The Holy Grail of Blues Bands: Melissa McKinney & MAMA
Time Signatures with Jim Ervin · Jun 16, 2026 · 28:16
Time Signatures with Jim Ervin
Time Signatures with Jim Ervin · Jun 16, 2026 · 28:16
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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 put an incredible band together to compete this year, and narrowly missed taking it all home with her. She has sold her successful music school, and she has come away from the IBC on a mission to bring her deep, soulful Blues to the masses. If you get a chance to check her and her band “Mama” out, you will not be sorry if you do.
Website: https://melissamckinneymusic.com/mama
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissamckinneymusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1A5EiKAJr86zuGUlTN2oaC?si=Lae7eZ66Qj2t5H9qk8qXgg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissamckinneymusic
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