http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#8002a822-9ae2-42c4-8b22-3206bb99afc5 Doesn't get out west much, but some of what I've heard I've liked. This list was more about the electric type players, but I know some of the lap stuff he does is electric. I like the newest album the most. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:31:26 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#8002a822-9ae2-42c4-8b22-3206bb99afc5 Knucklehead 2008-08-06T17:31:26Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#90dbb277-a0a1-42f2-96b5-c13ba6b9f915 any thoughts on Watermelon Slim? Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:02:16 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#90dbb277-a0a1-42f2-96b5-c13ba6b9f915 Robert 2008-08-06T08:02:16Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#468074c9-6d63-461f-9d86-b9368bdd2370 Hi I am new to this tribe and wanted to chime in on some modern players to check out would include Tommy Castro (already mentioned) and Chris Cain form the Bay Area, Kenny Neal and Tab Benoit from Baton Rouge, Tim "Too Slim" Langford of Too Slim and the Taildraggers and Guitar Shorty, from Seattle, Lloyd Jones and Terry Robb from Portland, Little Charlie and Coco Montoya from LA, Eddie "The Chief" Clearwater from NOLA, just to name a few of the less known regional acts. Oh and don't forget the Texans like Buggs Henderson, Anson Funderburgh, Jimmy Thackery (now in Virginia), and Mike Morgan (Mike Morgan and the Crawl) These guys and the many more not listed are a big part of the current generation of electric blues players, and they can all play the lights out. If you are interested in guitar players, poke around on myspace and youtube for samples of their respective work. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:28:08 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#468074c9-6d63-461f-9d86-b9368bdd2370 Knucklehead 2008-08-05T17:28:08Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#97d91671-f9f8-4e71-aa28-2b79151ff79a hubert sumlin....how can you leave out the Sumlin! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYtgj5v49gE Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:39:57 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#97d91671-f9f8-4e71-aa28-2b79151ff79a Robert 2008-02-11T22:39:57Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#7bebb3cf-17d7-488d-9c78-d213c3aadbf2 Robert Nighthawk is DA' BOMB! Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:32:18 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#7bebb3cf-17d7-488d-9c78-d213c3aadbf2 Erik 2008-01-30T22:32:18Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#178b26e3-5129-4331-a227-5e03357093cf Muddy Waters, hands down. But later on he didn't play much in his band, and Jimmy Rogers played a mean slide. BB King still has it. Albert King and Freddie King are great Chicago legends (I prefer Albert). For true legends you need to go back farther to those who influenced the names above: Sonny Boy Williamson, Elmore James, Charley Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson. Check out Corey Harris' first two CDs for contemporary interpretations of country blues by an exceptionally skilled guitar player (who is not doing reggae). Other old time favorites of mine: Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell For current names, I was blown away by two white boys: Derek Trucks (his wife, Susan Tadeschi has a good voice but she can't keep up with Derek when they play together) and Tommy Castro. Kenny Wayne Shepperd is OK but still has a lot to learn. As with all blues guitar players, to appreciate them you have hear them live. You can't fit their styles and skill into a 3:40 cut on a disc. It's gotta be heard as 10:40 jams and solos. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:37:01 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#178b26e3-5129-4331-a227-5e03357093cf Ed 2008-01-29T20:37:01Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#8e6a1191-a931-40ee-bd8b-83ad6adba4a4 Being a Texan, I am always a fan of T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughn, & Albert Collins. My other favorites include Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix. Although not legend yet, I am currently into Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi - may their children be musical! Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:45:46 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#8e6a1191-a931-40ee-bd8b-83ad6adba4a4 Kat 2008-01-28T20:45:46Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#a558d37a-914a-47bc-aa93-f5fc8cc2c0f9 I've always loved Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elmore James, Albert Collins, Otis Rush, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield, Son House, Buddy Guy. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:12:52 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#a558d37a-914a-47bc-aa93-f5fc8cc2c0f9 Eric 2007-11-11T04:12:52Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#d6bba947-2040-4adc-97ad-1d205fcdb927 AGREED!!!! :o) Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:36:00 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#d6bba947-2040-4adc-97ad-1d205fcdb927 Wendy's World :op 2007-10-13T20:36:00Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#f4477ee3-cef1-42e5-8b9e-b24e57a5f911 Class act that woman. She also lived the blues. Nothing but respect for her. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:14:49 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#f4477ee3-cef1-42e5-8b9e-b24e57a5f911 Saguaro 2007-10-11T14:14:49Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#9c6c09ac-bbe6-4aff-a378-92ad3ce3f0d2 I got to meet Bonnie Raitt in person in 1984..........what an awesome experience that was!! Oh and her show that night was magnificent..............WOW!! Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:44:32 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#9c6c09ac-bbe6-4aff-a378-92ad3ce3f0d2 Wendy's World :op 2007-10-10T20:44:32Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#cfb4d8c8-5653-4df6-9399-a6c45cef626c Yes....all good lady gunslingers. Man, I think you hit just about all of them. I finally saw Rory Block this year. liked her and her Blues knowledge (she liked to talk) but man is she a trip. Debbie Davies and Bonnie are fantastic. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:05:34 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#cfb4d8c8-5653-4df6-9399-a6c45cef626c Saguaro 2007-10-09T17:05:34Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#d961c037-5d5d-44bf-b967-2c25d1876556 There are so many greats that it's difficult to choose just a few names. However, since the ladies are not yet mentioned: Memphis Minnie (master old blues guitarist, even older than Robert Johnson), Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Deborah Coleman, Rory Block, Clara Ghimel, Erja Lytinnen, Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins, Sue Foley, Debbie Davis... 'Blues Guitar Women' is imo a good double-cd sampler. 'Putumayo Presents: Blues Around The World' and 'Mali to Memphis: An African-American Odyssey' are also interesting compilations containing, mainly, hardly known 'blues' artists. P.S. Concerning lists, if I remember correctly there's one called sth. like 'the hundred greatest blues guitarists'. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:48:05 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#d961c037-5d5d-44bf-b967-2c25d1876556 Sanaag 2007-10-09T11:48:05Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#1f84df7f-c677-46ce-9293-e9462533f2af KWS is fun and upbeat. I use to like Jonny Lang....he sure had it for such a young kid. He went thru alot in a short period of time and had one of those spirtiual awakenings. He talks about it on his website. A whole bunch of rock stars go thru it like Dylan and Clapton. They come out of it. That's also the irony of SRV....he bounced back strong but continued on better than ever....so tragic. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:38:18 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#1f84df7f-c677-46ce-9293-e9462533f2af Saguaro 2007-10-08T15:38:18Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#b6caf582-2bba-4523-8628-f11b27913d39 I would have to agree about Jonny Lang. I really like Kenny Wayne Sheppard. He got way off track with his last effort, but his first two albums were awesome. Some people knock him because they think he's trying to sound like SRV, but they must not listen to all his stuff. Sure, he sounds a little like SRV at times, but he's also an awesome player and a student of the blues. He can really rip it. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:45:02 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#b6caf582-2bba-4523-8628-f11b27913d39 hum 2007-10-07T00:45:02Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#97ee2cb8-48a8-4531-8355-48b0bb45e1a5 Damn that sucks about Jonny Lang............always thought he was a great blues guitarist! :( Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:29:36 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#97ee2cb8-48a8-4531-8355-48b0bb45e1a5 Wendy's World :op 2007-10-06T19:29:36Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#0dbab7e2-e968-4516-b7b9-1483f70537f0 Yeah ... I like Mofro, Good Jam Band ! Last time I saw Jonny Lang (April) he was horrible IMO. He has gone R and B and no longer considers himself a Bluesman. He now thinks he is Stevie Wonder or something. Very dissapointing. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:53:09 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#0dbab7e2-e968-4516-b7b9-1483f70537f0 Saguaro 2007-10-04T20:53:09Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#176ad2f9-ba83-4ab1-a825-5235a04f21dd Stevie Ray Vaughn first and foremost but there is also Kenny Wayne Shepard, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa (AWESOME............just saw him @Telluride Blues & Brews!!), Keb Mo (also at Blues & Brews), Buddy Guy, BB King, Eric Clapton.........and many many more!! Oh yeah........another Blues and Brews performer was JJ Grey and Mofro..........they Rocked!!!!! Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:07:41 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#176ad2f9-ba83-4ab1-a825-5235a04f21dd Wendy's World :op 2007-10-04T03:07:41Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#a2265cf3-5c96-4c54-9537-cba0c6f2d389 Lightnin Hopkins and Albert Collins for more old Texas. Lil Ed from Chicago.... Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:37:49 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#a2265cf3-5c96-4c54-9537-cba0c6f2d389 Saguaro 2007-09-28T19:37:49Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#9096a67d-e232-4a43-8f0a-7b44769131b0 Yeah, I was thinking of T-Bone last night which may be the best to start with and what the hell...why not add Ike Turner to the list as well. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:33:02 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#9096a67d-e232-4a43-8f0a-7b44769131b0 Saguaro 2007-09-28T19:33:02Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#ebdb20dd-ed00-484c-a216-626ee75a5676 Classic Chicago Blues side, Jimmie Rodgers, and Jody Williams. Classic jazzy blues, obviously Lonnie Johnson & Tampa Red. And of course, the initiator of electric blues guitar, T-Bone Walker. I fully support Saquaro in his picks, of the most modern ones, and only for his guitar, Robben Ford. Ah ah ah, the greatest of 'em all... ladies & gentlemen... MR. OTIS RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:36:48 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#ebdb20dd-ed00-484c-a216-626ee75a5676 $item.owner.firstName 2007-09-28T18:36:48Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#8ce0b93e-7ca5-455c-940f-8ab253a8df37 Hi Hum, How you been ? Avoiding the NFL tribe ?????????????? I have to say...RJ isn't exactly electric guitar but is a great start as far as the roots go. I would recommend Mike Bloomfield, Buddy Guy, Roy Bucannon, BB King, Albert King, Freddie King, Jimmie Vaughn, SRV, Junior Brown, Robert Cray.... Man, there are so many more ..... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:01:39 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#8ce0b93e-7ca5-455c-940f-8ab253a8df37 Saguaro 2007-09-27T19:01:39Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#d00cc6de-bfa3-4cf3-bb5b-64567c0ebe91 I recommend starting with Robert Johnson. He’s the guy that more or less represents the foundation of what we call the blues today. He wasn’t the first or the only, but if you were to trace the roots of blues guitar, it would be difficult to go back much further. Most public libraries will have or can get his recordings. Have fun. :) Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:12:14 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#d00cc6de-bfa3-4cf3-bb5b-64567c0ebe91 hum 2007-09-27T14:12:14Z http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#bb0ecb0f-f258-49db-b3f7-7ed2525de216 I'm somewhat new to the Blues genre. There are a few guitarist I've come to enjoy, but I know there are a lot out there I haven't heard of. Anyone got any suggestions, or links to a list of all-time greats (electric-guitar). Thanks Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:57:39 GMT http://blueslovers.tribe.net/thread/1941bab8-1027-48e7-a552-ad87c1f95609#bb0ecb0f-f258-49db-b3f7-7ed2525de216 John 2007-09-27T05:57:39Z