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25 February, 2006
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Rob Hunt Blues Jam at Deep Ellum Blues |
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Every Thursday the Rob Hunt Band hosts a
Blues Jam at Deep Ellum Blues in Dallas, TX. After the first
set local musicians are given the opportunity to sit-in for a few songs with the band. Rob Hunt is a local musician who has developed quite a following around Dallas. He plays in the styles of Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Albert King to name a few. Deep Ellum Blues is a great venue that has been promoting live blues based music since 2004. Next Saturday March 4th, the Rob Hunt Band will be opening for Nashville based singer/producer Tom Hambridge .
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| The Rob Hunt Band with David Johnsen- bass guitar, Barry Neil-drums and Rob Hunt-lead guitar & vocals. | Rob plays loud, hard and fast in the tradition of contemporary Texas Blues guitarists. With only three members in the band everyone has to give 100%. | |||
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| Barry Neil is one of the best drummers we've seen in the Dallas Metro area. It's never easy to get a clear shot of the drummer when he is behind a full kit. | Bassist David Johnsen definitely has got
the chops. He plays a Sadowsky bass and has great tone.
Overall the band has a great sound.
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| Rob is a real performer and one of the few I've seen actually plays to 'his' audience. Rob plays his gold 62' re-issue Strat with Texas Special pickups. | Rob's rig consists of two custom Fender tweed amps which were custom built by Sewell Amps. A 62' R.I. Strat, Hammer (with P-90s) and an array of effects. | |||
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| Rob's effects loop includes an Ibanez DE7 Delay, CS9 Stereo Chorus, a Blue Screamer (rare), Fulltone Fat Boost and a Vox Wah-wah. | We came out tonight to hear the Rob Hunt Band see our friend David " Doc" Holliday play guitar. David played with Edgar and Johnny Winter of White Trash back in the day. David is a great friend and guitarist. Ray (left) and Doc (right). | |||
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| The band took a break and we headed back to the bar for a few drinks. Billy and I were reviewing the event calendar for Deep Ellum Blues. Looks like the Rob Hunt Band will be opening for Tom Hambridge on March 4th 2006. . Tom received a 2005 Grammy nomination for his role as producer of Johnny Winter’s newest recording "I’m a Blues Man.". Great work Tom, can't wait to see you in Dallas, TX. | ||||
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| Lovely Melissa, our Bartender, took care of us and did a great job. We never had to wait long for our drinks. Looks like she is an R.H.B. fan also.. | Rob Hunt and the band got back up on stage and Doc joined in for a song. They played 'You Better Leave My Girl Alone', an SRV song. | |||
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| Rob and Doc played rhythm together. Doc played a solo and then Rob led in. They sounded great together! Rob that Hammer sounds great . Rob is one of the few players who does the SRV stuff. | ||||
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| John Harris was up next. He sings and plays a mean Strat. If everyone sounds as good as John does we will be back every Thursday night. | Back at the bar Melissa is mixing a double-shot of something... good, I'm sure. I'll just have a beer. | |||
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| You've gotta check out the Rob Hunt Band next week. Remember they play every Thursday at Deep Ellum Blues. It's a great way to get tuned up for the weekend! | ||||
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