Kevin Moore, alias Keb’ Mo’ (born October 3, 1951), is one of
the smoothest blues men on the scene today. He started his career playing steel
drums in a calypso band, but soon migrated to blues and guitar. He made his
first recordings at the age of 21 when he was hired by former Jefferson
airplane violinist Papa John Creach to play in his band and on his records. In 1994, Keb' Mo' released his
self-titled debut album, Keb’ Mo’, that featured two Robert Johnson songs, Kind
Hearted Woman and Come On My Kitchen. He was collaborated on and was featured
in the Martin Scorsese miniseries The
Blues, and states that one of his greatest influences was the music of
Johnson. He’s won three Grammy Awards, scored films, television shows, and
collaborated on too many projects to mention. One of my favorite of his songs, Hand It Over, first appeared on the TV
show, Touched By An Angel. In fact,
that was the first time I’d ever heard his music. I immediately went out and
bought a couple of his CD’s. Later I even bought his teaching tape for blues
guitarists, which I enthusiastically recommend to anyone wanting to improve
their blues guitar. I’ll shut up now and play the music. Enjoy!
Come on in my kitchen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8Tvj5u1SOg&feature=related
Lullaby Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59FfyEbDPAw&feature=related
Kind hearted woman blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZgOKm5SfSs
Suitcase blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEnqOjSvyvk&feature=related
Perpetual blues machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9yiEM9qXDU&feature=relmfu
Government Cheese: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7PWH8NXxEc&feature=related
Rollin and tumbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSoLqo_mM_w&feature=relmfu
Hand it over: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDjkajIPkQ
She just wants to dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVx7InnsH8o&feature=related
Dirty lowdown and bad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDvlqfYqcWw&feature=related
Just like you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5KJU9O1Xqs&feature=related
I’m on your side: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN3MzflEIdA&feature=related
No getting over you (with Bonnie Raitt): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iMadZk9o_U&feature=related
Shave you legs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooPYUw6T8bk&feature=related
Anyone who’s read this blog for any amount of time knows I
love Sauvignon Blanc, especially those
from New Zealand and France. Tonight’s recommendation is great for kicking back
on a warm summer night and enjoying the blues. The 2010 Domaine et Janine
Crochet Sancerre (~$16.00) is one of my favorites. French Sancerre is different
than the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which tends to be dominated by citrus and
grapefruit. This wine is pale gold with aromas of green apples. It almost makes
your mouth pucker with its succulent green apples, honey, and lemon flavors and
wet stone minerality. Great with fish or, as I said, just kicking back on the
deck and watching the stars. I’ve got
two cases in the cellar and with the blues of Keb’ Mo’, I’m set for summer.
Cheers!
1 comment:
Awesome!
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