tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post291051362412753078..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Zosma's Blues - Seth WalkerTwilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-2552721658215745192009-02-11T12:29:00.000-06:002009-02-11T12:29:00.000-06:00No----what I meant is 'Got it!'came out wrong!No----what I meant is 'Got it!'<BR/>came out wrong!Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-71504435437732643102009-02-11T12:27:00.000-06:002009-02-11T12:27:00.000-06:00Ha - gotcha TNPOTUS! :-)Ha - gotcha TNPOTUS! :-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-54651280888410908752009-02-11T12:21:00.000-06:002009-02-11T12:21:00.000-06:00Many of the folks I mentioned did move on into roc...Many of the folks I mentioned did move on into rock and pop, but their 'umble beginnings came in the blues scene. That's why they call blues "roots" music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-6533219650848999942009-02-11T12:08:00.000-06:002009-02-11T12:08:00.000-06:00TNPOTUS ~~~ OOoops! I think.But, as one Professor...TNPOTUS ~~~ OOoops! I think.<BR/>But, as one Professor Joad used to say on an old Brit radio programme "The Brains Trust", "It depends what you mean by...."(in this case The Blues).<BR/><BR/>I obviously am ignorant of the wider range of what's known as Blues - or how the genre is properly defined. I'd class just about everybody you named as "pop".<BR/>But there you go - I was never into much other than Sinatra, stage musicals, a bit of light opera, and Neil Diamond in the days you speak of, so I wasn't taking notice.<BR/><BR/>Having just now chatted with Himself, and listened to mind-spinning information about blues patterns, structure, beats to the bar and such - I'm not a lot wiser.<BR/><BR/>I am currently trying to catch up on all that I ignored back in the 50s and 60s. If you ever get Blues 101 down on paper, I'd love to read it!<BR/><BR/>thanks for your interesting input!<BR/>:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-12323723467275761642009-02-11T11:29:00.000-06:002009-02-11T11:29:00.000-06:00Twilight,I noticed your comment to anthonynorth: A...Twilight,<BR/>I noticed your comment to anthonynorth: As I remember it, the UK isn't big on The Blues, other than as a fringe interest. :-)<BR/>It reminded me that I was going to one day give you my Blues 101 tutorial. Still haven't gotten around to getting that down on paper. However, in regard to Brits' role in blues, one reason I'm a blues fan is because during the late 50s and throughout the '60s, it was the British who kept the music alive. Americans were too busy with various forms of rock 'n' roll and pop music, but there was a thriving blues scene in GB during that period.<BR/>Folks like Alexis Korner (a Dutch transplant), Long John Baldry and Cyril Davies led bands and had clubs that featured blues artists from the US and Europe, and of course, there was the seminal figure, John Mayall, whose band The Bluesbreakers was a training ground for some of the biggest names in modern music. Let's not forget that all of the original Rolling Stones, with the exception of Charlie Watts, who was jazz trained, came out of the British blues scene.<BR/>Forgive the name dropping, but others who came from the British blues scene were: All the members of Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker), Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Frankie Miller, Graham Bond, all of the original Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan), Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, Stevie & brother Muff Winwood, Dick Heckstall-Smith, the great Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher, The Climax Blues Band, T.S. McPhee, Aynsley Dunbar, Jo Ann Kelly, the list goes on and on, and includes a piano player named Elton John, who hasn't had a bad career! And there was even a black cat from America who went to GB to make a name and ended up getting deeply into the blues scene there. Believe his name was Hendrix.<BR/>I have great regard for the Brits for keeping that music alive during a time we Americans were smitten by The Beatles (rightfully so, of course) and the eclectic pop scene of the 1960s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-64303216958269847612009-02-11T08:47:00.000-06:002009-02-11T08:47:00.000-06:00AN ~~~ He's not internationally known (yet), but w...AN ~~~ He's not internationally known (yet), but well-known in Blues circles here, I think.<BR/><BR/>As I remember it, the UK isn't big on The Blues, other than as a fringe interest. :-)<BR/><BR/>I feel certain you'd enjoy Seth Walker.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-27275597540990752532009-02-11T08:44:00.000-06:002009-02-11T08:44:00.000-06:00TNPOTUS ~~Hi!LOL! A response might be "Seth Walke...TNPOTUS ~~Hi!<BR/>LOL! A response might be "Seth Walker? - Who knew!" :-)<BR/><BR/>The town is very lucky indeed to have that theater - and a concert organiser knowlegeable enough to track down such excellent acts.<BR/><BR/>You may preen now! ;-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-88086186837339171942009-02-11T03:26:00.000-06:002009-02-11T03:26:00.000-06:00Never heard of the guy, but a good bluesy voice ca...Never heard of the guy, but a good bluesy voice can only be beaten by a very few select rock singers. And the lead, bass, drums combination is by far the best for any band - I'll allow a piano, if necessary. Too much clutter stops the improvisation.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-5240031525790269992009-02-11T01:54:00.000-06:002009-02-11T01:54:00.000-06:00When first turned on to him nearly four years ago,...When first turned on to him nearly four years ago, I was drawn by the hints of N'Awlins in Seth's music and his under-stated guitar playing. He's one of those guitar players who don't try to impress or baffle you with tons of notes, but who play with spacing and timing. Much like BB King and Eric Clapton, just to name two BIG names. Seth and the guys were thrilled by their reception, really dug the concert hall and were taken aback that such a place, a concert series and a crowd existed in Duncan, America. Has he said several time, "Duncan, Oklahoma? Who knew?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-66243912526988155462009-02-10T14:40:00.000-06:002009-02-10T14:40:00.000-06:00WWW ~~~ Yes! What I noticed when seeing him a lit...WWW ~~~ Yes! What I noticed when seeing him a little closer, while he signed a cd for us, is that he has a very kindly, gentle look in his eyes - you can see it in the big photograph on the post too.<BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Also, he took time signing cds for folks, quite a long line waited, but he did more than just scribble his name, he wrote little message and their names as well. (Virgo attention to detail!)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-40036325949138160792009-02-10T14:37:00.000-06:002009-02-10T14:37:00.000-06:00RJ ~~~ Well now, you could write a blues song of y...RJ ~~~ Well now, you could write a blues song of yer own - "Got Lost in the Astrology" ;-)<BR/><BR/>(Grandma wants to know if you'll help to spring her from the clink -she has a plan!)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-42635187812908602852009-02-10T14:14:00.000-06:002009-02-10T14:14:00.000-06:00And, I must say, awfully easy on the eye, too, T!G...And, I must say, awfully easy on the eye, too, T!<BR/>Great website, love the hats and his drawl. H'mm!!<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-46690713439831225722009-02-10T12:07:00.000-06:002009-02-10T12:07:00.000-06:00Liked the music and the website, lost it on the as...Liked the music and the website, lost it on the astrology. Sorry about your Grandma, give her my regards next time you visit, and - oh, I'm sure your dog will come home eventually.<BR/><BR/>;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com