Blues Forgotten
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Quixote's was packed from deck to deck Friday night as the Asheville based-band Blues Forgotten rocked the house down.
A rare, highly-prized combination, great playmanship and sheer entertainment converge with Blues Forgotten, making them a band for both the scrutinizing musician and the average Joe just looking for a beer and a good time.
Their original music defies conventional categorization. An Alice in Chains heavy rock number might seamlessly flow into a relaxed bluesy jam, melt back into grunge, and then groove into reggae. By not confining themselves to one style, these guys are able to reach deeper levels of creativity, all the while attracting a diverse fan base. They put on the perfect live show for even the pickiest, most A.D.D. listener.
The influence of rock greats Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Derek Trucks are apparent in Dave Brown's and Paul Songy's guitar playing. Energy and inspiration, so thick they're nearly visible, trade even with each solo exchanged between the two men.
Charismatic, confident, and cheeky, Don Bodie is the ideal frontman. His vocals didn't leave pitch for a second either performance. And in very un-diva fashion, he steps off of stage during instrumentals to give undivided attention to the rest of the band.
Mark Shaeffer and Joe Cain (both drums/percussion) keep show levels high with a driving pulse guaranteed to make you want to move. Percussion instruments like Don's clave (Spanish pronunciation clah'vay) and Joe's timbales provide extra musical depth, and heavily contribute to the band's multi-layered, world influenced sound. Rounding out the rhythm section in Shane Snyder, whose bass licks hold their own while bringing it all together.
Like me, many people just couldn't get enough of Blues Forgotten during Friday's show, so we followed them to Bodega for a second helping Saturday, and thank God we did; or else we'd missed a rare guest performance by "Brown Sabbath," Dave's one-man band rock alter-ego.
The two-night stand ended with an all out superjam as Blues Forgotten Brought locally based-band Sterno to the stage. Both bands pulled out all the stops and just let to rock, jazz, and funk flow. The crowd was feelin' it and really got down for the last one!
- The Corner News (August 23, 2005)
Quixote's was packed from deck to deck Friday night as the Asheville based-band Blues Forgotten rocked the house down.
A rare, highly-prized combination, great playmanship and sheer entertainment converge with Blues Forgotten, making them a band for both the scrutinizing musician and the average Joe just looking for a beer and a good time.
Their original music defies conventional categorization. An Alice in Chains heavy rock number might seamlessly flow into a relaxed bluesy jam, melt back into grunge, and then groove into reggae. By not confining themselves to one style, these guys are able to reach deeper levels of creativity, all the while attracting a diverse fan base. They put on the perfect live show for even the pickiest, most A.D.D. listener.
The influence of rock greats Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Derek Trucks are apparent in Dave Brown's and Paul Songy's guitar playing. Energy and inspiration, so thick they're nearly visible, trade even with each solo exchanged between the two men.
Charismatic, confident, and cheeky, Don Bodie is the ideal frontman. His vocals didn't leave pitch for a second either performance. And in very un-diva fashion, he steps off of stage during instrumentals to give undivided attention to the rest of the band.
Mark Shaeffer and Joe Cain (both drums/percussion) keep show levels high with a driving pulse guaranteed to make you want to move. Percussion instruments like Don's clave (Spanish pronunciation clah'vay) and Joe's timbales provide extra musical depth, and heavily contribute to the band's multi-layered, world influenced sound. Rounding out the rhythm section in Shane Snyder, whose bass licks hold their own while bringing it all together.
Like me, many people just couldn't get enough of Blues Forgotten during Friday's show, so we followed them to Bodega for a second helping Saturday, and thank God we did; or else we'd missed a rare guest performance by "Brown Sabbath," Dave's one-man band rock alter-ego.
The two-night stand ended with an all out superjam as Blues Forgotten Brought locally based-band Sterno to the stage. Both bands pulled out all the stops and just let to rock, jazz, and funk flow. The crowd was feelin' it and really got down for the last one!
- The Corner News (August 23, 2005)
Discography
Broken Dreams-LP (2005)
Currently in the studio recording their second album, expected to be released June/July 2008.
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“A young band out of Asheville, Blues Forgotten is creating quite a buzz in Western North Carolina with infectious rhythms, dueling guitar solos, and high energy style.”
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“Blues Forgotten manages to blend lyrical melodies, intricate guitar harmonies, and a rhythm section that delivers solid grooves, giving the listener tastes of jazz, blues, and world music in pure rock and roll form.”
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Don Bodie (33): Vocals, Dave Brown (29): Lead Guitar, Paul Songy (32): Lead and Slide Guitar, Shane Snyder (33): Bass, and Mark Sheaffer (36): Drums, all share the same passion for music and performance. Performing together for three years, Blues Forgotten has gained a loyal and expanding following in the Asheville area. The connection and vibe of the group has been quite strong from the beginning and has grown tremendously in the short time the band has been together. Sharing similar musical backgrounds and influences, Blues Forgotten is genuinely committed to the music and the audience with whom they share it with. Armed with 20 original songs as well as 50+ cover songs, the band has headlined clubs throughout Western North Carolina,Alabama, and Tennessee.
In February of 2005, Blues Forgotten released an 8-song original CD titled “Broken Dreams” which sold out its first pressing of 500 copies in 4 months. Plan for their follow-up studio CD later this year, as well as a live CD.
Versatility plays a huge role in the music of Blues Forgotten. Whether it is their full electric sound, or a stripped down acoustic show, Blues Forgotten “puts on one of the most intense and exciting live performance of any band today.”
“One of the most explosive and captivating performances I have seen all year. With their unique sound, Blues Forgotten will take you on a ride you will not forget.”
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