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Reggie Miles
Acoustic / Blues / Roots Music

King of Acoustic Bottleneck Blues and Bowed Saw



Seattle, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  11/30/2009
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   Reggie Miles: General Info
Member Since1/6/2005
Band Websitesites.google.com/site/reggiemiles/
Band Members"Reggie, I just followed your link and as soon as it opened up, I was knocked on my ass by your gutsy singing and slide guitar blues playing. I can't recall ever being so instantly taken by any performer/songwriter in my life. Now I know I've gotta get all your CD's. No bullshit, man, in my mind you are king of the blues." (Charles)

"I've been to LA. I've been to New York. I've been to San Francisco, Chicago, Memphis, Kansas City and New Orleans and I have never heard anybody like you!" (anon)

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REGGIE MILES: War Mongerin' Man
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War Mongerin' Man - 13 socially relevant messages

War Mongerin' Man @ Apple iTunes

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REGGIE MILES: Handsful O' Blues
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Handsful O' Blues - 11 fingerpicked bottleneck blues and novelty songs

Handsful O' Blues @ Apple iTunes

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REGGIE MILES: These Old Shoes
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These Old Shoes - 12 sweeter and sillier songs

These Old Shoes @ Apple iTunes

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REGGIE MILES: Stray Dog Blues
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"Tom Waits meets Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Great music!" (Chris)

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REGGIE MILES: 51 Highway Blues
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Five Stars! A must Cet album est l'un de mes préférés de l'année. Sensationnel chanteur et virtuose incomparable Tank you Reggie! (author: CHESNAIS Michel)

http://www.cdbaby.com/all/reggiemiles

"One part Sonny Terry, one part Tiny Tim, and three parts Mister T!" (Amos Jesup)

Influences
Early American acoustic blues, jazz, hillbilly, jug band, folk and novelty music.

My music has been influenced by the music of my top friends here at MySpace and others like them.

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A great place on this ol' highway to check out.

Sounds LikeWall Street Bail Out Blues on YouTube!



"Your song stopped me dead in my tracks!"
L. Bloomer


My Nobro

A listener at my Jazz In The Valley performance wrote: "We loved your stories, BTW. Particularly about how you put together that one amazing guitar. You have a very nice comfortable way of telling it. My 78 year old mother really enjoyed your performance as well. (We were sitting up front and wanted you to know we very much enjoyed your talent and style.)

DareDevil Reggie Miles & the Hand Tool of Doom!

"I had been impressed with your performance and found the singing saw a ‘must see’."

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Record LabelSTARVING FOR YOUR ATTENTION PRODUCTIONS 2006
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 18 2009 8:00P
Historic Everett Theater Everett, Washington
Dec 19 2009 11:00A
University Bookstore Seattle, Washington
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
Cafe Luna Vashon, Washington
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Raw Space Ellensburg, Washington

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Check out this video: Reggie Miles Goin' T' Brownsville  (view more)

Featured in the soundtrack of L4D2 (Left 4 Dead 2)  (view more)

Featured in the soundtrack of L4D2 (Left 4 Dead 2)  (view more)

Radio air play on MOJO BLUES 94.1 FM in Macedonia  (view more)

My next show @ Old Strokers is SOLD OUT!  (view more)

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   About Reggie Miles
Here's a video that was captured of me offering my bottleneck slide interpretation of an old blues song, Goin' T' Brownsville, on open mic night at Old Strokers in Everett, WA. It starts out with me briefly introducing my homemade "Nobro" resophonic guitar and explaining some of the various recycled garage sale junk that I used in it's construction. Enjoy!


Reggie Miles' Goin' T' Brownsville

Reggie Miles | MySpace Music Videos


Here's a fun one for the big Spooktacular, my version of "The Man With The Beard". Enjoy!



Here's another video from The Moore Theater's, More Music @ The Moore, show. This one features a brief jam I had on stage with Artis the Spoonman. I was playing my 1929 Maytag wash-o-matic and he's clackin' away on spoons, pie servers, butter knives, forks, bones and just about anything else he can get his hands on. I like callin' him the spoon tornado.



I've been waiting patiently for this video of my performance at The Moore Theater to appear and I just spotted it posted on YouTube by The Seattle Theater Group. It features me offering a verse of an old Joni Mitchell song "Both Sides Now" with my musical saw. In this collaborative piece, I'm joined by many of the talented young performers that were featured in the Moore Theater's 2009 edition of their annual show, More Music at the Moore, including The Eriam Sisters, who are competing in America's Got Talent.

Seattle Theatre Group presents More Music @ the Moore REGGIE MILES



Here's a newly posted YouTube video that's actually a cleverly disguised slide show with music accompaniment. It features me playing washboard and harmonica along with Bill Merwin's version of a Dan Hicks song, "Waiting". Unfortunately, there're no images included of either Bill or me in the slide show. It is a good rendition of the song and a good representation of my washboard scrubbin' and harmonica huffin' about 20 years ago.



In April of 2008 "These Old Shoes" won a contest. It was voted the number 1 pick of 402 entries in a competition to win an opportunity to play the famed Newport Folk Festival. I must be doing something right.

I was a guest artist on the Blue Healers new release, "Shake You Down" playing the horn leads with my musical saw of an old Otis Spann number called, "My Love Will Never Die." As a result, they invited me to play a set at their release party. The following song was captured.



Unfortunately, the EZ Folk website is up for sale. I'm trying to rebuild at a couple of new places. One is sponsored by Google and called Sites,

http://sites.google.com/site/reggiemiles/

and another is at bandcamp

http://reggiemiles.bandcamp.com/

Look for my latest at either of these two sites online.

I don't know what will be in store for EZFolk in the future. If you like what you've heard here at MySpace do check out the offerings at my EZ Folk site while they last.

Want to know even more? Okay, Google me!

Yep, I need to build my own website that doesn't cater to ads! Yuk! Even this site has gone insane with them! If you've got any ideas that you can share, please send them along.


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Reggie Miles's Friends Comments
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Greg Spence Wolf

Greg Spence Wolf



Dec 1 2009 7:23 AM

Dear Reggie
I am organizing a benefit for the Greenwood Fire Relief Fund to help people unemployed by the arsons in Greenwood last month. It would be awesome if you came and sing with us, with or without your guitar. The event is free, but we are selling cookies and pie to raise money.






FRANK MAYNARD

FRANK MAYNARD



Dec 1 2009 7:22 AM

Hi
Thx 4 D add
nice to meet U
Sound great here!
cheers
Broadcast Asylum Radio™

Broadcast Asylum Radio



Nov 24 2009 4:57 AM

Thanks, Reggie!
Have a great week!

AUDIOTORIUM

ODdI O'Torium



Nov 24 2009 4:57 AM

REGGIE MILES...WE LOVE YOU!!!
Pickled Okra

Pickled Okra



Nov 12 2009 9:33 PM


 

Carolyn Cruso

Carolyn Cruso



Nov 5 2009 7:45 PM

Hey Reggie (AKA MGM),

GOod to see you here!  You've got some really old friends!

CArolyn
vid mars

vid mars



Nov 5 2009 3:49 AM

need some fresh air? check out my newest blurb "Hope's wings" 
and get on up on the good foot!

vid mars

vid mars



Oct 31 2009 6:16 PM

Boo-Ya!!! & Boom-loc-a-loc-a-loc-a!!! 
to ye Mr. Miles the Saw Maestro!
Reggie Miles

Reggie Miles



Oct 22 2009 7:30 PM





Reggie Miles

Reggie Miles



Oct 17 2009 10:04 PM




Daredevil Virtuoso of musical saw manipulation!!!
YUIOUGHTA

YUIOUGHTA



Oct 12 2009 1:46 AM

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Johnny Kabuki (Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter)

Johnny Kabuki (Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter)



Oct 2 2009 3:07 PM

Hi Reggie,
I hope all is well.
Please come and check out my new song "Hypnotized"
and leave a comment. Thanks. All the best.
Johnny
Alice Kim Jenkins Pianist/Composer

Alice Kim Jenkins   Pianist/Composer



Sep 5 2009 3:19 AM

Happy Labor Day Week-end, Miles!
 

Band Fever

Ms.Rock -n- Roll



Aug 24 2009 4:31 AM

Making my way around to thank you for your great music..
We as fans are proud to have you as our friend.
Thanks again for being mine.
R-n-R
Keep it Loud
Alice Kim Jenkins Pianist/Composer

Alice Kim Jenkins   Pianist/Composer



Aug 16 2009 1:55 AM

Felicidades!
 

JJ aka Tricia

JJ aka Tricia



Aug 15 2009 2:16 AM

...... ......
Greg Spence Wolf

Greg Spence Wolf



Aug 15 2009 2:15 AM


Blues Guitar News

Blues Guitar News



Aug 8 2009 11:19 PM

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Thank you for the add, and keep on jammin' them blues. It's music to our ears. Mike Dollins of BLUES GUITAR NEWS www.bluesguitarnews.com 
Disdain

Disdain



Jul 14 2009 10:46 PM

It looks like your profile is as good as mine... hahaha....
ROBERT

robert higgins



Jun 4 2009 12:48 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship...PEACE....Robert..
KINGSIZE NOIDL

KINGSIZE NOIDL



Apr 23 2009 9:07 AM

I'm sending some

Dirt Farm Love,

over to you.
Alice Kim Jenkins Pianist/Composer

Alice Kim Jenkins   Pianist/Composer



Apr 22 2009 6:40 AM

Hi Reggie, Thanks for the add - I am very happy to be on your friends list! Keep on playin', All the best, ALice Kim
Richie Rich and The Chi-Town Blues Band

Richie Rich and The Chi-Town Blues Band



Feb 23 2009 9:11 PM

Hello Friends...Richie Rich here from The Chi-Town Blues Band and I would like to ask a favor. If you really do like our song Frisky Whiskey, then please take a minute, follow the link below or go to the Independant Music Network and vote for it on the Mainstream Charts...we would really appreciate it... we never forget that it is you, our fans and supporters that help us make a difference... Thanks....Richie Rich

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TANGENT MAN

TANGENT MAN



Sep 25 2008 1:58 AM

Hello Reggie,

Hope you're having a great week and stay in touch!

Best Wishes
Pat Nicholson
The Blinds

The Blinds



Mar 8 2009 6:55 PM

Two new tracks "Soy mocha" and "Love makes us crazy" by The Blinds. check it out and let us know what you think.
thanx The Blinds myspace. com/blindsrock
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