Looking for help finding Blues music...

[sdcfan19]

So the other day I'm thumbing through my Dad's CD collection and stumble across Stevie Ray Vaughan. Although he had been a favorite of my Dad for years, I've never paid it much attention. I listened to it for the first time and WOW, that was awesome.

Seeing as I'm just getting into this genre and my generation has really missed the boat on this type of music (I'm 24), I was counting on Club Polk to point me in the right direction. What other artists play this type of music? I really enjoy the slow, blues-ie (not a real word, I know) songs. The ones that are rock inspired are really good too, but the slow ones are awesome.

Thanks in advance.

[dkg999]

If you like SRV, then try some Joe Bonamassa.

[fbwinners]

If you like SRV, then try some Joe Bonamassa.



Here are some other artist / groups you might want to purchase. This will get you a good start into hearing quality blues, there is nothing like it.



Gary Moore

Chris Duarte Group

B.B. King

JJ Grey

Robert Cray

Tab Benoit

John Mayall

Buddy Guy

Derek Trucks

Johnny Lang

[Danny Tse]

Don't forget Eric Clapton.

[SolidSqual]

Keb Mo

Duane Allman

Jimi Hendrix

Some Led Zeppelin

John Lee Hooker

[obieone]

Frank Marino & Mahogony Rush

Johnny Winter

Robin Trower

Susan Tedeschi

Marcia Ball

Etta James

Muddy Waters

Howling Wolf

Bo Diddley


If you have XM on either cable/ satelite, check out 'Bluesville'

[bluzrip]

Blues is best enjoyed LIVE. Expect some of the best to be presented in smaller venues and biker bars. A couple of my favorites are Smokin' Joe Kubek and Tinsley Ellis. :)

[edossin4]

Albert King
Freddie King

R L Burnside

[BigMac]

A couple of must haves imo.

T-Bone Walker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1xvx0UHa0A&feature=related

Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan In Session - Stormy Monday (a great tune):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXBdJkTDgbw&feature=related

Lightning Hopkins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQQ4YTL1P1A&feature=related

Matt Murphy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7nRV9LT3nk&feature=related

Lowell Fulson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmlTDKSiX2w&feature=related

Hubert Sumlin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1uovb9LBc8&feature=related

[dc55110]

Hound Dog Taylor

Etta Baker

Jimmy Reed

Lightnin' Hopkins

R.L. Burnside (+1) - Ass-pocket whiskey

Magic Sam

Magic Slim

Snooks Eaglin

Son House

Big Joe Williams

Ike Turner

The Animals

The Yardbirds

[ohskigod]

grab the Eric Clapton Crossroads concert DVD. lots of the names above are on it.

[edossin4]

Another vote for R L Burnside, 'A Ass Pocket of Whiskey'

This is like punk rock blues. This stuff is so hard core and the best new blues to come out in years. The album is from the late 1990's. Most artists just mine old territory but this is such a new take on an old style.

This is best enjoyed with a couple shots of Jim Beam.:D

Almost as good is 'Mr Wizard'.

[Lasareath]

Millage Gilbert

Here's a song I recorded while playing on my 1.2tl's : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll3PysZz1Ms&feature=user

His cd is hard to find, I bought mine here: http://www.musicstack.com/item/99882259/gilbert,millage/3+faces

Sal

[carpenter]

the Current rising star: john mayer

[edossin4]

Man I hate to see John Mayer listed with all these greats.
He's not really blues. Mediocre at best.:cool:

[sdcfan19]

This is great people. I've now purchased a few of the artist's listed here including Bonamassa, Jonny Lang, B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, RL Burnside, Hooker as well as a few others.

It's great finding another genre of music to collect, especially one you had never even considered.

Let's keep it going...

[Disc Jockey]

A lot of good suggestions here and I agree with two things.

1. John Mayer has no place in this list.

2. Lots of great recordings available but your best blues are going to be local acts in a dive bar, if available.

don't forget Robert Johnson to get to the roots.

Luther Allison, Albert Collins, Tony Castro, Ella, Billie

Can't believe I once dissed this genre. Love the rip your heart out, twist it, stomp on it, rise up and keep on smilin' kind of blues.

[55LS70]

You can't go wrong with what's already mentioned and a few more:

Roy Buchanan

Savoy Brown

A.C. Reed

Canned Heat

Koko Taylor

[carpenter]

John Mayer is an incredible blues guitar player, with a very talented band.
I recently got a his latest release, a double live CD. good stuff.
IMHO he belongs in that list at least as much as Johnny Lang does ,
which is also hardly a hard core blues singer.
I agree, of course, that The next SRV or B.B. king won't appear anytime soon.
besides, its not a competition now is it?

[sdcfan19]

John Mayer is an incredible blues guitar player, with a very talented band.
I recently got a his latest release, a double live CD. good stuff.
IMHO he belongs in that list at least as much as Johnny Lang does ,
which is also hardly a hard core blues singer.
I agree, of course, that The next SRV or B.B. king won't appear anytime soon.
besides, its not a competition now is it?

I do like John Mayer, but I would agree that his sound is different than most on the list. I've listened to most of Jonny Lang's stuff in the past few days and don't care for much of it. That being said, "Lie to Me" is an amazing album IMO. I get the sense that a lot of the newer stuff is made in an attempt to attract a bigger audience (like Mayer). That being said, "Lie to Me" hasn't left the CD player since it was picked up. Great album!

[Dennis Gardner]

http://www.stacymitchhart.com/

One of the best live shows I've attended in a long while,.......killer band.

[John30_30]

Another vote for R L Burnside, 'A Ass Pocket of Whiskey'

This is like punk rock blues. This stuff is so hard core and the best new blues to come out in years. The album is from the late 1990's. Most artists just mine old territory but this is such a new take on an old style.

This is best enjoyed with a couple shots of Jim Beam.:D

Almost as good is 'Mr Wizard'.

I don't like it just because it's watered down by those punk boys. Fat Possum have most of R.L.'s catalog, but not all. A friend of a friend did a great documentary on him and T-Model Ford, which was subsequently squashed by the Fat Possum execs. This guy Bradley also does video stuff for the Flaming Lips, which is about as far from R.L. as you can go.

He did some very grim blues, and him and Mance Lipscomb both died in the month during/following Hurricane Katrina. Mance is such old-time blues, he disses B.B. King for being a pretender.Dissed.

[edossin4]

I didn't think they watered it down. I thought that the adding of the guitars brought it back to its basics. Anywho........ different strokes. I saw the documentary that had the Fat Possom dudes in it, 'You See Me Laughin''. R L thought both those guys were ripping him off. I thought it was facinating. There was some T Model in it as well. Wow that guy sure has some stories.

[dc55110]

Charlie Parr (http://www.myspace.com/charlieparr) - A relatively unknown from Duluth, MN plays in the "Piedmont Blues" style, very raw vocals, very gritty acoustic/resonator guitar.

[Disc Jockey]

Listened to some Pinetop Perkins tonight. Very nice if you want some good blues piano.

[george daniel]

Pinetop Perkins

Leadbelly
Joe Bonamassa(just saw hin 2 hours ago)

[DAGLJAM6]

Joe Bonamassa(just saw hin 2 hours ago)

Great stuff huh? Got back to Charleston at 5:30 this morning.
Fine venue to see him in as well. JoeB really just has to be seen "live" to appreciate how good he is.

[george daniel]

You were there last night? Did you get any pic's?

[DAGLJAM6]

Yes, I was over to the left of the stage. Good seats and that Theater has pretty good sound, didn't miss a lick, so well worth the trip. (No pix though)

And so that this is not a complete threadjack +1 on Joe Bonamassa.

[george daniel]

Oops,sorry,,sdcfan19,,,, back to the subject,,if you have never seen him,,Try this DVD,,"Live at the Rockpalast" Here's a look,,really takes off at the 4:55 mark,,enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jom6eH_5R0

[Lasareath]

Oops,sorry,,sdcfan19,,,, back to the subject,,if you have never seen him,,Try this DVD,,"Live at the Rockpalast" Here's a look,,really takes off at the 4:55 mark,,enjoy


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jom6eH_5R0


WOW I like that stuff, Sounds great. But what is his music considered as? Blues/Rock?

[george daniel]

WOW I like that stuff, Sounds great. But what is his music considered as? Blues/Rock?

In my mind--yep ;):cool:

[obieone]

Stacy Mitchart kicks ass. I discovered him, along with a BUNCH of others on 'Bluesville'
IIRC, Stacy did a blues cover of a Ledzep song, I think 'Whole Lot of Love', but I'm not sure.
Just discovered dude by the name of Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters. Friggin guitar was amazing!
If you have ANY connection to satellite radio, check out the blues stations. Just leave it on for entire afternoon, you'll discover a lot of people.

[adam2434]

I replied to this same question in a different forum recently, so I'll just paste it below. This is mostly geared towards many of the originators of electric blues.

I didn't list a lot a specific CDs (except the ones in quotes), but rather the original labels of the recordings. You'll find a lot of good "best of" collections from Chess/MCA and Rhino based on the artists' work from these labels.

Muddy Waters: Chess
Howlin' Wolf: Chess
Little Walter: Chess
Sonny Boy Williamson: Chess
Lowell Fulson: Chess
Elmore James: Fire
B.B. King: Modern/Kent/RPM/Crown
John Lee Hooker: Modern, Vee-Jay
Jimmy Reed: Vee-Jay
T-Bone Walker: Atlantic, Imperial, "T-Bone Blues"
Freddie King: King/Federal
Albert King: King, Stax
Johnny "Guitar" Watson: "Best of (Rhino)"
Guitar Slim: "Sufferin' Mind"
Otis Rush: "Right Place, Wrong Time", "So Many Roads (Live)"
Buddy Guy: Chess, Vanguard
Eric Clapton: "Blues" - This does not necessarily fit with the others, but is a good compilation of his Blues work.

[HB27]

Here's some great blues for ya. It's turned into one of my favorite CDs. Track 5 will blow the windows out with bass and Etta James on track 7 is as good as it gets.
Excellent remastering with good analog quality sound.
Harry
http://cgi.ebay.com/Monster-Blues-Various-Artists-CD-2001_W0QQitemZ220294711584QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 220294711584&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Herfnwolf]

A few more:

Tommy Castro - www.tcband.com
John Nemeth - www.johnnemethblues.com

One of the best live blues series is the three album "American Folk Blues Festival" series from '63, 64', and the lost blues tape release from those years. Very nice live soundstage that will make you think the artists on stage are in the room with you. Favorite track is "Sail On" by Roosevelt Sykes

itunes link: phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=82413090&s=143441

[John30_30]

Some new groups with a lotta mojo = Pig in a Can (wha?), Little Axe, The Black Keys.

Well this is an interesting 6 degrees of musical Kevin Bacon.
http://www.music-map.com/pig+in+a+can.html

Can't say I necessarily agree with it...

More Pig info:
http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/5617695/a/You+Can%27t+Poison+A+Pig.htm

[Pauly]

Couple more too add off the top of my head

Albert Collins
Gary Moore
Innes Sibun
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Thackery
Junior Wells
Damon Fowler
Otis Rush
Rory Gallagher
Santana has some blues stuff out thats bada$$
Steve Johnson
Taj Mahal
Walter Trout

Pauly

[Man of Earth]

Here's your answer and solution. You need to find blues music. Not only do you need to find and entire genre' you need to find about 15 minutes to play in class. Well; here's your song, it's called "Blues-o-rama" by Duke Robillard. He plays a song that's roughly sixteen minutes long and composed of other blues songs pieced together by multiple other blues artists. Its a great song that will fit your report perfectly.

[HB27]

I listen to a lot of blues music.
You're gonna have to set up a good mono turntable for '78s.
Some of the best recordings EVER are on 78 viny. Stereo is cool but the good "old" treasures are scribed in the old thick wax.
Don't let them get away without a listen. MUST have music!!!
Harry

[George Grand]

Two year old thread ladies.

[HB27]

Can't get enough good tunes.

[Pauly]

Two year old thread ladies.

Didnt want to start another thread and get flamed for not using "search"


Pauly

Besides it blues and still Relevant....

[addiewillium]

I think you can search in google and also search particular songs websites for blues music. Otherwise you can refer site of blues for movie and music.

[Pauly]

I think you can search in google and also search particular songs websites for blues music. Otherwise you can refer site of blues for movie and music.

Really? :p ;)

[Fongolio]

Really? :p ;)

Excellent self-control Pauly!

[Pauly]

Excellent self-control Pauly!

HEHE

Back to the blues..

These 2 are a must have for any Buddy Fan..

http://www.amazon.com/Buddys-Baddest-Best-Buddy-Guy/dp/B00000J6BA

http://www.amazon.com/Live-Checkerboard-Lounge-Buddy-Guy/dp/B000001X05

Good jams!

Pauly

[packetjones]

I have found that recently i go to pandora and put in SRV. This plays all different types of artist. I listed to this almost daily.

On a side not. Just purchased my tickets to a concert in August. BB King, Buddy Guy, and Al Green. Really looking forward to this one.

[Pauly]

I have found that recently i go to pandora and put in SRV. This plays all different types of artist. I listed to this almost daily.


Thats how i found out about Joe Bonamassa YEARS ago when pandora first launched and a few other notables.

Pauly

[sda2mike]

john mayer blows!!!

go get you some.......rory gallagher - live from montreaux on dvd..all will be right in your world;)

[Pauly]

john mayer blows!!!

go get you some.......rory gallagher - live from montreaux on dvd..all will be right in your world;)

+1. That Rory DVD gets more play than all of my blues DVD's. He has a Rockpalast DVD (4 disc) thats awsome as well but the SQ isnt as good as the Montruex. Also a live at Cork thats pretty sweet but was his latter years and just wasnt as lively...RIP Rory

http://www.amazon.com/Rory-Gallagher-Live-at-Rockpalast/dp/B000SNNTVG

http://www.amazon.com/Rory-Gallagher-Live-Opera-House/dp/B000EU1KPU

Pauly

[sda2mike]

+1. That Rory DVD gets more play than all of my blues DVD's. He has a Rockpalast DVD (4 disc) thats awsome as well but the SQ isnt as good as the Montruex. Also a live at Cork thats pretty sweet but was his latter years and just wasnt as lively...RIP Rory

http://www.amazon.com/Rory-Gallagher-Live-at-Rockpalast/dp/B000SNNTVG

http://www.amazon.com/Rory-Gallagher-Live-Opera-House/dp/B000EU1KPU

Pauly

i cant watch the later concerts from the montreaux collection. he seemed to not give a shit..his band sucked..why did that keyboard ditz where that fkn sweat towel on his shoulder? really lame..i'm sure rory missed the kick-ass boys that he played with before

[Pauly]

Agreed, least he still had Greg. Man that guy makes some funny ass faces. I know what im jamming with some beers tonight...

Where you at in the South? Im in Tampa....


Pauly

[sda2mike]

Agreed, least he still had Greg. Man that guy makes some funny ass faces. I know what im jamming with some beers tonight...

Where you at in the South? Im in Tampa....


Pauly

east coast! palm beach county..boynton beach

[Pauly]

east coast! palm beach county..boynton beach

Cool, if your ever in Tampa, hit me up.

[dbaldus]

Seeing as I'm just getting into this genre and my generation has really missed the boat on this type of music (I'm 24), I was counting on Club Polk to point me in the right direction.

I am in the exact same boat as you (24, love SRV, but don't know where to go next) and am so glad I happened along this thread. Thanks, everyone for the suggestions - I LOVE this type of music and can't wait to get some more of it.

[hagmanm2]

I'm 25 and a recent Blues convert (besides rock blues which I've been digging since I was allowed to transition into secular music, yes I said allowed :D). But there's a guy no one has mentioned who is quite popular in Europe but still hasn't found mainstream success in The States. The Ironman himself, Michael Burks! In all seriousness, I've seen him perform twice at The Double Door Inn in Charlotte NC (a staple blues venue in the southeast: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dave Alvin, Leon Russell, Buddy Guy, Junior Brown, Bob Margolin etc have played there) and he's absolutely amazing. There's so much emotion in his playing and he plays for 3 - 4 hours with only one break. Mmmm, damn I can't wait to see him again. I Smell Smoke is a great album.

Watch this all the way through, but if you must skip, he ends the solo at 3:30ish in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utk11I5b6Yg

http://www.doubledoorinn.com/

[Pauly]

Ok boys I have a treat if you have not came across it. I recently found a Rare Live SRV and Double trouble Live in Japan from 1985. I think it was sourced from LD commercial release. Video isnt that bad, and Audio is pretty damn good. I have no clue if it will ever be released to DVD int he states. But if you are a fan you can find it out there. :D

Heres a little on what i found out.

http://www.geetarz.org/reviews/srv/live-in-japan-vcd.htm

The show is just plain awsome. A MUST HAVE for any SRV fan.

Pauly

[domflane]

Look up a guy named Ben Prestage, he's a one man band and one of the most talented performers I've ever seen live. He plays cigar box guitars, among others, and is starting to make a name for himself. Hendrix's blues are still some of the best I've ever heard, but I'll give my nod to Albert King as my favorite blues artist ever. And if you're going to include Eric Clapton on the list, then John Mayer deserves his place as well. He's the best blues guitarist I've ever heard live, and I've seen quite a few. His live album is really good, especially his cover of "Bold as Love." It's about time to forgive him for "Your Body is a Wonderland."

[bklynNupe]

Albert King
Freddie King

R L Burnside

Everyone mentioned by others speak for themselves.

R L Burnside's grandson is not too bad as well, Kent Burnside. Great live performer.

I just picked up Johnny “Guitar” Watson anthology about a week ago. :D