This episode of Big Blend Radio features soulful blues force of nature and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Joe Louis Walker, who chats about his music background and superb new studio album, "Eclectic Electric," that's out now through Cleopatra Records.

The album features outstanding guest performances by fellow guitarists Doyle Bramhall II, Jimmy Vivino, Murali Coryell (Larry Coryell’s son) and Waddy Watchel, plus New York soul/R&B singer Bette Smith, the B.B. King Blues Band, and Steve Berlin from Los Lobos. This album explodes with the passionate playing and soulful melodies that have made Walker a favorite among true blues aficionados including the Rolling Stones. More: http://www.joelouiswalker.com