Ann Arbor Blues & , Low Society, Brad Stivers, Polly O'Keary

Published: June 27, 2017, 2 a.m.

ANN ARBOR BLUES FESTIVAL The Ann Arbor Blues Festival has become a Festival Sponsor for Music On The Couch. The festival is returning after an 11-year absence and we spoke with Founder, James Partridge about the event and how it all came back together. KAREN LOVELY - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC - Segment Begins At The 18:00 Mark Karen was scheduled, but we had a miscommunication. Karen will return soon to talk about her new album “Fish Outta Water”.  We played four songs during the segment LOW SOCIETY BAND – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC - Segment Begins At The 41:00 Mark Mandy & Sturgis returned with their newest album, Sanctified.  We talked about the last two years for the band, their travels to Europe and what they like about performing there and much more.  It is always a blast with these two. BRAD STIVERS - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC - Segment Begins At The 1:31:50 Mark Brad appeared on the show back when he was Bad Brad…now he returns with a brand new album entitled Took You Long Enough. It was great to catch up with Brad and find out about his life, professionally and personally over the last two years.  The new album shows the growth and maturity of this fine artist. POLLY O’KEARY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC - Segment Begins At The 2:18:43 Mark Polly O’Keary returns to her seat on The Couch with her new album, Black Crow Calling.  On the road with her band, The Rhythm Method (Tommy Cook & David Miller), the three called in from a hotel room in Wyoming.  We talked about their lives, the music, the current tour and more.