Michael Packer's guest appearances

Michael Packer

Music On The Couch

Bridget Kelly

Willie Jackson

Chris Cain

Erica Brown

Andy Cohen

Chris Gill

Dave Thomas

John Nemeth

Guy Davis

Matthew Davidson

Steve Dawson

David Miller

Ryan Perry

Jeremiah Johnson

Ryan Lee

OwlTail

Mitch Mann

Big Jim Adam

Sadie Johnson

SHOW # 282 – Live Uncut &amp; Uncensored Conversations with “Musicians You Should Know”Couch Kid News with Michael Packer and his new single "Yo Staten Island", his Blues-Hop response to the death of Eric Garner.Mitch Mann moved to Muscle Shoals in 1993 and has become part of the culture of that great musical city.  His new album, Blackwater Creek contains seven originals and four covers. Some incredible musicians including Donna Jean Godchaux, Scott Boyer and Jimmy Hall join him.Big Jim Adam has appeared at the IBC Twice, one representing the Colorado Blues Society and most recently representing his new home, the Blues Society Of The Treasure Coast. He was awarded top honors at the 2012 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition.  His music is Gospel infused Blues and he can spin a tale brilliantly. His latest albums are the Blues-Roots Cajun Moon and the Blues-Gospel Needed Time.The band Mississippi Fever hails from St. Louis and is made up of singer/guitarist Brent Barker, bassist Ted May and drummer Tom May. Their sophomore album, 300 Miles to Memphis contains 8 originals and two covers and includes some harp from Brandon Santini and keyboards from Rick Steff.Couch Kid New Music brings back Sadie Johnson, a name you might know from Sad Sam Blues Jam, the band she and her sister formed and brought to the IBCs for the Youth Showcases a few years in a row.  Sadie was signed to the Girls With Guitars Tour in Europe by Ruff Records and just released the newest GWG album with Eliana Cargnelutti and Heather Crosse.

SHOW # 282 – Live Uncut &amp; Uncensored Conversations with “Musicians You Should Know” Couch Kid News with Michael Packer and his new single "Yo Staten Island", his Blues-Hop response to the death of Eric Garner. Mitch Mann moved to Muscle Shoals in 1993 and has become part of the culture of that great musical city.  His new album, Blackwater Creek contains seven originals and four covers. Some incredible musicians including Donna Jean Godchaux, Scott Boyer and Jimmy Hall join him. Big Jim Adam has appeared at the IBC Twice, one representing the Colorado Blues Society and most recently representing his new home, the Blues Society Of The Treasure Coast. He was awarded top honors at the 2012 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition.  His music is Gospel infused Blues and he can spin a tale brilliantly. His latest albums are the Blues-Roots Cajun Moon and the Blues-Gospel Needed Time. The band Mississippi Fever hails from St. Louis and is made up of singer/guitarist Brent Barker, bassist Ted May and drummer Tom May. Their sophomore album, 300 Miles to Memphis contains 8 originals and two covers and includes some harp from Brandon Santini and keyboards from Rick Steff. Couch Kid New Music brings back Sadie Johnson, a name you might know from Sad Sam Blues Jam, the band she and her sister formed and brought to the IBCs for the Youth Showcases a few years in a row.  Sadie was signed to the Girls With Guitars Tour in Europe by Ruff Records and just released the newest GWG album with Eliana Cargnelutti and Heather Crosse.

Michael Packer, Mitch Mann, Big Jim Adam, Mississippi Fever, Sadie Johnson

Bob Eike

Peter Novelli

Bob Eike grew up in Texas and is a self-taught guitar player. Throughout his youth, he had a passion for the Blues and Americana music. His musical talents gained him recognition by ‘Guitar Player’ magazine, featuring him as “an undiscovered great.”  After moving to Chicago, he discontinued recording and performing live...until now.  Bob just released "happy little songs about futility and despair," and he will join me to talk about his journey and the new album.Carolyn Fe was born in Quezon City, Philippines. She has been a professional contemporary dancer, an actor and, of course, a singer.  Her band is called Carolyn Fe Blues Collective and they have been recognized with nominations for their work over the years and were the winners of the 2012  Quebec's Lys Blues Best Blues &amp; Associated Styles Album for Original Sin. Their latest album is entitled Taboo. Carolyn will join me to talk about her incredible career and the new music.TWO COUCH KIDS NEW MUSIC SEGMENTSFirst, Peter Novelli comes back withsomgs from his album which has not even been mastered!  A true World premier for this music, other than if you've seen him performing the ongs live during his recent tour.Then Michael Packer returns with Part Two of his I Am The Blues, his gritty, honest collection of songs and stories that has earned him 3 Grammy Award nominations this year. Michael and I will talk about the music onthis fantastic album."Musicians You Should Know"

Bob Eike grew up in Texas and is a self-taught guitar player. Throughout his youth, he had a passion for the Blues and Americana music. His musical talents gained him recognition by ‘Guitar Player’ magazine, featuring him as “an undiscovered great.”  After moving to Chicago, he discontinued recording and performing live...until now.  Bob just released "happy little songs about futility and despair," and he will join me to talk about his journey and the new album. Carolyn Fe was born in Quezon City, Philippines. She has been a professional contemporary dancer, an actor and, of course, a singer.  Her band is called Carolyn Fe Blues Collective and they have been recognized with nominations for their work over the years and were the winners of the 2012  Quebec's Lys Blues Best Blues &amp; Associated Styles Album for Original Sin. Their latest album is entitled Taboo. Carolyn will join me to talk about her incredible career and the new music. TWO COUCH KIDS NEW MUSIC SEGMENTS First, Peter Novelli comes back withsomgs from his album which has not even been mastered!  A true World premier for this music, other than if you've seen him performing the ongs live during his recent tour. Then Michael Packer returns with Part Two of his I Am The Blues, his gritty, honest collection of songs and stories that has earned him 3 Grammy Award nominations this year. Michael and I will talk about the music onthis fantastic album. "Musicians You Should Know"

Bob Eike, Carolyn Fe, COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Peter Novelli & Michael Packer