Ed Rogers is a born and bred East Texan with a “musical” family, to say the least. His grandmother was an opera singer, his father a member of an award-winning barbershop chorus and his mother sang in the church choir.
Ed’s mother said that in the womb, her child would kick in steady rhythm (although the drums came much later) to what we can only guess was cadence of the song in his head. Showing an aptitude for musicianship and a sensitive ear, Ed was influenced early on by records his brother turned him on to…Pure Prairie League, Poco and Michael Martin Murphy among others. He also spent a summer in high school listening to the complete catalogue of the Beatles, picking up all the nuances and colorful themes that allows. By the end of Ed’s high school years he had jumped from the 60’s back to the punk rock of the 80’s including The Clash and The Pretenders, all of which can be heard in Ed’s unique blend of sound. At around the same time, Ed discovered Lightnin’ Hopkins, and was already incorporating the blues into his musical experience, which would come into play later on stage.
Ed spent his early professional time singing and playing with the Gypsy Troubadours until he formed the first incarnation of the Ed Rogers Band. Since then, he has released the album, “Misery and Gold” and played everywhere from local Fort Worth, TX to the campfires of the Kerrville Folk Festival—a place that unlocked an array of possibilities and to which he’s been loyal for 18 years.
As for the future, Ed says, “without anyone to listen and enjoy, there is no reason to play music”. This statement is a proper representation of a likable man and talented performer who easily finds his way into the hearts and minds of his audience. Also, a theme to live by while Ed keeps on as an indestructible, Mother Nature’s son.
YAY for Lochrann's!!! Now I can catch your show *and* get to the retreat on time! And I will probably bring a friend along. Wish I could attend both shows...
What a shame your gig got cancelled last night... I was very bummed! I made a chocolate cake for your and Mike's birthdays... now I guess I'll pawn it off on the people at the Choir Retreat tonight. Oh, well... have a great time this weekend at Rahr and T&P, wish I could be there.
save the fairmount.....100 people w/ 100 bucks collective
how about....100 people with 100 bucks campaign. do it now. work out the perks later. names and addresses taken of those who contribute. this is how locals should act.....struggle.....
go get on the list ........fill it up......get your band some local leverage.........be creative be at the table.......
Ed, I'm gonna try to catch your show at Lochran's. And, I'll bring some friends for some much-needed jocular jest and jape. Also, I went to see The Rat Pack: Live at The Sands on opening night at The Majestic. Would you perform Amore at Lochran's? If not then If I Only Had a Brain will do.
I'll be there with bells on (not really about the bells, lol)... and it won't be a wasted evening, my second choice didn't sell out of tickets... I'll be going to see Tom Russell tonight with a friend, so I won't be sitting around sad ;)
