John Marx & The Blues Patrol summer '08 at the Join The Band graduation performance
Walkin To My baby
Big Boss Woman
John and the Join The Band blues workshop bands perform at an end of session graduation!
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......something you'd like to hear more of? You can pick up a copy of "With A Feeling" at www.cdbaby.com/johnmarx!
A native of Baltimore, John is proof that you don't have to be from Chicago to have the blues in you. "I grew up on the East Coast playing blues," says Marx, "I remember the early 60s...I was a folk singer but I was also into Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt, B.B. King (as well as) Nat (King) Cole." Drums were his first instrument but he switched to guitar at age 14. When he got out of the Navy, John settled in San Diego, recorded an album for Decca with his band The Daddios, then formed a band called Nova, which fast became one of the hottest bands in San Diego. "We'd do blues and all the Afro-Cuban musics." After moving to L.A. in 1978, John took what might have been considered a 180 degree turn, joining Captain & Tennille, who were looking for a singing guitarist.
Over the years, John has played/toured or recorded with blues luminaries such as Jimmy Witherspoon, Larry Davis, Earl King, Floyd Dixon, Albert Collins, Lowell Fulson and Lightning Hopkins and the late William Clarke. In fact, the recent CD and DVD of William Clarke live in Germany features John on guitar and vocals! He also appears on over a dozen Jimmy Morello productions for JSP Records and on the CDs "Wake Up & Worry" and "Live At Labatt" by Mitch Kashmar for DeltaGroove Productions.
Rest assured. John's 2002 CD "...With A Feeling" is 100% blues in all its shades. "We play All-American music," insists Marx. "It's blues of course, but we also incorporate jazz, rhythm & blues and traditional rock'n'roll." But don't take our word for it:
"Singer/Guitarist John Marx mixes styles: swing, shuffle, funk and more on "With A Feeling." A distinctive soloist, Marx swaps licks with harmonica aces Tetsuya Nakamura and Michael Fell, backed by a teriffic rhythm section. Much of the soloing boasts a jazz flavor. Everyone here are great players but Marx is phenomonal. His solos are beautifully composed. Highly recommended!" Jeff Calvin Blues Revue Magazine.
So there you have it. Check out "With A Feeling" and see why John insists that Blues is medicine for what ails ya!
William Clarke Band featuring John on guitar, circa 1987-88
John, I was on my computer and noticed you online. Maybe it isn't you on the computer but whoever it is PLEASE tell John and Linda that I wish them a great new year. Health, happiness and love. I think about you often when I hear the great music that you and Bill did together... It was truley amazing.
Ciao,John thanks for your friendship,Iam very happy, you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, and stupendous voice. you are certainly one of my favorite, in your musical kind The feels great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather to lot! The hope to listen soon to you, in italy.. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music, all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Hey John. You sound amazing man. I miss you running the jam at cozy's. I want to thank you for always being cool to me at the jams. I know it's not easy dealing with a roomfull of guitars players. ha. Hopefully i can check you out sometime soon. I'm playing guitar for john lee hooker jr. now. It's been a great learning experience for me. It's given me a lot of perspective on being a professional on and off stage. Anyways man, take care and keep playing that guitar!
Hi John. thank vou so much for your friendship! The concert 1988 (Dix) in Bremen Germany with Willam Clarke is the best I ever heard. Thank you for that! Frank
Hi John Marx! Thank you for the add. You have great tracks on your profile. Hope you will have a wonderful week. Greetings from Sweden. The best mail you can get. Blackmail Bluesband.
Hi friend!thanks for your support your music sounds great,vefry cool and tasty!I am also honored by your add!from Argentina!best wishes and keep in touch!
John, I know you don't get on the computer, but just wanted to say that I love your playing on LIVE AT LABATT, Mitch sent me the cd. Brings back memories of when you played with Bill. You and Mitch have the same thing goin on. Best of luck in the new year to you and your lovely wife Linda.
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