 COLLARD
GREENS & GRAVY
CD Released 1999
"Ian's soulful vocals, authentic
phrasing and effective harp playing are the first
thing that impress about this act. But on closer
listening we disciver the tight (rhythmically
and sonically) playing of James. His style is
a lesson in economy of playing and his use of
vibrato, which could be a distracton in the hands
of a lesser guitarist, brings us memories of those
old Excello recordingsof the 1950's. Anthony ofers
a wonderful free time to the groove, and his use
of the 'djembe' brings a marvellously different
perspective to the groove. Rather than anchor
the band, his percussion-like playing, rather
than strict drumming allows for some excellent
interplay......."
John Durr, Black Market Music
Since its release in 1999, this
self-titled debut CD has won Album of the Year,
Band of the Year and Male Performer of the Year
at the Vic /Tas Awards and Best Song and Best
Band Awards at the Goulburn Festival Australian
Blues Awards.
"Collard Greens and Gravy have
tapped into some deep subterranean stream that
connects us all to the source of the blues."
Mark Doherty,
Rhythms Magazine
"This is blues with serious
intent."
Lee Howard,
Sunday Herald Sun
"reminded me of the eeriness of an early
Skip James recording and like the early Delta
bluesmen, the lack of a rigid backbeat/rhythm
section allowed the feeling to float rather than
be 'laid down".
John Durr,
Black Market Music
Ian Collard
Vocals, harmonica
James Bridges
Guitar
Anthony Shortte
Percussion
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Andy Baylor
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