Gary "The Wagman" Wagner's
60th Anniversary Show
Sept. 27, 2025
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Gary "The Wagman" Wagner's 60 Years as an On-Air Blues Promoter and Hero to the Genre is a West Coast DJ known to everyone in the Industry.
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Gary "The Wagman" Wagner (born July 8, 1950) is an American disc jockey, radio personality, and host of the radio show “Nothin’ But The Blues” on radio station KKJZ 88.1 in Long Beach, California.
The show is broadcast every Saturday from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM PST. KKJZ (88.1 MHz FM, KJAZZ) is a non-commercial public radio station in Southern California broadcasting from the campus of California State University, Long Beach.
To help him celebrate this milestone, Gary brought together Three Powerhouse West Coast Blues Bands:
The Delgado Brothers Band w/Special Guest Singer Deb Ryder:
Deb Ryder
Deb RyderThe Delgado Brothers are a Powerhouse of West Coast blues, known for their soulful sound, dynamic musicianship, and deeply personal songwriting. Hailing from East Los Angeles, the band blends blues, R&B, Latin rhythms, and rock into a distinctive style that resonates across generations. With Joey Delgado’s fiery guitar work, Steve Delgado’s smooth vocals and percussion, and the solid rhythm section driving their sound, the brothers create music that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying.
Deb Ryder is an American blues singer and songwriter. She has released five albums since 2013, although her involvement in music spans decades in various capacities.
The Mighty Mojo Prophets are made up of Tommy “Big Son” Eliff on vocals. His partner in crime is Mitch “Da Switch” Dow on guitar. They were joined by veteran Long Beach based bassist Scott Lambert and drummer Johnny Minguez who hold down the swinging rhythm section. Long time L.A. area harp player Michael Fell, the newest member of the band, rounds out the lineup.
The Brougham Blues Band has been creating captivating music since 2015.
Their journey has been filled with passion, creativity, and a commitment to delivering unforgettable performances.
Ginger and I were itching for another Live Music Adventure when we heard from our friend Deb Ryder that she was performing in a Special Tribute for the Legendary Blues DJ Gary "The Wagman"
Wagner's 60th Anniversary Show.
The show was being held at The Miracle Theater in Englewood, California.
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We packed the car and headed off to our favorite hotel in the San Fernando Valley.
All the Music shows we cover in the LA area seem to be less than an hour from The Valley Inn on Sepulveda Blvd in Mission Hills.
For a C Note and one block from The Bear Pit BBQ restaurant, this can't be beat!!!
Don't get me started about my sixty-plus-year love affair with The Bear Pit!
The Miracle Theater is just 30 minutes down the 405 Fwy.
The show was scheduled to start at 3 pm, but Deb Ryder suggested that if we got there by 2 pm, she would get us backstage to the VIP Room to meet Gary and some of the Band Members.
Ginger and I jumped on that!!!
Deb met us and took us back to the VIP Room, and we got to spend some time with Gary Wagner, which was great. Very nice guy.
We next met Joey Delgado: (right)
Guitarist, composer, and producer for the Delgado Brothers band.
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