Although open for debate, I believe that I am only one person and thusly the only member of my "band".
Influences
international travel, comedy, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Wayne Krantz, Duane Allman, Derek Trucks, Brad Mehldau, Prince, Manu Chao, John Scofield, Frank Zappa, Elmore James, Bukka White, U. Srinivas, Bill Frisell, Muddy Waters, Glenn Gould, Albert King, Ray Charles, Trilok Gurtu, John Coltrane, Jimmy Herring, Aubrey Ghent, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway
Now living in Austin where I am playing, recording, and teaching.
I was living in the Bay Area where I played with a couple of eclectic jazz oriented projects. The primary group was The Other Lebowski which is my own trio(Jon Herrera-bass, Jon Arkin-drums) and played mostly original music although we did some interesting arrangements of Hendrix, Frisell, etc. Other notable people that I played with were Bitches Brew, Aphrodesia, Chris Rossbach, Fulanis, Bonedrivers, Ben Adams and other friends.
I've switched to playing mostly slide and trying to combine the blues with other vocal sounds. At the moment, I'm playing around town and beyond in a funky roots band with saxophonist Topaz called Mudphonic. We've just released our debut record "Music for Dorothy". You can buy the album here . We've been touring extensively and plan to travel farther in the months to come. See you soon!
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Glad Tour was good ! Thanks for the good vibes, we're workin' it. Loved Back Door Man. You're (like I've said before) the fav gtr plyr I've had in here. Break a leg in G-Town tonite.
Trying to get in shape ? U & me both. Went up 5 waist sizes. Pablo says I have a long way before I catch up to him, though. Saw him play the Flamingo. How's yall's tour coming? Looks successful ! --T.
Sorry, I didn't make it to Maple Street last night. I'm sure you had a blast! Maybe next time! You should check and see about playing at the Govt St Grocery here on night...they are in my friends check it out
