I did meet Bukka White one time in Memphis. 1974 or 75 I think. He was with Mr Fury Louis. I am prety sure he was drunk but later when he did play he was good as ever. Maybe always he was drunk when he did play and that is why he sounded good as…
This is the junk. Good stuff. The real thing. I did meet the devil too. He did try to get me more than one time. Had to learn from a preacher how to buke the devil for good. Most preachers aint even know how to do it. The one what taught me was a…
You can write a song near bout anything you feel real strong about. It aint come from the head - it comes from the heart. That is where all your feelings come from and songs too. A song writ from the head wont move no one. But a song wrote from the…
Aint too good on computer. Play blues, country blues, travel around a bit while doing it. Played all over the place since I was 12 or 13. Now am a old guy and still play. Sometimes outside in good weather or if too hungry. Play some good places too and BBQ's, pig pickings, Family Reunions, Festivals and such. Also play at some society things in Marriott in Arlinton VA and hotels in Washinton DC. They like us pretty good and have us back. Playing in Dallas area in November for five days at places what I don't know.
Marilyn, the daughter of my brother what died plays with me and sings too. She plays harp and is a good helper. Black people and white people both like us and hire us. Also because we come pretty cheap.
I dont have our own comuter and use the one at the libarry up the road when we can. Marilyn is beter at it than me. See our blob which is on the inner web www.docstevens.blogspot.com I do not write it. Tondeleo Lee Thomas who is from England and comes here with his work write it for us.
Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
Hank Wms Sr, not Jr. Blind Lemon Jefferson. Blind Blake. Little Walter. Blind WIllie Johnson. Buddy Guy. Junior Wells. Chris Thomas King. Bukka White. RL Burnside. All them boys what played blues so they can eat.
Thanks Doc. We have a small church going in Gretna and they are all behind my blues playing. I do some secular stuff too....but I always end the concert with the gospel. We are taking a band to Memphis in February to compete in the IBC. Hopefully, we'll be able to make some contacts there and go in some bigger doors and touch more people. His Will be done!!
Yo Doc...Gretna is in the part of VA known as Southside VA. If you look at the triangle of VA......and then follow the bottom border to the halfway point (right around Danville VA)....then Gretna is 30 mile North of Danville. Thanks for the friendship and hope to hook up sometime. Peace Out...
As with most things, it takes a decision, desire, and time invested for listening to those you enjoy and faithful practice. Eyes on the goal bring you to the goal.