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daddyusmaximus
11-17-19, 12:46
This is the thread for you music lovers to share your appreciation for the blues. I'm gonna start off with my favorite blues guitar god Joe Bonamassa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NgGwgK8SA4
daddyusmaximus
11-17-19, 12:47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z-EfcQeifc
daddyusmaximus
11-17-19, 12:49
Joe has also done quite a bit of work with this sexy thing...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPVdYk0VL6k
daddyusmaximus
11-17-19, 12:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEHwO_UEp7A
daddyusmaximus
11-17-19, 12:56
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy5E4qY5qDo
daddyusmaximus
11-17-19, 12:57
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8-OAvV_9yg
CrowCommand
11-17-19, 16:29
Leadbelly
John Fahey (sp?)
Blind Faith
Just shooting a couple that came to mind out there...
Yeah, Joe is killer but then there's Jeff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWHqzM0Dvfs
Jeff and Joss Stone a real favorite here..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNO4tT9LQD4
Mid Sixties; John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers (Eric Clapton).
These guys were what other white boys aspired to be musically, in the day.
https://youtu.be/a2FR1HYod44
R.L. Burnside.
https://youtu.be/td7IfOEef6Q
Averageman
11-17-19, 19:08
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtYe43v86po
I love the Blues.
Averageman
11-17-19, 19:12
Just how far can you take variations on the Blues?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emzih-d4Cs8
Straight Shooter
11-17-19, 19:46
Samantha Fish...hotter than a two dollar pistol & can play a guitar like ringing a bell.
Saw her in a little club last Sept. in Birmingham Al, got one of the best back up bands ever.
Samantha Fish...hotter than a two dollar pistol & can play a guitar like ringing a bell.
Saw her in a little club last Sept. in Birmingham Al, got one of the best back up bands ever.
Big+1 on Fish.
Ned Christiansen
11-17-19, 20:55
Saw her in MI six years ago, bought a few CD's, agreed on all.
A whole lot of what I've been diggin' since high school is..... HEY, come to find out..... influenced by the blues, or heavily influenced by the blues, or by-God direct covers of the blues. The leading band for me in this bursting at the seams category is Humble Pie. Many, many others did the same thing and never gave proper credit. For me probably the second-placer is Hendrix. Rare is the day in the shop that I don't play some Humble Pie or, even, nothing but Humble Pie.
I am lucky that in nearby Kalamazoo we have a pretty active association, the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association. They bring us every year a really nice three-day Blues Fest where there will be a few or multiple national acts plus we have some pretty good outfits within a 300-mile radius. One local most-favored is the Out of Favor Boys.
As Elwood Blues says: The Blues had a baby, and they named it Rock n' Roll.
Saw her in MI six years ago, bought a few CD's, agreed on all.
A whole lot of what I've been diggin' since high school is..... HEY, come to find out..... influenced by the blues, or heavily influenced by the blues, or by-God direct covers of the blues. The leading band for me in this bursting at the seams category is Humble Pie. Many, many others did the same thing and never gave proper credit. For me probably the second-placer is Hendrix. Rare is the day in the shop that I don't play some Humble Pie or, even, nothing but Humble Pie.
I am lucky that in nearby Kalamazoo we have a pretty active association, the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association. They bring us every year a really nice three-day Blues Fest where there will be a few or multiple national acts plus we have some pretty good outfits within a 300-mile radius. One local most-favored is the Out of Favor Boys.
As Elwood Blues says: The Blues had a baby, and they nicknamed it Rock n' Roll.)
I wore out my original vynil copy of Rockin the Fillmore, one of the handful of greatest live albums of all time.
I saw the Pie the tour they did after Frampton was gone, with Clem Clemson replacing him. Totally rocked, it did.
(But I can't imagine describing Hendrix as second-place in anything.)
Big Stevie Ray Vaughn fan.
Bonnamasa has some great stuff and has been mentioned already.
While I dont agree with UniVibe on a couple of things, Humble Pie is not one of them.
I find Blues Music, to be a study in what should be. That should be the first music everyone is introduced to. Some of the stuff out there is judged by bringing in a couple of wild dogs and if they lick their balls after hearing the song, than it is a hit.
Alleman Brothers, Live at the Fillmore East. One of the greatest blues albums put forth.
if you like Bonnamasa and SRV or something a little heavy.
https://youtu.be/4ZNffohooWw
Blues?
I give you Roy fricken Buchanan bitches.
https://youtu.be/DDOIL5OqvYs
Blues?
I give you Roy fricken Buchanan bitches.
https://youtu.be/DDOIL5OqvYs
Hah..that is some pickin ..;)
daddyusmaximus
11-18-19, 00:00
More of Roy...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uae9KGu8IgA
daddyusmaximus
11-18-19, 00:01
Glad she got mentioned. She's good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFg7oh1eib8
daddyusmaximus
03-22-20, 09:14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzRm4K7NZm0
Down and dirty Justin Johnson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-HdorsEP3A
This one just blows my mind:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p1vjJzW1ro
https://m.ok.ru/video/90243140244
Adrenaline_6
03-24-20, 11:26
Victor Wainwright.
Ned Christiansen
03-24-20, 11:51
I bought Joe Bonamassa's latest about 6 months ago. No question about his level of talent but something about the whole album just struck me as being.... well I dunno, it didn't grab me like it was supposed to, I mean the boxes were all checked on the style and sound but somehow it seemed too formulaic.
Dirk Williams
03-25-20, 11:31
Carolyn Wonderland, out of Texas. " Peace Meal".
Joanna Connor. " Six StringStories".
Danielle Nicole. " Cry No More".
Beth Hart. " black coffee". Anything Beth!.
Elvin Bishop. " Tulsa Shuffle".
Ry Cooder. " Chicken Skin Music.
Jimmy Hendrix. " Blues" published after his passing. killer!
Ten Years After.
Nick Moss band. " High Cost of Living"
Samantha Fish. " Belle of the West"
Studebaker John. "Too Tough"
Walter Trout. " We're all in this together"
Spencer Davis Band. " Best of"
Larkin Poe. Interesting, not sure if this is really the blues.
Country Joe and Fish." 1965 to 1970"
Paul Butterfield Blues Band.
Last but not least,,,, John Mayall. "Spini g Coin".
Could go on and on. Have hundreds and hundreds of albums, and CD's in this flavor. Been a blues guy since the 7th grade.
The ladies above are exceptional. Wonderland is simply amazing. Heck they all are. Enjoy.
Dirk
Ned Christiansen
04-08-20, 11:07
To the first taker.
Joe Bonamassa CD "Redemption", sent via Priority Mail, no charge.
I just revamped the shop stereo a bit and re-organized a shamefully disorganized pile of CD's..... getting rid of some.
The rest of it's going to Goodwill once they open their doors again.
Unless..... unless.... someone wants the whole grab-bag for the cost of a medium Flat Rate Box, let's call it $20 by PayPal. No promises that you will like what else is in there, it's a a stack about 6" high.
Yma Sumac (yer gonna love this)
Morris Day and the Time
Sheryl Crow
Doobie Bros
Depeche Mode
Bach
...and a few others. I really hope someone takes the whole deal. I reserve the right to hold out a few days and put a whole deal-taker ahead of a freebie taker.
daddyusmaximus
04-08-20, 22:36
If nobody take the whole box, I'd love the Redemption CD. I just discovered Joe about a year or so back. Love him.
FromMyColdDeadHand
04-08-20, 23:05
It's hard not to go with Phthalo, but ultramarine blue has some pop to it, but cobalt blue is so much more robust, while Indanthrone blue has such nice color and transparency, but who can forget the new kid on the block - YInMn Blue.... choices, choices...
You guys have excellent taste in the blues! All rock is descended from the blues for sure, I took guitar lessons just to play Pink Floyd songs..
I always liked T. Bone Walker, B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson but my first blues album was my Dad's copy of Bare Wires by John Mayall!
Thank you for sharing Samantha Fish, she is new to me.. I very much enjoyed No Angel. She will be my new Pandora Channel.
My blues collection so far consists of complete collections by
BB King
Beth Hart
Joe Bonamassa
Billy Gibson
Blues Traveler
Buddy guy
Girls With Guitars
Eric Clapton
Eric Gales
Henrik Freischlader
Jeff Healey
Keb' Mo'
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Leslie West
Mike Zito
Moreland & Arbuckle
Otis Taylor
Popa Chubby
Samantha Fish
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stewart Lindsey
Tab Benoit
Apocalypse Blues Revue
Tinsley Eillis
Walter trout
Ned Christiansen
04-17-20, 11:42
You got it Daddy. Send address.
Averageman
04-18-20, 00:48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzKd0aiaK4c
This is amazing and well worth the time.
Late 70's I was a high rise construction worker in Chicago. I was walking around looking for a beer and saw Chuck Berry for a twenty dollar front row seat.
As I'm now in my late 50's and learning to play guitar, this was why I loved Rock and Roll. The amazing fusion of Blues and R&B.
Averageman
04-18-20, 00:48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0J_ffTcPv4
And then there is this,....
Big SRV fan, I do like Larkin Poe a lot too, very good musicians and very good looking too.
Big SRV fan, I do like Larkin Poe a lot too, very good musicians and very good looking too.There are several beautiful ladies playing the blues.. Carolyn Wonderland, Sadie Johnson, Samantha Fish....
Vaughan and Healey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HmLFyvFxTc
Vaughan and Healey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HmLFyvFxTc
I can't believe it's been 30 years in August that SRV died. I saw him in concert with Joe Cocker in July of 1990.
daddyusmaximus
05-22-20, 23:06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZt1xKtPbUQ
daddyusmaximus
05-22-20, 23:07
and now this lady...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEHwO_UEp7A
In my area (SoCal) we have Nothing but the Blues with the Wagman every Sat. 2-6 p on 88.1 KJAZZ. It can be streamed. Great blues show. Just heard Mojo Boogie by the late greatJohnny Winter.
The Blues is awesome.
There are two things that are "blues". There is "Blues" music, and then there is the "Blues" form. Most "Blues" music follows the form (more or less) but not all music that follows the "Blues" form is "Blues" (in the tradition of Muddy Waters, BB King, Buddy Guy, and all the other Blues players).
The Beatles "Can't Buy me Love" verses (not Chorus or other parts) are in a Blues form. Michael Jackson "Black or White" is in a blues form (at least the main theme). And if you look at a lot of the blues based rock, most of that is blues form but not "Blues' in the sense above. (None of this is a criticism).
That is the cool thing about the "Blues". It really has influenced all sorts of music and is found everywhere, even those places you don't think of as "blues."
"Blues" forms are one of my favorite to play (I attempt to play Bass). Until recently there was a monthly "Blues Jam" about an hour south of me and I would take my kids down in the summer months and have them participate (as well as myself) and I would sometimes go down outside of the summer. It is always great fun. After 20 years the jams are unfortunately on hiatus. (In the Jam, they had a "host band", a local band that was asked to host that month -- that band would play 20-40 minutes, and then they would open it up. If you brought your band, you could get up and do a couple songs, otherwise they would create bands on the fly from those who brought their instruments -- sign the list and they would call up a drummer, bass player, a few guitarists, and other instruments as they would show up -- and that impromptu band would get to play a couple blues based songs. )
Joe Bonamassa had a drummer for many years named Bogie Bowles. If you watch the Albert Hall video from Joe (his first time at the Albert Hall), there were two drummers -- his normal drummer, Bogie, the young short haired one, and guest drummer Anton Fig. Bogie eventually tired of being on tour constantly and left Joes band. He ended up here in this area for a few years, left to get a masters degree in the South, and is now back and has been living in this area for a while. He sometimes shows up at the Blues Jam and I've gotten the opportunity to play with him a few times.
Anyway, the blues is awesome to listen to, and awesome to play. (Though I struggle with the Jazz Blues format still, which is a bit different in the last bit, being a 251 instead of a 541).
Sorry for the rambling. This topic just got me excited.
daddyusmaximus
08-04-20, 07:49
chadbag, man you hurt my head with all that talk about "form".
I don't play. (well, maybe the air guitar a bit) I just listen to what sounds good... lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7-CTdeRk2s
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