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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Make You Satisfied
Austin Texas has always been a home away from home for musicians. From Stevie Ray Vaughan to Daniel Johnston. Playing gigs like Austin City Limits to South by Southwest. Today a new talent has struck the scene with a force. A blues/folk musician by the name of Scott H. Biram. As soon as you hear his slide you can be taken back to the days of Robert Johnson or Elmore James. He's striped down and as rough as they come but that is what makes him great. Using the traditional neck of a glass bottle to slide his guitar his sound is that matching any classic country blues singer. Biram started his music career in a punk band. He always grew up on blues constantly listening to old Leadbelly, Mance Lipscomb or Lightning Hopkins. His style of blues has that blues fell to it but he adds the punkish attitude. Biram was highlighted in the documentary movie The Folk Singer with Posessed By Paul James. The movie chronicles their travels through the honkey tonks and dive bars around Texas and Louisiana. It put Biram on the music map and showcased his talent. I can't wait to see more from Biram and see what new music he comes up with, stick to the roots. Its what made us and should never fade.
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