have a great talk about his new album Damage Control, his appearance at The Historic Everett Theater September 16 and more. I also play the music of Curtis Salgado, Freddie King, The Robert Cray Band, Sue Foley and more. It's free. Just click on the picture/link and enjoy.

Music for you from my radio show "Bluesland" September 8, 2022. This show includes the music of Taj Mahal, Albert Castiglia, Dave Hole, War and more. It's free. Just click on the link/picture. Tell all your friends and like my site.

Here is some fine music for you that I played Thursday September 1 on "Bluesland". I played the music of Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Albert Castiglia, Dennis Jones, Tab Benoit, Victor Wainwright and more. It's free. Just click on the link/picture.

Here is my podcast from August 18, 2022 on "Bluesland". I played Otis Rush, Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal, John Hammond, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and more. Just click on the link/picture and enjoy the tunes and stories about the blues. It's free. Tell your friends and like my Facebook page Leo Schumaker for more information about the blues and more.

Here is some fine music for you including Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Fenton Robinson, Edgar Winter, Albert Castiglia, Larkin Poe and more. Enjoy. It's free.

My podcast from August 4, 2022 featuring music from The Mt. Baker Rhythm and Blues Festival, a salute to baseball and Vin Scully are featured. Also some fine tunes from Muddy Waters, Rory Gallagher, Edgar Winter with Billy F. Gibbons and Derek Trucks. All music to make you say Hey! Enjoy.

Bluesland music podcast featuring an interview with Lloyd Peterson of The Mt. Baker Rhythm and Blues Festival. July 21, 2022 and the music of the artists that will be performing there. Also the music of John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy The Rolling Stones, The Blues Brothers, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. It's free. Just click on the picture/link and turn it up!

"Bluesland" radio show July 14, 2022 with host Leo Schumaker. Here is some fine blues for you including Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Otis Spann, Edgar Winter, Kenny Neal and more. It's free. Just click on the picture/link.

Here is this weeks podcast of "Bluesland" with the music of Albert King, Muddy Waters, Tab Benoit, Laurie Morvan, Chris Eger, Tower of Power, Doug McLeod, Howlin' Wolf and more. Enjoy. It's free. Just click on the link.

Here is my podcast of my radio show "Bluesland" from June 30, 2022. Included is the music of Jeff Beck w/Rod Stewart on vocals, Buddy Miles, The Allman Brothers, Hound Dog Taylor and more. Enjoy and tell all your friends the blues is on the air Thursday's 7-9 PM on KMRE 102.3 FM. Also webstreaming at kmre.org. Thanks for listening.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast June 23, 2022. Here is the music of Edgar Winter, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, The Blues Brothers, BB King and more. Enjoy. It's free. Just click on the link.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from June 9, 2022. Here is the music of Bo Diddley, The Allman Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs and more. Enjoy. It's free.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from June 2, 2022. Here is my podcast from Thursday June 2 with great music. Issac Hayes, The Steve Miller Blues Band, Edgar Winter, Albert Castiglia and more. It's free. Just click on the picture/link and enjoy.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" radio show podcast from May 26, 2022.
Welcome to my radio show from Thursday May 26, 2022. Blues, soul and rock n roll plus a baseball song set. Enjoy. It's free.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from May 19, 2022. Here is some great music to cruise by so get in your ride and turn it up! This show features the music of Taj Mahal, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Howlin' Wolf, Keb'Mo', The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Shane Dwight, Albert Castiglia and more. It's free. Car Art by Al Varela.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from May 12, 2022. Here is the my podcast from last night's, Thursday May 12, Bluesland radio show. Great tunes including Taj Mahal, Al Green, George Thorogood, Tommy Castro, Walter Trout and more. It's free. Enjoy.

Here is my Podcast of "Bluesland" from April 28, 2022. Enjoy the music of Bonnie Raitt, Shane Dwight, Stacy Jones, Nick Vigarino The CD Woodbury Band, Ten Years After, ZZ Top and more. Just click on the link/picture. It's free!

The podcast of my April 21, 2022 radio show "Bluesland" includes the music of Sly and The Family Stone, Kid Ramos, Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker, Humble Pie and more. It's free. Just click on the link/picture and rock.

Here is music for your listening pleasure from my radio show "Bluesland". The music includes Elvin Bishop, Hound Dog Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Neal, Bernard Allison, Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan, and more. It's free. Enjoy and tell all your music friends. Feel free to share it.

Podcast from "Bluesland" April 7, 2022. Here is some great blues, soul and rock n roll for you. Just click on the link/picture. It's free.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from March 17, 2022. Here is the music of Buddy Guy, Quinn Sullivan, Joe Bonamassa, Otis Rush, The Derek Trucks Band, Tommy Castro, Muddy Waters and more. Also a ticket giveaway occurred and the tickets were taken by Skip and Den for the movie "The Torch" featuring Buddy Guy and more. The movie is at The Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA. and soon to be presented everywhere.

Blues, soul and Rock n Roll for you on Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast. Here is some music handpicked out just for you. Sue Foley, Koko Taylor, Los Lobos, Tab Benoit and more. Click on the picture/link and enjoy some fine tunes.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast March 3, 2022.
Here is the music of John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, Poppa Chubby, Fats Domino, Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers, Rory Gallagher and more. Also information on upcoming music shows. It's free and it's fun. Just click on the link/picture and rock.

Here is my podcast of "Bluesland" on the air every Thursday night 7-9 PM. I play the music of Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, Hot Tuna, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Professor Longhair, Jimi Hendrix and more. Just click on the picture/link of Johnny and Muddy, drawn by Brian Kramer, and enjoy some fine tunes.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Feb. 17, 2022.
You and I will be listening to some great blues on this podcast including Sonny Landreth, Muddy Waters, Tab Benoit, Keb' Mo', The Derek Trucks Band and more. Just click on the link/picture and enjoy some fine tunes.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Feb. 10, 2022. Here is some blues, soul and rock n roll for you to enjoy. Included is the music of Jr. Parker, Stevie and Jimmie Vaughan, Too Slim and The Taildraggers, Howlin' Wolf, Led Zeppelin and more. Just click on the picture/link and enjoy.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast Feb. 3, 2022 with special guest Billy Branch.
I play the music and talk to Billy Branch Bluesman and educator. Also the music of Little Walter, Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters, Jimi Hendrix, Ruthie Foster and more.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Jan. 27, 2022. Here is the music of Jimi Hendrix, Shuggie Otis, Elvin Bishop, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. It's free. Just click on the link/picture.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Jan. 20, 2022.
Blues music and information on upcoming shows here from my music show Jan. 20, 2022. Music includes Popa Chubby, Albert Collins, J.P. Soars, Duke Robillard, Tommy Castro, Sista Monica Parker, Dion, Harpdog Brown, Jimmy Vaughan and more.
Also an interview with Hollie H. from The Shakedown in Bellingham, WA. about a fundraiser for KMRE your community radio station. It's free. Just click on the link/picture.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" podcast from Jan. 13, 2022. Here is some fine music for you with Ana Popovic, Southern Avenue, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart and more. Enjoy. It's free. Just click on the picture/link. Thanks for listening.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" Jan. 6, 2022 w/ Lance Bowman of "Can't Stop The Blues" winner of The Keeping The Blues Alive Award. Music from Tommy Castro, Little Charlie and The Nightcats, Slim Harpo, Charlie Musselwhite, Elvin Bishop and Smokey Smothers and more. Also we talk with Lance Bowman about The Keeping The Blues Alive award that was won by a blues organization, "Can't Stop The Blues", that Lance is involved with. Thanks so much for tuning in and congratulations to Lance and all the volunteers. Photo by Marilyn Stringer.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" radio podcast from Dec. 30, 2021. Here is some great music for you celebrating our upcoming New Year. Duke Robillard, Canned Heat, The Chambers Brothers, Hot Tuna, Johnny and Edgar Winter and more. Also my top blues album picks for 2021. Happy New Year. See you on the radio Thursday's 7-9 PM.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" Christmas special Dec. 23, 2021. I love the Christmas season and here are some of my favorite songs, Christmas tales and a true story on how Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer story/music was created. Cheech and Chong, Bob and Doug McKenzie, Vince Guaraldi, Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and more. Merry Christmas all. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.

Had some fun playing some great music for you including Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Sonny Rhodes, King Solomon Hicks, Terry Hanck and more. Turn up your speakers cause it's a party on Bluesland on live every Thursday 7-9 PM.