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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2013 22:49:58 GMT
I have some older issues of HiFi+ magazine lying around...and just today decided to re-read a couple of them. In the music reviews was one that caught my eye and brought me to a realization that I had no idea who this young man and his guitar and group, was.
Can anyone shed any light on Eddie Martin & The Texas Blues Kings? They're from England? Rocking blues?
I've been a fan of British Blues artists since the '60's. And now I may have a new fav? I bought a used cd of his..."Pillowcase Blues"...on line and we shall see, er, hear.
Any info on him and his group would be most appreciated......J
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Post by mingus on Apr 1, 2013 20:53:51 GMT
Yeah seen him live,hard rocking blues 335 and super reverb. Regular on the circuit also does solo performances, there are about 12 cds available,most American blues fans are surprised to learn he is English. for English blues try Matt Schofield.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2013 23:51:01 GMT
Thanks Mingus, I'll look him up.
Speaking of blues bands, I was able to see and hear Rory Gallagher a couple of years before his untimely death in 1995. The venue was a small bar outside of Detroit and I was seated at a table about 20 feet from him. This was circa 1992, I believe. He had maintained his same band members all along through the years. A grand time was had by all. On a couple of his songs that night...I thought he sounded like ZZ Top going 90 miles and hour. He was so freaking fast. And he and his band seemed so happy to be performing for the 200 people jammed into this bar. I remember that there was a hard rocking local band that started the night, but not a particular blues type band. I was thinking the organizers had just thrown this band in at the last minute. But, after Rory's set, he brought on the lead guitarist/singer of the opening band and the two of them jammed some impressive ad lib blues jams. Rory was sincerely surprised at how good the local lad was...It was a great night of excellent guitarists. A night like that stays with you for life, I believe. J
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Post by mingus on Apr 16, 2013 12:34:03 GMT
Yeah live music, played by inspired musicians to an appreciative audience,is an experience you never forget. I have seen quiet a few american blues artists in a small cub setting.The greatest honour being Hubert Sumlin a childhood hero of mine.I actually had the privilage of meeting him after.I think you will be blown away with matt , yeah met him as well, hope I am not becoming too boring.When Shermon Robinson was over here Matt was present at one of his gigs,as was I.The promoter asked Shermon if Matt could jam,Matt wiped the floor with him , such is his skill.In fact he also jammed in NY with Robben Ford.Now days I only ever listen to Americas greatest gift.Jazz . Jazz chat anyone.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2013 16:56:10 GMT
I'm not an expert on Jazz music and all of it's variations...from the purely entertainment for the masses to the experimental...but...at one time I had a job where I could listen to earbuds thru a portable cassette player with fm radio and NPR (National Public Radio here in the States) had a program on every Tuesday afternoon with Marian McPartland, a really fine, well respected Jazz pianist. The premise of the show was Marian had a guest pianist visit and she and the guest talked about their music, their history and about other musicians...and they played piano of course, Marian on the left channel and the guest on the right. She was so knowledgeable and respectful and you could hear her vocally admire (in the background) the techniques of the guests as they played. It was one of those one hour shows I never missed, looked forward to, and that the hour went by way too fast. One guest that I still remember (this was late 1980's now) was Dudley Moore. At the time I didn't know he was such an accomplished pianist, just a wonderful comedian and actor...but he sure showed his talent with the piano that day! But, the show also showcased Marian's musicanship and history as well. I learned an awful lot about Jazz pianists whose influences are felt today, from her show. j
I just updated some info for myself on Marian McPartland and she is now 95 years old and in fact, she retired off of her NPR show "Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz" in 2011...at 93!
I remember now, from her show, how many times she referred to Thelonius Monk's playing. Her history, on Wikipedia, is a who's who of American Jazz history. A must read. j
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Post by mingus on Apr 17, 2013 9:58:15 GMT
Back to British Blues,a must hear is Ian Siegal . The first non-American artist to win Mojo album of the 2009." Awash with wit,lust and distraction.... one of the most inventive Blues recordings ever made by a British artist " Mojo. His live gigs are sublime.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 18:08:14 GMT
Thanks Mingus....I've got some artist look-ups to do this week. Much appreciated information....j
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