Tampa Blue
Traditional, acoustic, Delta, slide, Piedmont, finger-style, Southern rural, pre-war, country, pre-electric with a touch of spirituals, hollers, rags and American finger-style guitar seasoning.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Criminy! Just go to www.tampablue.com or www.myspace.com/tampablues. Easier for you and me.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Nope, I only play dead.
Your musical influences
Charlie Jirousek, Vgo, Willie Brown, Sparky Rucker, Robert Johnson (of course), Mississippi John Hurt, Jorma Kaukonen...and the list goes on.
What equipment do you use?
Late 1950s Gibson J50, 1930 National Duolian, Bluebird, Yairi