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Vince Agwada replied to Will Cornell's discussion 'How About A Bessie Smith Film Bio'
I agree, her's is a truly great story that really needs to be told. Hey Spike Lee, are you listening???
Leon and the Reckless Allstars left a comment for Vince Agwada
Rock on!!
Vince Agwada - Bottle
Vince Agwada ripping it up on slide on his tune "Bottle" from the CD "Eyes of the City"
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Vince Agwada left a comment for steve arvey
Thanks Steve,
Cats like you set the bar pretty high, I'm just trying to hang...
VA
Seth Okrend commented on Vince Agwada's event 'The Vince Agwada Band @ B.L.U.E.S. 7/7/2009'
Wish I could make it, Vince. have a great gig.
The Vince Agwada Band @ B.L.U.E.S. 7/7/2009 at B.L.U.E.S. 2519 N. Halsted, Chicago IL
July 7, 2009 at 9:30pm to July 8, 2009 at 2am
The Vince Agwada Band rocks the house @ BLUES - 2519 N. Halsted in Chicago. Come on down for an evening of cutting-edge, contemporary Chicago Blues.
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steve arvey left a comment for Vince Agwada
man this music you are creating is great!!
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- About Me:
- Vince Agwada, a guitarist of the highest caliber, has been a fixture on the Chicago music scene for over 25 years. He got his start in the Blues hanging out at Theresa's, a world renown blues haven, and at Buddy Guy's Checkerboard Lounge, and received his blues education jamming with and backing journeymen players such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Otis Rush, John Primer, Syl Johnson, Sammy Lawhorn, Louis Meyers, Johnny Littlejohn and the late Lefty Dizz, who was the first to let the precocious teen sit in on his legendary "Blue Monday" jam sessions.
Vince reminiscing on those times: "That was a magical period in my life; I had come from a fairly straight laced family and didn't grow up hearing a lot of blues. It was through records that I discovered that a lot of these great Blues artists whom many of my idols at the time cited as influences were right here in Chicago. Although I came around a little too late to meet cats like Muddy, Little Walter and Howlin Wolf, on any given night you might still have Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Louis Myers, Dave Myers, Sammy Lawhorn, Lefty Dizz, Johnny Dollar, Queen Sylvia Embry, Son Seals, Otis Rush, Artie White, and just a slew of other greats all in the same room; it was an incredible time for me and I learned an awful lot more from all of these greats than any college could ever have taught me.."
Since the early 1980s Vince has toured the United States, Canada and Europe with many of Chicago's premiere acts including comedian Bernie Mac, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Zora Young, Jimmy Johnson, Son Seals, Junior Wells, Valerie Wellington, The Dells, Sugar Blue, Larry McCray, and Magic Slim as well as his own outfits, One Eyed Jax, and the Vince Agwada Band. In 1996 he was voted one of the top 40 Blues artists under 40 in the country by Living Blues Magazine (issue 120).
With the release of his self-produced 2008 debut CD "Eyes of the City", Vince has managed to bring all of his influences into play and deliver an extremely powerful work that shines not only in its artistic but in its production values as well. He states: "I'm extremely proud of this record for a variety of reasons. This collection of tunes, says a lot about who I am as an artist and composer showing many but not all facets of my artistic trip. I also got to show off my engineering chops as well; all of the vocals, keys, horns, and most of the guitars I recorded myself in my home studio and at Studio 660 which I partly owned at the time; I also mixed two of the songs. This was also my first time producing a full CD. I've produced other artists in the past, sometimes without realizing it (laughs) and often without credit but this time I was in full control from beginning to end. "
Now a well seasoned pro and armed with his powerful new CD, Vince has earned his place in the spotlight. With his trademark stinging guitar lines, husky voice, clever arrangements and compositions that combine elements of Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Rhythm and Blues, Vince stands poised to become a major player in the continued evolution of the Blues. For more biographical information on this artist or to download hi-res images, please visit www.vinceagwada.com.
- Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
- Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Jimmie Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, Frank Zappa, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Charlie Christian, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Jimmie Page, Jeff Beck, Albert King, BB King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, David Gilmour, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Louis Meyers, Dave Meyers, Sammy Lawhorn, Otis Rush, Lefty Dizz, Son Seals, Johnny Littlejohn, John Embry, Johnny Dollar, Dion Payton, Ron Prince, John Markiss, Herb Walker, Sugar Blue
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- http://www.vinceagwada.com
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Comment Wall (24 comments)
- At 1:35am on September 27, 2009,
Leon and the Reckless Allstars said… - Rock on!!
- At 9:32pm on June 11, 2009,
steve arvey said… - man this music you are creating is great!!
- At 3:30pm on February 14, 2009,
Magic Mike said… - Good stuff. Thank you man.
- At 3:18pm on February 12, 2009,
Todd "Doc" Sigmier said… - I'ts all good....lemme noe as you can and we'll take it from there, cool?
Thanks for getting back in touch!!! ~ Doc
- At 9:40am on February 2, 2009,
Todd "Doc" Sigmier said…
- Hey Vince...Yeah, would love to have you in the RMSC family. Go to the site and see what you might like and lemme noe? U can hit through email or the phone on the site...either way is good! Lemme noe Bro, Doc
- At 7:02pm on January 2, 2009,
Bob Findlay said… - It's a pleasure to make your aquaintance, Vince. :)
- At 6:48am on January 1, 2009,
Blind Rat said… - Welcome aboard the Blind Rat Expess.
Blind Rat
- At 10:12pm on December 29, 2008,
billy jones bluez said… - Hi Vince,
Here is my wish for the very best to you and all my LiveBluesWorld friends as we take the music of our heritage into 2009 and the 21st century.
It's an honor to be on this journey with you. ..and a pleasure to be your friend. Thank you for allowing me to be a member of the community.
..."true greats" ...are not those born with "golden spoons" in their mouths. ...but those who through "hard work" turn their own "wooden spoons" into "gold".
"...the re-emergence of blues music as serious social commentary."
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- At 2:27pm on December 24, 2008,
Artie Stix Chavez said… - HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !
Artie & Gale
- At 9:42am on December 23, 2008,
Cap'n Geoff said… - Oh Vince, forgot to say I was lucky to meet the great Lefty Dizz in Chicago one night, he was dressed like the 100% STAR he was, cuttin a dash with his big fine mohair Crombie draped over his shoulders and an aura you could cut with a knife. Just back from England he was, and so pleased with his new CD. ( CDs were sort of cutting-edge at the time ), He kindly gave me one 'cos I was from over the water in Scotland, England , and signed it for me too. Made me so full of the good feelings.
Sadly Lefty passed away not long after, what a huge loss to the blues. I got kidnapped by some rednecks a few days after and lost that precious Lefty Dizz CD during my escape, dammit!
Hope you get your great music heard in all teh right ears Vince.
Cap'n Geoff.
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