
Blues is the Truth is a weekly 2 hour radio show, featuring some of the very best new Blues Music alongside some classic tracks that define the genre. Presented for a decade by Ian McHugh, frontman and guitarist with the band Blues is Truth and compere of the Ealing Blues Festival main stage, The show is informative, entertaining and sometimes a little different....
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 304 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Blues is the Truth #810
We are keeping the engine running hot this week, and we are proud to be flying the flag for the legendary Crawdaddy Club Richmond. We have got news of some brilliant live music coming up at their home base at The Turks Head i... more
Blues is the Truth #809
We are keeping that momentum rolling this week with our brilliant partners at the Crawdaddy Club Richmond. Following on from our sponsorship news, I have got some fantastic upcoming gig details for you in this edition. We are... more
Blues is the Truth #808
I have got some massive news to kick off the show this week. We have officially partnered up with the legendary Crawdaddy Club Richmond. If you know your music history, you know this is the absolute birthplace of the British ... more
## Blues is the Truth #807
The crate digging has been particularly good this week. We have got a fair amount of brand new music making its way into the show alongside a massive milestone for yours truly. I am incredibly proud to be sharing another... more
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Ian McHugh knows what he’s doing. His keen sense and musical knowledge make Blues Is The Truth a realistic broadcast of what blues music is all about. Don’t think Blues Music is just one way. Listen.
Ian McHugh knows what he’s doing.
His keen sense and musical knowledge make Blues Is The Truth a realistic broadcast of what blues music is all about.
Don’t think Blues Music is just one way.
Listen.
Tunes chosen with care, and a presenter you can’t help but love… I’ve enjoyed the show since the very first episode
Amazing 2 hours of superb music presented by very talented Ian McHugh!
My car journeys are very enjoyable whilst listening to “Blues is The Truth”.
Gloria
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Two-hour blues radio program that pairs a steady stream of new blues with beloved classics, hosted by a musician who's an active figure in the UK scene. Episodes blend track previews, host commentary, listener shout-outs, live-jam mentions, and community-focused promotions, with frequent sponsor plugs and behind-the-scenes notes about venues and events. A notable strength is the presenter's deep musical knowledge and ongoing engagement with the local blues community, making it appealing to die-hard blues fans and venue-goers alike.
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Blues is the Truth launched 6 years ago and published 304 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Blues is the Truth include:
1. Hugh Coltman
2. Emma Wilson
3. Popa George
4. Leonie Jane Kennedy
5. Reese John Steigl
6. Will Johns
7. Muireann Bradley
8. Errol Linton
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