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**Alex has a Glen Foster double neck six string steel guitar for sale. Please go to the
Acoustic Centre, South Melbourne web site for all info. Contact Alex personally for best price
**NEW** To make way for a new acquisition Alex is selling his Remington Steelmaster double neck (one 8 string)(one 6 string) 6 string neck can be easily converted to 8. includes deluxe case $2400.00. See photo's for more details
Alex has just appeared as a guest artist playing chromatic harmonica on New York bluesman, singer/songwriter, Jimmy Norman's new album. The new album is being produced by ex-pat musician/producer Kerryn Tolhurst.
Whilst Kerryn was visiting for the Adelaide guitar festival, Alex invited Kerryn (a great steal player) to join him on a steel guitar duet for Alex's forthcoming new Hawaiian album.
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ALEX BURNS - solo & trio
Alex's' performances cover the broad range of American string styles from blues and early jazz to Hawaiian steel and originals. He plays resophonic guitars, ukulele and harmonica with deceptive ease, born from years playing the circuit of festivals, pubs and clubs. From hard driving rhythms to laid-back subtlety, his brilliant technique shines through. Added to his outstanding musicianship are his impressive vocals. Hailing from Glasgow known for its hard living and great blues vocalists (Frankie Miller, Maggie Bell, Alexis Korner), his earthy vocals easily adapt from rough and ready blues through to heartfelt gospel. Alex's live shows are an exuberant treat with his wide array of material and engaging, good-humoured manner. His much sought after recordings manage to capture the power of the live show without losing any of the clarity of a studio setting which ensure listeners yearn for more.
ALEX BURNS "Can't be satisfied"
ALEX BURNS "Gospel Ship"
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"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Tommorow Night on CRASH STUDIO! Ronny Munroe calls in to say hi and chat a bit about his new project! 8 pm est.. If you miss him here you can catch him at one of these great stations as well! Aug 4 2009 8:00P Guest on RadioUgly.com Albany, New York
Aug 5 2009 11:30P GUEST ON INDIE LIFE & NATION ROCK RADIO Bakersfield, California
Aug 6 2009 7:30P Guest on ROCKIN MAYHEM RADIO Macon, Georgia
Aug 15 2009 3:00P Guest on MHB RADIO Ottowa, Ontario
Aug 28 2009 3:00P GUEST on ALCOHOL RADIO SHOW London, London and South East
Sep 20 2009 9:00P Guest on Rapid Pulse Radio with DJ Anj Nashville, Tennessee
Hi Alex, Firstly, thanks for the friendship! Secondly, if you fancy a night on the other side of the fence, may I suggest a great gig we've got coming up in the Yarra Valley on Saturday, November 29 featuring Mick Thomas, Spectrum, The Re-Mains and... us! 12 bands in all on two stages - it's going to be a beauty. Would love to see you there. Cheers Dave Here's the flyer:
