Heaven, pedal steel guitar master Calvin Cookes new CD on the Dare record label, is his latest. Nashville country steel guitarists have dubbed him the "B.B. King of gospel steel guitar. Until recently Calvin Cooke was one of Detroits best kept secrets, even though he has been performing at the House of God on the citys eastside for the past 45 years.
Calvin Cookes very first album-length CD has been produced by Robert Randolph, Calvins long-time protege. Randolph is better known as the first super star so far to have emerged from among the modern masters of "Sacred Steel." This church-bred style of high energy electrified lead slide guitar was first performed more than 65 years ago on pedal steel guitar within the Black Church, but only among House of God congregations. It was then and remains today an integral part of the worship service wherever the faithful gather.
In fact until the mid to late 90s this music had never been heard outside of church. Thats when rumors of an extraordinary new form of slide guitar first began to percolate among fans who long learned to idolize the electrified sound of slide guitar masters from Muddy Waters to Jeff Beck. Slide lovers long accustomed to hearing their music on six string electric guitars were taken aback at first to experience a frequently even more potent brand of slide guitar being performed on pedal steel instruments. The appeal of Cookes music transcends all the lines that have up until now divided the genres that make up American music as it is so revered around the globe. The music that people hear when Cooke plays is a result of how he allows God to use and work through him. Everything he does most definately to the Glory Of The Most High God!!!!! His main objective and goal is for someone's life to be touched and effected positvely through the music that God has given him.
The group consist of his lovely wife Grace, who does vocals, Aaron Hines who plays the bass guitar, the percussionist Levi Bennett and Lonnie Bennett on the lead guitar.
Calvin Cooke's Birthday Celebration
Ciao,The Calvin Cooke Band thanks, for your friendship, I am happy and honorable. I like a lot of your music and your voice, you are good indeed. all of my compliments for you. one day I hope to also listen to you in italy, and to know you. it would be very beautiful indeed. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to listen from you.. always good music.. so many and dear regards.. from one new friend of yours All the best for you.. and good days.. always. neal
Hey Calvin, You got some sweet licks going on....your music is cookin'! Thanks so much for your support, I appreciate it. Keep on rockin' the illustrious 'D', and keep in touch when you can...Peace, Rick.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
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Ciao,The Calvin Cooke Band Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Thanks a million Calvin for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for your sometime. I'm a big Sacred Steel fan... known the Lee Boys for years. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
Greetings stopping by to say hello and to promote my new music. Recorded at Omega Studios Maryland with some of the finest musicians in the Washington D.C. area. Stop by and listen to my top 8 songs!
