The title pays homage to the kazoo, an instrument which is possibly hated even more than the harmonica (if this is even conceivable!). "King Kazoo" features acoustic instruments almost exclusively and showcases Dick and Steve's energetic and grooving approach to a wide range of material in the country blues and jugband vein, underlining both their instrumental and vocal abilities as well as Dick's amazing talents on ..... well yes, the kazoo.
This CD is available from www.acoustic-music.de (AMR 319.1400.2) or can be downloaded from the i-Tunes Music Store.
1st European Blues Masterclass
France, August 18th - 23rd 2009
STEVE BAKER - Harmonica Blues and Beyond
MARTIN RÖTTGER - The Cajon in Blues, Rock and Folk
DICK BIRD - Fingerpicking Blues and Slide Guitar
Maison Kleebach, F-68140 Munster (Elsass)
The 1st European Blues Masterclass presents courses by three top players on today's European blues scene. Steve Baker, Martin Röttger and Dick Bird have been performing professionally for decades and all have extensive teaching experience. The courses are directed at musicians of all ages and levels of ability and offer four days of intensive instruction, combining theory and musical practice, with ample opportunity for sessions in the evenings. The event will culminate in a public concert by all three instructors on Saturday, August 22nd.
for more infos see my blog or check out my homepage
Books & CDs
For detailed information and sound samples about the following CDs and books please look at my website
www.stevebaker.de
Instructional Material
As well as the book/CD packages listed below, I have also published the first ever harmonica instruction CD "INTERACTIVE BLUES HARP WORKSHOP", published by
Voggenreiter and a number of books for beginners. For details please visit my website.
Blues Harmonica Playalongs, VOL. 1 - 3
These book / CD packages fill a big gap in existing harmonica literature and are among the first publications of this kind specifically written for contemporary diatonic harmonica. They provide the intermediate player with high quality practising material in a variety of blues and blues-related styles. It covers a wide range of standard blues formats which the aspiring harpist is likely to encounter at sessions or when jamming with friends. It is also suitable as practise material for the advanced player. The CD contains one full version of each title (with harp) and one playback version (without harp). There are 11 compositions in all. The books offer transcriptions of all themes and endings plus chord charts - lead sheets for harp - and every tune is discussed in detail.For more info see my website
www.stevebaker.de
The English version of The Harp Handbook is also available in stores or online from www.musicroom.com
When it initially appeared in 1990, The Harp Handbook was the first serious book about the diatonic harp ever to be published. It rapidly attained cult status among the emerging new generation of modern harmonica players and is still considered to be the standard work on the instrument.
"It is excellent. The first real book written about the diatonic harmonica." (Howard Levy)
"Steve Baker is an innovator. This is one of the best books that's ever been put out."
(Lee Oskar)
"This book is a milestone." (American Harmonica Newsletter)
"Here is the book we've all been waiting for. It is the best and most comprehensive book about diatonic harmonicas ever written." (Peter Madcat Ruth)
"An invaluable reference work for anyone who is serious about the harmonica" (harpchat).
CD Blues Culture
This CD offers a new take on the blues, a boldly minimalistic synthesis of archaic and modern forms which integrate elements from rock, soul and roots music.
BluesCulture's music is a refreshing and unconventional fusion which lives from the dynamic interplay between the musicians and allows them to shine both as soloists and as ensemble players. The collective experience gathered through their countless live performances over the last several years can be heard clearly here. With their spontaneous and groove-oriented approach, BluesCulture create their own vision of roots music!
In April 2007, the CD "Blues Culture" was awarded the quarterly German Record Reviewers Prize.
Steve Baker was born and raised in London, England, and now lives near Hamburg, Germany. He took up the harp in 1969 and has been a full-time professional since 1975. Today he is undoubtedly one of the leading blues harmonica players on the European scene, and indeed one of the finest exponents of this instrument in the world. Among harmonica fans he has earned an international reputation for his outstanding and original playing as well as for his excellent books on the subject. Over the years Steve has become a kind of harmonica guru for numerous up and coming players. His highly individual style is a exciting fusion of traditional blues elements with innovative melodic ideas and showcases his mastery of dynamics and tone.
Steve appears live most frequently with Abi Wallenstein & Blues Culture averaging 70-80 shows a year. Until the latter's untimely death in autumn 2005, Steve performed and recorded regularly with guitarist/songwriter extraordinaire Chris Jones. Jones and Baker released four critically acclaimed CDs together on Acoustic Music Records and played in Australia, Poland, Russia and the USA as well as in western Europe.
In addition to frequent live appearances, Steve gives regular harmonica workshops and is also much in demand as a session musician. He has been Hohner’s international consultant for diatonic harmonicas since 1987 and and has been closely involved in the development of several new models including the recently released Marine Band Deluxe.
Steve is also a highly regarded author of harmonica literature and has written a number of instructional books. "The Harp Handbook" (Music Sales), first published in 1990 and now in its 4th edition, is considered the standard work on the diatonic harp and is often referred to as the "harmonica player's bible". The CD-ROM "Interactive Blues Harp Workshop" (1999, Voggenreiter) was the first work of its kind in this field. In 2000, 2003 and 2007 he published volumes 1,2&3 of his series "Blues Harmonica Playalongs". Steve has performed on stage with several legendary blues artists including ex-Beatle Tony Sheridan, Louisiana Red, Alexis Korner and Champion Jack Dupree. As well as radio and TV appearances he has played on many international festivals including the Tamworth Country Festival (AUS), St. Petersberg Jazz Festival (RUS), Chicago Harmonica Extravaganza (USA), Rock am Meer (D, opening for the Scorpions), Tønder Festival (DK), Ospel Rhythm & Blues Festival (NL), Soulsvaer Blues Festival (N) and many others.
21:30h ist noch zu vergeben. Wer zuerst zusagt, bekommt das Set.
Mi.22.07.09 Steffi‘s Rhythm & Blues Session http://buergerhauskalk.de/index.php
20:00h Stephan Neetenbeek & The Real Blues Band 20:30h Engin & Patty 21:00h The Feel Session 21:30h ??? vielleicht deine Band 22h - ca. 0:30h Open Stage
BluesSession@web.de 0178-450 85 94
Na, Lust? Kommt doch mal rein! Ich freue mich auf dich. CU, Steffi
auf die Freundschaft! Schauh doch mal auf unserer Seite vorbei, und hör Dir unsere Mugge an,ich bin mir sicher, dass Du was damit anfangen kannst! Hoffentlich treffe ich Dich mal auf einen unserer Konzerte!!! ;-)
Unser Debütalbum erscheint im Herbst 09, ich schicke Dir gern eins zu, bzw. kannst Du ganz unkompliziert auf:
www.mp3.de/sachsenrockpro die Songs einzeln für 0,49 € runterladen. Das hat auch richtige Vorteile, denn bevor das Album fertig im Laden steht, hast du es ein bischen günstiger bei MP3.de erstanden!
Thank you, for being friends! Look at my site, and listen my music!
Hi Steve, schön von Dir zu hören. Alles im Lot? Wann kommst Du mal wieder in den Süden? Würde mich freuen, Dich zu sehen - after all these years. Herzliche Grüße aus Tübingen, einen schönen Sommer & alles Gute, Uli / BCB
Thanks for being our friend!
Looking forward to some great gigs here in London.
Fabulous Thunderbirds on Friday June 5th
Chas & Dave on Friday June 12
Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams in Fri 19 June
Jefferson Starship in August...
Details from: http://www.rhythmgigs.com
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hallo steve! vielen dank fürs addieren. hab deine harp und vor allem den sound schon immer geliebt. vor allem zusammen mit vince weber. hab eure scheibe noch als vinyl (Boogie on a blue Song)! dein spiel ist immer eine inspiration für mich! keep the blues alive!
Anne Haigis sucht Sub für 6-und 12 saitige Akustikgitarre im weitläufigen Kölner Raum
Liebe Kollegen, ich suche einen flexiblen, versierten Gitarristen als Sub für 6-und 12saitige Gitarre, der mich bundesweit auf Konzerten als Duopartner begleitet und der sich stilistisch im Bereich Blues (Slidegitarre, Fingerpicking), Rock mit Folk- und Countryeinflüssen bewegt. Mehr über dieses Duo könnt ihr bei www.myspace.com/annehaigis und www.anne-haigis.de hören und lesen. Ich freue mich über seriöse, realistische (zeitlich gesehen) Bewerbungen unter contact@anne-haigis.de oder Nachricht über www.myspace.com/annehaigis
Hello Steve Baker!
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<br />Your MoM-team... :-) Jake, Ratz, Sandy and Susi
