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January 18
Bobby Murray added an event
February 6, 2010 at 10pm to February 7, 2010 at 1am
It's always a blast to play at Woodward Avenue Brewers. It's also a blast to play for the Ferndale Blues Festival. Well, we get to do both. We're performing at WAB as a part of the Ferndale Blues Fest. So whether you wanna shake & shimmy, move & gro…
January 18
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December 30, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
Bobby Murray will be a guest of Tom Mazzolini on his long running "Blues by the Bay" radio show, on KPFA, 94.1 FM, Berkeley, CA.. Sat., Jan. 2, 2010 between 12pm and 2pm. This will also be streaming live.
December 30, 2009
Hi Thornetta, I really hope to play with you soon! Thank you for the kind words and I wish you all the best for 2010. I am proud that you and the band will be representing us in Memphis. Really proud. Best, Bobby
December 30, 2009
HI BOBBY, I REALLY WISH I COULD BE APART OF YOUR ALL-STAR REVUE. WE JUST GOTTA DO SOMETHING TOGETHER SOMEDAY SOON. HAVE A BLESSED 2010. THORN
December 30, 2009
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1. Jan. 2, 2010 Verve Lounge, Aptos, CA. 2. Jan. 3, 2010 Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA 3. Jan. 5, 2010 The Mint, Los Angeles, CA 4. Jan, 8, 2010 Po'Boyz Bar & Grill, Folsom, CA
December 27, 2009
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December 27, 2009
Bobby Murray updated an event
January 5, 2010 at 10pm to January 6, 2010 at 12am
Come join us - Laurie Molvan, Mz. Dee, Takezo, The James Brothers (Donto & Sametto James) and myself - Bobby Murray - at The Mint in LA for an evening of soulful, rockin' blues. A kickin' venue with great food & drinks with a rare West Coast perform…
December 27, 2009
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December 21, 2009
December 21, 2009
please, give all my love to ms dee, my lovely dejuana
December 20, 2009
Ain't that the truth Helen! Love your work. ;)
December 19, 2009
Bobby Murray added 6 photos to the album 'Assorted Shots'
December 19, 2009
Getting ready for upcoming CA mini tour!
December 19, 2009
Bobby Murray added an event
Bobby Murray's All Star Revue - Live at The Verve Lounge! at Verve Lounge "Nothern CA""Santa Cruz area"
January 2, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm
BOBBY MURRAY’S ALL-STAR REVUE Bobby Murray Mz Dee Takezo David K.Mathews The James Brothers (Donto & Sametto James) Come join us - Mz. Dee, Takezo, Dave Mathews, The James Brothers (Donto & Sametto James) and myself - Bobby Murray - at The Verve L…
December 19, 2009
December 19, 2009

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About Me:
Perhaps you've heard his guitar work on "The Sopranos" or seen him on the Tonight Show, Austin City Limits or Late Night w/Letterman. If you've seen Etta James perform in the last twenty years, you've seen and heard Bobby. As Robert Santelli of Downbeat says,"He's the one that makes you take notice."

When legendary diva Etta James was on the lookout for a blues guitarist to augment her Roots Band in 1988, it was Bobby Murray who got the call. Alternating his duties between Etta and his own band, the transplanted Californian's latest offering, "Live and Lowdown" leads his Detroit-based blues ensemble into yet another soundscape of this distinctly American genre.

Few blues guitarists working today possess the versatility Bobby commands and fewer still have the ability to move an audience as he can. Born in Nagoya, Japan, Murray grew up in a military family whose international travels eventually brought them to Tacoma, Washington. It was there that Murray befriended Robert Cray and they played in a band together throughout high school. The entertainment at their graduation was none other than Albert Collins, who would later become both friend and mentor to the young Murray. He performed off and on with Collins for the next twenty years. Although Albert is no longer with us, he continues to inspire Murray today.

Bobby would later record with B.B. King and Robert Cray on the aptly titled "Playing With My Friends" on King's Grammy award-winning album, "Blues Summit." Blues and soul legends Murray has performed or recorded with include John Lee Hooker, Johnny Guitar Watson, Lowell Fulson, Taj Mahal, Otis Rush, Percy Mayfield, Pee Wee Crayton, Charlie Musselwhite, Johnnie Taylor, Otis Clay, longtime friend and musical associate Frankie Lee, Sugar Pie Desanto, Jimmy Withersoon, Jay McShann, Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, Mark Naftalin and a host of others. You can check out Bobby's guitar work on numerous Etta James recordings, including Grammy winners "Let's Roll" and "Blues to the Bone." Murray released his debut album "The Blues is Now" in 1996 on the now defunct Viceroy label. He moved to Detroit soon afterward and began recording and performing with the latest incarnation of the Bobby Murray Band.

"The boy is bad!" - Etta James

"He's so powerful, man!" - B.B. King

"Bobby is the real deal - the product of a love for a tradition that he both honors and applauds." - David Ritz, Grammy award-winning writer and biographer

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Etta James, BB King, Albert Collins, Otis Rush, Johnny 'Guitar' Watson, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Susan Tedeschi, Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Howling Wolf, Robert Cray, Percy Mayfield, Lowell Fulson, Johnnie Taylor, Little Wille John, Bob Dylan, Freddie King and so many others. I really love all kinds of music including country, rock, jazz, classical and world .
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Bobby Murray's All Star Revue Upcoming California Dates

1. Jan. 2, 2010 Verve Lounge, Aptos, CA.
2. Jan. 3, 2010 Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
3. Jan. 5, 2010 The Mint, Los Angeles, CA
4. Jan, 8, 2010 Po'Boyz Bar & Grill, Folsom, CA

Posted on December 27, 2009 at 12:23pm — 2 Comments

Bobby Murray

Johnny 'Guitar' Watson

(Written by Bobby Murray, Published in Big City Blues)


It was 1977, at Paramount Recording Studio in Hollywood, CA. The bass player had some problems with the tune (He learned it in another key) and couldn't get it. He would be paid but he wasn't going to be on the track. I was next and was determined that my guitar track would make the cut. The prod… Continue

Posted on July 19, 2009 at 9:22pm —

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Tales From The Road ALBERT COLLINS From Big City Blues by Bobby Murray



Tales From the Road, Tacoma, Washington, 1975.

I was 21 years old and had sat in with Albert Collins and his band at a club and had a blast. By this time Albert was a friend. And my hero. Mr. Collins was phenomenal as always and I was walking him and his wife Gwen to their car. We were pretty much the last ones to leave and the parking lot was empty. Or so I thought. (My hometown pals were… Continue

Posted on May 30, 2009 at 6:35pm — 1 Comment

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From Lulu: Introducing Bobby Murray's Music on National Education Radio, Taiwan

'That's all Right' from my first CD, The Blues is Now featuring Frankie Lee on vocals on National Education Radio. Thank so very much, Lulu!

Posted on May 7, 2009 at 7:00pm —

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At 6:42pm on December 21, 2009, Judy Whiting said…
BOBBY WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE BEST HOLIDAY EVER!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Judy Whiting
www.lilacmoonproductions.com
At 2:41pm on September 13, 2009, Lulu said…

At 6:23am on September 5, 2009, Grandpa_Erik said…
Hey Bobby, as a weekend greeting I am enclosing the keys to my blues world. It is oil on canvas, painted by my wife. Enjoy! Wishing you a great weekend with a lot of blues. Take care. Blues'on. Grandpa_Erik

(www.jette.biz)
At 10:04am on September 4, 2009, John Heinrich said…
Hey Bobby, how is everything up your way? John
At 8:01am on August 20, 2009, Judy Whiting said…
Just droppin in to say hi! is the coffee on? Just finished new song
would love for you to hear?
wishing you the best
Judy
At 12:55am on August 9, 2009, Samy S.. said…
Flower Scraps, Glitters, Graphics and Comments
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At 12:48am on July 25, 2009, Judy Whiting said…
bobby, how are you,bet your still making that great music.
thanks for helping me win the membership drive too at Cal.
Judy
At 4:00pm on July 20, 2009, Chris Boom Boom Burkhardt said…
Thanks for the add!!
At 11:49pm on July 19, 2009, Larry van Loon said…
Greetings from over here in Nashville, Bobby! Man, what a pleasure to meet you, and to be re-introduced to your deep and soulful music. Playin' with my friends! Haven't checked out the blogs yet, but I'll be back... Johnny "Guitar", the man and his music, were a big part of why I went down the road I did, and I'm looking forward to reading about your experiences with him. All the best to you!
At 10:44am on July 18, 2009, LeClara said…
Hi Bobby,

 
 
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