welcome back Justin.  Missing hearing your beautiful playing

when you say as close as you could get to as Strat, what does that mean?

Right here man!  That's how to approach the finish line

Long time brother!!!!!! Great track my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On this day, the 25th anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughn's death, I wanted to recognize the huge influence Stevie has had on me and so many other inspired musicians here.   Stevie was one of the greatest blues guitarists ever, combining super rhythm playing, strong vocals, flair, and an aggressive soloing that followed the pentatonic based approach that Jimi Hendrix used, often with serious distortion, superb wah wah, and a unique ability to bend notes.  SRV had it all - until his untimely death in a helicopter crash following a blues festival in Wisconsin, where Eric Clapton was almost on the helicopter too.

So I've put together an extensive collection of blues from many of my favorite musicians here, all of whom have been deeply inspired by the music and genius of Stevie Ray. Many of these tracks I am playing keyboards on and others have been selected because of their blues authenticity and influence by SRV.  Friends included on this collection are:
Tom Adams
BigMamaDee
Joe Bongiovanni
Mirko Borach
BronzedGod
Zach Brown
Derek Cornett
Frank Fois
GuitarPhil7
Willie Johnson Jr.
Scott Jones
Rey King
Gavin McGough
Mike Orzek
Marco Oversteegen
Johnny Pugh
Al Schulman
Ian Tait
Telefan
Daniele Turani
Justin Valente
Dan van den Berg

Thanks to all who have invited me to add my keyboard blues sound to these and other tracks.  Hopefully this music will inspire you as much as it has me and others here on SC.  We thank you all for your time listening, for your comments and for your important shares.

BUY JAMIE'S MUSIC

Thank You Stevie Ray Vaughn - SRV inspired blues from SoundCloud Friends

An instrumental version of the blues classic Sky is Crying, made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughn.  My first work with Justin, who has been an inspiration and is truly a world class blues guitar player.  Fun to post today on Justin's birthday.   Check out @justin-valente to hear more of his special blues 

Guitars and Bass:  Justin Valente (@Justin-Valente)
Organ:  Jamie Rhind
Drums:  Blues Drums Vol.1 from the Loop Loft

Sky is Crying - with Justin Valente / guitar and bass

Jazzy blues collaboration with blues axeman Joseph Bongiovanni, who brings it home with an accompanying B3 organ groove, in the swinging style of jazz organ great Jimmy Smith.  Think you'll like this one.  Always fun working with Joe, who was just invited to the International Blues Competition in Memphis.  He can play his ass off...

BUY JAMIES MUSIC

Walking On Hot Coals - Jamie Rhind and Joseph Bongiovanni

Yay! We finished it! We all 3 love Hendrix! marco and zach presented this idea to me a while back...Marco provided the structure and backing track..

Marco ;plays the guitars from intro through til the 5 min mark or so..

Zach plays the guitars from there on out

Marco mixed it! ...Zach played around and came up with the cool artwork!!!!!!!!!!

I sing on the whole thing! these cats know how to play! i am honored to be in such company!

Voodoo Child (slight return ..and colab with MARCO OVERSTEEGEN and ZACH BROWN ))

Open collaboration with Tom Adams https://soundcloud.com/ytlblues/weekend-open-collabdownload-and-jam-your-version-then-post

Tom is back on Soundcloud with this open collab.  I added some guitar and vocals to his track.  Hope you enjoy!  

Thanks Tom!

The Texas Bluebell Blues - featuring Tom Adams (Weekend Open Collab)

A little blues jam in the style of SRV.    Not a strat, but as close as I could get on an SG.  This is my first post in a long time - hope you are all doing well :)

SRV Blues

Mike Orzek and I thought we'd break out some blues here, and created this 12 Bar blues to let off a little steam.  (12 am Bar Blues).  It's the standard form for the blues, and we've got a lot of guitar and organ in this one.  Mike has done so many fine collaborations with people on SoundCloud, and his command and understanding of the blues is impressive.  Some of that is from his years living in Dallas, Texas, where he lived just a few blocks from a serious blues bar and was able to perform there regularly.  

Check out Mike's extensive gallery at https://soundcloud.com/lando-orz .  

Thanks as always for your time listening, your comments and your shares.

12 (am) Bar Blues - with Mike "Land of Orz" Orzek

Many thanks to Glen Granthem  for all of his hard work on this track.
Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Featuring Glen Granthem and The Glen Granthem Band

The lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.

HIS HEART SKIPPED A BEAT			
WHEN HE OPENED THE LETTER 			
THAT SAID REPORT FOR A PHYSICAL			
IT KNOCKED HIM OFF HIS FEET			
			
IT WAS A EARLY MORNING RIDE			
TO THE GREYHOUND STATION			
NOT A DAY HE LIKES TO REMEMBER			
HE WAS FEELING SICK INSIDE			
			
STEPPING OFF THE BUS			
AT THE BASE IN MONTGOMERY			
A MAN HANDED HIM A SMALL BIBLE			
THAT'S WHEN HE STARTED TO WORRY			
			
PASSED THE TEST WITH FLYING COLORS			
TOOK HIS FIRST PLANE RIDE			
TO FORT BRAGG NORTH CAROLINA			
FELT LIKE HIS HANDS WERE TIED			
			
WITH A WIFE BACK HOME			
AND A TWO MONTH OLD SON			
SOUTHEAST ASIA WAS IN THE CARDS			
HE NEVER FELT SO ALL ALONE			
			
(CHORUS)			
HIS WIFE AND MAMA CRIED			
AS THE GREYHOUND PULLED AWAY			
HE HAD A SICK FEELING INSIDE			
ON THAT WARM SPRING DAY 			
HIS CAREER WAS SIDELINED			
THE DAY HE TOOK THAT RIDE………			
YEA, IT WAS SIDELINED			
THE DAY HE TOOK THAT RIDE………			
			
(BRIDGE)			
GOD'S WILL AND MAMA'S PRAYERS			
BROUGHT HIM BACK HOME			
FROM THAT FAR AWAY PLACE			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)			
			
			
Lyrics by Tony Harris © 2018 (BMI)

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The Day He Took That Ride - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring The Glen Granthem Band - Original

Playing over the Yellowjackets' "Rush Hour" backing track.

Rush Hour

You got me staring into space
You got me, I’m losing my place
That’s what you do
That’s what you do to me
That’s what you do

I’ll ask myself what are you doing to me? 
And I ask myself what are you doing to me? 
To me...

You got me talking no sense
You got me oh on my knees...
That’s what you do
That’s what you do to me...oh...

Chorus...

A thank you to someone who makes me smile. : )

What you do...

Truly blessed to have my dear friend and sister from another Mr play gorgeous cello on this song! Thank you Becky! 🎵❤️

Square one (with live Cello by Becky Crichton)

Una Mas (Kenny Dorham)

Here's a new introspective jazz ballad original entitled Reflection.   Always time for a little reflection - and especially as we move into the New Year.

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Reflection

Soundcloud Blues legend Tom Adams and I are back with an Eric Clapton blues entitled Same Old Blues.  Tom's one of the finest blues gunslingers on the Cloud and brings his authentic signature style to our recording once again.  Follow Tom's wonderful collection of blues inspired recordings:  https://soundcloud.com/user-342548892
And for a playlist of the 45 tunes Tom and I have recorded together:  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/tearing-it-up-with-tom-adams-1

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Same Old Blues - with Tom Adams / guitar

Annie Smart's layered vocals here steal the show, providing such gorgeous and beautifully phrased lines of harmony.  And how great to have the wonderful Mirko Borach's sound underneath.  Follow these favorite musicians of mine and so many others:
https://soundcloud.com/annie-smart-1
https://soundcloud.com/stringburner

And for a collection of the 50+ tunes Mirko and I have recorded together:  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/stretching-it-out-with

Many thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Keeping Things Cool - with Annie Smart / vocals and Mirko Borach / bass

Live at Skipton Folk Club. October Song by The Incredible String Band

Skipton Folk Club 11/02/19

October Song - Live at Skipton Folk Club (11/02/19)

A real gem by the legendary writing team of Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia and sung by Hattie Craven. This is a reimagining of the Garcia treatment with Joe Craven & The Sometimers; Joe Craven / Mandolin & Fiddle, Bruce MacMillan / Guitars & Lap Steel, Jonathan Stoyanoff / Bass, Barry Eldridge / Drums. Enjoy!

Brown Eyed Women

I've been playing guitar with varying degrees of devotion for about 30 years. I love to play and record every chance I get and have really enjoyed my time on SC so far.  My musical influences are guitar greats such as Hendrix, SRV, Jerry Garcia, Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Robben Ford, Mike Bloomfield, Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. I love listening to other people's music and drawing inspiration from their talents.  Most of all I appreciate all of the support from the community here and look forward to spending a lot more time. :)

Jazz/Fusion keyboard player, composer and producer.  Marketing, advertising, publishing and sales career.  Originally from Chicago, where I developed a strong appreciation for the blues and classical, and moved to New York, where jazz and the fine arts are so deep.  Key musical influences include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Zawinul and Weather Report, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, John McLaughlin and the Mahivishnu Orchestra, Stanley Clarke, Scott Henderson and Tribal Tech, Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Emily Remler, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Larry Young, Buddy Guy, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire.   Former classical clarinet and piano player.  Unless noted, my music on SoundCloud was composed, recorded and performed using only keyboards.  An avid photographer.  Many covers here are my shots.  To see my photography look for Herbiejazz on Instagram or search for Herbiejazz on Google.  And a big thumbs up to SoundCloud and the SoundCloud community, and so many friends who have joined me to create.  Thank you all.

SRV Blues

Justin Valente

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