Anyone got the blues?

[scottb]

Before I really got into jazz I listened to a lot of blues. Basically I got tired of listening to trite lyrics waiting for a guitar / harmonica solo.

Lately I've been listening to more blues since I made a compilation disc for a blues themed party at work. (I also performed a blues number written about a coworker which was a big hit with the staff)

Since I've been out of the scene lately, are their any new blues acts that I MUST hear? I guess my favorite modern blues group was Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets. I love that Texas guitar, Chicago harp combo. (RIP Sam Myers)

[kh1958]

Before I really got into jazz I listened to a lot of blues. Basically I got tired of listening to trite lyrics waiting for a guitar / harmonica solo.

Lately I've been listening to more blues since I made a compilation disc for a blues themed party at work. (I also performed a blues number written about a coworker which was a big hit with the staff)

Since I've been out of the scene lately, are their any new blues acts that I MUST hear? I guess my favorite modern blues group was Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets. I love that Texas guitar, Chicago harp combo. (RIP Sam Myers)

I have a hard time finding current blues artists that appeal to me. The most interesting "new" blues artist that I've discovered recently is Otis Taylor. He writes interesting, powerful songs, has a distinctive sound, and melds together country and electric blues. I recommend all of his recordings (including White African, Double V, Truth is Not Fiction, When Negroes Walked the Earth, Respect the Dead and Below the Fold).

[Bluesman]

Duke Robillard is not exactly new but is still making great records.

Try "Guitar Groove-a-Rama", excellent mix of jazz and blues.

Edited August 3, 2006 by Bluesman

[Free For All]

Anyone got the blues?

Yes.

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

I got James "Blood" Ullmer's "Blue blood" album a few months ago. I like it very much indeed - he is taking Blues to somewhat other places, as he took his jazz. I expect to get some more of his Blues material.

MG

[paul secor]

Unfortunately, there are no new blues acts that anyone must hear.

[kh1958]

Maybe not "new" technically speaking, but among younger blues musicians, I really like these three.

Little Jimmy King--Unfortunately he died a few years ago in his 30s, but he was an excellent guitarist who played with Albert King at the end of his life, and he's a fine singer. I recommend, Little Jimmy King and the Memphis Soul Survivors, Something Inside of Me, and Live at Monterey.

Lucky Peterson--He's quite good on guitar, organ and vocals. He used to appear around Dallas fairly regularly. A very charismatic performer. His albums are a mixed bag; all will have at least a few good tracks. I recommend Black Midnight Sun as perhaps the best.

Melvin Taylor--He's a stunning guitar virtuoso who plays weekly at Rosa's in Chicago. I caught him once in New York, and he's dazzling. All of his recordings on Evidence are worthwhile.

[John L]

Unfortunately, there are no new blues acts that anyone must hear.

I pretty much agree. But there are still quite a number of older blues artists who still deliver the all the goods. Magic Slim keeps the Southside Chicago stuff very much alive. Quite a number of artists still play top notch Chicago Westside stuff: Jimmy Johnson, Eddie Campbell, John Primer to name a few. Soul blues is still very much alive: Otis Clay, Bobby Bland (although his voice is getting very weak), Solomon Burke, etc.

On the other hand, Lucky Peterson does nothing for me.

[kh1958]

You likely would get alot more recommendations here:

http://blindman.forumhoster.com/index.php

[Dan Gould]

Among younger artists, I continue to enjoy Ronnie Earl, and if you like a mix of blues with jazz (similar to Earl) you may check out Dave Specter's Delmark CDs. He's recorded with Eric Alexander and Jack McDuff.

[Jim R]

Definitely not "new", but there may yet be a lot of folks (moreso out east) who are not yet hip to...

Charlie Baty is one of the few guitar players on the planet who is as versatile and accomplished in blues and swing as the aforementioned Mr. Robillard. I've always preferred Charlie- he's more fiery and unpredictable (been listening to him for 25 years, and he rarely repeats himself), and he doesn't waste any time with vocals. He leaves that to Rick Estrin. Not that Duke is a bad singer, but...

[GregN]

WELL since you are asking:

My Band

[John L]

WELL since you are asking:

My Band

Sounds good!

[GregN]

WELL since you are asking:

My Band

Sounds good!

Thanks John!

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

You likely would get alot more recommendations here:

http://blindman.forumhoster.com/index.php

That forum seems to work funny. I couldn't get the indices to list anything newer than July 2004, yet there are more recent posts.

MG

[Tom 1960]

You likely would get alot more recommendations here:

http://blindman.forumhoster.com/index.php

That forum seems to work funny. I couldn't get the indices to list anything newer than July 2004, yet there are more recent posts.

MG

I can help you on this one! In order to access all recent posts, you must register with the forum first. We had some idiot hack the website back in the fall of 2004. He deleted over 12,000 posts and the entire membership directory which at the time was over 700 people. Use a legit email address when you register and you'll be good to go. Hope that helps.

[chris olivarez]

You likely would get alot more recommendations here:

http://blindman.forumhoster.com/index.php

That forum seems to work funny. I couldn't get the indices to list anything newer than July 2004, yet there are more recent posts.

MG

I can help you on this one! In order to access all recent posts, you must register with the forum first. We had some idiot hack the website back in the fall of 2004. He deleted over 12,000 posts and the entire membership directory which at the time was over 700 people. Use a legit email address when you register and you'll be good to go. Hope that helps.

It's a great forum.

[chris olivarez]

Anyone got the blues?

Yes.

I'm thinking of you . I want to respond to the thread you started but I'm still sorting through my thoughts. At the time of my divorce I had been listening to a lot of jazz but the divorce got me back into the blues. Albert Collins and the Fabulous T Birds helped a lot.

Edited August 6, 2006 by chris olivarez

[chris olivarez]

Definitely not "new", but there may yet be a lot of folks (moreso out east) who are not yet hip to...

Charlie Baty is one of the few guitar players on the planet who is as versatile and accomplished in blues and swing as the aforementioned Mr. Robillard. I've always preferred Charlie- he's more fiery and unpredictable (been listening to him for 25 years, and he rarely repeats himself), and he doesn't waste any time with vocals. He leaves that to Rick Estrin. Not that Duke is a bad singer, but...

Yes!!!!

[chris olivarez]

WELL since you are asking:

My Band

Again Yes!!!!

[Ed S]

I've been listening to a ton of blues lately. It's funny, but like Chris, my blues listening has increased with my divorce. It's been a nice positive, too.

I'm guessing that hardcore blues fans mught snicker at my idea of blues, or at least some of my current favs. I'm really digging Derek Trucks, Robert Cray, Tab Benoit, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan,Allman Brothers. I've used my yourmusic.com membership to pick up a stuff by Paul Butterfied, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vaughan, John Mayall and a few others.

Heard a lot of blues at the Montreal Jazz Festival. August 15th, going to hear the Fabulous Thunderbirds at a free show and tickets for a late September Robert Cray appearance go on sale tomorrow. Saw him last November and he was excellent.

Dam right I got the BLues.....

[chris olivarez]

I've been listening to a ton of blues lately. It's funny, but like Chris, my blues listening has increased with my divorce. It's been a nice positive, too.

I'm guessing that hardcore blues fans mught snicker at my idea of blues, or at least some of my current favs. I'm really digging Derek Trucks, Robert Cray, Tab Benoit, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan,Allman Brothers. I've used my yourmusic.com membership to pick up a stuff by Paul Butterfied, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vaughan, John Mayall and a few others.

Heard a lot of blues at the Montreal Jazz Festival. August 15th, going to hear the Fabulous Thunderbirds at a free show and tickets for a late September Robert Cray appearance go on sale tomorrow. Saw him last November and he was excellent.

Dam right I got the BLues.....

Go get em Ed!!!!

[kh1958]

I've been listening to a ton of blues lately. It's funny, but like Chris, my blues listening has increased with my divorce. It's been a nice positive, too.

I'm guessing that hardcore blues fans mught snicker at my idea of blues, or at least some of my current favs. I'm really digging Derek Trucks, Robert Cray, Tab Benoit, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan,Allman Brothers. I've used my yourmusic.com membership to pick up a stuff by Paul Butterfied, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vaughan, John Mayall and a few others.

Heard a lot of blues at the Montreal Jazz Festival. August 15th, going to hear the Fabulous Thunderbirds at a free show and tickets for a late September Robert Cray appearance go on sale tomorrow. Saw him last November and he was excellent.

Dam right I got the BLues.....

I've picked up a couple of excellent Chess anthologies from yourmusic.com. Chess Blues Guitar, for one--It's a 2Cd set so you have to order it.

http://www.yourmusic.com/browse/album/Vari...=BROWSE_001_COL

And a four CD anthology called Chess Blues.

http://www.yourmusic.com/browse/album/Vari...=BROWSE_001_COL

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

You likely would get alot more recommendations here:

http://blindman.forumhoster.com/index.php

That forum seems to work funny. I couldn't get the indices to list anything newer than July 2004, yet there are more recent posts.

MG

I can help you on this one! In order to access all recent posts, you must register with the forum first. We had some idiot hack the website back in the fall of 2004. He deleted over 12,000 posts and the entire membership directory which at the time was over 700 people. Use a legit email address when you register and you'll be good to go. Hope that helps.

Thanks Tom. I wondered whether registering would help, but thought I'd like to have a look round first. I'll have another go later.

MG

[Tom 1960]

Excellent MG. If you've have any questions, don't hesitate to PM or email me. I hope some of you fellas might stop over and join up also. Doesn't matter where your individual tastes lie. As far as blues forums are concerned, we have the most active blues forum on the net. Pretty cool people too. End of promo.