Rev. Gary Davis stories

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Elmore
Date: 14 May 12 - 11:49 AM

Rumor had it that his wife disapproved of his secular songs. However when I saw him play at Club 47 one night, his wife kept urging him, "Rev. Davis, Rev Davis, play " Candy Man." He finally relented. Stubborn old coot, but one of the greats.

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Ianzblues
Date: 13 May 12 - 12:08 PM

Thanks, Big Al!

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 12 May 12 - 05:27 PM

Try derek Brimstone - I believe he drove him round for a bit.

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Ianzblues
Date: 12 May 12 - 05:09 PM

Just refreshing this in case anyone has any other personal anecdotes Please email or PM.

Thanks

Ian

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: matt milton
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 09:34 AM

I think there are a few in the book Mayor of MacDougall Street.

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: voyager
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 08:59 AM

Hello -

One of my guitar teachers (Rolly Brown) spent a lot of time with RGD.
Here's a few recollections (and names) to get you going -

Personal Stories - Rev. Gary Davis & Musicians Influenced By

voyager

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: scouse
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 04:52 PM

Try and get hold of Roy Bookbinder I know he's on Facebook... Now he'll tell you some stories!!

As Aye,

Phil.

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Ianzblues
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 03:07 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Much appreciated.

--Ian

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Vic Smith
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 10:57 AM

My story is quite a long one but you can read it be clicking here

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Cool Beans
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 10:41 AM

When I was in high school I had a friend who was taking guitar lessons from Rev. Davis. I was sick and missed school on a day my friend was scheduled for his guitar lesson. He called me from Davis' house and Davis played a little concert for me over the phone to cheer me up, including at least one (non-sacred) song he would never play in public: "Raise a Ruckus Tonight" (which he pronounced roookus). It was a kind and delightful thing for my friend and Rev. Davis to do. Ian, PM me, tell me more about your project and I can tell you how to get in touch with my friend. He is not a professional musician, so he's nobody anyone would have heard of in that regard.
Marty

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Elmore
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 09:30 AM

Try Andy Cohen. You can reach him through his web site at andycohenmusic.net

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: PHJim
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 02:03 AM

Listen to Roy Book Binder's CD Don't Get Me Talkin'

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Bobert
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 08:56 PM

Get in touch with Sparky Rucker...

B~

Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: Ianzblues
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 07:20 PM

Sorry, I was not logged in. If you send me a private message it's to ianzblues (mudcat name)

Thanks,

Ian

Subject: Folklore: Rev. Gary Davis stories
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 05:40 PM

I'm doing some historical research on Rev. Gary Davis and would be interested in any recollections anyone has of personal contact with him: lessons, seeing him at specific gigs, etc.

Please send me a private message or email me at:

ianz90 at yahoo dot com

Thanks,

Ian