Code Blue – Episode September 2, 2023 : vimarsana.com

Our First Saturday of the Month Show is a deep-dive retrospective of some label, artist or other aspect of the history of blues music. This time out, we a second look at a small label run by Fred Litwin in Toronto from 2001 to 2010. Over 50 CDs were released, including outstanding artists like Watermelon Slim, Janiva Magness, The Twisters, Kevin Breit, JW Jones and Carlos Del Junco. NorthernBlues specialized in what Fred liked to call “interesting original music”.JW Jones BandMy Kind of EvilCode BlueJaniva MagnessBury Him at the CrossroadsA Woman KnowsJaniva MagnessBury Him at the CrossroadsAin`t Lost Nothin`Janiva MagnessBury Him at the CrossroadsWasn`t That EnoughWatermelon SlimWatermelon SlimBaby Please Don`t GoWatermelon SlimWatermelon SlimCheck Writin` WomanWatermelon SlimWatermelon SlimDevil`s CadillacWatermelon SlimWatermelon SlimHard TimesThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`I`ll Bring It Up To YouThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Something`s Got To GiveThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Long OverdueThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`DoghouseThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Guess That I Was WrongThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Matter of TimeThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`KikoThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`I Refuse To Get OldThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Dirty Boy BluesThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Party Goin` OnThe TwistersCome Out Swingin`Twisters ThemeColleen RennisonPersephonePersephoneBrandon Isaak & the Saints of SwingOne Step CloserOne Step CloserGuy DavisBe Ready When I Call YouBadonkadonk TrainSue FoleyPinky`s BluesPinky`s BluesCarlos Del JuncoBlues MongrelRun Me Down