Time Signatures, hosted by Jim Ervin, features conversations with musicians, industry professionals, and others connected to the blues genre. Primarily focused on the blues, the program occasionally delves into other linked genres (ie. jazz, rock, soul, funk). Many of the episodes are recorded before a live audience at various venues in and around Mid-Michigan. The program is presented by the Lansing's Capital Area Blues Society, a non-profit blues organization dedicated to the promotion of, preservation of, and education about the blues. This is also the main goal of Time Signatures; acting as a digital time capsule, capturing moments in time...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:12:35
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another Chicago legend, Earwig Records founder and producer, Michael Frank. Michael came to the table with lots of great…
Sep 22, 2026 · 29:28
As a young girl, today’s guest remembers her Father taking thousands of photos of her and her siblings. As she got older, she discovered the art for herself, even learning how to…
Sep 15, 2026 · 17:24
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, it’s time to break out the hot sauce and bourbon, as Erv welcomes American Idol Top 10 contestant, Jovin Webb back for a discussion…
Sep 8, 2026 · 29:16
A chance purchase at Vintage Sound in Williamston, MI led Erv to discover a tie to Chicago Blues he had no knowledge of previously. This week on Time Signatures, Erv is joined by…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:03:30
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes celebrated editor, Bob Sarles for a chat about his early work in film, his documentary on Mike Bloomfield, and his…
Aug 25, 2026 · 24:15
On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes back 2025 Grammy winner, Ruthie Foster. This time around, she and Erv discuss her spring-time trip to…
Aug 18, 2026 · 25:51
It’s another Women In Blues episode on Time Signatures, as Erv welcomes one of Chicago’s treasure’s, slide guitarist extraordinaire, Joanna Connor. Joanna dropped by to talk…
Aug 11, 2026 · 28:39
Over the next three weeks, Time Signatures with Jim Ervin is paying a special salute to the Women of the Blues, featuring three of the top names in the Blues. This week, Erv…
Aug 4, 2026 · 27:33
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes International musician, Zak Bekkers. Zak’s music is best described as “Blues-driven Rock with a dark Americana soul. He…
Jul 28, 2026 · 26:24
Time Signatures is pleased to welcome a 35 year veteran of the Washington, D.C. music scene, J.P. Reali. He and host, Jim Ervin talk about his early years of being influenced by…
Jul 21, 2026 · 29:45
It’s another great conversation with the current/next generation of the Blues as host Jim Ervin welcomes Chicago’s Jamiah Rogers for a fun discussion about starting out as a VERY…
Jul 14, 2026 · 29:12
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another member of the Chicago music Family, Songwriter, Radio Host, and self-professed “Guy with a camera”, Terry…
Jul 7, 2026 · 47:35
Season Seven kicks off with legendary Bluesman, Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Kim talks about his early years in the music business, his early experiences with “the…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:01:23
This week, Time Signatures with Jim Ervin celebrates another amazing season finale’ with arguably the most recognizable voice in the Blues, Big Llou Johnson. You will recognize…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:04:41
This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes the founder of Bushman Harmonicas, John Hall. The birth of the rapidly growing harmonica brand began innocently enough on a…
Jun 16, 2026 · 28:16
With only three episodes remaining on Season 6, host Jim Ervin welcomes first band runner up in the 2026 International Blues Challenge, Melissa McKinney. This woman of the Blues…
Jun 9, 2026 · 50:36
In the world of music, many of the albums produced are backed by record labels. In the Blues, we have Alligator, Blind Pig, Delmark, Ruf, Malaco and a few others. Each of these…
Jun 2, 2026 · 59:09
Billy Prewitt is a self-proclaimed musician in the “Artist Protection Program”, because many of you may not have heard of him. He is a guitarist, bassist, harmonicist, and the…
May 26, 2026 · 27:46
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…
May 19, 2026 · 26:03
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…
May 12, 2026 · 26:41
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…
May 5, 2026 · 58:41
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,…
Apr 28, 2026 · 26:33
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,…
Apr 21, 2026 · 28:06
This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes former Black Crowes guitarist and current North Mississippi Allstars guitarist and lead vocalist, Luther Dickinson. The two…
Apr 14, 2026 · 28:51
This week, we are joined by The Queen of Avant Soul, Candice Ivory, a woman of the Blues who is simply cut from a different cloth. Raised in the south, the child of a Preacher,…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:37:15
On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes longtime Chicago Blues Harmonicist, Radio Host, and owner of the Rhythm Room, Bob Corritore back for…
Mar 31, 2026 · 19:57
Starting out at the age of just 8, Danny Garwood exhibited a passion for the music of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Danny is based in…
Mar 24, 2026 · 24:00
In 2006, a regional favorite Blues band was formed. Founded by Mark “King Bee” Menefee, King Bee and the Stingers built a solid following, which now includes his daughter, Sarah…
Mar 17, 2026 · 48:07
This week in Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes ‘Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin back for a second visit. Among other topics, Bob shared more amazing stories about his…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:07:44
When Christoffer ‘Kid’ Andersen was a young man, he had dreams of coming to the United States to experience the Blues culture first-hand. As a young adult, that opportunity…
Mar 3, 2026 · 51:22
Without a doubt, the music business has dramatically changed over the past 20 years. One musician is making a difference, and he has created an outlet for other musicians who…
Feb 24, 2026 · 24:01
As Season six rolls onward, we are pleased to welcome another member of the NEXT generation of the Blues, Grammy nominated musician, Mr. Jontavious Willis. From the time this…
Feb 17, 2026 · 56:09
The Peoples' Queen of Blues and Little Village Foundation artist, Diunna Greenleaf joins host Jim Ervin this week on Time Signatures. She dropped by to talk about her early life…
Feb 10, 2026 · 53:55
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, join Erv as he welcomes lead vocalist, Kimberly Dill and Guitarist Jamie Holdren of the band Sister Lucille. This band has taken the…
Feb 3, 2026 · 47:45
The late 60's developed some of the biggest names of the Blues in Chicago. Along with Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, James Cotton and others, there was a group of young white guys that…
Jan 27, 2026 · 32:57
On this edition of Time Signatures, Erv welcomes another member of the next generation of the Blues, Alexandria, Louisiana native, Eric Johanson. Eric dropped by to share stories…
Jan 20, 2026 · 51:52
Iconic Rock (and Blues) Photographer, Robert M. Knight joins host Jim Ervin as he welcomes Knight to talk about his early photographic work with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Jimi…
Jan 13, 2026 · 59:36
Season Six roars out of the gates as Erv welcomes singer, songwriter, 4 x Grammy winning producer and musician, Tom Hambridge to the show. Tom talks about his early work in…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:36:44
Season Five is roaring to a close with one last incredible guest. Legendary Bluesman, Curtis Salgado stopped by to talk about his early years in Eugene, Oregon and his start in…
Dec 9, 2025 · 44:55
Just two more episodes remain of Season 5, and what an incredible guest, indeed! This young lady is perhaps the most prolific violinist in the Blues genre today, but she sure…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:03:00
Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers were musicians in their own right, each with their own bands until fate took over in 2018. They met in Memphis, Tennessee, and it was the…
Nov 25, 2025 · 59:29
Only a few episodes remain in Season Five, and this week, Erv welcomes some local Michigan music royalty to the program. Drummers, Jeff Shoup and and 90 year old Randy Gelispie…
Nov 18, 2025 · 23:09
This week on Time Signatures, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes ‘The Fallbrook Kid’, Anthony Cullins to the program. At the tender age of 10, Cullins did odd jobs around the…
Nov 11, 2025 · 40:17
What happens when you take the limitless dreams of a young man, add a guitar, and a chance meeting with a young Riley B. (B.B.) King? You see that young man seize the…
Nov 4, 2025 · 53:37
In the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, the Greater Lansing area was abuzz with a ton of Blues music. In addition to the incredible local talent on hand, a small handful of people were…
Oct 28, 2025 · 51:44
It’s a very special edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, as Erv welcomes longtime Detroit Free Press Photographer, Wilson Lindsey for a chat about his decades working…
Oct 21, 2025 · 43:35
It is our 100th episode at Time Signatures, and you cannot celebrate a landmark episode without a legendary Bluesman, like Billy Branch. Billy came up in Chicago, learning harp…
Oct 14, 2025 · 23:53
This week, host Jim Ervin welcomes 10 time BMA nominee, Harmonicist and Delmark Artist, Tad Robinson. Tad dropped in to discuss his early life in New York City, where he listened…
Oct 7, 2025 · 27:58
Episode 98 has arrived, It’s another home run discussion on ‘Time Signatures with Jim Ervin’ as Erv welcomes a member of the next generation of the Blues, 18 year old Harrell…
Sep 30, 2025 · 26:48
This week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes another Woman of the Blues. Alexandria Bailey, aka Lexie Blue, came up in Las Vegas during her early life, occasionally joining her…
Sep 23, 2025 · 27:09
What do you do when you find that your longtime gig is about to be slowed to a halt, albeit temporarily? If you are Matthew Stubbs, former full-time touring guitarist with the…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:11:21
What happens when a local radio personality establishes a wildly popular daily radio program and then is thrust onto the national stage after an article is written about his…
Sep 9, 2025 · 31:27
It’s another powerful episode this week on Time Signatures as Erv welcomes an amazing Woman of the Blues, Kat Riggins. Kat discusses her early years, with those two weeks of…
Sep 2, 2025 · 24:30
Season Five is cruisin' along, so you are invited to join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes Jeff "JT" Taylor and Jeff Shroedl of that Blues band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Altered…
Aug 26, 2025 · 36:45
It’s a fun-filled episode this week on Time Signatures as your host, Jim Ervin welcomes a Michigan songwriter who has built an incredible long term relationship with our own…
Aug 19, 2025 · 22:27
On this week’s edition of Time Signatures, Erv welcomes a member of the up and coming generation of the Blues, Chicago native, Christopher Henderson. From his early beginnings in…
Aug 12, 2025 · 57:37
A new week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin and this week, Erv welcomes another legendary Blues musician. Mark Hummel is a singer, songwriter and longtime band leader of the…
Aug 5, 2025 · 26:26
This week on Time Signatures, Erv welcomes an incredibly talented gentleman who spent nearly 20 years working in Nashville, alongside some of the top writers in country music at…
Jul 29, 2025 · 27:51
Growing up in Memphis, Charlie Musselwhite got lots of exposure to street performers of all kinds. On this episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, the legendary Blues…
Jul 22, 2025 · 26:00
This week on Time Signatures, Erv welcomes 2024 Grammy Winner, 2014 IBC Band Category winner as well as the Albert King Guitar Award, the Jus’ Blues Foundation’s Bobby Rush…
Jul 15, 2025 · 39:29
2025 Grammy winner, Ruthie Foster drops by for our Season Five Premier to talk about her brand new album, “Mileage” and a recap of her Australian tour earlier this year. She…
Jun 24, 2025 · 1:05:49
It’s the Season Four finale for Time Signatures, as host Jim Ervin welcomes an incredible woman of the Blues, Grammy nominee Janiva Magness. The Blues Foundation’s B.B. King…
Jun 17, 2025 · 25:27
This week on TIme Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Manx Blues guitarist, straight from the Isle of Man, Davy Knowles. Davy dropped by to talk about his early years in…
Jun 10, 2025 · 25:09
Just three episodes remain in Season Four, and this week, host Jim Ervin welcomes 17 year old guitar and harmonica phenom, Kiersi Jolie. Kiersi was in Michigan not long ago for a…
Jun 3, 2025 · 28:15
It’s the month of June and we have just four episodes remaining in Season Four. Our guest this week is one of many Michigan musicians who have made their musical chops in the…
May 27, 2025 · 59:48
Season Four is winding down quickly, and this edition of Time Signatures features fellow broadcaster and recipient of the Keeping the Blues Alive Award, Gil Anthony. Gil has…
May 20, 2025 · 27:35
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes some true Blues Royalty. Shaun Murphy began her career, of all places, on the main stage at the 1969 Ann Arbor Blues…
May 13, 2025 · 27:20
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, join Erv as he ‘travels’ to Clarksdale, Mississippi for a fun chat with another legendary Bluesman, Deak Harp. Deak traveled up and…
May 6, 2025 · 27:36
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes true Blues royalty, and another top woman in the Blues, Teeny Tucker. Teeny talks about her earliest inspirations in…
Apr 29, 2025 · 22:51
On this edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Founder of Gulf Coast Entertainment, Susie Criner. In 1979, she and her husband, Sanford also restored and opened…
Apr 22, 2025 · 27:56
It’s a special episode of Time Signatures this week as your host, Jim Ervin welcomes a fellow Michigan native turned Texas and now Florida transplant, Grego Anderson to the show.…
Apr 15, 2025 · 29:44
It’s another amazing interview on this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin. Erv welcomes Kid Ramos to the show, and they had a lot to talk about. Kid is promoting a…
Apr 8, 2025 · 30:24
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Lady of the Blues, Miss Freddye joins host Jim Ervin this week for a discussion about life as a Blues musician, Mother, Nurse, and cancer survivor.…
Apr 1, 2025 · 25:21
This week on Time Signatures, Erv welcomes one of Michigan’s finest photographers, Marty Rickard. Marty is the house photographer at the legendary Token Lounge in Westland,…
Mar 25, 2025 · 26:59
On this edition of Time Signatures, Erv welcomes Minnesota Folk Troubadour, Charlie Parr to the microphone. Parr is not your average folk artist, as he wields a Michigan-made…
Mar 18, 2025 · 22:58
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv heads past the halfway point in Season four, with legendary Bluesman and elder statesman, Elvin Bishop. Many will remember Elvin…
Mar 11, 2025 · 23:33
This week, it’s a very special episode of Time Signatures as your host, Jim Ervin welcomes another legendary bluesman, Steve Nardella. Join Steve and Erv as they discuss his…
Mar 4, 2025 · 23:54
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes 2022 People’s Choice winner and 2023 Solo/Duo winner of the Capital Area Blues Society’s Blues Brawl, Justin Deason.…
Feb 25, 2025 · 27:22
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, it’s another fantastic discussion with one of the biggest names in Blues promotions, Paul ‘Mr. Blues’ Benjamin. Join Erv and Paul as…
Feb 18, 2025 · 26:48
This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes the Founder and Chief Bottle Washer (CBW) of the National Women in Blues, Michele Seidman. Seidman founded the 501 c3 to…
Feb 11, 2025 · 26:22
This week, host Jim Ervin welcomes a truly legendary member of our Blues Royalty, a gentleman known affectionately as ‘Michissippi’ Mick, or as Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram calls…
Feb 4, 2025 · 32:35
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Detroit native Blues Rocker, Eliza Neals for a chat about her earliest memories of music growing up, hanging out 5-6…
Jan 28, 2025 · 32:32
his week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Chris Tapp, lead vocalist and guitarist for the band The Cold Stares. Join us for some conversation on the band’s…
Jan 21, 2025 · 22:30
Joce Reyome is FRESH off their decisive win in the solo/duo category at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The North Atlantic Canadian musician stopped…
Jan 14, 2025 · 25:41
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another member of the Blues music community, Joe Flip. His album, ‘Old Soul Live’ was offered free (and signed), with…
Jan 7, 2025 · 51:41
Season Four comes out of the gate with fellow broadcaster and podcast veteran, Shaun Bindley. Shaun has more that 30 years in the broadcasting field, and his weekly podcast,…
Nov 26, 2024 · 27:34
As Season 3 comes to a close, Erv welcomes former frontman from the band ‘Smile’, Tim Staffell for a chat about his work with the band, which later was fronted by Freddie…
Nov 19, 2024 · 23:48
Ben Levin returns with his good friend from Japan, Tak Asano to talk about Ben’s introduction to Tak during a visit to Clarksdale, his recent trip to Japan for a short tour with…
Nov 12, 2024 · 27:59
On this episode of Time Signatures, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist AND College Professor, Jennifer Lyn stops by for a discussion with Erv to talk about her band, ‘The Groove…
Nov 5, 2024 · 25:13
Vanessa Collier, a talented saxophonist and singer, joins Jim Ervin on Time Signatures to discuss her journey in the blues music scene and her latest album, "Do It My Way."…
Oct 29, 2024 · 34:05
Dennis Jones, a former member of the award-winning Zach Harmon Band, joins host Jim Ervin on Time Signatures to discuss his rich journey in the blues music scene. From his…
Oct 22, 2024 · 29:34
This episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin was just plain fun! Connor Korte is Buddy Guy’s stage manager and his personal guitar tech. On top of that, he also serves as…
Oct 15, 2024 · 20:04
This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes a new voice to the Blues to the program. He first appeared on American Idol, Season 18, and he was a top 11 finalist. If you…
Oct 8, 2024 · 28:41
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes The Head Special Collections, Blues Curator and Professor from The University of Mississippi, Greg Johnson. Johnson…
Oct 1, 2024 · 47:05
This episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin features one of Michigan’s most gifted musicians. The Floridian transplant, Rusty Wright and wife Laurie join Erv for a fun…
Sep 24, 2024 · 1:15:29
It’s another local/regional Blues program this week on Time Signatures. Join host, Jim Ervin as he welcomes two former members of a longtime Lansing, MI Blues band, Those Delta…
Sep 17, 2024 · 38:46
This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, we welcome 10 year U.S. Marine Veteran, and one of the top Bluesmen on the planet, 40 Below recording artist, Sugaray Rayford. Reared…
Sep 10, 2024 · 40:46
On this edition of Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes two more of Lansing’s mainstay musicians, Twyla Birdsong and Benjamin Richard Hall. The pair stopped by for a…
Sep 3, 2024 · 28:56
This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes a second generation Blues musician, whose life changed after a chance meeting at his high school with legendary Bluesman,…
Aug 27, 2024 · 19:02
This week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes longtime Delmark Chicago Bluesman, Mike Wheeler. This musician seamlessly mixes a blend of old school Blues, Jazz and Rock in his…
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