My friend from West of Memphis commented on my last post, but I thought I'd paste it in here so it would show up on your feeds.
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Mr. Chromatonic, Thanks for the comments ! We will be doing a live interview on On the "Boogie Child" program KCLA on the American Radio Network in Los Angeles and it will simulcast on the web http://www.kclafm.com/ on March 3rd from 7:30 to 9pm We'll be playing in the studio, answering questions, Playing cuts from our Blues Heroes and some off our old and new albums.. It should be a hoot.. I hope you and yours can tune in. Thanks again !
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West of Memphis
West of Memphis
My friends from the band West of Memphis just got back from a week in the studio putting together a new CD. WOW! I am not exaggerating - this CD will knock you for a loop when you hear it! It will surprise you that it was made in this century, not in the middle of the last one - it sounds that authentic.
Please go to their website now and bookmark it. Check back until they post the link to their new CD. No fooling friends, this is some serious blues.
What an incredible vibe they create: Little Walter meets Woody Herman (and I don't throw around Little Walter comparisons lightly)!
All the horn lines, grease, grit, tone, rhythm and swing you can STAND!
Please go to their website now and bookmark it. Check back until they post the link to their new CD. No fooling friends, this is some serious blues.
What an incredible vibe they create: Little Walter meets Woody Herman (and I don't throw around Little Walter comparisons lightly)!
All the horn lines, grease, grit, tone, rhythm and swing you can STAND!
Playlist fodder
Most Blues fans know what they like. Some are 'Brit-blues' fans - they dig Mayall, Green, and the like. Some are fans of Texas Blues, Jump, Delta Blues, or Piedmont styles...
A lot of Blues fans listen mostly to the Guitar, some to the Vocals, and some prefer Piano. Since I'm a self-confessed Harmonica fanatic, I have my 'first favorites' listed over yonder in the column on the right, but I thought I'd list some other Harmonica players (that you may not be aware of) for you to check-out.
But first, the obvious Chicago Blues men that are missing from my short list:
...and now for some you may not have heard of:
Every name listed above has solid credentials and deserves your consideration to be added to your Blues Harmonica playlist. These musicians have been at it for some time really laying those blues down in a faithful, honest way. Not a poser in the group.
Finally, 3 guys you probably haven't heard of even if you know every name above:
This last list is 'homeboys' from here in San Diego. Don't let that discourage you from listening to them; all of these guys can BLOW.
I apologize to the scores of other great players not listed here; my memory ain't what it used to be. Every name listed on my blog belongs to a player I admire and aspire to be more like. I hope you enjoy them!
A lot of Blues fans listen mostly to the Guitar, some to the Vocals, and some prefer Piano. Since I'm a self-confessed Harmonica fanatic, I have my 'first favorites' listed over yonder in the column on the right, but I thought I'd list some other Harmonica players (that you may not be aware of) for you to check-out.
But first, the obvious Chicago Blues men that are missing from my short list:
- Junior Wells
- Living legend James Cotton
- Big Walter Horton
- John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson
- Aleck "Rice" Miller, AKA Sonny Boy Willimason, or Sonny Boy II
- Jimmy Reed
- Billy Boy Arnold
- Carey Bell
- Snooky Prior
...and now for some you may not have heard of:
- Adam Gussow
- Sugar Blue
- Jerry Portnoy
- Jason Ricci
- Keith Dunn
- Phil Wiggins
- Paul Oscher
- Annie Raines
- Mark Hummel
- Paul deLay
Every name listed above has solid credentials and deserves your consideration to be added to your Blues Harmonica playlist. These musicians have been at it for some time really laying those blues down in a faithful, honest way. Not a poser in the group.
Finally, 3 guys you probably haven't heard of even if you know every name above:
This last list is 'homeboys' from here in San Diego. Don't let that discourage you from listening to them; all of these guys can BLOW.
I apologize to the scores of other great players not listed here; my memory ain't what it used to be. Every name listed on my blog belongs to a player I admire and aspire to be more like. I hope you enjoy them!
Happy New Year 2007!
Most of us look back and forward at the turning of each new year. I'm not going to be much different, but I am going to make a suggestion: If you're engaged in some kind of long-term endeavor (such as trying to build your skills as a musician, artist, or in your career), I suggest you take a few moments to 'take a snapshot' of your current position on your path. Here are some ways you might do that:
What you've created is something that shows some things you have to feel good about on your path of development. Savor it.
Now, if you need to make a second copy to use in your goal-setting process (you do have a formalized goal-setting process, don't you?), go ahead and do so.
Take your 'snapshot' and put it away. Save the file, put the book on the shelf, store the archive, whatever.
Now, make an appointment for Noon, December 31st, 2007 to pull that archive out of storage and have a good long, look. I'm confident you'll have plenty to smile about when you open it again next New Year's Eve.
- Build a little 'Brag Page', folder, archive, etc...
- Take a picture of all the Mics you've built, or your 'rig', if you're working on improving it.
- Make a recording of yourself playing your favorite show-piece.
- List your accomplishments almost as you would for a resume' - be kind, but realistic.
- Stay positive!
- Try to keep your accomplishments as 'stand-alone' items - don't list them 'against' your goals (that's for later).
- List only the best stuff - don't record a song you haven't mastered, or anything you're struggling with - make this about this year's triumphs, however few or small.
What you've created is something that shows some things you have to feel good about on your path of development. Savor it.
Now, if you need to make a second copy to use in your goal-setting process (you do have a formalized goal-setting process, don't you?), go ahead and do so.
Take your 'snapshot' and put it away. Save the file, put the book on the shelf, store the archive, whatever.
Now, make an appointment for Noon, December 31st, 2007 to pull that archive out of storage and have a good long, look. I'm confident you'll have plenty to smile about when you open it again next New Year's Eve.
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