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MSG The Acoustic Blues Trio
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M.S.G.- The Acoustic Blues Trio



Virginia, Maryland
United States

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   MSG The Acoustic Blues Trio: General Info
Member Since3/26/2007
Band Websitewww.acousticbluesmsg.com
Band MembersPhoto Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Miles Spicer - Guitar Miles, demonstrates the distinctive technique of the Piedmont style in his playing (alternating thumb and finger-picking). He's from Riverdale, MD. Miles is currently the treasurer of the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation. In addition to M.S.G., he also plays with the Riverdale Ramblers Cajun Band, and the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation Band. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Jackie Merritt - Harmonica Jackie, from Hampton, VA., is an accomplished musician and visual artist. She performs in several bands: M.S.G.-the Acoustic Blues Trio (harmonica, vocals, guitar & bones); Blues Xchange (bass & vocals) and The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation Band (harmonica & bones). Jackie was Phil Wiggins' harmonica teaching assistant for three years at Augusta Heritage Center "Blues Week" in Elkins, WV. Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket Resa Gibbs - Vocals Resa, the primary vocalist and percussionist is from Hampton, VA. She is known for her warm, soulful and heartfelt sound. Resa sang background vocals on Gaye Adegbalola's solo debut CD, Bitter Sweet Blues, produced by Rory Block and recorded by Alligator Records and also sang a duo vocal as well as background vocals on Gaye's latest release, Gaye Without Shame. In July 2009, Resa will lead a blues singing class at Centrum"s Country Blues Workshop under the artistic direction of Corey Harris. (She thanks Phil Wiggins, Centrum's Artistic Director '03-'08, for her debut teaching opportunity in 2008. She has been a featured artist with the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation Band for many years. DigStation - Indie Music Downloads
InfluencesCephas and Wiggins, Archie Edwards, Rev. Gary Davis, Etta Baker, Odetta, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mary Pinckney, Fannie Lou Hamer,Bro. Joe May and more....
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 26 2009 10:00A
CENTRUM: Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Workshop & Festival(Jul.26-Aug.2) Port Townsend, Washington
Jul 31 2009 10:00P
Fort Warden Building 204/ up South Port Townsend, Washington
Aug 1 2009 9:00P
Water Street Brewing Port Townsend, Washington
Aug 19 2009 7:30P
Mason District Park Festival Fairfax, Virginia
Aug 26 2009 8:00P
Riversdale Mansion Concert Series Riverdale Park, Maryland
Sep 18 2009 9:00P
9th Annual Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion (Sept.18-20) Bristol, VA/TN, Tennessee
Sep 19 2009 9:30P
9th Annual Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion (Sept.18-20) Bristol, VA/TN, Tennessee
Sep 20 2009 1:00P
Bristol’s Rhythm and Roots Reunion Bristol, VA/TN, Virginia
Oct 3 2009 1:00P
Aiken and Friends Fest Smithfield, Virginia
Oct 9 2009 12:00P
Hayti Heritage Center Durham, North Carolina
May 1 2010 12:00P
Heart of Virginia Festival Farmville, Virginia
Jun 12 2010 12:00P
16th Annual Tinner Hill Blues Festival: A Tribute to John Jackson Falls Church, Virginia

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   About MSG The Acoustic Blues Trio
M.S.G. – The Acoustic Blues Trio performs traditional Piedmont blues. Their style of music has been influenced by the likes of Archie Edwards, Etta Baker, and Cephas & Wiggins. This band can raise the roof with some old-fashioned house party tunes, make you laugh with their witty originals and then make you weep with blues ballads! They all perform with the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation Band. They have performed at numerous regional festivals including: Bristol's Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Bull Durham Blues Festival, Blues in the ‘Burg, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Artscape, Bayou Boogaloo, Harborfest and more. They have also had the honor of performing on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.
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Jun 30 2009 7:09 AM

ciao
thanks
have a great week
♫ Dinosaurs Of Blues Official Fans Club ♪





Jun 18 2009 12:50 PM

 
Brothers! Thank you for your friendship! Glad to be your Italian Blues Friends!
 
Stay Blues :)!
 
Dobofc
 
Arlene





Jun 9 2009 2:01 PM

MSG Acoustic Blues Trio!

Thanks so very much for your gracious add and a very good morning to you!

You have wonderful music on your page and you have great music influences as well.

Have a wonderful week, many well wishes, blessings, and inspiration to you, and much continued success to you.

All best!

Arlene :D
http://www. myspace. com/arleneweiss
http://blog. myspace. com/arleneweiss
MR. RICHARD





Apr 28 2009 3:39 AM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY hey & ALWAYZ "thanx", FOR THE most gracious ADD ....

GREATest RESPECTS FOR your WORK .......

ROCK ON !!!!!

MR.
RICHARD
Ippy and The Project





Apr 26 2009 3:21 PM

Hey guys,great to see you on here,enjoying your latest cd here at home.Great page here.best wishes,we won't be seeing you at Augusta this year.
Love and music out to ya's! Paul and Linda
Ange king





Apr 6 2009 3:33 PM

hello
soory Ilive in france so far away
so
why not????
peace and love
angeking
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Barbara





Mar 26 2009 5:31 PM

thanks
great sounds
love and success
keep in touch maybe sometimes
UNDER ESTIMATED





Mar 16 2009 9:33 PM

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Mar 15 2009 7:00 AM

Hi Guys. Dropping by to say hello. I spoke to you at Bristol RRR last year about the Louie Bluie Festival. I'm afraid all the musicians have been booked. I'll keep trying for next year. For more info on the festival honoring the great Howard Armstrong see www. louiebluie. org .
Keep the music going!
RiYeN RoOtS☮





Mar 11 2009 8:22 PM


BLueSy GrEeTiNgS FrOm RiYeN RoOtS!!
HoPe To SeE YoU On ThE RoAD.

TiLL ThEn..

If YoU ArE GoInG To TrY..
Go aLL ThE WaY..
Do It...ALL ThE WaY..
DoN'T LeT AnYoNe StEaL YoUr ShIne..
2009 BeLoNgS To YoU..
MaKe It Do WhAt It Do!!



MaY ThErE Be FeW StOnEs In YoUr PaSsWaY,

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Denis Turbide





Feb 24 2009 2:19 PM

Great music. Thanks a lot for the add and the kind words.
Cheers!
Boolumbal





Feb 18 2009 12:51 PM

Hello MSG!
thank you for the ADD, love the music and good vibes !
Good continuation for you and full love !!!
Music, happiness and kindness
Karen





Feb 15 2009 3:56 AM

What a great sound! Glad we're friends...I'm enjoying listening to you!
Dewley-Noted Blues Network





Feb 14 2009 10:33 PM

Just stoppin' by to spread some love.
You've got a great sound!!
Gordon Reeves





Dec 24 2008 10:51 AM



Merry christmas and happy new year! Thanks for your support.
All the best,
your friend Gordon


PS: Please vote for me at:
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DJ Blacula - The Junabomber aka Travis Darker





Dec 16 2008 4:43 PM

i know im late, but thanks for your support and the pix. you are the best.

DJ Blacula aka Travis Darker
Timber Wolves





Dec 9 2008 3:57 AM

Hey MSG! Thanks for the add. Nice blues...

Jason Byrd and Friends





Dec 5 2008 2:47 AM

HOPING YOU WILL PUT IN A REQUEST TO RHYTHM & ROOTS FOR US TO PLAY THERE THIS YEAR> THANKS JASON BYRD
Heather Lewin-Tiarks





Dec 3 2008 5:49 AM

Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Your music is beautiful & haunting. Hope to see you all in person sometime.
PAUL ZUNNO





Dec 2 2008 1:08 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays guys! Santa
Jason Byrd and Friends





Nov 24 2008 7:50 AM

THE LUCKY PUB IN MARION VA PRESENTS "GIVING THANKS THANKSGIVING EVE" WITH A SOLO PERFORMANCE FROM JASON BYRD.
THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING 8:30ish
Gordon Reeves





Nov 21 2008 3:11 PM

Hey MSG Trio,

I just put two songs from my new album on my profile. Would appreciate if you gave them a listen and tell me what you think.
If you like them, leave a comment or you can preorder the album and become part of the booklet!

All the best!
Gordon
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Nov 17 2008 2:44 PM

Thanks for the add! Visit www. BlindBoys. com for merchandise, exclusive fan content and more!
Mark





Nov 9 2008 11:20 PM

Great show last night at the Attucks. Keep making that great music and spreading the word of the wonderful history behind it.
Mark
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