Episodes
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Warren Haynes Blends the Blues, Soul and Symphony (#006)
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Guitar titan Warren Haynes has spent his career blending genres and pushing musical frontiers. From his Allman Brothers roots to leading Gov't Mule, Warren talks with Jimmy Sengenberger about his upcoming album, "Million Voices Whisper," and his latest live music venture — blending blues, rock, soul, and symphony.
Warren opens up about collaborating with legends like Gregg Allman and Derek Trucks, the magic of playing iconic venues like Red Rocks, jam band dynamics, and more.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
ZZ Ward Balances Motherhood and the Blues (#005)
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
From a childhood inspired by Blues legends to touring with icons like Slash, ZZ Ward opens up with Jimmy Sengenberger about returning to her Blues roots and balancing life as a working mother. She shares the raw emotion behind her latest single, "Mother," and how she pours heart and soul into her music and live performances.
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Steve Cropper Is Selling Groove (#004)
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
"We weren't selling music. We were selling groove," guitar great Steve Cropper says. Now in his 80s, he's still grooving!
The legendary Blues Brother joins Jimmy Sengenberger for a fun and revealing chat — from his days as a staple at Stax Records and his time with Booker T and the MGs to his solo career and his latest album.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tommy Castro Gets Lost in the Music (#003)
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Blues legend Tommy Castro joins Jimmy Sengenberger to explore the moments when he truly gets lost in the music.
From his youth engrossed in listening to records to his own electrifying performances, Tommy opens up about his early days and influences and his deep connections with the blues, the Colorado music scene, and sax star Deanna Bogart.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Deanna Bogart Talks Sax, Soul and Blues Stories (#002)
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
At 11, Deanna Bogart was told "girls don't play the saxophone." Now a 5-time Horn Instrumentalist of the Year, Deanna proved them wrong.
From her early days defying stereotypes to becoming a blues powerhouse, Deanna joins Jimmy Sengenberger for an intimate and fun conversation spanning her illustrious career, musical passions, playing Colorado's Blues from the Top, and her special bond with guitarist Tommy Castro.
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Walter Trout Bares His Soul in 'Broken' (#001)
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Blues icon Walter Trout bares his soul in the new album, "Broken" — and he's our first guest on Blues Business!
From the highs of a stellar career to the lows of personal struggles, Walter joins Jimmy Sengenberger for a fun yet intimate dive into his musical journey—an odyssey through the heart and soul of a bluesman.
Welcome to the Blues Business
Step into the soulful world of Blues Business, where seasoned talk show host and blues harmonica maestro, Jimmy Sengenberger, unearths the heart and rhythm of the blues. In each episode, Jimmy sits down with legendary artists, industry veterans, and other blues aficionados to uncover the stories behind the music.
From heartfelt stories to invaluable insights into the music business, Blues Business is more than just a podcast — it's a soul-stirring exploration of the genre that speaks to the very essence of our being.
As Etta James once sang, "The blues is our business — and business is good!"