MR RICK: Vocals, Fingerstyle Guitar, Banjo, MandoGuitar.
LUTHER WHEATSRAW: Plectrum Style Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals.
JOSEPHUS BURNS: Stand Up Bass, Vocals.
Influences
Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Louis Jordan, Buck Owens, Gene Autry, Howlin Wolf, Dave Van Ronk, Django Reinhardt, Ray Price, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Memphis Minnie, Johnny Cash, Big Bill Broonzy,
Sons of the Pioneers, Spade Cooley, Chuck Berry...............
Sounds Like
Genuine Skillet Fried Music: A swingin' soulful, carefully blended mix of the above noted influences, performed by the Original Alt Country Power Trio!!
Mr. Rick was born and raised in Michigan in the 1950's. He grew up listening to the great sounds available on late night radio. Country, Western Swing, Blues, Gospel, Folk and Tin Pan Alley. Along with the family's Victorola and collection of Vintage 78's he was surrounded by the great music we have come to know as Americana.
As a youth in the 60's in Detroit he was fortunate enough to learn guitar, and performance first hand from many performers who are now considered icons.
Soon he was traveling throughout the United States armed with this considerable musical knowledge and the desire to entertain people.
After a number of years he met and befriended Luther Wheatstraw in Beebeetown Iowa. Mr. Rick soon convinced Luther to leave the family hog farm and go on the road with him. Luther who doubled as a licensed BBQ technician and investment banker took the offer, and the two men hit the road seeking gigs. Eventually they headed north to Canada.
In the Ottawa Valley they met Josephus Burns in a trailer park. He was a marvelous bass player and fine drinker, but again Mr. Rick had to do some sweet talking to convince Josephus to leave his post as a bible teacher.
He did and the rest is history.
The three men based out of Toronto, Canada continue to play music and entertain folks everywhere they go.
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
Hey ! Thanks for the friendship and the best of luck and happiness for you... Stop by my other web site and let me know what you think of my art and or maybe call me to order one. That would be so cool. Thanks again and best to you….
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
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