John Kessler
All Blues HostA professional bassist for over 20 years, John has been at KNKX since 1999 where he hosts All Blues on Saturday and Sunday nights. John was senior producer of BirdNote for 19 years, and for more than a decade was the primary recording engineer for hundreds of KNKX Studio Sessions. He also had a 15 year stint as Musical Director of the Mountain Stage radio program.
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Their music explores the duo's relationship as a married couple, and combines influences from soul, R&B, folk and spirituals, as well as Americana and traditional country music. -
Rebecca and Megan Lovell, sisters and leaders of blues group Larkin Poe, celebrate their new album in the KNKX studios. -
Singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla speaks with KNKX's John Kessler ahead of her April 12 performance with fellow banjo player Taj Mahal at UW's Meany Hall. -
A true child prodigy, Joe Bonamassa opened for B.B. King at age 12. The prolific performer also supports the careers of developing artists through his record label and foundation. -
Blues rocker Samantha Fish performed an intimate solo guitar and vocals studio session in KNKX's Seattle studios. -
John Mayall was a musical force of nature often referred to as “the godfather of British blues.” He died at the age of 90. -
Taj Mahal performs an exclusive KNKX Studio Session from Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, which he visits each year during Thanksgiving season. -
Around for over 100 years, blues music is alive and well, and still contains universal truths for the modern world. Here are the most memorable blues songs of the year. -
Young Bettye LaVette didn’t differentiate between gospel, blues or country. That attitude has served her well, as she's covered songs from every corner of the music industry over her long career. -
Veteran musicians Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady met 60 years ago as founding members of Jefferson Airplane. The lifelong friends continue to soar with a full touring schedule, visiting Mt. Vernon and Tacoma this week.
