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blues banjo
delta blues
lap steel
slide guitar
slide mandolin
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jcheyennej
» genre:
Blues >
Blues General
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» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie Johnson, Lightning Hopkins
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Special J
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Self-taught fingerpicking electric blues slide guitar mainly. Been playing about 5 years now.
I usually play a mixture of lap-style and upright, in a few different tunings.
This is just one aspect of my musical spectrum and I have been making music since I was about 17.
-Also now my original songs in non-blues styles and instrumentals-
I usually play a mixture of lap-style and upright, in a few different tunings.
This is just one aspect of my musical spectrum and I have been making music since I was about 17.
-Also now my original songs in non-blues styles and instrumentals-
Why this name?
Special J is a old nickname of mine.
Do you play live?
I haven't played any paid solo shows yet but have played live a fair bit in jam nights and busking, markets etc..
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Not sure. I know I valued music more when I had to save up 25 dollars and go and buy it on tape or CD though!
I think it cheapens music whilst at the same time allowing more opportunities.
I think it cheapens music whilst at the same time allowing more opportunities.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I probably would, yes. All depends.
Band History:
update soon
Your influences?
Blues guitar influences-->
John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, T Model Ford, R.L. Burnside, Ry Cooder, Johnny Winter.
Others that are applicable-> Mazzy Star, Radiohead, Cat Power, Neil Young, Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop.
John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, T Model Ford, R.L. Burnside, Ry Cooder, Johnny Winter.
Others that are applicable-> Mazzy Star, Radiohead, Cat Power, Neil Young, Velvet Underground, Iggy Pop.
Favorite spot?
The dimple at the base of a girl's spine? Not really sure!
Equipment used:
Fingers, A Metal Slide, Guitar.
Eyeballs, brain, ears.
My main electric guitar is a Washburn A-10 and I also play banjo and mandolin from time to time on some songs.
Eyeballs, brain, ears.
My main electric guitar is a Washburn A-10 and I also play banjo and mandolin from time to time on some songs.