Vicky Martin avec top hat
Hello, I’m Vicky Martin band leader and a musician of sorts. I lead the well known R&B roots band ELEPHANT SHELF and also play in duo act DELTA LADIES with fellow nut DIANA STONE. Despite lots of pills, counselling and more we still keep on with this live music business. I’ve also started writing for BLUES MATTERS the UK’s largest Blues magazine. So this blog of mine is a gonna be about everything to do with music and the life that goes with it.
Glenn Patrik photographed by Brian Maurer
Hello, I’d like to introduce you to a true bluesman, someone you’re gonna hear a lot about. His name is Glenn Patrick. He’s from Kansas City USA and I had the good pleasure to meet him recently when I interviewed him for Blues Matters Magazine. Glenn has been acquainted with some of great names of American music including Albert Collins, Albert King, Duane Eddy and many more. He has a band full of great musicians who’ve also played with some mega names – Marshall Tucker Band, Sister Sledge and many more. Glenn has a superb album ‘Nuthin’ but a Thang’ out on Shakehouse records. It’s an album that captures all that is best is in American music; true swing and great ensemble playing; so there’s an introduction. Now I recommend a visit to Glenn’s website. Have a look around and I’ll tell you more about him in future blogs.
Elephant Shelf at Charlotte Street
We had a recent gig at what is probably the best best Blues & Roots music venue in London Charlotte Street Blues. We were on a double bill with SAM KELLY and we all had a great evening. We played our original stuff and SAM played his funky groove versions of some R&B classics. In the meantime here is a pic:-
