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Willem Maker
Soul / Blues / Other

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Turkey Heaven Mountain, Alabama
United States

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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Member Since8/31/2005
Band Websitewww.makerworks.com
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Record LabelMakerworks / Big Legal Mess / Fat Possum
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Willem Maker

Mr. Maker seems strangely familiar, and even more strangely good. He sounds older and wiser than he is ... sort of like Tom Waits without the hobo shtick. He sings in an imposing growl, biting off the ends of his rural rhymes, and his songs are rough and beautiful, somewhere between blues, country-rock and hymns. New York Times

A picture of the American South that is a far cry from the tired ironies and stereotypes of the hipster-roots set ... Go buy this album; if you honestly don't like it you can mail it to me with the receipt and I'll buy it back off of you, just so I have the opportunity to gift it to someone with enough heart to appreciate it. The Dreaded Press

Maker's voice growls and roars in a primitive style ... not a million miles away from some of Dylan's recent forays into songs rooted in the Mississippi mud ... brimful of southern gothic imagery ... An acoustic guitar coda however gives one the impression that Maker believes in some form of redemption and hopefully, eventually, some form of peace. Americana UK

Southern blues cred with guests Jim Dickinson, Cedric Burnside and Alvin Youngblood Hart. But this isn't standard 12-bar slide, riff 'n' roll fare; the gruff-voiced Doggett's taste for the weird and swampy places him closer to Memphis. Pasadena Weekly

Steeped in the sort of raw blues on which Fat Possum built its name (particularly in Maker's aching, rough-hewn vocals), yet it also contains enigmatic songwriting that nods to more primordial music forms while looking foward. Maker clearly calls to mind Tom Waits, yet there's a sincerity and exposed-nerve honesty to these songs that moves them well past mere imitation or even tribute. Muze

Swamp music, that's what this is. Jim Dickinson

Non-ironic roots Americana blues from a gravel-throated angel; the most beautiful and soulful record I've heard so far this year. Buy it. Outshine

Allmusic review of New Moon Hand

Willem Maker bio by Ari Surdoval

Lyrics and press photos can be downloaded here.

info@makerworks.com

MAKERWORKS Box 555 Ranburne AL 36273 USA

 


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Vince Falzone

Vince Falzone



Nov 10 2009 5:09 PM

Rock On.. Willem Maker,

My latest Album "Strip of Leather" has been released ... Rock On.. VF

Strip of Leather



Vinces music CDs are available for purchase directly to his fans through MusicByVince.com website and digitally on:.. iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Amazon, emusic and many more digital download sites.
Eric

Eric Givens



Nov 10 2009 2:51 PM

Thanks for the add.
J. Oliver Johnson

J. Oliver Johnson



Oct 22 2009 2:36 PM

For more info on Mishap or Design, visit www.joliverjohnson.com
Merry Ellen Kirk

Merry Ellen Kirk



Oct 19 2009 2:27 PM

Hey, I recorded a new song yesterday, it's called Masquerade--based on the ballroom scene of Romeo and Juliet. Just wanted to stop by and give you the free download if you'd like it and haven't picked it up yet:



I hope you enjoy it; if you do, please pass it on to your friends and spread the love :)
Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)

Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)



Oct 18 2009 8:10 PM


Clay Wood

Clay Wood



Oct 9 2009 8:32 PM

Hey Brother...

I have been listening to your new songs. Always good to hear your sound. Would love to hook up and have lunch when your not touring the nation. Hope all is well.
A chailín mo chroí.

Katie Jackman



Oct 9 2009 12:34 PM

I was listening to your CD while I was driving through the Rocky Mountains about a month ago. It made the mountains 10 times more awesome than they already are, no doubt.
Merlins Company

Merlins Company



Oct 7 2009 4:04 PM

Thank you for accepting our friend request!! Really
appreciate it. Wish you an awesome wednesday! Very best regards from Merlin’s
Company!



“Beware of the armadilloes whose dark shadows sweeps the
streets”



Killtronik

Killtronik



Oct 6 2009 12:43 AM

Hello !

Nouveau clip du groupe Pop Rock Electro KILLTRONIK made in Cannes à voir absolument.

The Old Spares

The Old Spares



Oct 1 2009 11:02 PM

Really nice music you have here! Cheers

Added new songs, check it out!
Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)

Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)



Sep 30 2009 3:24 AM



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Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Sep 30 2009 3:24 AM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

THE SHERIFFS OF NOTTINGHAM

THE SHERIFFS OF NOTTINGHAM



Sep 21 2009 2:02 PM

Hey Guys!

We are proud to announce that after MUCH hard work and effort, The Sheriffs of Nottingham will be releasing our debut CD, "Hard Places: The EP" on Saturday, November 14th.

Track Listing:
1. Running Man
2. Easy
3. Hard Places
4. The Road
5. He Said/She Said
6. Same Old Song
7. Nineteen Eighty-Four

We are extremely proud of this CD and cannot wait for you to hear what we've been working on for so long!  We will be releasing the CD early online, so visit back often for more details.  For now, you can listen to two full tracks (Running Man and Nineteen Eighty-Four) on our MySpace.

Hope to see you at a live concert soon, and we thank you for your patience and support,

THE SHERIFFS OF NOTTINGHAM

Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Sep 16 2009 4:28 PM

Loving the music! I really like the style. <3
Wendy Jans

Wendy Jans



Sep 16 2009 4:27 PM

I am playing in Atlanta this week: Thursday at Einstein's and Friday at the Tin Roof. :)



Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Aug 29 2009 2:08 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
IQs

IQs



Aug 21 2009 10:14 PM

ICON IN ME (new internet EP on www.iconinme.com)

ICON IN ME (new internet EP on www.iconinme.com)
Online Now!


Aug 18 2009 11:23 PM

Thanx for the add!

The songs from our debut album "Human Museum" is already on our profile.
Listen and enjoy.

Line-up:
Tony JJ - Vocal (MAN, С-187, ex-Mnemic, Transport league)
D.Frans - Guitars (ex-Hostile breed)
Artyom - Guitars (ex-BeZumnie usilia)
Konstantin - Bass (ex-Hostile breed)
Morten - Drums (The arcane order, Submission, Soilwork, Hatesphere, Scarve)
 


Danny Echo

Danny Echo



Aug 18 2009 11:22 PM

Thanks
for the add!



 



Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Aug 18 2009 3:43 AM

just droping by to show some luv <3<3
Jasmine

Jasmine Drew



Aug 14 2009 3:48 PM

Thanks For The Add!
IQs

IQs



Aug 3 2009 2:24 PM

Thanks for the friendship! Killer music! Hope to keep hearing more from you! Keep in touch! ~Be Well!

Oyvind Svele

Oyvind Svele



Aug 1 2009 5:56 PM

Hey Man! Its been long timeg...Must say your new stuff sounds superb........Getting really close with release on my stuff as well.........Can the pony express fix a copy to norway..got new adress by the way......
Christoph Mueller

Christoph Mueller



Jul 10 2009 12:16 AM

Love ye, man. Hope our paths will cross again soon!
Elizabeth<3[MOD]

Elizabeth Kinman



Jun 15 2009 6:16 AM

I would like to let you know that i really adore your music. Thank you so much for putting it out there!!
Be safe
Elizabeth
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