Ari Eisinger is one of the most dazzling country blues and ragtime guitarists playing today. Listen to his astonishing performances of the music of Blind Blake and you will hear things no guitar player has managed to pull off since Blake himself disappeared in the early 1930s. The sportin' right hand the piano rhythms the notes everybody else leaves out - they're all there. 'One of the finest fingerpickers I've heard anywhere ' 'One of the top guitarists in the country ' 'One of the finest interpreters of traditional blues and ragtime' - these are just a few of the reactions from critics and fellow musicians to Ari's remarkable way with the blues of the 1920s and '30s.Able to shift effortlessly from complex East Coast ragtime to the propulsive rhythm of the guitar evangelists to down-home Texas country blues Ari is one of the most authentic musicians you are ever likely to encounter.

In this intimate portrait Rory Block talks about her life and music. She reminiscences about the legendary bluesmen she met and learned from as well as how her own music developed. She performs a wide variety of songs from her repertoire that show the power and elegance of her playing and singing. Titles include: Crossroad Blues Titanic Stones In My Pathway Moon's Goin' Down Preachin' Blues Canned Heat Mississippi Blues Frankie Future Blues County Farm Blues If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day Me And the Devil From The Dust Love and Whiskey Spider Boy Like A Shotgun Silver Wings and Crossroad Blues (Take 2).In this intimate portrait Rory Block talks about her life and music. She reminiscences about the legendary bluesmen she met and learned from as well as how her own music developed. She performs a wide variety of songs from her repertoire that show the power and elegance of her playing and singing. Titles include: Crossroad Blues Titanic Stones In My Pathway Moon's Goin' Down Preachin' Blues Canned Heat Mississippi Blues Frankie Future Blues County Farm Blues If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day Me And the Devil From The Dust Love and Whiskey Spider Boy Like A Shotgun Silver Wings and Crossroad Blues (Take 2).

The seven fingerstyle guitarists on this DVD have all put their own highly personal stamp on the instrument not only by the way they play but also by the music they write and interpret and the emotions and images their music invokes. No other instrument has found such a vast global audience in the last 40 years and as you'll see and hear no other instrument is capable of such a diverse range of sounds and styles. As divergent as these performances are the personal backgrounds of these highly creative and influential musicians are interwoven by the mentors who inspired and guided them their influence on each other and by the events which have become a part ofmodern musical history. BOB BROZMAN: Zonky Down The Road Train Song PIERRE BENSUSAN: La Femme Cambree Cordilliere JOHN FAHEY: On The Sunnyside Of The Ocean Who Will Rock The Cradle JORMA KAUKONEN: Embryonic Journey Water Song JOHN RENBOURN: Sweet Potato Angie STEFAN GROSSMAN: Struttin' Rag Blues For The Mann MARTIN SIMPSON: Medley:The Turtle & The Asp/Dreamtime Icarus

Guitarist educator and historian Stefan Grossman was a student of acoustic blues and gospel singer/guitarist Rev. Gary Davis. Beginning when he was 15 Stefan studied with Davis on weekends spending eight to ten hours at his house in Harlem absorbing all he could. While studying with Rev. Davis he met and studied with other country blues guitarists: Mississippi John Hurt Son House Skip James Mance Lipscomb and Fred McDowell. In the early 1960s Stefan formed the Even Dozen Jug Band (which also included such future luminaries as John Sebastian Steve Katz Maria Muldaur and David Grisman). In 1966 he worked with the alternate rock band the Fugs beforemoving to Great Britain in 1967. In 1969 he co-founded Kicking Mule Records with Ed Denson a label that showcased acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Many of these albums that Stefan produced during this period are finally being re-released on CD on his own label. From 1967 to 1987 Stefan Grossman lived in Great Britain and Italy and toured worldwide. He performed and recorded with John Renbourn for 15 years and they produced four albums together. Stefan's solo discography goes all the way back to 1966 when he recorded How to Play Blues Guitar with Rory Block (now released as Country Blues Guitar SGGW103). Since that time he has recorded over 30 solo albums and has written numerous books highlighting the playing of legendary bluesmen from the 1920s and 1930s. Nowadays Stefan divides his time between the USA and England. He continues to do concerts and workshops worldwide and remains one of the world's foremost authorities on acoustic blues guitar. The Guitar Artistry of Stefan Grossman brings together performances from 1965 to today. He performs solo with the Even Dozen Jog Band with John Renbourn as well as Duck Baker. In between the music Stefan weaves together the story behind his playing. An 87 page PDF booklet is included on the DVD. This details Guitarist educator and historian Stefan Grossman was a student of acoustic blues and gospel singer/guitarist Rev. Gary Davis. Beginning when he was 15 Stefan studied with Davis on weekends spending eight to ten hours at his house in Harlem absorbing all he could. While studying with Rev. Davis he met and studied with other country blues guitarists: Mississippi John Hurt Son House Skip James Mance Lipscomb and Fred McDowell. In the early 1960s Stefan formed the Even Dozen Jug Band (which also included such future luminaries as John Sebastian Steve Katz Maria Muldaur and David Grisman). In 1966 he worked with the alternate rock band the Fugs beforemoving to Great Britain in 1967. In 1969 he co-founded Kicking Mule Records with Ed Denson a label that showcased acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Many of these albums that Stefan produced during this period are finally being re-released on CD on his own label. From 1967 to 1987 Stefan Grossman liv

English acoustic guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson has come a long way from his roots in Lincolnshire Northern England. He played his first paid gig at fourteen became a professional at seventeen and shortly after found himself in the vanguard of the British folk-rock movement. Martin's dynamic solo guitar performances are legendary showcasing his mastery of the acoustic guitar as well as his far-ranging repertoire. He possesses a seemingly effortless command of multiple complex styles including powerful percussive techniques unique frailing and fingerstyles and a ground breaking use of open tunings. This 70 minute DVD presents a solo concertrecorded at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley California.

The legendary Delta-inspired blues-rockers performing at the Fillmore San Francisco in 1994 with all the atmosphere and electricity of a true homecoming show. Whilst Elvis and Buddy Holly were riding high in the hit parade young Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady looked to Lightnin' Hopkins and Chuck Berry for inspiration digging deep into the heritage of the rural blues and forging a band that was as raw and direct as their heroes. Over 25 years and countless recordings later Electric Hot Tuna returned to San Francisco for a very special celebratory performance that was captured on film. With songs including Ode To Billy Dean I See The Light and 99 Year Blues this is a unique chance to witness the genuine article and some genuine blues magic.

Raga Meets The Blues-Harry Manx has been called an 'essential link' between the music of East and West creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Harry has performed across Canada into the USA Australia France Singapore and Spain. He has appeared at festivals world-class theatres concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena lap steel and guitar Harry quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed 'the Harry Zone' with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his originalsongs. Blending Indian folk melodies with blues a sprinkle of gospel and compelling grooves Manx’s 'mysticssippi' flavour is evocative and hard to resist. Titles include: Can't Be Satisfied Sitting On Top of the World Working On The Railroad Goodtime Charlie Baby Please Don't Go Afghani Raga Oh Death Crazy Love Spoonful Tijuana Bring That Thing A Coat of Mail Steal Six Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed and Don't Forget To Miss Me. Harry Manx has been called an 'essential link' between the music of East and West creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Harry has performed across Canada into the USA Australia France Singapore and Spain. He has appeared at festivals world-class theatres concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena lap steel and guitar Harry quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed 'the Harry Zone' with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his originalsongs. Blending Indian folk melodies with blues a sprinkle of gospel and compelling grooves Manx’s 'mysticssippi' flavour is evocative and hard to resist. Titles include: Can't Be Satisfied Sitting On Top of the World Working On The Railroad Goodtime Charlie Baby Please Don't Go Afghani Raga Oh Death Crazy Love Spoonful Tijuana Bring That Thing A Coat of Mail Steal Six Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed and Don't Forget To Miss Me.

DVD featuring Doc Watson Tony Rice Norman Blake and Dan Crary. Includes 'More Pretty Girls Than One' 'Nashville Blues' 'The White Dove' and 'Cold On The Shoulder'. DVD featuring Doc Watson Tony Rice Norman Blake and Dan Crary. Includes 'More Pretty Girls Than One' 'Nashville Blues' 'The White Dove' and 'Cold On The Shoulder'.

Artist Songbook-Sonny Terry started playing harmonica in his teens as a blind street musician in North Carolina. After a stint with a medicine show he hooked up with the popular ragtime singer/guitarist Blind Boy Fuller. When he was 23 he made his recording debut backing up Fuller. Barely a year later in 1938 he was wowing New York audiences at Carnegie Hall appearing solo as part of John Hammond's Spirituals to Swing concert. Sonny Terry died in 1986 leaving behind many recordings and numerous fans -- as well as harmonica players trying to duplicate his virtuosity. He was a true originator and a powerful entertainer.Sonny Terry started playing harmonica in his teens as a blind street musician in North Carolina. After a stint with a medicine show he hooked up with the popular ragtime singer/guitarist Blind Boy Fuller. When he was 23 he made his recording debut backing up Fuller. Barely a year later in 1938 he was wowing New York audiences at Carnegie Hall appearing solo as part of John Hammond's Spirituals to Swing concert. Sonny Terry died in 1986 leaving behind many recordings and numerous fans -- as well as harmonica players trying to duplicate his virtuosity. He was a true originator and a powerful entertainer.

DVD edition of this incredible jam session bringing together five masters or flatpicking guitar: Doc Watson Tony Rice Dan Crary Jack Lawrence and Steve Kaufman. Together they harmonise and improvise in an hour of unbeatable picking. DVD edition of this incredible jam session bringing together five masters or flatpicking guitar: Doc Watson Tony Rice Dan Crary Jack Lawrence and Steve Kaufman. Together they harmonise and improvise in an hour of unbeatable picking.

Rare and historical recordings from 1965-70. The musicians presented in this video are amongst the greatest exponents of slide blues guitar who ever lived and are ample testimony to the superb variety available in this style. Rare and historical recordings from 1965-70. The musicians presented in this video are amongst the greatest exponents of slide blues guitar who ever lived and are ample testimony to the superb variety available in this style.

This DVD features rare footage depicting some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived. Features Mississippi John Hurt Son House Rev. Gary Davis Big Bill Broonzy and others. This DVD features rare footage depicting some of the greatest blues musicians who ever lived. Features Mississippi John Hurt Son House Rev. Gary Davis Big Bill Broonzy and others.

The Music and Thoughts of Buster Miller Stefan Grossman and John Miller arranged for DVD. Country folk blues and jazz fingerstyle guitar at its best. The Music and Thoughts of Buster Miller Stefan Grossman and John Miller arranged for DVD. Country folk blues and jazz fingerstyle guitar at its best.

The Lone State boasts many cultural riches and its gifts to the blues tradition are among its most exemplary treasures. The range of Texas blues guitar styles both rural and urban is captured in this collection of fourteen performances by four legendary Texas bluesmen . Blazing 1991 performances by the great Albert Collins generate a heat which belies his Iceman moniker. Freddie King cooks at full boil in a 1972 set which includes his signature song Going Down . Rare 1960 footage of Lightnin' Hopkins shows how intense the downhome acoustic Texas blues could be. A 1968 performance by Mance Lipscomb traces the blues tradition to its work song taproot with Captain Captain .Alternately stark and celebratory the Texas blues of these performances comprise a legacy as expansive as the Lone State's legendary vistas. The Lone State boasts many cultural riches and its gifts to the blues tradition are among its most exemplary treasures. The range of Texas blues guitar styles both rural and urban is captured in this collection of fourteen performances by four legendary Texas bluesmen . Blazing 1991 performances by the great Albert Collins generate a heat which belies his Iceman moniker. Freddie King cooks at full boil in a 1972 set which includes his signature song Going Down . Rare 1960 footage of Lightnin' Hopkins shows how intense the downhome acoustic Texas blues could be. A 1968 performance by Mance Lipscomb traces the blues tradition to its work song taproot with Captain Captain . Alternately stark and celebratory the Texas blues of these performances comprise a legacy as expansive as the Lone State's legendary vistas.

In this recording of a concert at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh PA. Martin Taylor all the facets of his dynamic solo playing. In this recording of a concert at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh PA. Martin Taylor all the facets of his dynamic solo playing.

Volume One-This three DVD set features a wide range of archival footage from the 1960s to the present day of performances by the pre-eminent names in steel-string fingerstyle guitar. Beginning with Peter Finger’s breathtaking A Trip Through The Pyrenees the collection boasts some real gems: a rare late 1960s clip of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady – a.k.a. Hot Tuna doing Hesitation Blues Bert Jansch delivering a soulful version of One For Jo John Fahey crooning while plucking a Gibson L-00 on a plaintive Poor Boy and Adrian Legg at his peg twisting best on Midwest Sunday … It’s a wonder seeing these greats do what they do up close without having to focus on instructional asides and without getting a lot of smoke in your face! This three DVD set features a wide range of archival footage from the 1960s to the present day of performances by the pre-eminent names in steel-string fingerstyle guitar. Beginning with Peter Finger’s breathtaking A Trip Through The Pyrenees the collection boasts some real gems: a rare late 1960s clip of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady – a.k.a. Hot Tuna doing Hesitation Blues Bert Jansch delivering a soulful version of One For Jo John Fahey crooning while plucking a Gibson L-00 on a plaintive Poor Boy and Adrian Legg at his peg twisting best on Midwest Sunday … It’s a wonder seeing these greats do what they do up close without havingto focus on instructional asides and without getting a lot of smoke in your face!

The last performance caught on film of the Greenwich Village folk/blues legend Dave Van Ronk 8 months before his death. 17 tracks including a bonus tuition section showing Van Ronk's approach to 'Green Rocky Road' and 'Cocaine Blues The last performance caught on film of the Greenwich Village folk/blues legend Dave Van Ronk 8 months before his death. 17 tracks including a bonus tuition section showing Van Ronk's approach to 'Green Rocky Road' and 'Cocaine Blues

Guitarist educator and historian Stefan Grossman was a student of acoustic blues and gospel singer/guitarist Rev. Gary Davis. Beginning when he was 15 Stefan studied with Davis on weekends spending eight to ten hours at his house in Harlem absorbing all he could. While studying with Rev. Davis he met and studied with other country blues guitarists: Mississippi John Hurt Son House Skip James Mance Lipscomb and Fred McDowell. In the early 1960s Stefan formed the Even Dozen Jug Band (which also included such future luminaries as John Sebastian Steve Katz Maria Muldaur and David Grisman). In 1966 he worked with the alternate rock band the Fugs beforemoving to Great Britain in 1967. In 1969 he co-founded Kicking Mule Records with Ed Denson a label that showcased acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Many of these albums that Stefan produced during this period are finally being re-released on CD on his own label. From 1967 to 1987 Stefan Grossman lived in Great Britain and Italy and toured worldwide. He performed and recorded with John Renbourn for 15 years and they produced four albums together. Stefan's solo discography goes all the way back to 1966 when he recorded How to Play Blues Guitar with Rory Block (now released as Country Blues Guitar SGGW103). Since that time he has recorded over 30 solo albums and has written numerous books highlighting the playing of legendary bluesmen from the 1920s and 1930s. Nowadays Stefan divides his time between the USA and England. He continues to do concerts and workshops worldwide and remains one of the world's foremost authorities on acoustic blues guitar. The Guitar Artistry of Stefan Grossman brings together performances from 1965 to today. He performs solo with the Even Dozen Jog Band with John Renbourn as well as Duck Baker. In between the music Stefan weaves together the story behind his playing. An 87 page PDF booklet is included on the DVD. This details Guitarist educator and historian Stefan Grossman was a student of acoustic blues and gospel singer/guitarist Rev. Gary Davis. Beginning when he was 15 Stefan studied with Davis on weekends spending eight to ten hours at his house in Harlem absorbing all he could. While studying with Rev. Davis he met and studied with other country blues guitarists: Mississippi John Hurt Son House Skip James Mance Lipscomb and Fred McDowell. In the early 1960s Stefan formed the Even Dozen Jug Band (which also included such future luminaries as John Sebastian Steve Katz Maria Muldaur and David Grisman). In 1966 he worked with the alternate rock band the Fugs beforemoving to Great Britain in 1967. In 1969 he co-founded Kicking Mule Records with Ed Denson a label that showcased acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Many of these albums that Stefan produced during this period are finally being re-released on CD on his own label. From 1967 to 1987 Stefan Grossman liv

English acoustic guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson has come a long way from his roots in Lincolnshire Northern England. He played his first paid gig at fourteen became a professional at seventeen and shortly after found himself in the vanguard of the British folk-rock movement. Martin's dynamic solo guitar performances are legendary showcasing his mastery of the acoustic guitar as well as his far-ranging repertoire. He possesses a seemingly effortless command of multiple complex styles including powerful percussive techniques unique frailing and fingerstyles and a ground breaking use of open tunings. This 70 minute DVD presents a solo concertrecorded at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley California.

The legendary Delta-inspired blues-rockers performing at the Fillmore San Francisco in 1994 with all the atmosphere and electricity of a true homecoming show. Whilst Elvis and Buddy Holly were riding high in the hit parade young Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady looked to Lightnin' Hopkins and Chuck Berry for inspiration digging deep into the heritage of the rural blues and forging a band that was as raw and direct as their heroes. Over 25 years and countless recordings later Electric Hot Tuna returned to San Francisco for a very special celebratory performance that was captured on film. With songs including Ode To Billy Dean I See The Light and 99 Year Blues this is a unique chance to witness the genuine article and some genuine blues magic.