Bharath Rajakumar , Colin Perry , Mark Peetsma , Ben Caissie
Influences
Little Walter, Freddy Below, Jimmy Rogers, John and Gracie Brim, Muddy Waters, Big Walter, Sonnyboy Williamson II, Sonnyboy Wiliamson I, Roosevelt Sykes, Howlin Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Big Bill Broozy, T Bone Walker, Luther Tucker, Robert Lockwood Jr, Robert Johnson, Charlie Christian, Tampa Red, Big Maceo, Otis Spann, Junior Watson, Eddie Taylor, Floyd Jones, Kid Thomas, Willie Smith, SunnyLand Slim, Johnny Dyer, Memphis Slim, Memphis Minnie, Lafayette Leake, Eddie Boyd, Albert Ammons, Willie Dixon, Big Crawford, Ransom Knowling, Louis Meyers, David Meyers, Sam Meyers, Jimmy Reed, Floyd Dixon, Tiny Grimes, Jimmy McCracklin, Bo Diddley, Elmore James, JB Lenoir, Hop Wilson, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Pee Wee Crayton, Johnny Guitar Watson, Otis Rush, Robert NightHawk, Johnny Young , Johnny Shines, Junior Wells, James Cotton, Paul Oscher, David Waldman, SP Leary , Goeroge Smith, Louis Jordan, Louis Prima, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Knight, CHampion Jack Dupree, Jerry McCain, JB Hutto, Bob Corritore, Rusty Zinn, Kim Wilson, Lil Charlie and Rick Estrin, My Brothers on the 88, Nick Curran, and so many others that humble todays brand of unthoughtful , unheartfelt , unskilled , and generic musical stylings
I just want to say that when I look back on the past couple of years of playing that I owe huge thanks to so many people in supporting us to play this music that we have so much fun playing, including and especially Junior Watson, the single most incredible blues guitarist alive for all of his input and wisdom on recording and playing, Thanks so much I’ve learned immeasurably from you and also to Mark Hummel for his support and kind encouragement to us in making our last record Its an honor and humbling to be associated with such great blues artists, and Thank you for your integrity, carrying on such amazing music ... Also a huge thanks to all the people that lend encouragement every day with all your emails and comments ... I’m amazed at how many people love and actually play this music so well , Proud to know all of ya ...
Bharath
Bharath and his Rhythm Four's Friend Space (Top 30)
Hey Bharath! just wanted to say Hi & that i m totally missing my friday night fatty!! Still working on that poster of yours,amongst other projects. Can't wait to get back to Mtl!!
Purchased "Friday Night Fatty" about a month ago and haven't been able to stop listening.The "room" sound is amazing...nice and warm. An encyclopedia of tone.Really fine stuff.
Bharath- Great to hang out and play with you and your great band in Montreal. Thanks for your kindness. You and Junior sounded just great at the Ottawa Blues Festival. Your friend and fan, Bob