Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

Strings of Fire: JP Soars

It’s another stellar episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin as Erv welcomes renowned guitarist and soulful storyteller, JP Soars. JP recently joined forces with acclaimed violinist, vocalist and songwriter, Anne Harris. Together, the two have collaborated to produce “Gypsy Blue Revue”, a 9 track masterpiece, which drops this Friday the 29th EVERYWHERE. The album flows seamlessly between Blues, Soul and even some Gypsy jazz music, featuring JP’s skillful guitar licks and Anne’s mastery on fiddle and mandolin. If you are looking for a fun album, you are going to love this one. Website: https://jpsoars.com/ [https://jpsoars.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpsoars [https://www.facebook.com/jpsoars] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36CFNLLjVZDOv1NLW7RFaV?si=SZpbseRbQKqHV6NPv4OTMQ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/36CFNLLjVZDOv1NLW7RFaV?si=SZpbseRbQKqHV6NPv4OTMQ] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JPSoarsGuitar [https://www.youtube.com/@JPSoarsGuitar] _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures [https://www.facebook.com/groups/152366654342733] YouTube: Time Signatures [https://www.youtube.com/@JErvinBates] Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.facebook.com/CABSblues] Website: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.capitalareablues.org/] Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive [https://libraries.olemiss.edu/specialcollectionspages/thebluesarchive/#] Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project [https://www.killerblues.net/] Website: Blues Society Radio Network [https://www.bluessocietyradionetwork.com/] Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation [https://keepingthebluesalive.org/]

Erin Harpe: The Mermaid of Mississippi

Season 6 is rapidly winding down, and this week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes 5x BMA nominee, award winning singer, guitarist, producer and songwriter Erin Harpe. The two discuss Erin’s early years in music, her passion for the roots of the Blues, and old guitars. She was also here to discuss her most recent album, “Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt”. It was a fun discussion, so check it out! Website: https://www.erinharpe.com/ [https://www.erinharpe.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErinHarpe.Music [https://www.facebook.com/ErinHarpe.Music] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EvgDLRrj2KmQ6WGVJACNx [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EvgDLRrj2KmQ6WGVJACNx] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Erinharpemusic [https://www.youtube.com/c/Erinharpemusic] _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures [https://www.facebook.com/groups/152366654342733] YouTube: Time Signatures [https://www.youtube.com/@JErvinBates] Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.facebook.com/CABSblues] Website: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.capitalareablues.org/] Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive [https://libraries.olemiss.edu/specialcollectionspages/thebluesarchive/#] Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project [https://www.killerblues.net/] Website: Blues Society Radio Network [https://www.bluessocietyradionetwork.com/] Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation [https://keepingthebluesalive.org/]

Classy, Sassy & Pure Royalty: The Duchess Jureesa McBride

On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes The Duchess Jureesa McBride. She is here to share stories that go back to her youth, writing poetry and hanging around her Daddy while he works on the family car, listening to the Blues. She also shares details of her win in the 2011 “Face the Music” competition, and event that would ultimately alter the course her life would take. The Duchess is also celebrating the launch of her twice monthly Facebook live program, “Blues Talk” and her weekly radio program on WMEL Saturdays beginning at 12pm Central time. Website: https://www.duchessjureesamusic.com/ [https://www.duchessjureesamusic.com/] WMEL Radio: https://www.wmelradio2012.com/ [https://www.wmelradio2012.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duchessjureesamusic [https://www.facebook.com/duchessjureesamusic] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EM5ghyqXjvqayZMAE84jV?si=7x1FDgc1S5-aCi8U_Dr0VQ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EM5ghyqXjvqayZMAE84jV?si=7x1FDgc1S5-aCi8U_Dr0VQ] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJzzd4zems_qwxwagc9oXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJzzd4zems_qwxwagc9oXA] _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures [https://www.facebook.com/groups/152366654342733] YouTube: Time Signatures [https://www.youtube.com/@JErvinBates] Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.facebook.com/CABSblues] Website: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.capitalareablues.org/] Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive [https://libraries.olemiss.edu/specialcollectionspages/thebluesarchive/#] Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project [https://www.killerblues.net/] Website: Blues Society Radio Network [https://www.bluessocietyradionetwork.com/] Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation [https://keepingthebluesalive.org/]

Old Blues, New Soul: Sean "Mack" McDonald

This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes one of the new members of the next generation of the Blues, Sean “Mack” McDonald. Sean’s brand new album is called, “Have Mercy!” and is on the Little Village Foundation label-an album which has been nominated for the 2026 BMAs, by the way. Sean stopped in to discuss the album. He and Erv also talk about his early foundations in the genre, those three guitars gifted to him by Greaseland Studio owner and musician, Kid Andersen, and that phone call from the legendary Taj Mahal. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MackTheMusician/ [https://www.facebook.com/MackTheMusician/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/374T8pQvMwk2gYas7phmQj?si=VZxFwoufTaq3Xoxrr-dzpA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/374T8pQvMwk2gYas7phmQj?si=VZxFwoufTaq3Xoxrr-dzpA] _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures [https://www.facebook.com/groups/152366654342733] YouTube: Time Signatures [https://www.youtube.com/@JErvinBates] Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.facebook.com/CABSblues] Website: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.capitalareablues.org/] Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive [https://libraries.olemiss.edu/specialcollectionspages/thebluesarchive/#] Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project [https://www.killerblues.net/] Website: Blues Society Radio Network [https://www.bluessocietyradionetwork.com/] Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation [https://keepingthebluesalive.org/]

Laura Chavez: Feeling the Phrase & Giving It Voice

This week on Time Signatures, Season 6 continues its journey as Erv welcomes Guitarist Laura Chavez for a chat about her early life in music, working with the late Candye Kane, that first visit to the Chicago Blues Festival with Vanessa Collier, and her new album, entitled, “My Voice”. For the often shy young woman of the Blues, she is clearly enjoying some new found exposure, and you will enjoy this interview from beginning to end. Check it out and tell your friends! Oh…and be sure to catch that segment from the Chicago Blues Festival, too! (Go to the 1:41:27 mark in the video) Chicago Blues Fest Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDAaEOZz8dw&t=6937s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDAaEOZz8dw&t=6937s] Website: https://laurachavez.com/ [https://laurachavez.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THELauraChavez?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/THELauraChavez?mibextid=wwXIfr] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39qB5Kj80W3eIDrI1PHXf2?si=8qOl0_ziRL2RTXt-lOx2SQ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/39qB5Kj80W3eIDrI1PHXf2?si=8qOl0_ziRL2RTXt-lOx2SQ] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSmHG_J3ClVP_t_nbsPBag [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSmHG_J3ClVP_t_nbsPBag] _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures [https://www.facebook.com/groups/152366654342733] YouTube: Time Signatures [https://www.youtube.com/@JErvinBates] Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.facebook.com/CABSblues] Website: Capital Area Blues Society [https://www.capitalareablues.org/] Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive [https://libraries.olemiss.edu/specialcollectionspages/thebluesarchive/#] Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project [https://www.killerblues.net/] Website: Blues Society Radio Network [https://www.bluessocietyradionetwork.com/] Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation [https://keepingthebluesalive.org/]