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Abe Reid and the Spikedrivers stand alone as the unofficial guardians of the traditional art of "blood and guts" musical performance, serving to the masses a blend of Piedmont blues and raw rock 'n roll. After a humble nod to the past, the music blossoms into an experience rich in relevancy and value. Folks of all types relate to the sincerity embodied within each performance.
Abe Reid, from Statesville, NC, growls out old tunes and screaming hormonica with mastery, and now he unleashes authentic finger picking and soloing technique on the unsuspecting guitar enthusiast. Abe's characteristic Piedmont style inspires countless imitations and makes getting the blues enjoyable. He's an innovator, creating infectious melodies that deliver some of the most potent assaults on the English language since Allen Ginsberg howled his ass off.
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Abe Reid and the Spikedrivers's Friend Space (Top 9)
"The blues is an old man . . . He's been around for a long, long time. And after we've gone our way, that wise old gent will still be a sittin' and a rockin' . . . and observing. For the blues is a universal language that knows no boundaries -- that transcends time. The blues is basic, and inherently honest. The blues is a story . . . of anguish, sadness, despair. A story about hard-won victories, stated with resolved humor. A story with subtle, satirical overtones. And these tales spring from the secret heart of a few of the chosen disciples -- the Blues Balladeers. "
KNOW YUNS ARE AS OUTRAGED AS ME ABOUT THE ARTICLE ABOUT OBAMA IN THE STATESVILLE PAPER!!-don't they know what cool people live there who don't agree!-well I luv y'all and it was sooo good to see yuns at Shakori-lida
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