In no particular order-Olivier Messiaen, Erik Satie, Jon Hassell, Buddy Emmons, Lowell George, Arthur Lee, Benjamin Britten, John Cale, Terry Allen, Harold Budd, Joaquin Murphy, Luke Vibert, Henry Purcell, Jimmy Day, Ray Price, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Debashish Bhattacharya, Merle Travis.
BJ Cole was once described by Sting as the 'world's greatest pedal steel guitarist'.
BJ is a unique innovator on the Pedal Steel Guitar who has carved out a formidable reputation as a session musician, and established his own artistic identity with the release of five of his own albums. He has recorded with many of the great names in popular music, such as Elton John, Marc Bolan, Scott Walker, Beck, Bjork, Sting, David Sylvian and many others. In recent years such recording activities have led to BJ playing on tour dates with The Verve, REM and Sting. For an extensive biog and session list go to
http://www.bjcole.co.uk
Hi Bj , Hows it going, be good to see you sat if you can make, got some great talent on show inc my sister who has a great voice playing in a duet, all the best jerry
We are now back in Oz and missing you all, it was an honour to have you play!. It was great time in Rochefort and we certainly look forward to seeing you all again real soon, till then, sending big love from the dark side of the moon! Best of luck for Friday nights show, I hope it goes great!
We are proud to present our current album "True Fidelity". Electro-acoustic chillout, lounge and easy-listening well mixed and always ready to surprise you.
We hope you enjoy our work. Further we wanna thank your for your support so far and wish you a nice weekend!
Hi BJ, Longtime no speak. New album sounds great. I've just been working with Roger B in Jerry Dammers' new band. Will try and get to The Forge gig if I'm not working. Best, PAT
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"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
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Best of luck for Friday nights show, I hope it goes great!
