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28 Apr 12 - 05:40 PM (#3344583) Subject: Folklore: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: GUEST 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 |
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28 Apr 12 - 07:20 PM (#3344600) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Ianzblues Sorry, I was not logged in. If you send me a private message it's to ianzblues (mudcat name) Thanks, Ian |
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28 Apr 12 - 08:56 PM (#3344614) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Bobert Get in touch with Sparky Rucker... B~ |
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29 Apr 12 - 02:03 AM (#3344663) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: PHJim Listen to Roy Book Binder's CD Don't Get Me Talkin' |
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29 Apr 12 - 09:30 AM (#3344753) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Elmore Try Andy Cohen. You can reach him through his web site at andycohenmusic.net |
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29 Apr 12 - 10:41 AM (#3344770) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Cool Beans 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 |
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29 Apr 12 - 10:57 AM (#3344774) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Vic Smith My story is quite a long one but you can read it be clicking here |
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29 Apr 12 - 03:07 PM (#3344884) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Ianzblues Thanks for the suggestions. Much appreciated. --Ian |
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29 Apr 12 - 04:52 PM (#3344930) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: scouse Try and get hold of Roy Bookbinder I know he's on Facebook... Now he'll tell you some stories!! As Aye, Phil. |
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30 Apr 12 - 08:59 AM (#3345172) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: voyager 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 |
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30 Apr 12 - 09:34 AM (#3345185) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: matt milton I think there are a few in the book Mayor of MacDougall Street. |
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12 May 12 - 05:09 PM (#3350108) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Ianzblues Just refreshing this in case anyone has any other personal anecdotes Please email or PM. Thanks Ian |
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12 May 12 - 05:27 PM (#3350114) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Big Al Whittle Try derek Brimstone - I believe he drove him round for a bit. |
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13 May 12 - 12:08 PM (#3350322) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Ianzblues Thanks, Big Al! |
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14 May 12 - 11:49 AM (#3350710) Subject: RE: Rev. Gary Davis stories From: Elmore 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. |