Band Members are usually as follows:
Gary Granger-Guitarist/Composer ************
Chet Blakistone--Keyboardist, BassPedalMeister***************
One of these guys will be hitting the skins!
Doug Belote-Drums*****
Danny Devillier--Drums*******
Jeff Hebert--Drums*******
Influences
Jazz--Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, Cannonball, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Joey DeFrancesco, Bill Evans, JACO, Joe Zawinal, Branford Marsalis
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Al DiMeola, Grant Geissman, Steve Morse, Allan Holdsworth--a True Titan of improvising with surreal TONE, ingenuity and groundbreaking foresight.
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, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Robben Ford, WES MONTGOMERY, George Benson, Scott Henderson, Grant Green, Lionel Loueke and many more.
-------Country------Albert Lee, Danny Gatton, Brent Mason, Ray Flacke, --------
Eric Johnson, Classic Rock, Blues
And...the one, the ONLY....the INCREDIBLE beyond belief.....
PACO DE LUCIA
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If you are a guitarist playing tube amps, here is a link to Robert Minvielle-- who does excellent tube amp repair and mods in Louisiana:
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http://www.theairtightgarage.com/
Here is Herbie Hancock playing at his usual genius level...
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And, yet another fantastic musician with enough Soul to open a restaurant anywhere in the deep South...
Sounds Like
Good Question! Why not leave that description to the listeners...since I really don't know how to describe it without taking too much of your time.
Just listen and enjoy the ride.
Link to KICKRADIO.COM Show featuring my music is below:
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http://kickradiolive.info/wordpress/podcast-the-kickradio-show-episode-14.htm
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Guess what??? Ya Gotta SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE PHOTOS____________________________I love playing the guitar. I started playing music when I was about 12 years old and it just clicked in a big way...it's been a great journey learning, performing and composing music and I hope it never ends until my days on earth are done! I think I like all good music and have a wide diversity of influences from many genres. If you like rock, jazz, fusion, funk, and blues, then we have something in common. Thanks for dropping by to listen to my music, by the way! I am lucky to have very talented friends who enjoy playing and recording original music with me...it's amazing sometimes when I see where some of my friends have gone in the music industry since we met...DOUG!...anyway...listen to some music and if you like it let me know....Thanks and have a great day!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guitarist/bandleader -------------------------------------------------------------------
Gary Granger has opened for Sonny Landreth, trumpeter El Buho ( Joe Cocker/Phish), jazz super-group Astral Project and even George Jones, Merle Haggard. He has performed in New York City and even more in New Iberia, a fact which keeps him grounded to reality...:) He has toured through over 30 states in the U.S. and his diverse musical experience gives him the ability to conform to any musical situation with both grace and fire. His former band, Blue Soul, became semi-finalists in the 2000 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keyboardist/Bassist--------------------------------------------------------------------
Chet Blakistone has performed with jazz, blues, country and Top-40 singers and bands since the ‘60s and brings a level of experience and musicianship that is essential to this format. Besides his multi-instrumental talents, he is also the most dependable musician I have ever worked with. In this business, that is a rare commodity. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Drummers --------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------
Doug Belote~~~~~Danny Devillier~~~Jeff Hebert -------------------------------- ---BRAD WEBB----------------------------------------- are the drummers of choice for this band. Any one is incredible in his own right. Doug Belote(WHO CURRENTLY IS THE DRUMMER FOR dobro-legend JERRY DOUGLAS), the first drummer of the group and the catalyst for getting me to RECORD in the first place ( Thanks Doug!) is a Native of south Louisiana. He attended U.S.L. in Lafayette, La. and Drummer's Collective in New York City. He has toured throughout the world and recorded with many different New Orleans artists including: George Porter Jr. (of the Meters), acclaimed songwriter Anders Osborne and Mike Gordon (of Phish), Jazz guitar legend Steve Masakowski, Pianist Larry Seiberth and David Torkanowski. Doug is an accomplished studio musician who has done many different sessions using his knowledge of New Orleans Grooves. ______________________________________________________________In Memphis, my favorite drummer is James Sexton, who played with Kirk Whalum and is one of the most in demand drummers in Memphis right now. -----------------------------------------------------------------~~~~~~So, what do we do onstage???
The performances are a blend of virtuosity and funk grooves that audiences respond well to. The musical range of the band allows them to perform venues ranging from The Fed-Ex Forum, Medium to Smaller Club Dates and private parties. In return for using all of this code...I must now inform you that
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NEURO Information:
REcorded in July on a Studer Gold Series 24 track 2-inch tape deck live using MOTU Digital Performer to edit and mix. Alastair White played Bass and Brad Webb was the drummer on the session.
The engineer was Charlie Rees. If you are ever in the Lafayette, Louisiana area and want to get a recording on real tape, contact Charlie and he will be glad to help you get your project realized.
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Hey Gary, Haaaa...that was great for sure!!! That came out very good! That guy playing the melody part really did a great job!! Then you want me to play it faster...the guy is already playing it to speed. I suggest that you play the melody and I play the bass if that is the case...Hee Hee!
How's it going Gary, I hope everything is going okay for you at school. I got your message about the Alan Hollsworth concert. Man, that must of been beyond awesome!
Also, I saw/heard Chet Blakistone play at Randalls for a cousin of mine's birthday party. Chet is really a talented musician. I was really impressed with him. I spoke to him a while, and he hung around with our group a bit after he finished playing.
If you're back in from break or planning to come down soon, let me know if you're gigging anywhere, and I'll go check you out. I'll talk to you later Gary. Take care bud.
Its been a while, I needed to drop by and listen to your fantastic music. Lovin it brother, every note. Hope all is well, keep making that beautiful art!!! - Wojtek
Hey Gary..I want tothank you for adding me..I love your sound. also just in case checkout www. crazy-themovie. com the story of my bro in law Hank Garland heplayed Jazz like you!!I am a Tennesse girlmyself so stay in touch as I get to Memphis!Thank you..you remind me of Mike Stern!xoox
Gary! So wonderful to hear from you. Yes, we are really enjoying the baby time; really great stuff. Meanwhile...I want to hear the rest of the fruits of our labors at Charlie's house. Any possibility you can mail me a CD of rough tracks??? I'm dyin' to hear the analog love.
Gary.. I am honoured to be one of your friends..love your style..check out Hank's movie trailer @www. crazy-themovie. com Thank you Gary love and Blessings.. Sugarfoot anni
Well buddy I 'll have to say that a lot of the memories from when I was that small are kind of vague but I do remember that he always talked about Merle travis being the greatest 5 finger picker of all time and that if it hadn't been for Merle we wouldn't have Chet...ps..I think I need some real glasses,,,I'll get back with you on that...later on Cat...jim c...!!!!
