Travelin man, cant do that no more, the preacher picked the guitar, its gonna be alright someday, c. Gary davis and pink anderson, book binder played in east coast coffeehouses in the early 60s, then began accompa. Roy book binder biography, albums, streaming links. The travelin man, roy book binder, is back at the palladiums side door tonight friday, march 16 for a night of acoustic blues, stories and an opening set by his buddy and fan damon fowler. After the release of travelin man, he began touring america extensively. Check out travelin man by roy bookbinder on amazon music. Roy book binder bought his first guitar in naples, heard his first lightnin hopkins record in marseille and read his first jack kerouac novels while cruising the north atlantic. Over the years he has absorbed hundreds of songs, stories and legends about folk music, country, ragtime and acoustic blues that originated and became popular in the early to mid. The stylings are mostly east coast piedmont, gary davis, blind blake and his playing captures the nuances that make the guitar work beguiling delia is a treasure to listen toclean and complex. Listen to your favorite songs from travelin man by roy bookbinder now.
Bruce bastin jazz digest on his just released first solo album, travelin man, book binder proves himself to be a fine and sensitive traditional blues guitarist. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. 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. If book binder can be said to have a hit song, it would be pink andersons version recorded on prestige records of travelin man, which is the title of roys first album from 1971. Some i learned from old records and some from my guitar playing friends. Roys blues book the songs and fingerstyle guitar arrangements of roy book binder. Gary davis and pink anderson, book binder played in east coast coffeehouses in the early 60s, then began accompanying rev. Each lesson consists of a performance, explanation, and split screen segment where roy plays the composition at a slower pace. Music profile for roy book binder, born 5 october 1941. Illustrated roy book binder discography stefan wirz. Roy book binder was on his cell phone, driving his 21foot. Book binder plays good, clean guitar and has well synthesized his influences. Front row tickets will not be an issue, we always have terrific seats.
Sep 22, 2018 roy book binder i dont always consider myself a blues musician but sometimes more of a traveling minstrel, says the man that many people call the book. Roy plays it with just the right tone of deadpan humor, an epic picaresque tale about a man named boon who survives every in extremis situation he is thrown into. Travelin man, originally recorded in 1971, was rereleased on cd in 1997. The good book, live at the fur peace station, singersongwriter bluesman, polk city ramble, travelin man, top. Oct 15, 2001 listen to your favorite songs from singersongwriter bluesman by roy book binder now. Its an allsolo set, just roy, his guitar, and a bakers dozen of the old fingerstyle blues gems he spent the 60s collecting. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from roy book binder at the discogs marketplace. Gary davies biscuts bo carter statesboro blues blind willie mctell. Id like to thank those friends, for the good times, the good music and for their friendship. The following year, he released his first album, travelin man, on adelphi.
After meeting another of his musical influences, the bluesman pink anderson, book binder released his first album, travelin man, on adelphi. Feb 27, 2010 roy book binder travelin man february 27, 2010 by palladiumpaul what you remember about a roy book binder performance is his mastery of delta blues guitar, his knowledge of the genre and its nowlegendary performers, and, his dry wit. All roy book binder lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. He is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions, with both traditional and selfstyled licks. Roy book binder was on his cell phone, driving his 21foot camper on the way to his next gig. Legendary bluesman roy book binder takes you step by step through 10 of his original tunes from his latest release, the good book. Search results for travelin man by roy book binder yee yee. Gary davis, he is equally at home with blues and ragtime. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Roy book binder born october 5, 1943 is an american blues guitarist, singersongwriter and storyteller. Singersongwriter bluesman by roy book binder on amazon. Listen to your favorite songs from singersongwriter bluesman by roy book binder now. It was 1965, and after three years of sailing around the world on an aircraft carrier with the u.
Singersongwriter bluesman by roy book binder on amazon music. If i could just find a damn wifi connection up here in the mountains of connecticut, i. After getting back to the states, he met a blind preacher named rev. A decade or more later, when i was spending my summers teaching at the national guitar workshop, roy began showing up for a week a time to teach as well. Im a travelin man on the road again, travelin man on the road again. The songs on this record come from far away places and from men who are long gone.
Orders taken before 5pm are usually shipped within the same business day. Get roy book binder setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other roy book binder fans for free on. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Travelin man, mississippi blues, lectric chair blues, cc and o blues, wont you be kind. After many efforts to understand the yankee, the lady finally said, oh. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Roy book binder travelin man february 27, 2010 by palladiumpaul what you remember about a roy book binder performance is his mastery of delta blues guitar, his knowledge of the genre and its nowlegendary performers, and, his dry wit. For tickets and info, call our box office at 7278223590 or follow this link for online tickets and info i was chatting with roy about his early days in nyc and it turns out he played a. In 1969, he toured england with arthur big boy crudup and homesick james. Nobody knows im hurtin nobody knows im hurtin roy book binder. Stream travelin man by roy bookbinder on amazon music.
In 1971, when this first collection of recordings by the artist formerly known as roy bookbinder was released. Travelin man by jim newsom i always consider myself an entertainer first and a guitar player second. Roy book binder biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Tour dates for roy book binder is available for viewing on this page. Roy book binder tabs guitar solos, tab books, instruction. Chords for roy book binder travelin man and banter. Tour schedules for all roy book binder concerts are updated daily.
Roy book binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. Roy book binder concert schedule has finally been released. Roy book binder i dont always consider myself a blues musician but sometimes more of a traveling minstrel, says the man that many people call the book. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Roy bookbinder is a rare breed who was able to take the old acoustic blues styles and make them come to life. To purchase last minute roy book binder tickets, browse through the etickets that can be downloaded instantly. I discovered roy book binder at the library, hearing him play travelin man on his goin back to tampa lp. Cd homespun tapes, hal leonard, homespun tapes, hal leonard.
We dont have this lyrics yet, you can help us by submit it after submit lyrics, your name will be printed as part of the credit when your lyric is approved. Music from americas legendary coffeehouse 196720, ragtime millionaire, and some people who play guitar. Weve found 8 lyrics, 128 artists, and 100 albums matching travelin man by roy book binder. Jun 25, 2010 if book binder can be said to have a hit song, it would be pink andersons version recorded on prestige records of travelin man, which is the title of roy s first album from 1971. Roy book binder from the gaslight to the palladium side. As soon as you find the roy book binder tickets you need, you can buy your tickets from our safe and secure checkout. Tickets for the approaching roy book binder concert are in stock. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from roy book binder. Travelin highway man 1939 1942 you can mistreat me here new shake em on down bottle it up and go whiskey head woman cotton patch blues baby please dont tell on me my babys gone its hard to be lonesome dese.
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