Brian Kramer Blues
Brian Kramer Band. Mats Qwarfordt:(harp/vocals/Kalimba) Chuck Anthony: (Elec. guitar) Bjoern Gideonsson: (Drums) Peter Freij: (Bass) Brian Kramer: (Acoustic Gib
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Spirit Of Washington Square Spirit Of Washington Square
Brian Kramer: Vocals, Acoust guitar, Mats Qwarfordt: Harmonica, “Iron Hand” Mike Haglund: Piano, electric keyboard, Marcelo Nunez: Drums, Peter Freij: electric bass, Chuck Anthony: Elec guitar, Bert Deivert: Mandolin, Julius Kramer: Violin
Little Queen Of Spades Little Queen Of Spades
Brian Kramer cover of a Robert Johnson Classic BK: Acoustic guitar & vocal
Phone Call From Leavenworth Phone Call From Leavenworth
Deep Delta groove... National slide guitar... A tribute to an incredible artist!
You're My Proof You're My Proof
Written for my friend Colleen Howard's memorial service... It is also dedicated to her mom Mary Lou. Recorded live in studio (no overdubs) 2nd take, Oct. 11th 2006 just vocal and National style O bottleneck guitar.
Mr. Gray Mr. Gray
Original blues, bottle neck, slide guitar on an old National... Brian Kramer (1930 National Triolian) Mats Qwarfordt (Harmonetta)
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Brian Kramer lays it down with the real feeling of the blues; communication between people.
His easy groove puts everyone in the blues spirit,
in the best sense of the word.
Great Stuff! -Bob Brozman
"Here are some superlatives that come to mind: Warm- inviting- positive- excellent playing- great tunes- great vocals-
great band- friendly, it "takes you in" and makes you want to stay in. The lyrics convey great messages and ideas and imagery without sounding "preachy" I think you have found your own style, and that's no mean feat..."
-Ronnie Peterson ISRAEL
Brian Kramer & the Couch Lizards must be one of Swedens best kept musical secrets..."
-Jefferson Magazine SWEDEN
"Brian Kramer & The Couch Lizards live up to their name. This is laid-back, lazy-afternoon, folksy music, well-written and played and produced with a gentle touch.
-Juke Blues UKBand/artist history
When Brian Kramer from Brooklyn was barely out of his teens he was hanging out with legendary blues men, picking up tips and advice from folks such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells when they would visit his hometown in N.Y.C.
Junior took a particular liking to Brian and paid careful attention in showing him the right moves and how to play from the heart.
In 1989: Junior would join Brian on his first record Brian Kramer and the Bluesmasters featuring Junior Wells, Win or Lose. He backed Brian up on almost every track and Brian backed Junior up on four of his songs.
Former Rolling Stone, Mick Taylor was also part of these sessions as well as a gathering of the finest, most respected sidemen in the U.S.
Throughout the 90s Brian toured and continued to be a fixture within the New York club scene, performing frequently with the great Blues man Larry Johnson until re-locating overseas, seeking a broader range of opportunities.
In 1998: Brian was asked by internationally acclaimed artist Eric Bibb to join up with him
and perform on the road. Over the next two years, he accompanied Bibb on four successful coast-to-coast tours of the U.S. and Canada, throughout England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Scandinavia and Japan.
Brian is also featured on Bibbs W.C Handy nominated CD release Home To Me, where from the opening notes of the very first track till the final riff of the last cut, Brians National slide guitar is like a thread in the tapestry on some of Bibbs most important and diverse music.
Brian has opened shows as special guest artist for Taj Mahal, John Mayall and has shared the stage & traded licks with Alvin Youngblood Hart, Bobby Rush, Bernard Allison, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Bob Brozman, Sven Zetterberg, Michael Barretto- (of Taj Mahals Hula Blues band), Otis Grand, Jimmy Dawkins and many others.
The Journey Continues!!!Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes! Anywhere they'll have us...
Home base is Club Stampen in Stockholm every week.
Your musical influences
From Robert Johnson to Chris Whitley and a world of folk music in between...(from folks 'round the world)What equipment do you use?
National Resonator guitars for slide, Gibson flat tops, Eastman archtop... AER ampsAnything else?
Music transends all boundaries!
Goes directly to the heart.
Focused intention is more important than flawless technique!
Saltsjö-Boo,
Sweden
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CLASS ACT IN EVERY WAY.
BRIAN IS HEADED TO THE VERY TOP.
RECOMMENDED HIGHLY.
BUCKY
Brian welcome and thanks for your great blues.
Great to see one the world masters of blues has also welcomed you. Botleneck John a true champion of blues music.
To have Bottleneck wishing you well proves your talent as a wonderful blues and roots artist.
best wishes and you will have great success.
keep the blues rolling in.
Bucky
Perth
Western Australia
gremar1@bigpond.com.au
That sure is some f***ed up sh*** Brian - loved it!
Hey, I stopped by your page for a reason. I'm looking for artists who don't have much or any affiliation with rap and hip hop, and even though I am a rap/hip hop artist there is a reason for that. Everyone is lookinf for artists within their genre but I like to expand my music. I am trying to find some artists for more slow type rap songs, the non violent types, the real life issues type. I have 3 collaborations and one solo song you could listen to if you want to see the style I am talking about and see if you're interested in working with me. "Walk With Me", "Love", "Thank You" and "How This Story Goes". If you're not interested, I understand, but if you are, please hit me up and let me know because I actually have a song open that I can't find a singer for and it's about a past relationship I went through. Thanks for your time!
Brian, I've heard some good slide players in my time but you're right up with the best of them. Hell, you can sing and write good lyrics too! Welcome to Soundclicks.
TJ
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