Roy book binder is the epitome of the singing, songwriting, storytelling bluesman troubadour. He is the epitome of the singing, song writing, storytelling bluesman troubadour. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the good book roy book binder the good book. The good book on binders own label peg leg records presents 10 quality self penned compositions all delivered in his laconic style. Each lesson consists of a performance, explanation, and split screen segment where roy plays the composition at a slower pace. With his latest release book binder once again delivers just what he does best.
Countryblues troubadour roy book binder stopped by the acoustic guitar sessions studio to perform songs from his 20 album the good book on his own label pegleg records watch above as book binder, a ragtime master, sings it coulda been worse, step right up, and the good book, and spins a few yarns about being a student, friend, and chauffeur. Gary davis, roy book binder is a blues guitar entertainer. In the 90s he often appeared with jorma kaukonen who recorded 2 of roys songs. Legendary bluesman roy book binder takes you step by step through 10 of his original tunes from his latest release, the good book. Roy book binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. Roy book binder saw five ray charles shows in one day in 1957. Check out the good book by roy book binder on amazon music. Roy book binder was born october 5, queens, new york, in 1943 is a laconic living treasure of american blues, ragtime and old timey music.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from roy book binder at the discogs marketplace. He is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions, with both traditional and selfstyled licks. Binder from the early sixties became a student and friend of the rev. People are talking about roy book binder with his latest release book binder once again delivers just what he does best. Find the song lyrics for roy book binder top tracks. Roy book binder plays rag mama roy book binder books blues book book and online audio represent a comprehensive cross section of the traditional and original blues that have been delighting roys audiences and inspiring guitar players for many years. Get roy book binder setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other roy book binder fans for free on.
Singersongwriterstorytellingbluesman roy book binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. The good book, harkens back to the days on the road with rev gary davis. Binder from the early sixties became a student and friend of the legendary reverend gary davis, who he toured with in the late 1960s, and it was from these early days he became equally at home with blues and ragtime. He gave up his greenwich village pad in the early 1970s and lived in his tour. Friend like me gonna get myself a motorhome something different mississippi blues gin done done it im going home good gal nobody knows im hurtin waiting for a train cigarette blues my road. Books blues book and its accompanying online audio represent a comprehensive cross section of the traditional and original blues that have been delighting roys audiences and inspiring guitar players through the years. Gary davis and pink anderson, book binder played in east coast coffeehouses in the early 60s, then began accompanying rev. The title song the good book reminds listeners about the simple lessons we learned as youngsters. Acoustic guitar sessions presents roy book binder youtube. You cannot listen to this cd and not want to get up and jig or take up a jug and. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Equally at home with blues and ragtime, book shifts from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions with both traditional and selfstyled licks. Dont start me talkin 1994 the good book 20 live at the fur peace station 2005 singersongwriter bluesman 2001 you may also like see all.
Roy book binder is an american blues guitarist, singersongwriter and storyteller. His storytelling is another characteristic that makes his style unique. By the time youre finished studying with book, youll have a solid base of skills under your fingertips. Macleod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. Roy book binder, has earned his stripes the book, travelled with the rev. The bard has paid his dues in keeping the old songs alive. Storyteller and musician roy book binder remembers meeting. Roy book binder avoids the problem by refusing to become overwhelmed by idolatry, and instead enjoying himself while doing vintage material. An often stirring folkblues guitarist and vocalist, roy book binder has been playing country blues since the mid60s, when he began recording for blue goose. The hillbilly blues cats by roy book binder on apple music.
Roy book binder born october 5, 1943 is an american blues guitarist, singer songwriter and storyteller. Gary davis and pink anderson, book binder played in east coast. Gary davis, he is equally at home with blues and ragtime. By working your way through the tablature, youll learn to play these great songs in notefornote detail and pick up many inspiring blues licks and techniques along the way. Roy book binder the motorhome song youll never find another friend like me. Jorma kaukonen included roys songs on his last two red house records. Roys firsthand knowledge of the great piedmontstyle players makes this. This time around he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching the essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Step right up is a reminisce about roys medicine shows friends and their days in the business. American blues singer and guitarist, born october 5, 1943 in new york city. Listen to your favorite songs from roy book binder.
Featuring guitar, clarinet, standup bass, percussion and special guest damon. Dont start me talkin 1994 the good book 20 live at the fur peace station 2005 singersongwriter bluesman 2001 60 million songs. This is roy book binders first all original song, studio album in many years. You cannot listen to this cd and not want to get up and jig or take up a jug and blow your heart out. All roy book binder lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Petersburg, though he keeps a pretty low profile here. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Gary davis and it was from these early days he became equally at home with blues and. Countryblues troubadour roy book binder stopped by the acoustic guitar sessions studio to perform songs from his 20 album the good book on his own label pegleg records. Each lesson consists of a performance, explanation, and split screen segment. It has been a long journey for the artist who first recorded for the blue goose label back in the late 1960s after being discovered at a gaslight cafe hootenanny in greenwich village.
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