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the new band is up and running - Rue Boogaloo - check with the funky ckicken about signing up as a fan/friend on Myspace/Facebook:
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Grandpa_Erik left a comment for Marty Christian
Hi Marty, If you not have had the possibility to visit my site I hereby give you a little tast of The Bluesmates. If you like it there is more to hear. If not, I am sorry to have taken your time.
Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
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Thanks, Lucy! Appreciate the add! from Louisiana to Iowa - peace, Marty
My Mistakes
This is a clip from the LA Music show on LCN - it was a lot of fun to do. They just set up a camera and let me jam for an hour or so without any crazy mics or cables. they were a great crew and they did a cool job with this!
My Mistakes is one of my…
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Hey Kathy! Sure appreciate you signing up as a friend! Hope all is good with you today!
peace,
Marty
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- About Me:
- Cleveland, OH native Marty Christian fell in love with the Blues through the local sounds of the great Robert Jr. Lockwood. A guitarist since the age of 12, Marty began a journey in 1992 that led him to form bands in places as diverse as Eastern France and Austin, TX. That journey would inevitably lead him to the Creole Blues land of Lafayette, Louisiana in 2003 when Marty began to perform with old school Zydeco master Thomas “Big Hat” Fields.
In 2005, Marty started to present his barebones style of performing soulful and original acoustic Blues to stages across the South. His first collection of original material, Bluesicana was released by Street Man Records in 2006, featuring only the stark accompaniment of Zydeco Rub Board expert, Joseph Edward. In 2008, Marty began to work as the guitarist for piano blues legend Henry Gray and the Cats. In 2009, Marty released his second CD, Underground Blues, a collection of Delta inspired acoustic solo originals with some choice duo cuts thrown in for extra spice featuring the blistering harmonica work of fellow Henry Gray “Cat” band member, Andy Cornett. Marty continues to perform both solo and as a duo with Cornett around the South and beyond, bringing contented audiences an original sound of acoustic Blues with traditional roots.
Review for "Underground Blues":
Gritty, down and dirty and definitely hurting, Underground Blues is everything that the blues should be. A largely stripped down recording of Marty Christian on guitar and vocal, he is joined by Andy Cornett and his harmonica on “Piney Wood Boogie.” Together they certainly punch above their weight. “Last Bus to Memphis” leaves you down and out; standing on the dusty road in the rising steam of summer heat. There are some real nice little guitar accents in this song that really set the mood. Steeped in traditional sound, “Never Find a True Love Again” and “Blackbird” both have an ageless quality. There is a lot of Louisiana soul in Christian’s delivery that can only come from life in the bayou absorbing experience from the masters that came before him. “Sentimental Blues” absolutely aches through each deliberate note. There is drama, confusion, conflict and resolve in the presentation of this track; it just feels so sincere. I like the clean, unfussy desperation in “What Kind of Fool Am I”; Christian really nails that spirit of this one. Proving his command of musical language “Underground Groove” has the complexity needed to make this a spell binding instrumental. Well put together and worth the spin or two on the old turn table, Underground Blues won’t disappoint. - Nancy Vivolo, Victory Music, April, 2009
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- At 8:24am on August 14, 2009,
Grandpa_Erik said…
- Hi Marty, If you not have had the possibility to visit my site I hereby give you a little tast of The Bluesmates. If you like it there is more to hear. If not, I am sorry to have taken your time.
Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
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