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Doug McMinn
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- Germantown, TN
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Hello Blues Lovers Of The World!!!!!!!!!!!! Doug McMinn Here!!
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- About Me:
- I grew up playing the blues. My mom was my first teacher. She is an incredible singer. She sang with the likes of John Mayall, Allen Tousant, Fabian, Steve Cropper.... Then my dad, Papa Don McMinn was my next teacher. He taught me when NOT TO PLAY!!!! Very important lesson.
I played in the house band at The Rum Boogie Cafe on world famous Beale Street for almost 9 years. In that time I was lucky enough to play behind some really great artist like Rufus Thomas, Sir Mack Rice, Chick Willis, Joe South, Greg Allman, John Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, Mojo Buford....
After leaving Beale Street, I started working with oldies acts like: The Coasters, The Drifters, The Shirells, Bowser(Sha Na Na) and The Stingrays, The Tokens...
Now its 2009 and I am lucky enough to be working with some of my favorite people in the whole world. My first call always goes to the best female blues singer in the world, Reba Russell. www.rebarussell.com . She is awesome. She has more soul in her than a 9 foot tennis shoe. She sang backup on U2s "Rattle and Hum", Jimmy Thackery "Sinner Street",
Debra Coleman "A Soft Place To Fall", Bernard Allison "Across the Water"....
I also get to work from time to time with my life long friend, Mr. George "Mojo" Buford. Mojo played in Muddy Waters Band at different times from 1959 until Muddys untimely death in 1983. He was his last harmonica player and musical director. Muddy was like a father to Mojo and taught him a lot about the blues. Now we sometimes team up with his old bandmate, Mr. John Primer and go out as "A tribute to Muddy Waters" featuring Mojo Buford & John Primer. John was also with Muddy for the last 4 years of Muddys life. Muddy was also like a father to John. John opened most of Muddys shows.
Lastly, I still work with my dad and brother forming Papa Don McMinn & Nightrain. www.donmcminn.com . We are a family power blues trio. We have been playing together forever, literally. It dosnt get much better than Papa Don.
If you get a chance please go to my website and look at the electronic promo packs with lots of pictures and sound bytes. www.kpnbeatproductions.com . I look forward to meeting all of you in the blues world and may the blues be with you!
- Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
- The Reba Russell Band / Don McMinn /Mojo Buford / John Primer / Muddy Waters / Little Walter Jacobs / Dorthy Moore / John Mayall...
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- http://www.kpnbeatproductions.com
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What is a "Real Deal" 10 Replies
Started by CHC Network in General Discussion: Talk about the Blues. Last reply by Jim Munding 13 hours ago.
Have Blues Societies Been Good or Bad for this Music? 1 Reply
Started by CHC Network in General Discussion: Talk about the Blues. Last reply by Jim Munding 20 hours ago.
Claude Hay "Deep Fried Satisfied" Sept 21, 2010
Started by Rick Lusher in Shameless Self-Promotion 22 hours ago.
Gary US Bonds - Interview - WNTI-FM Sept 3 at noon
Started by Rick Lusher in Shameless Self-Promotion 22 hours ago.
Do You Agree With the Political Structure of this Music? 2 Replies
Started by CHC Network in General Discussion: Talk about the Blues. Last reply by CHC Network 1 day ago.
Blog Posts
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Toronto Blues Guitarist Chris Antonik Releases Solo Album August 31, 2010
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Good luck,
Jay
Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
maybe I can help
my best
Judy
www.lilacmoonproductions.com
check out new website and sign guest book also personal friends with
Gary Talley original member of tTHE BOXTOPS and a Memphis
Native, know Alex Clinton too. Played Memphis in May once too.
Keep up the great music
I was lucky enough to catch Mojo Buford at The Cotton Club in Dundee, Scotland a few years back - hope he is well and you guys are kept busy.
Nice grooves here my friend!
Peace
Mel
I´ve got some hot German-Blues! All the besst from Germany - Udo !
Woooow what a list of favs you have been into, Great :-)
Best wishes from me
Cheers
Kjell
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