Ben Prestage
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Influences
Bukka White, Hank Williams, John Hammond, Tom Waits, Mississippi Fred McDowell, SPIDER John Koerner, Mississippi John Hurt, the Meters, Professer Longhair, Doctor Isaiah Ross (one-man-band), Wilbert Harrison (omb), Joe Hill Louis (omb), R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Do-Boy Diamond (pronounced "doughboy", James Johnson aka "Super Chikan", Merle Travis, Merle Haggard, Merle Watson, Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, Micheal Hedges, Big Joe Williams, Bill Williams, *Big Mike Rivera/Anthony Davis/Dennis Lido=The Dali Lamas*; Rich Ly.. Great songs and bad habits; Mark Otis, Cookie and Vagrantz; Richard Johnston (omb and winner of 2001 International Blues Competition- www.richardjohnston.com ), John Lowe aka Johnny Lowebow (omb and maker of the world famous "Lowebow"), McKinley Morgafield aka Muddy Waters, Chester Burnett aka the Howlin' Wolf, Jesse Mae Hemphill aka "the She-Wolf", Roy Acuff, Reverend Billy c. Wirtz ( reverendbilly.com ), Reverend Horton Heat, Reverend Gary Davis, Johnny Cash, Little Jimmy Dickens, Washboard Sam, Roy Bookbinder; Waymon "Buttermilk" Meeks; Robert Johnson, Walter "Brownie" McGhee, Willie Dixon, Son House, Gary Stewart (a homeboy from SoFL), Blind Blake & Tampa Red (two more Florida boys); Matt Kinman-clawhammer banjo!; Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and Southern Comfort...
Thank for getting me drunk as hell last night, and for hanging out with me and my wife and going out of your way to get me your two cds. Thanks again, your one cool dude.
Giving you a nod on tomorrow's ArtBeat - on 89.9 at 12:01pm and again at 5:01pm. Or check out the podcast after noon tomorrow at http://podcasts.wucf.org/artbeat/
new tune from my new blues band is up, only our 2nd jam together ever! the 1st solo is me, with dan doing the other two and the vox. recorded in Portland,OR on July 8th. HOT SHIT!!!
"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
Thanks for your friendship. We have a new self produced album out called VICTORY BAR. It is receiving local, national and international airplay. See our schedule for upcoming shows. We are now on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dirty-Mac-Blues-Band/217367650523 You can follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/TheDMBB The New thedirtymacbluesband.com is coming soon. Once again we value all our fans and friendships. Spread the gospel of The Dirty Mac Blues Band. Peace
Hi Ben - We hope you're having a great time and safe traveling! We added another video to our page from your last performance at the Propaganda club last May. Hope all is well! K&K
hey ben, great to hear from you and thanks for the ad. my buddy keven loved playing with you. and i have a feeling it was mutual. his name is keven aland and has myspace and facebook. anyway, keep in touch and hope to hear you soon. i got some new tunes up on my page(rough recordings) check 'em out cheers
Hey man. I see your gonna be down here in Marathon this weekend! I need some more of your CD's. I got the live double disc, downhome, and realmusic and i know you got a few more. There good tattooing music. See ya soon.
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