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Rock n Blues Today

Simone Bargelli
Blues
Jazz
Blues Music
Chicago Blues
Buddy Guy
Mick Bjorkloff
Brad Guitar Wilson
Music
Rockabilly
Independent Artists
Summer Jamboree
Umbria Jazz Festival
Devon Holman
Mary Stokes
Alan Arena
Umbria Jazz Winter
Umbria Jazz
Album Releases
Trasimeno Blues Festival
Raphael Breznik

“Rock ‘n’ Blues Today” is one of the oldest blues radio programs in Italy. It’s been on-air since March 1989 on the Umbrian local radio station called RadioRCC. Every Tuesday and Friday (with its 180 minutes) the show gives its listeners the opportunity to find out the most recent releases in the independent blues music scene from delta blues to jump blues, from swing to soul, a little bit of jazz... more

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Rock 'n' Blues Today playlist Artist/track/Label 01 Altered Five Blues Band - Who Can You Trust (Blind Pig) 02 Jennifer Lyn - Sucker for the Pain (JnR Collective) 03 Reverend Freakchild - Cheeba-Cheeba (Treated and Released) 04 Ghalia Volt - Where Do... more

Rock 'n' Blues Today playlist Artist/track/Label 01 Charlie Barath - The Best Thing You Can Do (Self Release) 02 Selwyn Birchwood - Talking Heads (Alligator) 03 Elise Frank - If You Need Me (Ruf) 04 Dama Fuchs - Hard Road (Ruf) 05 Bob Corritore - Dow... more

Rock 'n' Blues Today playlist Artist/track/Label 01 Mitch Ryder - All the Fools it Sees (Ruf) 02 MamaBaba - La Donna delle Pulizie (Lotus Music) 03 The Dibs - Getting Older (Naked) 04 Krissy Matthews and The Vikings - Rock'N'Roll Soldier (Ruf) 05 Pon... more

Rock 'n' Blues Today playlist Artist/track/Label 01 Duke Robillard - Feel My Cares (Nola Blue) 02 Bob Corritore - Trouble No More (Vizztone) 03 Mick Kolassa - Something To Look Forward To (Endless Blues) 04 Tinsley Ellis - Whole Wide World (Alligator... more

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Charlie Musselwhite
Legendary harmonica player mentioned as one of the most talented harmonists of the era
Independent blues scene
Episode: RocknBluesToday 19 May 2026
Dana Fox
Singer-songwriter highlighted for her Ruff Records release and live performances
Ruff Records
Episode: RocknBluesToday 19 May 2026
Seth James
Texas-based guitarist and singer, central figure in modern Ruth scene
Qualify Records
Episode: RocknBluesToday 19 May 2026
Jennifer Lin
Musician leading the Groove Revival, associated with 70s-influenced blues-rock
Jennifer Lin and the Groove Revival
Episode: RocknBluesToday 19 May 2026
Mike Goulding
Pennsylvania-based blues guitarist and iconic figure on the East Coast
East Coast blues scene
Episode: RocknBluesToday 19 May 2026
Shai Maestro
Israeli pianist, one of the most promising contemporary jazz pianists
Guest pianist, Trio
Episode: RocknBluesToday 19 May 2026
Lexi Blue
Blues and rock singer from Michigan, leads a band in the Detroit area
Michigan Blues Scene
Episode: RocknBluesToday 21 April 2026
Laura Chavez
Renowned guitarist, collaborator in multiple projects
Session/Blues Circuit
Episode: RocknBluesToday 21 April 2026
Omar Coleman
Harmonica/Blues artist, noted for cross-genre collaborations
Nola Blue Records
Episode: RocknBluesToday 21 April 2026

Hosts

Simone Barghelli
Host of Rock n Blues Today with strong ties to Italian blues broadcasting.
Simone Borgheli
Host of the show, with broad involvement in blues radio and related European scenes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • super

    Grande Simone!!! n1!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pablo Leoni
    Italy10 years ago
  • No longer available

    A fantatsic mix of rock and blues , but sadly no longer seems to available to download, not matter how many times I subscribe.

    Please, please fix this glitch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeeKay57
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • Wonderful

    Bellissimo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agostino tonanni
    Italy12 years ago
  • Blues Blues Blues!

    Rock n Blues Today.....Got Your Mojo Working!!!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wing Over
    Italy13 years ago
  • i love blues

    Finalmente un programmino per chi come me ama questa musica, lunga vita a RCC per questo regalo, grazie Simone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicocardano
    Italy13 years ago

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A long-running Italian blues program centered on contemporary and classic blues, with frequent cross-genre touches (rock, soul, jazz) and a strong emphasis on new releases, festival news, and artist spotlights. Episodes often weave in live performances, regional scenes from Europe and North America, and background stories about artists, labels, and venues, creating a dense, community-driven snapshot of today's blues landscape. Notable strengths include a consistent host voice, a mix of established icons and rising talents, and a clear focus on festival circuits and international collaborations that keeps listeners plugged into both local and global blues scenes.

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Rock n Blues Today launched 14 years ago and published 10 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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1. Charlie Musselwhite
2. Dana Fox
3. Seth James
4. Jennifer Lin
5. Mike Goulding
6. Shai Maestro
7. Lexi Blue
8. Laura Chavez

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