As a professional performer Travelin’ Blues is a musical storyteller whose life experiences add to his performances of his many original songs, blues standards, soul, rock and country.
He has the history of the blues in his heart and it flows out in his performances and story telling.
About Travelin’ Blues - The Detroit Greektown Bluesman
To book Travelin' Blues
Contact: Valerie A Scotella of Brown Eyed Booking
eMail:bebeceo@gmail.com
Phone: 01.866.611.3669
Detroit's Greektown Bluesman A.K.A. Travelin' Blues
Travelin’ Blues is a musical storyteller whose life experiences add to his performances of country and urban blues.
When not playing elsewhere, Travelin' has a standing gig at Steve's Place in Detroit next door to St. Andrew’s Hall where performs not only his music but also plays to role of security and bouncer when necessary.
His repertoire includes everything from his over 400 original compositions, to blues standards, and original plantation songs, to soul/Motown and rock.
Travelin’ spent every summer in the Mississippi Delta where he learned the history of both traditional plantation music and the blues. He used to play his guitar and sing for many who gathered for Sunday meeting or for local celebrations. This is where he began honing his skills as a master blues guitarist and learned early on how to carry the interest of both adults and children.
He grew up the son of a soldier who was stationed in Germany. After coming home from Europe his father became a chief and worked at the White House. This is where he picked up the art of food preparation. Travelin’ is not only a great musician but an awesome cook as well.
His voice carries the feeling of the blues. He can sing everything from old-time blues to country, rock to soul and jazz.
Travelin' plays both acoustic and electric guitar. His favorite guitar is his 1934 Gibson (a gift from the late Charlie Banister.) It is old, scratched up and weather worn, but the guitar still sounds true and full. Travelin’ plays to his many fans in Detroit and particularly at Steve’s Place most everyday, all day and night. One can often find him on Monroe Street in Greek Town spreading his joy of music happiness to passersby.
Travelin' performs at festivals, night clubs, concert houses, private parties, schools, churches, libraries, and civic/special functions.
If you would like this wonderful storyteller and blues performer to liven up your next party or bring customers both in and wanting to return to your establishment send an email asking to book him to bebeceo@gmail.com or by calling 866.611.3669.
"I really respect him as artist."
-- G. Love
“This guy is an authentic bluesman. One of best I have seen since Howlin' Wolf”
-- Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones
“I think he’s the real deal, and was very impressed with his authenticity.”
-- Frank Marino, Mahogany Rush
Travelin is a phenomenal performer
Specializing in old Delta blues, not to be missed
--Siusan & Zig, White Crow Conservatory of Music
"Travelin Blues has come in to his own. He won the Detroit Blues Society's 2004 Challenge. Support this blues man he's paid his dues."
-- Ric Hampton
"Damn right, he's got the blues! Wow. What a voice! In this age of people just stringing together a bunch of classic "blues" licks, and learning how to growl a little then calling that Blues, it is so refreshing to hear some 'Real Deal' Blues. "
-- J-dawg
"This is raw blues, recorded like it used to be."
-- rico productions
Travelin’ Blues - The Detroit Greektown Bluesman's Friend Space (Randomized)
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Thank you so much I have been living the blues, we really need to do a show sometime soon. Its always fun to jam with you sir, your welcome in my home anytime. I wish you Peace and happiness in your life.
An honor and a pleasure to perform with you again Steve. You inspired us a great deal and we appreciate you. Thanks again for coming to town, we will have to come down and see you in Greektown sometime.
