CHRIS McDERMOTT-vocals,guitars,organ,piano,bass,percussion,short wave radio,producer.
Clyde Stubblefield - drums
The most sampled, most funkified drummer ever - most notably with the James Brown band. (There are no samples on this album!)
Brian Charette - Hammond B3 and piano
One of New York city's finest keyboardists, Brian has played with many great artists from Stanley Turrentine to Joni Mitchel
Jerry Dugger - Bass
Of Bleeker st. fame seen on many
gigs with Chris
n the co production chair-
GRANT GREEN JR.. guitarist, singer, funk-master
extraordinaire.
plus-Brendan Carey Block-Violins, Greg Hopkins Trumpet, John Abrahamson-Trumpet, Grace Mcdermott (The little girl under the water) Bkg vocals on "Under the water"
I AM ADDING NEW SONGS EVERY WEEK FOR NOW ON! ALOT OF THEM WILL BE SOME UNFINISHED DEMOS THAT I HAVE SITTING AROUND. SOME OF THE AUDIO QUALITY WONT BE AS GOOD AS THE MASTERED RELEASES. BUT PLEASE MESSAGE ME AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU THINK I SHOULD FINISH AND RELEASE ANY OF THEM. MUCH LOVE! CMCD
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With his own original and honest brand of music, Chris McDermott has been playing regularly in Europe and the U.S for over eighteen years promoting his own music as well as backing some of the world's greatest Blues artists. He has released four of his own albums as well as producing and playing on numerous recordings for other artists. His most recent release “Radio Ghosts” represents a childhood love of early soul music production crossed with his recent new leaps of acoustic guitar virtuosity. The end result is a combination of great songwriting and production that has received wide acclaim in Europe and the U.S.. Currently the players in his band all have long discography and impressive resumes of their own.
As always, Chris' live performances are what it is all about showcasing masterful musicianship, fire, funk, and fun.
Far from being a traditional Blues band, most of the "Bread and Butter" gigs have been playing Blues oriented clubs in the east coast circuit from New Hampshire to Florida. and St Thomas V.I.-
Also in Blues clubs and festivals in Latvia, France, Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain, and Italy. Chris also teaches workshops in Europe and U.S.- has been an instructor at Berklee 5 week and guitar week since 2002.
In the past - Chris has toured as sideman to Blues greats Carrie Belle, Eddie Kirkland, Nappy Brown, Zorah Young, Marva Wright, and Toni Lynne Washington. Chris produced and played on Eddie Kirkland's newest release "Booty Blues". His own bands released four CD's, played across the U.S regularly from House of Blues in four major cities to a prime time slot at Woodstock '99. He continues to tear it up live with a band of virtuoso musicians as well as with his engaging and adventurous solo acoustic performances.
It was the Friday before Memorial day - you played a Marriott? near Saddle River NJ - I was visiting friends who were more interested in the disco inside that the Combo on the Patio - I must have played the cd I purchased that day to at least 100 people by now and still listen to it regularly
Now that I see where to find you playing, I just need to get my truck to Boston
Really enjoyed the music you have up and will be getting the cds I don't have soon - glad to see you still making good music =^. .^=
