Sherman Hunter
NEWS   If your looking for some Gut-Bucket Blues Sherman Hunter and his veteran band have been performing together for many years in the South Florida area. Sherman Hunter and his band are ready to travel the road with the release of his CD entitled "Old Neighborhood".
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Sherman Hunter’s musical career began at the age of six, when he was chosen to sing in the adult church choir. Members of the choir were impressed with his singing voice at such an early age. Sherman was influenced by gospel greats Rev James Cleveland, Dixie Hummingbirds,and The Mighty Clouds of Joy.

At the age of ten, Sherman began taking guitar lessons. Sherman continued his musical venture by joining a rhythm and blues band at the age of eighteen. Sherman’s guitar playing is influenced by legends Wes Montgomery, George Benson, B.B. King, Albert King and Carlos Santana.

Sherman has performed with contemporary artists KC and The Sunshine Band, David Hudson, William Bell, John Edwards of the Spinners, Bennie Lattimore, Jimmy Bohorn, Little Beaver, and Timmy Thomas.

Sherman Hunter and his band were the opening act for O V Wright and Joe Simon. Sherman signed with labelmates KC and The Sunshine Band and Jimmy Bohorn under the TK Disco label owned by Henry Stone. Sherman recorded "Dancing Down The Avenue" and "Sweet Thing".

Mysterious Records is ready to roll out the single release "Old Neighborhood". Soulandbluesreport.com owner Funky Larry will be handling the roll out sending out his sampler 9 CD to over 100 reporters across the US by the end of January 2008. Stop by his page to read all his southern soul music industry information. The label wanted to showcase my ability to play jazz and covered the smash hit "Stormy". The song is on my profile stop by and take a listen. The entire CD will be released in March 2008.


Why this name?
It my real name
Do you play live?
Yes, we play live. Various cities. We enjoy it.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Independent artist can now travel the world and perform because people heard them via the internet and mp3 being emailed to radio.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes for distribution,
Your influences?
George Benson, Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery, BB King,
Favorite spot?
Miami, Florida
Equipment used:
Ibenez & Gibson
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