Blues
Week 2010, from the 1st to 6th August is only months away. Book
now if you would like to spend a full week learning from some
of the best blues musicians in the world of acoustic music making.
It's a residential programme held at the University of Northampton.
There will be classes for blues harmonica, bottleneck slide and
country blues guitar, keyboards and vocals. I will be teaching
one of the country blues guitar classes for beginners and conducting
the vocals class. Blues Week 2010 is sponsored by Euroblues Promotions
Limited. Here is a link: http://www.euroblues.co.uk/bluesweek2010.htm
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My 6th album
on Stella Records is out and receiving some excellent reviews in publications such as 'Living Blues' (USA) and 'Blues & Rhythm' (UK). It is called
'Innocent Child' and it is a combination of traditional blues
and spirituals. With the passing of Jerry Ricks and John Cephas,
I decided to dedicate the album to their memory. Copies can be
purchased online through the Stella Records website. Here is a
link: http://www.stellarecords.net/releases.htm.
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From the 15th
to the 18th October, I was in Port Townsend, Washington, USA and
sold some advance copies of 'Innocent Child' and the new cover
version of 'Cypress Grove'. Upon my return to the UK, we found
an error on the inlay. My name is incorrectly spelled 'Michael
Road'. If you purchased any one of the CDs, please email me your
home address and Stella Records will send you the correct inlay
free of charge.
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Here is a link to my Solo Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/michaelroachblues
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I have dedicated
twenty five years of my life to recording, performing and promoting
country blues. I must admit that when I bought my first guitar
twenty six years ago, I wanted to learn how to play soul, jazz
and funk music. I never did. It just so happened I met the old
timers (as mentioned on the 'Why' page) and I promised to stay
true and committed to traditional music. In interviews, I always
say the blues chose me, I did not choose it! Over the years, I
questioned myself on numerous occasions but could never stop 'picking
that guitar'.
Once I formed
The Michael Roach Band, it has been a natural transition for me
to go from my years as an acoustic performer to leading a big
band. To everyone who have supported us, "Thank You"!
Regarding
the band, copies of the debut album,'I Betcha!', is available online and you can order the CD by clicking on this link: http://www.stellarecords.net. To view video footage of the band performing 'Downtrodden Woman' 'Live at the Spitz', London Oct 06, click on this link: Downtrodden
Woman. Here is another link to some video footage (filmed on a camera phone) from a recent gig at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead February 08 with guest Michael Messer on slide guitar: High
Heeled Sneekers. For more information on the band, here is the website link: www.michaelroachband.com. Also, there is film footage of two songs 'Downtroddend Woman' and 'People Get Ready' on the band's MySpace site. Here is the link: http://www.myspace.com/themichaelroachband. Once you are on the site, on the left side under my photo, click on 'Videos'. On the next window, click on the image or the text for viewing. I hope you enjoy it.
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For years, I have been asked to give private guitar lessons outside of my work with the European Blues Association and public performances. With this in mind, I filmed
a tutorial DVD called 'An Introduction to Country Blues Guitar'
and co-produced another called 'An Introduction to Blues Slide
Guitar with Michael Messer'. Both contain all the basics along
with close-up demonstrations to provide the perfect lesson. They
are for sale through the secure website of Euroblues Promotions
Limited.
Here is a
link:http://www.euroblues.co.uk/merchandise.htm
 
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