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Steve Cohen
Blues / Jazz / Roots Music

Milwaukee's legendary triple threat.



MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
United States

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Member Since9/3/2007
Band Websitewww.bluescds.com
Band MembersI have several different performing projects, and I am using some of the songs here to give examples of them. "Holding On To You" and "Daydream",off the Mixed Feelings CD, are performed by the Blues ? Band, which features guitarist Greg Koch, bass by Kurt Koenig and drums by Bob Mueller. "Rollercoaster",the Little Walter nugget,is performed by Leroy Airmaster, a band that I made my reputation with in the 1980s and still perform with on occasion.I have added a couple more of Leroy's most popular songs:"Feedbag"and "7 Nights To Rock". My long standing acoustic duo with Peter Roller is represented by a song off the Duo Personality CD, "Blue Fog".I occasionally play in a duo with Jim Liban,and "Parchman Farm"is a good example of our 2 harp attack."Killer Joe"is a demo by the Riccos.If you scroll down , there is a short video of the Riccos ,which consists of jazz pianist and singer Joel Freisinger, congas by John Ricco, and myself tripling on harp, guitar, and vocals. We play a mixture of blues and jazz, but it all comes out sounding Latin. I've also added our version of "The In Crowd". ................................................................................................................... I operate the Blues Central Booking and Management Agency. I am here to bring top quality, mostly non-commercial music to our area. Some of the artists that I work with are: The Bel Airs/ . Greg Koch and Nation Sack/ . The Midwest Blues All-stars / . The Steve Cohen Blues ? Band/ . Alex Wilson Band/ . Sue DaBaco and Wise Fools/ . The Riccos/ . Steve Cohen Blues Duos / . Shortstuff / . Charles Walker Blues Band/ . Groovology/ . The Five Card Studs/ . Frogwater/ . Hounds Tooth/ . Jim Liban Blues Combo/ . Many more! . For more specific information on any of these acts, or for booking information, contact me at scohen@execpc.com
InfluencesLittle Walter, Charlie Parker, Howard Levy, Taj Mahal, Sonny and Brownie, A.B.Skhy, Short Stuff.I'm also a huge fan of Joni Mitchell,Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles.
Sounds LikeI've been typified as a blues artist, but I enjoy playing many styles. As a session harmonica player I have recorded blues, jazz, rock, jingles, and singer songwriter stuff. My harmonica playing employs some over-blowing technique to achieve a more chromatic approach. Although guitar was my first instrument, my harmonica technique is more advanced than my guitar chops. My guitar playing is bluesy and expressive. My singing is also an effective tool in my arsenal of musical weapons. I have released 7 albums over the course of my 40 year career in music. I have 3 CD's currently available at CDbaby.com. The latest release called "Mixed Feelings" is an eclectic 4-6 piece band recording. There are acoustic style harmonica duos with Jim Liban on"Hot Air".My first CD release( after several vinyl and cassette recordings) "Duo Personality"is also an acoustic style blues duo CD, with most guitar by Peter Roller. Paul Black is on a couple of tunes, and Jim Liban on one. I sound different in these different formats. Material varies, as does my approach; from sensitive acoustic playing, to a deft jazzy approach, to high energy rockin.
Record LabelKanie Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2009 9:00P
Milwaukee Ale House-Big band with Joel and Jim Liban Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Party on the Barge Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
Grant Park-The RoCos st.Francis, Wisconsin
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
The Cruise-w/Jim Liban & Jimi Schutte Waterford
Jul 22 2009 7:00P
Milwaukee Ale House-The Riccos Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jul 25 2009 9:00P
Village Pub-me & Sam McCue w/tracks Shorewood, Wisconsin
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Trocedaro-Paul Jonas,Matt Liban,Joel Freisinger +Me Milwaukee
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
Harvey’s Central Grill-trio w/Jim Liban & Jimi Schutte Mequon, Wisconsin
Sep 23 2009 11:30A
Westown Farmer’s Market Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is a short video of the Ricco's performing at Border's. Many thanks to Kathy Reed for shooting this video and sending it along. .................................................................................................................. Are you interested in learning the minute details of my life? Below is a link to a 5 part interview I did with Keith Klein for his series at thebubbler.com (Part 5 includes a solo performance.) Thanks Keith! http://www.wistube.com/modules/OYMVideos/view.php?vid=110

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Jimmy





May 10 2009 7:05 PM

Great job last night at the Challenge. Glad you finally got to hear us live!

Jimmy and the South End Blues Band
Daniel [experiMENTAL]





May 3 2009 6:10 PM

I most definitely will. Do you have any retirement/vacation plans?
Daniel [experiMENTAL]





May 2 2009 2:23 PM

I'm applying to Berklee, Syracuse University, Potsdam, University of Maine, and some others I think. I can go to University of Maine for free, so I'll most likely go there, but I have an audition for a full scholarship August 23 to any college of my choice on the basis of vocal performance (which I've found is my best shot at this point)
I'll send you a video of the performance after I do it.
We started an essay in English and they're chosen at random... I happen to get a B.B. King speech :)
Lyn





May 2 2009 3:01 AM

Well...I can't seem to find the spot, but I got sidetracked and listened to a couple of your interviews...how unfortunate that all your pottery was lost in that fire...oh, well I'm probably feelin' worse about it than you are at this point. LOL! Maybe I'll find that link yet..who knows!
Lyn





May 1 2009 5:23 PM

It says to scroll down and see a short video of something with you and The Ricco's doin' sumthin' that sounds "latin"....where is that? Can't find it...love latin...if I were a musician, I'd be playin' latin percussion.
Daniel [experiMENTAL]





Apr 27 2009 12:08 AM

well i've been okay, a lot of rehearsals with the band and a lot of studying for college etc.
how bout you?
Daniel [experiMENTAL]





Apr 26 2009 2:37 PM

at least someone out there understands
:D
funny
GLblues





Apr 25 2009 4:26 PM

Great tracks,great vidéo,great harmo.Well,you are great professor Steve!
Thanks for the friendship,it's very appreciated!
Cheers from France,
GL
Slim Odom





Mar 30 2009 3:31 AM

yes i am a former Milwaukeean and still am at heart . and its where i cut my teeth on guitar but then i started picking with my fingers and fix that problem . but seriously i learned allot form watching all the amazing tallent back in the day . your self greg koch perry webber peater roller paul black and many more . and your new song sounds great .
have a good week
Phil Gates





Mar 11 2009 2:13 PM

Hey Steve,
Thanks for being a new MySpace friend!!
Phil
Thanks PGB
The Katz Sass





Mar 6 2009 8:35 PM

Daniel [experiMENTAL]





Mar 1 2009 11:11 PM

I have learned a lot, and my sound and range has expanded a lot.
I learned to use my diaphragm and I can hit a G now
I have a high bass to high tenor range now

Do you know how to sing with the diaphragm?
Art by Anita





Feb 28 2009 4:19 AM

Hey,
A new photo from this decade! Cool.
Thanks for signing on to entertain at the April 17th 'Blue Art' Show. Looking forward to it.
Anita
melaniejane





Feb 27 2009 1:12 AM

sorry we're gonna miss you this weekend!!
pat and I are at the Cactus 2/28
and you're at Village Pub!
DARN!!!!
maybe I'll have to sneak out to see
you, too! ;)
Lyn





Feb 24 2009 12:51 AM

Wow...who's that?? Had to do a double take! LOL!
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Feb 12 2009 1:28 AM

Loved performing with you at Sleighriders!! Looking forward to next year- Such a pleasure- Love your music & your vers. of "Daydream" is a dream!! Hope to see you soon!!!
Peace & Love -R
Jamie Brace





Feb 9 2009 1:51 PM

It was so good to see you and Karen on Saturday Steve! We had a good time kickin' back and listening to some awesome tunes! :)

Peace,
Jamie
alan





Feb 8 2009 4:33 PM

honored... I wanted to see you last night in Grafton, but I'm waiting until you play Jackson.
James Stanley Howen





Jan 24 2009 11:07 AM

Hi Steve,

Greetings from Stevens Point, WI.

I caught you with Steve Arvey at Summerfest some years ago and you all sounded great.

I like the songs on your player very much.

Thank you for accepting my add request.

Jimmy
Hounds Tooth





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Jan 21 2009 6:09 AM

Hi, Steve. How's it going.

Please let me know if you'd like to get together again sometime.

Bob W.
Jamie





Nov 21 2008 7:37 PM

Hi Steve!

If you don't have plans tonight, come check out my side project Jamie and Joe. We do acoustic country tunes. It's pretty cool. You may dig it!

Peace,
Jamie :)

miss ya!
Daniel [experiMENTAL]





Nov 20 2008 1:07 AM

Steve
All the pushbacks, we never got into the studio
All the live songs were alright
But I've finally got the first "studio" song that I've done
And best part
I did it myself, the recording I mean.
It's my band, the bassist and I.
I did the drums, both guitars, and vocals.
The bassist did... the bass :)
Check it out
Sorry to be so long
We've listened to it a million times now :)
myspace. com/losgasm
Little Steve





Nov 17 2008 7:33 PM

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ALDO BLUES





Nov 4 2008 5:32 PM

Grazie Steve per la tua amicizia. Complimenti per lo splendido sound.Con un soffio armonico ti auguro tanta soddisfazione artistica.
Ciao AldoBlues..
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