Roy book binder born october 5, 1943 is an american blues guitarist, singer songwriter and storyteller. Right now, as you read this, roy book binder is probably cruising in his motor home someplace along the east coast on the way to some small concert hall, as he has done for the past 45 years. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from roy book binder at the discogs marketplace. Memphis acoustic music association upcoming concerts. Gary davis and pink anderson, book binder played in east coast. 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.
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. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the good book roy book binder the good book. Gary davis, he is equally at home with blues and ragtime. Get roy book binder setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other roy book binder fans for free on. So to answer my first question, how much would you give for reverend gary daviss phone number. Stefan grossman tell me baby woody mann good gal old devil crosstown blues roy bookbinder. I told him how much of a fan i am of the book, and he agreed to contact me next time they get together so i can meet roy and possibly play a few tunes with him. Roy book binder tickets the tin pan richmond, va october. Storyteller and musician roy book binder remembers meeting. After 40 years in the game, i consider myself to be a very lucky man. Were privileged to have roy here to preserveand extendthe tradition of great american blues music.
The good book by roy book binder on amazon music amazon. Aug 11, 2008 he then noted that he has a good friend who shows him chords when hes in town. The good book the good book it coulda been worse step right upfull go around. Roy s firsthand knowledge of the great piedmontstyle players makes this video a. May 11, 2008 roy book binder teaches a basic c rag. Many of my old pals are gone but they are still a part of my life and they come alive every time i take the stage to tell my story. Roy book binder tabs guitar solos, tab books, instruction. He gave up his greenwich village pad in the early 1970s and lived in his tour. He is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions, with both traditional and selfstyled licks. Being the practical sort of guy, roy decided to go with the flow on this and changed his name to book binder. Roy book binder is an american blues guitarist, singersongwriter and storyteller. View concert statistics of the good book by roy book binder played live. Dec 20, 2018 legendary bluesman roy book binder takes you step by step through 10 of his original tunes from his latest release, the good book. Gary davis and pink anderson, book binder played in east coast coffeehouses in the early 60s, then began accompanying rev.
Check out the good book by roy book binder on amazon music. Listen free to roy book binder the good book the good book, it coulda been worse and more. Countryblues troubadour roy book binder stopped by the acoustic guitar sessions studio to perform songs from his 20 album the good. Each lesson consists of a performance, explanation, and split screen segment where roy. Roy book binder has assembled a complete vocabulary of licks and techniques to help you do it. May 01, 20 check out the good book by roy book binder on amazon music. 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. But thanks to roy, these old blues men are in good hands.
Featuring guitar, clarinet, standup bass, percussion and special guest damon. Roy humbly calls this thorough breakdown of the elements of. With his latest release book binder once again delivers just what he does best. Delia, a song by roy bookbinder on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Roy book binder saw five ray charles shows in one day in 1957. Roy book binder has been recording east coast blues since the 60s, and this new live set may be the best recorded work of his career, proving once again that the blues is an art that rewards the passing years. Equally at home with blues and ragtime, book shifts from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions with both traditional and selfstyled licks. Gary davis, roy book binder is a blues guitar entertainer.
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. You cannot listen to this cd and not want to get up and jig or take up a jug and. 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 bard has paid his dues in keeping the old songs alive. Dec 07, 2016 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. The good book the good book it coulda been worse step right upfull go around poker playin papa crazy about you what you gonna do. Roy book binder appearing at the tin pan in richmond, va. Step right up is a reminisce about roys medicine shows friends and their days in the business.
Roy book binders songs stream online music songs listen. Listen to the good bookby roy book binder on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. The good book, live at the fur peace station, singersongwriter bluesman, polk city ramble, travelin man, top tracks. All roy book binder lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. He is the epitome of the singing, song writing, storytelling bluesman troubadour. He is a consummate stylist on the acoustic guitar, capable of transporting the listener to a different time and place. Feb 22, 2017 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.
Find the song lyrics for roy book binder top tracks. Jun 25, 2010 take it from a word man, there are no words to describe it. Well a ways down the long road, at a dry cleaners in florida, the clerk couldnt find mr. Roy book binder born october 5, 1943 is an american blues guitarist, singersongwriter and storyteller. Travelin man, statesboro blues, biscuts, thatll never happen no more, delia, biography. I discovered roy book binder at the library, hearing him play travelin man on his goin back to tampa lp. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The good book, an album by roy bookbinder on spotify. Roy book binder is a treasure as a guitar teacher and if you only learn one song from this dvd, you will have learned not simply a great song, and a fun song, but more so, you will have learned to improvise and enjoy your guitar as roy encourages you to take chances, invent, and enjoy yourself. Illustrated roy book binder discography stefan wirz. An often stirring folkblues guitarist and vocalist, roy book binder has been playing country blues since the mid60s, when he began recording. We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. When your heroes end up becoming your pals, life is sweet.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Bookbinder has dedicated his professional life to preserving the legacy of ragtime and country blues guitar. Hillbilly blues is certainly a good term for bookbinder s good time combination of ragtime guitar picking, jivey relaxed vocals and prewar blues repertoire. Listen to your favorite songs from the good book by roy book binder now. The book left greenwich village in 1976, moved into a tour bus and lived on the road for the next 15 years and became a distinct voice in the blues and folk music world. The good book by roy book binder on amazon music unlimited. This is roy book binders first all original song, studio album in many years.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Roy book binder born october 5, is an american singer, songwriter, storytelling bluesman. Roy book binder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. Step right up is a reminisce about roy s medicine shows friends and their days in the business. You cannot listen to this cd and not want to get up and jig or take up a jug and blow your heart out. The title song the good book reminds listeners about the simple lessons we learned as youngsters. The inestimable roy book binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. Roy book binder plays rag mama roy book binder book s blues book book and online audio represent a comprehensive cross section of the traditional and original blues that have been delighting roy s audiences and inspiring guitar players for many years. Featuring guitar, clarinet, standup bass, percussion and special guest, damon fowler on some. People are talking about roy book binder with his latest release book binder once again delivers just what he does best. In the 90s he often appeared with jorma kaukonen who recorded 2 of roy s songs last aug. Roy bookbinder has a really good version of delia on his traveling man cd. Roy book binder biography, albums, streaming links. Roy book binder biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Roy bookbinder the good book, the book s first all original song, studio album in many years. Hacksaw harney, who stayed with roy in nyc, inspired the instrumental piece hacksaw. 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. For his second record for rounder, bookbinder formed a new trio with rock bottom on harmonica and billy ochoa on string bass, and contributed some of his original tunes to the mix. After many efforts to understand the yankee, the lady finally said, oh. The good book on binders own label peg leg records presents 10 quality self penned compositions all delivered in his laconic style. Legendary bluesman roy book binder takes you step by step through 10 of his original tunes from his latest release, the good book. His storytelling is another characteristic that makes his style unique.
Acoustic guitar sessions presents roy book binder youtube. American blues singer and guitarist, born october 5, 1943 in new york city. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. By the time youre finished studying with book, youll have a solid base of skills under your fingertips.