Blues from every era. Interview with artists, concert listings, blues related events, information and trivia, gearhead heaven…just what kind of harmonica was that?

On Cha Cha Cha In Blue, the longest-running blues show in Montreal, host John Detcheverry devotes equal time to the classics, new releases and Canadian artists. On the air since 1990.

Listeners can expect to hear the likes of Paul Deslauriers, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Pop Staples, Downchild, Steve Rowe, MonkeyJunk, and Charlie Musselwhite, as well as live performances and interviews.

Every Sunday 9 - 11pm (EST)

September 24, 2023: NEW RELEASES! This Week In Blues History! Where It's At!

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Tonight on Cha Cha Cha In Blue we preview new albums from Doc MacLean, Alan Gerber, and Layla Zoe as well as a new single from Ottawa's JourneyMan Nick DePalma. Lloyd Spiegel has also been busy with both his own new cd and his collaboration with Charlie A'Court and Suzie Vinnick. This week's other featured new releases are from Chris Beard. Joyann Parker, and a reissue from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. In the "history" part of the show I've got Peetie Wheatstraw, Bessie Smith, Lucky Millinder, Herb Ellis & Stuff Smith, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, B.B. King, Kirk Fletcher with Jackie Payne, Popa Chubby, and A. J. Croce. Let's close with a song from Paolo Stante who will be at Microbrasserie Cardinal Brewing in Hudson on Friday along with Dan Legault. Tune in to CKUT 90,3 FM (Montreal) or https://ckut.ca/ (everywhere else) from 9-11 PM. Check out our new website and leave me a comment on our new enhanced playlist! Thanks to everyone who gave during our 2023 FUNDING DRIVE but if you haven't yet IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO DONATE! (See below for details)