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Joe McMurrian Quartet - JMQ
Blues / Roots Music / Jam Band

"Alt. Blues/ Delta Rock/ Jam/ Roots experimental"

portland, Oregon
United States

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Member Since7/17/2005
Band WebsiteWWW.JMQMUSIC.COM
Band MembersJMQ - Joe McMurrian Quartet - Joe McMurrian - Guitar Vocal Jimi Bott (drums) Jason Honl (Bass) David Lipkind (Harmonica) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jimi Bott drum solo before he met Joe ....
InfluencesJohnny Winter, Roy Gallager, Skip James, Robert Pete Williams, John Martyn, Kelly Joe Phelps, Nick Drake, Fred McDowell, Doc Watson, Son House!, Chris Smither, Leo Kotke, Hendrix, William Dekooning, Jackson Pollock, Haydn and Liana McMurrianm, Johnny Cash, Paul Geramia, Roscoe Holcomb, Son House, Tom Waits, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Fahey, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Hound dog Taylor, Dink Banks, Woody Guthrie, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Hank Williams, Merl Hagard, John Hurt, Lightnigh Hopkins, Willie Nelson, Blind WIllie Johnson, Captain Beefheart, Blind Lemon Jeffereson, Funny Paper Smith, Honey Boy Edwards, Coltrane, Rev. Gary Davis, Dirk Banks, Bob DylanDoc Watson, Paul Butterfield, Johnny Cash, Nann, Batman, Zappa, Neil Young, The Oo, Chuck Berry, Willie, Jim Fitting, Dolly, Stones, The Band, Big Mama Thorton, Big Star, Big Walter Horton, Hank, Jr. Wells, Chet Atkins, Web Pierce, Beatles, Carlos Del Junco, Mark Ford, Freddy King, Gary Primich, Muddy, Hex County, The Wolf, JB, Led Zep, Sonny Terry, Billy Holiday, Ice Cream, Chicken wings, Stevie Wonder, Memphis Jug Band, Blind Willie McTell, Memphis Minnie, Dylan, Mike Nicolai, Minutemen, Fred Mcdowell, Velvet Underground, John Hurt, Grandpa Sid, Longmire, Apu and the gang, Mo, Larry, and Curly, cousin Kenny, all the fine Portland musicians I get the play with and hear all the time, Bill Bouroughs, Roy Buchannan, the weather ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sounds LikeJoe McMurrian and Dirt
Record LabelWoodbrain Records
Type of LabelIndie




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Go to: www.joemcmurrian.com   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace) ---------------- JMQ the Joe McMurrian Quartet- BIO Progressive New Roots/Blues The quartet - Joe McMurrian (guitar, Banjo, vocals), Jimi Bott (drums) – Fabulous Thunderbirds, Mark Hummel, Rod Piazza, Jason Honl (bass) – Pieces, Big Mouth Bass, and David Lipkind (harmonica) - Spigot, SOB, Mad Hattie The Joe McMurrian Quartet is a rapidly growing outfit in the Northwest and beyond. As a solo artist, McMurrian released his debut, "Rain of Days", which was voted the 2 best independent blues release of 2006 by the International Blues Foundation of Memphis as well as reaching the 5 slot on Japan's Tower Records chart. Joe is a native of the Northern California, San Joaquin Delta region. 7 years ago He relocated with his family to Portland after a ten year stay in various areas of Los Angeles.He carried with him his unique brand of music and has now found the perfect musicians to help him create it. Together as a collective, JMQ is massive machine of sound – a machine that surges through the earth and elevates the forms of traditional American music while also redefining the scope of the road ahead. Imagine If Robert Johnson had heard Hendrix and had hooked up with Jack Bruce, Jon Bohnam and Little Walter – mix in contemporary songwriting and one of a kind musical performances and you have an amazing band. "A new form of Blues. A fusion of the Delta and their own haunted visions. In a way, when performing live they're like a classic jam band that can take a song and it's theme on for great lengths, never getting boring in the process.But what ever they are, they're extremely innovative with a sound completely their own....This quartet should be viewed as sculptors, or painters. They're creating a new demension of the blues within our dreams...exhilerating and mind-enchanting...a very new and very exciting vision of the blues" Cascade Blues Association, Portland Oregon 2008 "...rich, muddy Delta bottom of blues sources, and onward past the limitations of the form to a more progressive sound, one open to original material as relevant as that of any contemporary, folk-based singer-songwriter.....last year’s studio effort, Rain of Days , and the brand-new Live at the White Eagle— are both truly rewarding listens.McMurrian’s shown impressive growth as a songwriter; his words have become as musical as his guitar playing is lyrical…Some very expansive moments here " Willamette Week - Jeff Rosenberg, Oregonian music review, Portland. 2007 With his new band in tow, The Joe McMurrian Quartet have just released JMQ - Joe McMurrian Quartet Live at the White Eagle, which spotlights seven new songs as well as some highly re-arranged traditionals, all weaved into the sonic fabric of the JMQ sound. The live album is a deep mix of Delta/Hill country blues power, delicate finger-style slide contortions, and vocal infused scenes of talking rivers, cities on fire, loves trickery, dogs with gills, smoke building windows, failed preachers, Coo Coo birds, L.A freeways, boats of leather and stone cast across improvisational creationism and Rosewood soaked brain waves. "We are a progressive blues based band," says McMurrian about the quartet's sound. "influenced by all music and a whole lot of old American music like the blues, But whawe do is anything but regular blues; it's new blues, if you will, and should be seen as modern yet approachable by young and old listeners." Progressive high energy music, Gut wrenching emotion and energy transitioning to graceful melodies, complex harmonies and challenging meter changes make for the most powerful Roots/Blues music around. The sound is rooted in Delta Blues and Old American Roots music, but it is weaved into a modern concept of improvisation and original story telling that owes as much to John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin as it does to Son House, Mississippi Fred McDowell, R.L Burnside or Bert Jansch. JMQ is the new face of American Roots & Blues music, one that crosses limiting musical boundaries, trivialities and fads and soars up within the infinity of sound. ”Joe’s guitar playing and singing have that rare quality of unearthly wisdom and understanding. Joe is joined by three of Portland’s most innovative musicians and the connection is as immediate and natural as thunder and lightning…” says Radio host Brad Brenner of Portland’s KMHD 89.1 FM

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Gregg





Aug 14 2008 7:34 PM

Hey Joe,
Thank you very much for adding me I love your sounds! “Boat of Stone” is my favorite and I have added it to my profile.
Peace always, Gregg
dominique





Jun 19 2008 4:10 AM

Hey Joe

le titre " Northbound" is formidable

un fan
MR. RICHARD





Jun 16 2008 3:22 PM

JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY HEY & ALWAYS "THANX" OR THE ADD.
GREAT RESPECTS FOR YOUR WORK ...

ROCK ON !

MR. RICHARD
dominique





May 31 2008 11:59 AM

Hello Joe ! album live fantastic.
French tour?????
Jimmy V





May 29 2008 11:38 PM

Thanks for the add! Great sharing the Roseland with you guys. Good gigs and safe travels to you.

Jimmy V
DJ HILL FUNK (Dave)





May 29 2008 5:10 PM

Amazing stuff & I'll be looking onto CD Baby !!

I've been to the White Eagle bar in Portland OR. last September on a brief visit..amazing place..the bar is famous for the Holy Modal Rounders,I believe !!
Fiona Boyes





May 14 2008 6:09 AM

G'day guys!
Nice to be your cyber-friend as well as being neighbours...best blues wishes to you
Fiona xxx
Mississippi Blue





May 1 2008 6:20 AM

A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover:
Hard To Find And Lucky To Have!
Have A Great And Wonderful Day!
And I Hope You Feel Good!
A Big Hug For Your Friendship!
Slim Lively





Apr 21 2008 8:42 PM

Cool set at the deLay Memorial last night. You, Jason, David and that "Jimi Something" guy were kickin'!!
Axe and Fiddle





Feb 12 2008 3:21 PM

looking forward to Friday, Feb 15 in Cottage Grove!
Walking on water





Dec 31 2007 8:18 PM

Hello Joe,

Hope you and your's have a magical New Year. I am so glad you are getting the recognition that you so deserve.

You should come back to Lincoln City again. :)

Keep it up!!!!!!

Stacey Taylor AKA Soulshine Productions
Silk&Olive





Oct 9 2007 8:12 PM

Joe,
You are hands down one of my favorite Portland artists and in light of your unique blues sound, wanted to tell you about another blues gig on Sunday (if you're not playing out yourself)..

Blues man Joe Price is on tour with Greg Brown. You can catch him at the Aladdin on Sat, Oct. 13 with Greg, or catch him for free in North Portland at the Kenton Club on Sun, Oct. 14. Joe goes on around 8:45...
Cheers,
Andy
Sam Marshall





Aug 31 2007 10:33 PM

Hey Joe, just wanted to say congrats on the new live CD. Can't wait to get my copy. Hope all's well.

-Sam
Bion's Bluesbeat





Aug 1 2007 5:10 PM

Greetings from Las Vegas, NV where you
can always "bet on the blues" and win big!
Thank you for adding Bluesbeat as a friend.

May all your blues be minor. ~~ Bion ~~
Jim Houston





Jul 2 2007 5:39 PM

Joe... nice to meet your cyber-acquaintance. Love the grit in your stuff and the banjo slide pic is compelling. Compelling? Ya, I guess that fits.

Say a big hello from me to Annie when you see her... and young David Jacob-Strain if the kid ever comes home anymore.

Come play Vancouver - or, at least Bellingham WA - where I could catch a live show.

All best from north of the 49th.
Jim
Bluez & Twos





Jun 24 2007 4:43 PM

Retune your dial for…
Future radio 96.9fm
Coming to the airwaves near you!

“The afternoon session
With Bernie Dollery”
Live Bands & Acts
THE DOWN EAST SALOON





Jun 11 2007 8:19 PM

Hallo boys,

I was still getting sunburned last night around midnight...are you ready for Alaska?

Looking forward to meeting you!

Cheers,
Reuben and the Down East
Joanie Sanders





Jun 8 2007 6:30 PM

Greetings Joe McMurrian,
I am delighted to be your friend. I dig your sound! Thanks so much for checking out my tunes. Keep Rockin!
Love,
Joanie Sanders
Will West





Jun 1 2007 8:23 AM

damn if i'm not free.

the best show in Portland.
Tuesdays @ the White Eagle
Joe McMurrian & Crew....

keep groovin'
cheers.
-will w
Richard Collins





May 24 2007 5:38 AM

Hey, Joe...Like what you do to the blues...sorta like James Joyce meets Robert Pete Williams..Good to see you the other day! Take Care, Richard
Bluez & Twos





May 14 2007 8:10 AM

Hi Joe. Just to let you know future radio is due to return full time in June 2007 (date TBC), in our spanking new studios. There’s more info in the blog on my page titled Future Radio 2007.

Also future has a custom built recording and rehearsal studio at affordable rates. Contact Michael Howard or Andrew Todd at future on 01603 250505.

Bernie @ future radio(UK)

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Jan





May 8 2007 7:12 AM

I love working with you...Alaska is not going to want to let you guys come back home !!!
gary earl





May 6 2007 3:02 PM

hey Joe McMurrian, cool site, diggin' it....gary
Ciara





Apr 20 2007 11:01 PM

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teresa





Mar 30 2007 8:57 PM

Hi Joe, The spouse and I really enjoyed your show at the White Eagle a few Tuesdays ago. We will return for more stripped-down, skillful, truthful blues.
dave speight





Mar 23 2007 10:51 AM

Hi Joe .. thanks for the friendship .. really enjoyed all the tracks on here
Walking on water





Mar 9 2007 1:18 AM

JOE,

YOUR THE MAN. I NEW IT WHEN THE FIRST TIME I HEARD YOU IN THE "SNAKE AND WEASEL"
I MISS YOU AND HOPE TO BE UP SOON ON A TUESDAY NIGHT.

YOU ARE THE "BLUES MAN"
GLAD TO HEAR YOUR DOING GOOD!

LOVE ALWAYS,
YOUR FRIEND STACEY
Georgia





Mar 6 2007 12:20 AM

Hi Joe! I miss listening to you play... hopefully I can come see you sometime soon. Hope you and yours are doing great!
Phil Saunders





Feb 1 2007 9:12 PM

great sound Joe. Original modern blues,a rare thing indeed.
Adam Scramstad





Jan 16 2007 5:55 AM

Hi Joe - Really enjoy your music/CD etc. Your feature on Oregon's Artbeat was excellent! We met briefly last summer @ Waterfront Blues Festival, I played a set w/ Terry Robb right after you finished your workshop performance - anyways, keep up the great tunes, hope to meet again soon - Adam
Slim Lively





Jan 4 2007 3:23 PM

Hey Joe!! Rain of Days is now one of the five finalists for the Best Self-Produced CD contest. Great news!! Good luck. The uniqueness of your disc must've really caught on with the judges. I would concur totally. That CD kicks butt big time!
Caleb Coffey Music





Dec 26 2006 7:10 PM

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Slim Lively





Dec 6 2006 7:57 AM

Congratulations Joe!! "Rain of Days" has been selected as one of the ten CDs out of the 46 submitted to advance to the second round of judging in The Blues Foundation's Best Self-Produced CD competition!! Let's roll on to the final four!! Well deserved. This CD is killer!!

Greg Johnson
President, Cascade Blues Association
BluesSlave





Sep 26 2006 6:23 AM

Congratulations on the gigs with John Mayall and Honeyboy Edwards!
Terry L. Odor
Vice President
Cascade Blues Association
Portland, Oregon
Zen





Aug 15 2006 1:33 AM

Thanks for the add... Love seeing you when you are in Salem.


Do you have a site where you post your dates?
BluesSlave





Aug 14 2006 5:44 PM

Thanks for adding me, Joe.
You sounded great at Beale Street NW yesterday!
Terry L. Odor
Vice President
Cascade Blues Association
Portland, Oregon
Slim Lively