He spent more than 17 years as drummer for Legendary Rock & Roll artist, Little Richard, before being courted by Kid Andersen for Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. This week on Time Signatures, we have the honor of welcoming a Legendary musician in his own right, Derrick “D’Mar” Martin for a candid discussion about his early life in music, what it was like to work with Little Richard, and his current stint with Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. There is lots more in this interview, including a little video of how off stage fun with the audience, so pull up a chair, grab some popcorn and enjoy the visit with D’Mar!

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Grammy nominated producer, singer, and songwriter, Mali Wilson for a chat about her work with the documentary, “Shared Legacies”, a documentary film about the African American and Jewish Alliance, and from this collaboration came her anthem for social change, “No More Silence”. This is the official anthem of the “Spill the Honey Movement”, and it has been submitted for consideration for the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Grammy Award. She also has a new album to talk about and lots more.

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Welcome to our long awaited episode number 1-5-0!!!!! Just about one year ago, we marked our 100th, and this week on Time Signatures, Erv is celebrating his latest milestone with a true Chicago legend and Blues historian, Dick Shurman. Dick’s pedigree is something to behold, and he and Erv dive deep into his rich history of the genre and his involvement in its evolution. Dick calls himself a Blues fan who had some good fortune along the way (paraphrasing), and you will enjoy this episode!

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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes UK blues rock harmonicist and Vizztone artist, Will Wilde. Will’s latest album, “Blues Is Still Alive” is out and doing well, and Will dropped in to discuss his early life in music, the strong presence of a diverse music mix in the home, and his recollection of Sonny Boy Williamson’s “Help Me” as the single song that supercharged his drive to learn the harmonica as a 7 or 8 year old boy. We talk about the album , in great detail, his inclusion of legendary blues rock guitarist, Walter Trout, and his role in the memorial album for his friend,Catfish Blues Band frontman, Matt Long, “With A Little Help From My Friends”, which also featured Trout and fellow blues rocker, Joe Bonamassa. There are only NINE shows remaining in this crazy fun season….whatta ride!

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It’s another ‘Women of the Blues’ episode with Lonestar Lady and Alligator Recording Artist, Carolyn Wonderland. Carolyn dropped in to talk about her early days in music, her time with legendary frontman, known as the “Godfather of the Blues” (per Walter Trout), John Mayall, and he new album, “Truth Is”. We got to see Carolyn earlier this summer in Kalamazoo for the Blues Festival, and her and the band put on a fun show for sure! We are closing in on our 150th regular episode….any guesses who it might be?

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