I perform solo and with Front Porch Swing, which is aHillbilly Swing, Blues and Honky Tonk band featuring Reso-Phonic Guitar/Ukulele and mandolin backed by Upright Bass
Blues, hillbilly, jazz, swing, string band music from the 1920s,30s & 40s. Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Willie Johnson, Tampa Red, Lonnie Johnson, Mamie Smith, Bessie Smith, Oscar Aleman, Missisippi Sheiks, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Eddie Land, Django Reinhardt, Sam McGee, Charlie Poole and a few hundred others.
I've been a performer for over 25-year career and began my musical journey in college. I earned a degree, despite hours spent trying to recreate the music of Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson and Reverend Gary Davis. After a brief teaching career, I moved to Chicago and worked with David Honeyboy Edwards, Big Smokey Smothers, Jimmy Walker, Carl Weathersby and Billy Branch. While living in Georgia, I hung out with Neal Pattman and Frank Edwards, and in South Carolina met Drink Small and Richard Big Boy Henry. Since settling in Virginia, I've spent time with Nat Reese and the late John Jackson and many traditional and old-time players.
Sounds Like
Traditional and original acoustic blues and roots guitar and ukulele. Guitar influences: Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Bo Carter, Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Sam McGee, Riley Pucket, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Memphis Minnie and Blind Willie Johnson. Ukulele influences: Cliff Edwards (Ukulele Ike), and Roy Smeck.
My music celebrates the relevance and vitality of acoustic music created and recorded in the early years of the 20th century. Drawing inspiration from traditional blues, hill billy, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, old time, jazz and mountain guitar, I've fashioned an old school sound that resonates today. My interpretations of traditional songs reflect respect for the past and the music's traditions of fusion and self-expression. I maintain a healthy performance schedule while home-schooling my sons and working a small farm in southwestern Virginia with my wife. I also own a music store, the Pickin' Porch, that features acoustic musical instruments and supplies. I give over thirty guitar lessons every week to students aged 5 to 75.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
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)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Hey Scott, register at www.createaconcert.com for FREE to get some college concerts. We're here to help bands like you get way more grassroots exposure.
Let me know if you have any questions, I will personally respond to all myspace messages/wallposts.
Thank you for the friendship. Last night was my first time at Gillie's and what made it even more enjoyable was your playing. It was a wonderful experience. Thank You!!
I will! I'm a volunteer veteran up there, it will be my 6th yr so maybe I have some sort of pull-lol.. Anyway, I will give it my best. Many blessings to your family as well. ~Charlie
We have the Ellington, where Catfish played. Depending what your requirements are there are other places of interest in the coffee house vein. Rapunzels in Lovingston, The White Hart in Lynchburg. The James River Blues Association has a blues fest every year thats a good match for you. I'll do anything I can to assist in these and any endeavor.
Hear Scott Perry on the radio tonight at 6:30 p.m. He's featured in The Listening Room's BEST OF FLOYD special! Tune in to WVRU 89.9 FM or listen online at www. wvru. org/listen
