Beau Burton
Beau Burton brings his own brand of Roots and Blues base
Rock music from a place where styles are intrenched in the
southern U.S. mixed in with a gumbo of tradition.
Respect for the artists that influenced him
receive a tip of the hat.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Beau Burton got his musical training in the Bars
on Honky Tonks of south Texas. Starting his musical life out as a drummer, Beau has played shows and performed with some of the greatest
acts in from the american music scene. including Billy Jo Shaver and Willie
Nelson, Leon Russell, Waylon Jennings, The Smith Brothers frontman Robbie G. ,Wayne Toups and Zydecajuin ,Jesse Dayton Little Joe and Lafamila,and Van Wilks in a short list.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I enjoy playing out of doors where people let it
all hang out. Honky Tonks and creekside Bar-b-Ques are my favorite. Lots of times I'll just
get in my truck and go to Luckenbach or Austin
and set in on a jam somewhere.
Your musical influences
Beau's influences are Jimi Hendrix (Band of Gypsys), Eric Clapton (Cream), Carlos Santana, Eddie Shaver, Billy Gibbons
Robin Trower, Buddy Guy (the Man), local guys
like Danny Cowan (who is as good as anybody
that ever pick on six strings) and lets not forget Stevie Ray. These are the guys that influence my guitar playing. But overall my
songwriting desire was fueled by The Beatles,
John Hyatt, John Fogerty Billy Jo Shaver and Jazz players like
Miles Davis.
What equipment do you use?
I use Sunn Model T Marshall and Fender Black Face
amps, Telecasters, a 1971 SG Professional with
P-90's and a Rocktron Chameleon.
