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Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

Time Signatures, hosted by Jim Ervin, features conversations with musicians, industry professionals, and others connected to the blues genre. Primarily focused on the blues, the program occasionally delves into other linked genres (ie. jazz, rock, soul, funk). Many of the episodes are recorded before a live audience at various venues in and around Mid-Michigan. The program is presented by the Lansing"s Capital Area Blues Society, a non-profit blues organization dedicated to the promotion of,

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24:01

Acoustic Wonder Boy: Jontavious Willis

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2026/02/24

As Season six rolls onward, we are pleased to welcome another member of the NEXT generation of the Blues, Grammy nominated musician, Mr. Jontavious Willis. From the time this young man heard Muddy Waters, he says it changed his life. As a 19 year old, he was invited to joining the legendary Taj Mahal on stage, and he has never looked back. This young man, in his own words, is dedicated to preserving the tradition of old school Blues. Check out this episode, then do me a favor and tell everyone you

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56:09

Diunna Greenleaf: The Mercy & Gospel of Blues

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2026/02/17

The Peoples' Queen of Blues and Little Village Foundation artist, Diunna Greenleaf joins host Jim Ervin this week on Time Signatures. She dropped by to talk about her early life in music, her exposure to the Blues as a young girl, her album, 'I Ain't Playin', her three year stint as the first woman to serve as president of the Houston Blues Society, and her role as head of Blue Mercy. It's conversation worth checking out!Website: Diunna Greenleaf Faceboook: Diunna Greenleaf YouTube: Diunna Greenleaf

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53:55

Bringing the Memphonk to Beale Street

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2026/02/10

This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, join Erv as he welcomes lead vocalist, Kimberly Dill and Guitarist Jamie Holdren of the band Sister Lucille. This band has taken the worlds of the Blues, Roots, and Soul and turned them on their collective heads to form a completely unique Blues-related genre known as “Mem-Phunk”. From the famed Ryman Auditorium to Beale Street, this band has deep ties to music that crosses generations, and the two are here to talk about the foundations of the band,

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47:45

Grooving With Blues Masters: Corky Siegel

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2026/02/03

The late 60's developed some of the biggest names of the Blues in Chicago. Along with Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, James Cotton and others, there was a group of young white guys that learned from these future legends, and they began making a name for themselves along the way. Corky Siegel and Jim Schwall began their musical partnership simply as, "Corky and Jim". For all the details on the rest of the story, please join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes Corky Siegel for an in depth discussion about those

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32:57

Eric Johanson: Deep and Dirty From the Bayou

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2026/01/27

On this edition of Time Signatures, Erv welcomes another member of the next generation of the Blues, Alexandria, Louisiana native, Eric Johanson. Eric dropped by to share stories about playing hide and seek in his grandfather's piano store, his discovery and early years in music, developing his own sound through those early years, developing a musician’s relationship with Tab Benoit, and his 2016 debut album after being signed by Tab. Eric also discussed his current project, “Live In Mississippi”, a

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51:52

The Darkroom Blues: Capturing the Music With Robert...

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2026/01/20

Iconic Rock (and Blues) Photographer, Robert M. Knight joins host Jim Ervin as he welcomes Knight to talk about his early photographic work with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the Yardbirds. Knight's obsession with photography led him to London at age 16, and the rest is history. He has photographed thousands of musicians in his more than half century in the business, he is a published author, he is the subject of the documentary, 'Rock Prophecies', but perhaps his biggest distinction

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59:36

Howlin’ From Town to Town With Tom Hambridge

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2026/01/13

Season Six roars out of the gates as Erv welcomes singer, songwriter, 4 x Grammy winning producer and musician, Tom Hambridge to the show. Tom talks about his early work in music, a chance phone call from Sony that developed into an multi-year, multi-album trek with Blues legend, Buddy Guy, and Buddy’s direction to find Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram so he could back the young man’s first album. We also discuss Tom’s new album “Down the Hatch”. There is a ton more in this episode, so buckle up for the

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01:36:44

Curtis Salgado: The Blues Behind the Blues Brothers

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/12/16

Season Five is roaring to a close with one last incredible guest. Legendary Bluesman, Curtis Salgado stopped by to talk about his early years in Eugene, Oregon and his start in music, dating back to Kindergarten, playin Air Guitar with his cardboard Strat, that swingin concert featuring Count Basie. Of course, we had to talk about the introduction and meeting with John Belushi, who was in town to shoot ‘Animal House’. History records that this meeting with Belushi developed into a bit with Belushi

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44:55

Bending the Strings With Violinist Anne Harris

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/12/09

Just two more episodes remain of Season 5, and what an incredible guest, indeed! This young lady is perhaps the most prolific violinist in the Blues genre today, but she sure doesn't limit herself to the Blues. Anne Harris joins host Jim Ervin to discuss her life in music, a recently completed tour with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo, and her privately crowdfunded NEW violin project, with African American female luthier, Amanda Ewing. Most notably, this is the first time two African American ladies have done

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01:03:00

Cupid's Capotasto: Annika & Paul Chambers-DesLauriers

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/12/02

Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers were musicians in their own right, each with their own bands until fate took over in 2018. They met in Memphis, Tennessee, and it was the proverbial “Love at first sight” for the couple. Their chemistry on and off stage is powerful, making their music even more so. As season five winds to a close, join us for a great discussion with this power couple, about their fateful meeting, the quietly planned proposal under the St. Louis arch, and their subsequent

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59:29

Jeff Shoup & Randy "Uncle G" Gelispie: The Pulse of...

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/11/25

Only a few episodes remain in Season Five, and this week, Erv welcomes some local Michigan music royalty to the program. Drummers, Jeff Shoup and and 90 year old Randy Gelispie (Uncle G) make a studio appearance to talk more Blues (and Jazz!) history. Be sure to listen for Uncle G’s humorous story about he and Trumpet phenom, Dizzy Gillespie…you are sure to laugh at this one! The duo also share stories about their early years in music, their development as musicians, and what they are up to these

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23:09

Hometown Guitar Hero: Anthony "The Fallbrook Kid"...

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/11/18

This week on Time Signatures, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes ‘The Fallbrook Kid’, Anthony Cullins to the program. At the tender age of 10, Cullins did odd jobs around the house and neighborhood, saving up for a trip to Costco to purchase his first guitar. With the love and support of his parents, Anthony discovered he had a knack for the instrument, and he was gigging locally beginning at the age of 12. In the years that followed, he has found a way to make a decent income playing, and he has

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40:17

Anson Funderburgh: Chicago Cool With Texas Style

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/11/11

What happens when you take the limitless dreams of a young man, add a guitar, and a chance meeting with a young Riley B. (B.B.) King? You see that young man seize the opportunity, and develop his craft, thus establishing himself as a Blues legend in his own right later in life. That is precisely what happened to Anson Funderburgh, and you will hear all about his early musical experiences, the formation of his band, ‘The Rockets’, and his work with Sam Myers on this week’s edition of Time Signatures

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53:37

Let's Go to Leroy's: Lansing's Blues Scene With Harry...

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/11/04

In the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, the Greater Lansing area was abuzz with a ton of Blues music. In addition to the incredible local talent on hand, a small handful of people were responsible for doing a great deal of work, attracting out of town Blues musicians to play. Harry Oman traveled to the metro Detroit area, formed some partnerships, and brought some of the biggest names in Detroit’s Blues scene to play at LeRoy’s in Lansing’s south end. A chance meeting with Eddie Kirkland led to a long lasting

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51:44

Looking Through the Lens of Detroit: Photographer...

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/10/28

It’s a very special edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, as Erv welcomes longtime Detroit Free Press Photographer, Wilson Lindsey for a chat about his decades working behind the lens for the Freep as well as his early stint on the Freelance side of things. It was in those early years that Wilson dabbled in professional wrestling photography, which led to a job at the Free Press where he had occasion to shoot with a young Cassius Clay (Pre-Ali years!), and also at the Fifth Dimension in Ann

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43:35

Billy Branch: Playing History Through His Harmonica

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/10/21

It is our 100th episode at Time Signatures, and you cannot celebrate a landmark episode without a legendary Bluesman, like Billy Branch. Billy came up in Chicago, learning harp skills in all of the local clubs, battling with the likes of James Cotton, Willie Dixon, Carey Bell, and others. Billy joins Erv to talk about all of that, plus his first recorded single with Willie Dixon and the Chicago Blues Allstars, his longstanding Blues in the Schools work (some 46 years!), forming the Sons of Blues and

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23:53

Fortunate Soul in the World of the Blues: Tad Robinson

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/10/14

This week, host Jim Ervin welcomes 10 time BMA nominee, Harmonicist and Delmark Artist, Tad Robinson. Tad dropped in to discuss his early life in New York City, where he listened to Sam Cooke, The Temptations, Ray Charles and many other R&B musicians. Even at the age of 8, the young man realized music was in his blood, and the proverbial hook was set. Following an early stint with Severin records, Robinson made the move to Chicago, where he solidified his musical base, collaborating with many

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27:58

Young Rell: The Prophet of Straight Guitar

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/10/07

Episode 98 has arrived, It’s another home run discussion on ‘Time Signatures with Jim Ervin’ as Erv welcomes a member of the next generation of the Blues, 18 year old Harrell ‘Young Rell’ Davenport. Rell has been on an absolute tear, wowing crowds in Chicago, Mississippi, and across the pond in Norway and other stops in Europe with his deep passion for those old school Blues. Billy Branch said he has never seen anyone his age deliver the Blues in the traditional fashion in his 46 years of working in

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26:48

Lexi Blue: Going From 3 Pointers to 12 Measures

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/09/30

This week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes another Woman of the Blues. Alexandria Bailey, aka Lexie Blue, came up in Las Vegas during her early life, occasionally joining her adoptive parents on stage as they performed, and the musician bug took hold of her early on. Following her move back to Michigan, she took out an ad on Craig’s List and put her first band together. She has since gotten married, and formed another band with her husband, but she also formed her own Blues-based band, ‘Lexie

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27:09

Vintage Sound: GA-20's Impact on Contemporary Blues

Time Signatures with Jim Ervin ·

2025/09/23

What do you do when you find that your longtime gig is about to be slowed to a halt, albeit temporarily? If you are Matthew Stubbs, former full-time touring guitarist with the legendary Charlie Musselwhite, you think it over…and then you form a band to keep the bills paid. On this week’s edition of Time Signatures, Erv and Matt talk about that period of time, and how it ultimately led to that band with an old time 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s sound, GA-20. Matt and his new GA-20 bandmates, Cody Nilson

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