Joel Blumert
Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
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This homegrown production reveals a wide-ranging repertory of folk and folk/country blues from Peg Leg Howell and Willie McTell and spirited instrumentals with plenty of intricate fingerpicking alongside self-penned gems like "Can't Stop the Pictures" and "old stuff" like "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie." A pair of vintage Eric Von Schmidt covers are my favorites. - GvonT - Sing Out! magazine
This homegrown production reveals a wide-ranging repertory of folk and folk/country blues from Peg Leg Howell and Willie McTell and spirited instrumentals with plenty of intricate fingerpicking alongside self-penned gems like "Can't Stop the Pictures" and "old stuff" like "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie." A pair of vintage Eric Von Schmidt covers are my favorites. - GvonT - Sing Out! magazine
"Great traditional blues set!"
"A really strong voice and plays the guitar with authority. Folk Blues at it's finest! Joel was a pleasure to listen to."
"A very accomplished player. Great mix of styles and tempos. Great song selection. I appreciate that he explained what he was playing."
"Great fingerpicking. Thank you!" - International Blues Challenge, Memphis, 1/06
"Great traditional blues set!"
"A really strong voice and plays the guitar with authority. Folk Blues at it's finest! Joel was a pleasure to listen to."
"A very accomplished player. Great mix of styles and tempos. Great song selection. I appreciate that he explained what he was playing."
"Great fingerpicking. Thank you!" - International Blues Challenge, Memphis, 1/06
"Joel Blumert is a fascinating and gifted artist....When he is in your area performing, don't miss him!!!"
jazz legend, AHMAD JAMAL
"Really great fingerpicking, you've really got it down!" SHUN KIKUTA (Koko Taylor, James Cotton)
"Joel's playing is impeccable!" Ramblin' Dan Stevens - compliments
"Joel Blumert is a fascinating and gifted artist....When he is in your area performing, don't miss him!!!"
jazz legend, AHMAD JAMAL
"Really great fingerpicking, you've really got it down!" SHUN KIKUTA (Koko Taylor, James Cotton)
"Joel's playing is impeccable!" Ramblin' Dan Stevens - compliments
"A virtuoso guitarist!" - Fiddler's Green, Hyde Park, NY
"A virtuoso guitarist!" - Fiddler's Green, Hyde Park, NY
Discography
CD Old Stuff, New Stuff, My Stuff, Blue Stuff, reviewed in Sing Out magazine, winter, 2003, available at cdBaby. 2nd cd, "Iron Hills Songster" due out in summer, '08.
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Bio
A product of the 60's blues and folk revival, started playing guitar in 1963, met Son House in 1968, an experience that changed my musical direction profoundly. Have opened for Brownie and Sonny, Spider John Koerner, Rory Block, Jack Elliot, and many other folk and blues artists. Frequently referred to as a musician's musician, admired by many jazz and classical musicians as well as folk and blues artists. Described as having a confident, commanding stage presence, aided by dazzling guitar playing, and vocal strength.
Primary guitar influences are: Brownie McGhee, Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis, Doc Watson, John Herald, Danny Kalb, Larry Johnson, with lots of jazz and classical players, as well. Teaches guitar and voice lessons, and produced the Building Your Voice dvd guide to Alan Greene's book, The New Voice. Now lives in NW Connecticut and appears weekly on NWCATV, Canaan, CT on self-produced show, "Guitar and Vocal".
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