Just another thread about musical recommendations. Downloaded some Seasick Steve on Friday, great stuff.
Does anyone know of any other fantastic blues musicians out there that perhaps I'm not aware of?
Blues music recommendations
John Lee Hooker.
Seasick Steve is ace.
You could do worse than going here and searching for 'Dust My Broom' - a blues standard which has been recorded by a bewildering array of artists.
Totally agree with John Lee Hooker. Also try out some Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King.
If you're getting into blues, Robert Johnson is an absolute must, and as he only ever recorded 29 songs, easy enough to listen to his entire catalogue.
Also, not strictly blues, but you need to listen to Leadbelly.
Quote: Afinkawan @ April 20 2009, 3:26 PM BSTIf you're getting into blues, Robert Johnson is an absolute must, and as he only ever recorded 29 songs, easy enough to listen to his entire catalogue.
Many of those songs were recorded at a hotel here in San Antonio. I sought it out a few weeks ago when a musician friend was in town.
Quote: Mike Dan-Carter @ April 20 2009, 2:13 PM BSTDownloaded some Seasick Steve on Friday, great stuff.
I'm of no help really in this thread, but he was SO amazing at Reading last year.
Quote: Afinkawan @ April 20 2009, 3:26 PM BSTTotally agree with John Lee Hooker. Also try out some Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King.
J.L.H - Boom Boom. The guitar riff(?) at the start almost makes me cum.
Tom Waits did some outstanding Blues/Jazz on his early records - get Blue Valentine or the Heart of Saturday Night. His later stuff Like Bone Machine and Swordfishtrombones had a good bluesy vibe as well. Fave songs - 16 Shells From a 30.6, San Diego Serenade, Who Are You This Time, Gin Soaked Boy.
Quote: Afinkawan @ April 20 2009, 3:26 PM BSTSeasick Steve is ace.
Carsick Curt is good too.
Depends on whether or not you'd want to go into "modern blues" too.
All of the above jolly good
If you like the blues "form" as a starting point and cranked up guitars are your thing then check out in no particular order:
Cream
Rory Gallagher
Gary Moore (later stuff)
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Danny Gatton
Robben Ford
Robert Cray
That's by no means definitive as there are a whole host of artists who fall broadly under the "Blues" label
But if you interest is for the more purist stripped back kind then all the previous suggestions are bang on.
SSS is a sort of retro early bluesman (heck if'n that ain't some kind of oxymoron then I sure didn't wake up dis moanin')
Quote: Leevil @ April 20 2009, 5:23 PM BSTThe guitar riff(?) at the start almost makes me cum.
From what I've heard, that's not exactly a challenge. BOOM BOOM!
Well, what can I say Ben, you're a very pretty boy.
Oh you charmer, you!
Joe Bonnamasso - a great new blues guitarist.
If you wanna go back a bit though try the Inmates or Eddie and the Hot Rods.
Dr Feelgood of course and agreeing with the above - Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, John Mayall etc.
Blues is THE best music around.
Oh - and Free - especially the album Tons of Sobs.
Quote: Blenkinsop @ April 20 2009, 5:58 PM BSTDepends on whether or not you'd want to go into "modern blues" too.
Cream
Rory Gallagher
Gary Moore (later stuff)
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Danny Gatton
Robben Ford
Robert Cray
Add to that excellent list:
Walter Trout
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Jeff Healy (RIP)
Jonny Lang
Colin James
Brian Setzer (For a rockabilly take on things - phenomenal guitarist)
Aynsley Lister
Hendrix's blues output
Any ZZ Top, but definitely their 70's output
The Hamsters (Excellent British blues band)
The Derek Trucks Band (One of the finest slide players around today)
Quote: David Chapman @ April 20 2009, 7:50 PM BSTJoe Bonnamasso - a great new blues guitarist.
Blues is THE best music around.
Agreed David. You can't beat the blues. And Bonamassa is outstanding. Did you see him on Jools Holland on Friday? Sensational. Can't believe he isn't playing anywhere in the NW when he tours this year.
I saw Joe play live a couple of years ago at my local club. £15 or something supported by another good blues group called Funkydory with the brilliant Jools Fothergill.
Then of course there's the brilliant Mick Green of the Pirates!