Yes, nothing moves me more than good ol' country blues like Big Broonzy, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Mance lipscomb, Barbecue Bob, Blind Willie Mctell, etc. Then there is what I probably actually listen to the most- classic southern soul music from the 60's like anything Stax with Booker T and the Mg's- the masters of inventive ensemble musicianship in once popular music. Think Otis Redding, Mable John, James Carr, etc!! Then when it's late night after a gig it's gotta be soul jazz- the hammond organ. Masters like Shirley Scott, Johnny Hammond Smith, Jack Mcduff!!! The most beautiful sounding, expresive instrument i've ever heard!! Also classic jazz masters like Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington!!! yes yes yes!! Music from morning to through the night (and as I sleep)!!! So much.... I dare you to look up and listen to some of these names!!
Started out as guitarist for the Blues Pharohs, then joined Billy Watson's band at age 18. Played in Johnny Dyer and Jamie Wood's bands just before joining the James Harman band and started touring at 19. Started playing solo at 22 when I was home from the road w/ Harman. Started working with Ben Hernandez in about 2001 or 2002. This has been my main gig since then, along with still working with James Harman, and Billy Watson. In between and recently have worked with Johnny Rover, Big Mo' Band, Nena Anderson, Blue Largo, Robin Henkel, Janiva Magness, Gary Primich, Hollywood Blue Flames, and Rick Holmstrom, among others. Recently I have started working with the very talented young Olivia Pierson, whom just moved out to CA from MA.
Give me enough time and they will! Hahahaha. Hope things are well on your end. I'd like to catch a gig sometime. It's been quite a while now. It would be cool to catch up, and live vicariously through your tales of travel and adventure!
Sure- mi casa es su casa! but I think youd be better off with the Peter Nande 125.. Mine still needs a lot of work..And I dont think itll be ready for... what is it? next weekend?!
Excellent! I've been listening to our gal MM all mornin. On my walk to work then playing her in the lobby...these wandering tourists don't know how lucky they are!
Hi Nathan, Just wanted to drop by to say thanks for adding me. Great tracks...especially liked "My Special Rider"...great playing and feel. All the best, MARK.
Oh I surely will! Maybe I'll start a new fashion, the first CD duct taping craze of the OC..it's going to catch on! but of course we're in a technology age now so maybe they'll be duct taping ipods instead...
Sup rockstar. all is well. travel has been disaster free. music is in motion. gigs are pretty drunk. holla at me about Labor Day Weekend...I think it might work. peace
Well thank ya! I spose I could sing every time you see me but you see me a lot at work....so that could possibly get me into trouble...I'll have to think about this...
I do believe I got that shirt the first day I met you at Miramonte. Can you believe that was almost a year ago? My folk's anniversary is March 31st and in keeping with tradition, they are coming to see you play. My dad just booked a room at Humphrey's and my mom could not be more excited! I wish I could go, but I'm taking my mini vacation fri-mon in Encinitas again. SOOOO excited! How's life on your end?
No way! You know you're my boys. Iva Lee's this friday night? I should be able to swing that! I've got a contact for you too that might be a cool venue in OC. I'll give it to you Friday. I miss you guys tons. I guess I need to keep better track on your web site.
Oh now, I wish I had the same excuse, I just didn't feel the need to go all the way out there. Its funny though, the hand placement, the facial expression, all the same, I need to show you.
Thanks for the well wishes Nathan. I'm still in a lot of pain though and I think that I might be having the same problem that you had. There is Nothing Wise about wisdom teeth, just a lot of pain and torture to remove them so why call them wisdom teeth why not "torture teeth" or "the searing pain of oral doom that you will never forget as long as you live teeth". Well I guess that would be too long winded, but you get the idea. I might come down out to see you guys depending on how much Ibuprofen I can take and still functionally drive. If not I will make a point to see you soon.
