Ben Tweedt Trio, Set 1. Cincinnati based pianist Ben Tweedt is one of the Midwests most sought-after session musicians appearing in performances and release from, among others, Dan Wilson, Jamey Haddad, Brandon Coleman and Walfredo Reyes, Junior. His first release leading a trio is called Life Cycle and he steps forward to put on an epic performance in support of it. Featuring Ben on piano, Phillip Tipton on drums and a pinch-hitting George Delancy on bass, and from a July 25th, 2024 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the first set of the Ben Tweedt Trio… Live at the Bop Stop.

The Influence of "Junker's Blues" and R&B Telephone Songs. The show is jumpin’ this week as we take a look at the history and influence of the Champion Jack Dupree classic, “Junker’s Blues.” He learned the tune from New Orleans boogie woogie pianist Drive ‘Em Down, but it was Dupree’s recording that influenced Fats Domino, Lloyd Price and Professor Longhair. We’ll also make some long-distance rhythm & blues phone calls from Floyd Dixon, Sonny Terry, Muddy Waters and Big Walter.