Chasing The Blues

Tom The Suit Forst

Twenty-five years ago, Tom The Suit Forst sold his soul to the devil and became a corporate executive. Then he quit it all to play the blues.

  • 30 minutes 27 seconds
    Talking Blues With Katie Henry!
    Today’s guest is Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist, Katie Henry! Katie and Tom talk about the challenges of writing, recording, and touring, meeting and being compared to your heroes, and her new album Get Goin'.

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://katiehenrymusic.com/store

    Facebook: /KatieHenryMusic
    Instagram: @KatieHenryMusic

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    Now here's The Suit!
    24 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 32 seconds
    Talking Blues With Chris BadNews Barnes!
    Today’s guest is comedian and Hokum Blues Man Chris BadNews Barnes.  Chris and Tom talk about starting out as a stand-up and improve actor, the Hokum Blues, and his new album for Gulf Coast Records, BadNews Travels Fast.

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BadNewsTravelsFast

    Facebook: /ChrisBadNewsBarnes
    Instagram: @ChrisBadNewsBarnes

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    Now here's The Suit!
    3 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 43 seconds
    Talking Blues With Kurt Allen!
    Today’s guest is Kurt Allen. For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. His latest release, Live From The Red Shed, is classic modern blues-rock.  Tom talke to Kurt about his early inspirations, relentless touring, and living the life of a full time Blues Man.

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! Kurt Allen Merch

    Facebook: /KurtAllenMusic
    Instagram: @KurtAllenMusic

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    Now here's The Suit!
    20 March 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 10 seconds
    Talking Blues With Mike Zito!
    Today’s guest is acclaimed guitar player, producer, songwriter, and recording artist Mike Zito! In this episode Tom and Mike discuss the Blood Brothers, being a fan first, and Mike's new album which was drawn from the tragic loss of his wife, Life Is Hard.

    Catch Mike on the road solo or as a member of the Blood Brothers this spring and summer.

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! linktr.ee/MikeZito

    Facebook: /MikeZitoMusic
    Instagram: @ZitoRox

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    Now here's The Suit!
    26 February 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 8 seconds
    Talking Blues With Steve Gaspár!
    Today’s guest is Hollywood Allstars' leader Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and Steve Gaspár who also plays the Hammond orgon and piano for the group. Tom and Steve go way back. On this episode Tom and Steve discuss the early careers, touring a big band, and working with iconic musicians.

    The Hollywood Allstars new release, Field Of Grace, is available to download and stream everywhere!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.TheHollywoodAllstars.net

    Facebook: /TheHollywoodAllstars
    Instagram: @TheHollywoodAllstars

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    Now here's The Suit!
    7 February 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 28 seconds
    Talking Blues With Eliot Lewis
    Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Eliot Lewis! Eliot tells Tom about being part of Hall and Oates and Daryl Hall's solo bands for 20 plus years, using technology to be a one-man-band, and meeting some of his musical heroes on Live From Daryl's House.

    His new single "Love Is Alive" is available to download and stream everywhere!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.EliotLewis.com

    Facebook: /EliotLewisOfficial
    Instagram: @EliotLewis

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    Now here's The Suit!
    24 January 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 57 seconds
    Talking Blues With Kevin Burt
    Today’s guest is Gulf Coast Records recording artist Kevin Burt! Kevin tells Tom about living in Iowa, finding his way as a professional musician, and meeting his inspiration Bill Withers.

    His entire catalog including the new album Thank You Brother Bill: A Tribute To Bill Withers is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.KevinBurtMusic.net.

    Facebook: /kevinburtmusic
    Instagram: @KevinBurtsBlues

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    11 January 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 38 seconds
    Talking Blues With Ernie Pinata From The Delta Wires
    Today’s guest is Ernie Pinata from the Delta Wires! Ernie tells Tom about his 50 years in the Blues from studying Sociology through the Blues in college, sharing the stage wiht many icons of the genre, and how making music in the Bay Area shaped his sound.

    Their entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.DeltaWires.com.

    Facebook: /DeltaWires

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    4 December 2023, 4:53 pm
  • 37 minutes 20 seconds
    Talking Blues With Gary Hoey
    Today’s guest is Gary Hoey! Gary tells Tom about coffee with his mom, auditoning for Ozzy, and filling in as one of the Blood Brothers. His entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.GaryHoey.com

    Facebook: /GaryHoeyofficialpage
    Instagram: @GaryHoey

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    10 November 2023, 3:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 41 seconds
    Talking Blues With Chickenbone Slim!
    Today’s guest is Chickenbone Slim! Slim tells Tom about how he got his name, his adherence to the KISS principle, and bomb cyclones. His most recent album, Damn Good and Ready, is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.ChickenBoneSlim.com

    Facebook: /ChickenboneSlimAndTheBiscuits
    Instagram: @chickenbone_slim

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    27 October 2023, 2:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 17 seconds
    Talking Blues With Eliza Neals!
    Today’s guest is Eliza Neals! Eliza tells Tom about growing up in Detroit, studying opera in Vienna, and being mentored by a Motown legend. Her most recent album, Badder To The Bone, and new single, “Candy Store”, are available to buy, download, and stream everywhere!

    Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://elizaneals.com/merchandise/

    Instagram: @elizaneals

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    29 September 2023, 3:00 pm
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