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Kurt Crandall
Blues / Swing / Jazz

aged, honest and intensely swinging



Richmond, Virginia
United States

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Last Login:  12/16/2009
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Member Since3/26/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.kurtcrandall.com
Band Members Kurt Crandall (Vocals, Harmonica)



Mike Dutton(Guitar)



Steve Riggs (Upright Bass)



Steve Utt (Piano, Organ)



George Sheppard (Drums)

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KURT CRANDALL: Get Wrong with Me

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KURT CRANDALL: True Story

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Kurt Crandall - True Story
Record LabelYesterYear Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 2 2009 5:00P
Capitol Ale House (Blues Happy Hour) Richmond, Virginia
Oct 4 2009 8:00P
LuLu’s (Music and Buffet for 10 bucks) Richmond, Virginia
Oct 16 2009 9:00P
Cafe Diem Richmond
Oct 23 2009 9:00P
Blue 5 Restaurant Roanoke, Virginia
Oct 30 2009 9:00P
Siips Wine Bar (downtown mall) Charlottesville, Virginia

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BLUES in BRITAIN
Review - Get Wrong with Me


This is the follow-up album to Kurt Crandall’s TRUE STORY (2004) and although it’s been an over-long wait, I’m certainly glad it’s here. Kurt has been incredibly active over the intervening years and he has become even tighter and more focussed than before. He describes what he plays as “Chicago Blues/ West Coast Swing/ Kansas City Jump”. The predecessor to this set demonstrated an attractive sense of pointed humour combined with a stylish cool, and the opener, a fine rendition of Lucky Millinder’s (probably) Cab Calloway inspired ‘Shorty’s Got To Go’ shows that these qualities are present again. ‘Speak Up’, a Crandall original, is another number in this jive-y style, band vocals behind Kurt’s lead, some jazzy harp and excellent piano. Sandwiched between these two is a fine rendition of Snooky Pryor’s ‘Boogy Fool’, a wonderful example of early Chicago harmonica blues, which contrasts strongly with the title track, a smoochy, wee wee hours duet with the sultry Myra Taylor, straight out of the late forties. Things continue in this eclectic groove, moving from straight-ahead small combo jazz (try ‘Gourmet Ice’) to vintage - and rather risqué - rock and roll (‘Annie’) to deep Chicago club blues with ‘Late Night Rendezvous’ and some California swing-blues. Some indication of the care and attention to detail that has gone into this set can be gauged by the fact that, excellent though Kurt’s band is, for the three covers of vintage Chicago material – ‘Boogy Fool’, an outstanding cover of Sonny Boy Williamson’s ‘Dissatisfied’ and a remake of Willie Dixon’s ‘Spider In My Stew’ (best known by Buster Benton) – he has enlisted the help of drummer Kenny Smith, just about the best around for this style. It proves Kurt wants things just right – and that’s what he gets.


Debut Album - True Story


Chicago Blues, West Coast Swing, Kansas City Jump these are just a few of the styles that you will hear on Kurt Crandalls new CD, True Story. Searching for the sound of the blues masters before him, Kurt dismissed newfangled technology and the digital wizardry of computers and instead recorded live in the studio to analog tape. The result is a disc that is contemporary in its themes but old school in its sounds and attitude. In addition to 8 cleverly crafted originals, Kurt pays homage to harmonica genius Little Walter, songwriter Smiley Lewis and the first Sonny Boy Williamson. With witty lyrics that evoke Rick Estrin's songwriting and harmonica playing that is eerily close to the late, great William Clarke, Kurt Crandall has joined the current crop of young harmonica players to be reckoned with on todays blues scene. In support of Kurts fine songwriting, singing and harmonica playing are Kansas Citys finest blues musicians Jaisson Taylor on drums (formerly with Little Hatch, Joe Louis Walker, Bill Witherscurrent drummer for Lee McBee, Karl Angerer on guitar and Ralph Ybarra on bass (also plays with Lee McBee, Mike Sedovic along with Pete Kanaras (the former guitar player for the legendary Nighthawks. A particular highlight of the album is the fretwork of Pete Kanaras and Karl Angerer. Pete provides inventive rhythm playing and fills while Karl supplies many tasteful solos. Be sure to pick up this breakout disc by one of the blues most exciting new artists.

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Grażyna Doris

Grażyna Doris



Dec 16 2009 6:59 PM


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Rachelle Plas

Rachelle Plas



Dec 14 2009 2:57 PM

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Bobby Snard

Bobby Snard



Nov 16 2009 11:39 PM



Greetings Kurt...
Hey man "Big Walter Shuffle is Way Cool!!!
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Thank you for including me among your friends, and if you
have the time, I would sincerely appreciate you listening
to my tunes and sharing your thoughts.
Hope to see you at the Jewish Mother!
All the best to you,
Bobby Snard...
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Mike Dutton

Mike Dutton



Oct 29 2009 9:31 PM

Happy Birthday, my friend! You're still a young 'un at 41. Live it up and enjoy the day!
James Reeser & The Back Seat Drivers

James Reeser & The Back Seat Drivers



Oct 29 2009 6:56 PM

You need to check out the new Victoria "Blowbox" Harp amp! I was instrumental in designing and getting into their line of top shelf amps. Go to youtube and search me "James Reeser" and there are a couple of recent vids featuring it. 

It is a 45 watt 2X8 amp. It looks like a tweed head but yes it has 2 8" speakers in it. No one can believe such a fat rich tone comes from a little amp. It is versatile... light weight... It can be plugged into any speaker cab as it has 2, 4 and 8 ohm output taps. It also has a switch that makes it either a stock 59 Bassman if that is your tone (also for guitar if desired) or flip the switch for the harp special circuits and rich fat harp tone! And yes has plenty of power as a stand alone to keep up with just about any band.

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West Weston

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Oct 29 2009 3:03 PM

Wishing you a very happy Birthday.

All the best

West.
Harri Haka

Harri Haka



Oct 29 2009 1:58 PM

Kurt, Happy Birthday to you!
Harri
Tribute to William Clarke 1951-1996

Tribute to William  Clarke  1951-1996



Oct 29 2009 12:25 PM


 

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY KURT!!!!!!! 

Since your B.D. is so close to Halloween thought I'd send ya a Halloween pic...
Your friend...Jeannette
Blues

Blues Cruzer



Oct 29 2009 11:20 AM

Happy Birtday Kurt !


 

PERE

PERE



Oct 29 2009 1:25 AM

Shit! I did not know!!!! Happy Bday man! My parents picked me up today and guess who was the harp player in the cd player, yes Mr Crandall, the band sounds tight and your guitar player rocks!! Hope to play together again sometime soon.

Pere
The Cadillac Kings

The Cadillac Kings



Oct 29 2009 12:41 AM

Happy Birthday Kurt!

In the words of one of our songs - "it's just a matter of time"
All the best, mate

CKs
ALDO BLUES

ALDO BLUES



Oct 28 2009 9:23 AM

 

Auguri di buon compleanno.Un abbraccio AldoBlues.....
ALDO BLUES

ALDO BLUES



Oct 28 2009 9:22 AM


 

Auguri di buon compleanno.Un abbraccio AldoBlues.....
Jan Lessner Group

Jan Lessner Group



Oct 28 2009 4:55 AM

Hi Kurt !!!

Happy birthday to you !!





Alan

Alan Grossman



Oct 27 2009 11:20 PM

Happy Birthday- See you in C'ville on Friday.
Alan Grossman
Rafał Kreczmer

Rafał Kreczmer



Oct 27 2009 10:20 PM

happy birthday Kurt
Keef Trouble

Keef Trouble



Oct 27 2009 3:10 PM

A belated thanks for becoming a myspace friend Kurt.

Much Appreciated.

Best wishes,

Keef.

Pobas

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Oct 26 2009 12:32 PM

Happy Birthday.
Regards.
POBAS.
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Rich Cloud

Rich Cloud



Oct 2 2009 8:35 PM

I really like your harp.  Very, very cool!  Thanks
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Sep 27 2009 4:07 PM

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Håkan Falknäs

Håkan Falknäs



Sep 21 2009 6:56 PM

Hello!
Thank You for the add!
You are a great harmonica player, and the
band is super!
Greetings from Sweden!
ANGELO DOMINICK

angelo dominick



Sep 16 2009 3:19 PM

CHEERS...FROM HUMBOLDT....THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP...HAVE A SMOKIN WEEK...MY FRIEND...
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