May 10, 2008 :
Location - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
Feature Artist(s) - Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster is a breath of fresh air on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.

Olga cut her chops at the knee of the legendary Jessie Mae Hemphill. She's backed here by Jimbo Mathus at the Hi Tone Café in Memphis.

Held at the historic Orpheum Theater on the corner of Beale and Main in downtown Memphis , Tennessee this year's competition served up some tasty winners. Excerpts include Trampled Under Foot , the first place winners in the band competition, the second place winners in the band competition, Shakura S'Aida , and solo/duo winner Lionel Young.


Poppy Tooker continues her series on food and blues.

May 24, 2008 :
Location - Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
Feature Artist(s) - The Phantom Blues Band

The Phantom Blues Band steps off into the deep blue sea aboard the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise for a set for some winter weary blues lovers.

Catherine Russell harks back to the sophisticated days of ladies and the blues with set at Joe's Pub in New York.

Poppy Tooker continues her series on food and blues.