TWH with Jim, Flora, MS (2025)

01/05/2024

On this morning’s edition of the Blues and Arts Hour, we looked back at some of the outstanding musical artists we hosted in 2023. Some amazing talent was showcased throughout the year! I would have loved to have highlighted all of them on today’s show; however, our time was limited. But, I do hope you enjoy the program commercial-free at: http://wyab.com/twh/Jim'sLastProgram20240105wyab.mp3
Thanks so much to the longtime sponsor of the Blues and Arts Hour, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!
Special message: This show will be the last program for me to host as I’m winding up my broadcasting career which started back in Jan. of 1979. And what a wonderful journey it’s been! There are so many people that I’d like to thank. . . too many to name, but I would like to say a special thank-you to the staff and management of WYAB for allowing me and all of the other talkshow hosts here to address issues that are not necessarily politically correct. Especially the prolife issue which has been of utmost importance to us all! The Blues and Arts Hour will continue with another host. So, please keep listening! I’d love to hear from you if you’d like to message me here or send an email to [email protected]. And finally, I cannot sign off without acknowledging you, the listener. Many of you I have met or corresponded with through the years! Ya’ll are the very, very best!. So thanks again! And may God bless you and your family in 2024 and in the years to come!

12/15/2023

It’s definitely beginning to look, and SOUND, a lot like Christmas! This morning on the Blues and Arts Hour, we were again privileged to welcome into the studio, one of Ms.’s treasures. . . stringed instrumentalist and music instructor Tim Avalon. Tim brought some of his students with him and we were treated to some “live” Christmas music! A must hear! Catch it w/out commercials at: wyab.com/twh/Tim&FriendsChristmas2023WYAB.mp3 Again, many thanks to the sponsor of the program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue! Next Friday (Dec. 22nd), we’ll go back in the archives and enjoy the show we had with trombonist, singer/songwriter Jeff Callaway. And the following Friday, (Dec. 29th), the program with had with Chris Gill. After that, on Friday, Jan. 5th, we’ll look at some of the highlights of the Blues and Arts Hour from 2023. Wishing ya’ll a wonderful Christmas! Christ is Born!!!

12/01/2023

Another great show this morning! It’s an annual event around this time of year when we host in-studio representatives of the Ms. Boy Choir. On today’s Blues and Arts Hour, we heard about the history, makeup, and talent of this amazing group of young people. As well as details on upcoming performances. Plus, we enjoyed some recorded Christmas music sung by the choir. Hear the show w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/MsBoyChoir20231001wyab.mp3 As always, a special thanks to the sponsor of the show, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

11/17/2023

On this morning’s edition of the Blues and Arts Hour, we heard about a wonderful organization (celebrating 75 yrs.!) educating and teaching young people about classical instruments and music. Alina Shook is the Director of the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra. She and her daughter Leslie were in studio giving us an overview of MYSO. And of course, we heard some concert pieces from this talented group of young people. Here the show w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/MSYouthSympOrch20231117wyab.mp3
A special thanks to the longtime sponsor of the program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

11/10/2023

An outstanding program this morning with Christian singer/songwriter Kayla Berry! We heard some of her latest songs, each with an uplifting and inspirational message. Kayla also talked about her life and the good things to come. You can hear the Blues and Arts Hour w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/KaylaBerry20231110wyab.mp3 A special thanks to our longtime sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

11/03/2023

Special thanks to our in-studio guest today! Not only for coming in for the show, but also for 28 yrs. of service in the U.S. Army! Cowboy Dave Guthrie started his musical career after retiring from the military a few years ago and on today’s Blues and Arts Hour, we heard some of his music, each with a country flavor, and we talked about his career and ambitions. Hear the program commercial-free at: http://wyab.com/twh/CowboyDave20231103wyab.mp3 The Blues and Arts Hour would not be possible without the longtime sponsorship of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

10/27/2023

One of the living blues legends from Ms. was featured on this morning’s Blues and Arts Hour! Jesse Robinson has numerous awards and recognitions including being named on several Blues Trail markers, having appeared on Austin City Limits as the frontman of the B.B. King Blues Band, and he has toured nationally and internationally. Listen to the program w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/JesseRobinson20231027wyab.mp3 Many thanks to the longtime sponsor of the Blues and Arts Hour, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

10/20/2023

It’s a terrific blend of country, bluegrass, and folk! That’s the music of singer/songwriter Bridgid Ferguson. She and stringed instrumentalist Tim Avalon performed “live” on this morning’s Blues and Arts Hour. Catch the show w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/Bridgid&Tim102023wyab.mp3 A special thanks to the longtime sponsor of the program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

10/06/2023

Bill Ellis of the Memphis Commercial Appeal said “He’s the best, most soulful songwriter you never heard of!” John Mohead has an incredible resume’. Including 7 studio albums and one “live” album. He’s traveled the world and has opened for Bob Dylan, the Allman Bros., David Allan Coe, Little Feat, and many others. John’s music has been heard in several film productions including many episodes of the Young and the Restless. John Mohead was our featured artist on this morning’s Blues and Arts Hour. Hear the program commercial-free at: http://wyab.com/twh/JohnMohead20231006wyab.mp3 Again, a special thanks to the longtime sponsor of the program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

09/29/2023

A memorable program this morning! Ted Gainey and Tom Queyja joined us to talk about a project they were heavily involved in back in the 90s called Wobitty (https://wobitty.bandcamp.com). Just now released! Some extraordinary music created by some incredible artists. Listen to the show commercial-free at: http://wyab.com/twh/Wobitty20231001wyab.mp3
The Blues and Arts Hour is made possible every week by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

09/15/2023

Many thanks to Jimmy Dukes who has an encyclopedic knowledge of Mississippi blues! Jimmy was in studio this morning talking about the life and music of one of the legends, Little Milton! Lots of memorable tracks and great information on today’s program. Thanks Jimmy! . . . and Little Milton! Listen to the show w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/JimmyDukes(LittleMiilton)20230915wyab.mp3 The Blues and Arts Hour is made possible every week by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!

09/08/2023

If you love a good blues harmonica, you’ll love today’s show. Featuring one of Ms.’s best-loved musical entertainers, Lloyd “Hurricane” Munn. We enjoyed some of the music Lloyd has been involved with and we heard some of “Hurricane’s” story. Listen to the program w/out commercials at: http://wyab.com/twh/LloydH'caneMunn20230908wyab.mp3
As always, a huge thank-you to the sponsor of the Blues and Arts Hour, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi. It’s good to be blue!!!

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