April 15/17
Crossroads celebrates birthdays of the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith (including a special about her life and music in hour two of the show), and soul and gospel singer Mighty Sam McClain. Plus more for the April gospel blues feature – including music from the Holmes Brothers and Wee Willie Walker – along with concert previews, and new music from L.A.’s Dennis Jones, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, and the Jon Spear Band.