Re: [Harp-L] What? No bass player?

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Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:11:42 -0600
From: "Eric Neumann" <eneumann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] What? No bass player?
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>

>I would like a few opinions on a blues band that only contains a
>front man (harp/vocals) 2 guitarists, and a drummer. 

I used to do a Sunday gig with a couple of guitarists to an empty bar for a
while. Between themselves they'd switch between comping and soloing, and
when I played they'd comp and/or play fills.  

>Or... Does anyone know of any band that only has 2 guitars, a drummer,
>and a front man - and NO BASS PLAYER?

I'll do one better, Collard Greens and Gravy in Australia.
http://www.collardgreensandgravy.com/
Ian sings and plays harmonica, Anthony Shortte plays percussion and  James
Bridges plays guitar - between the percussion & guitar, you don't notice
the lack of bass.  I really enjoy their original material and covers of
Mississippi blues artists.  Ian incorporates overblows seamlessly into an
otherwise traditional style.   Sample for yourself:
http://www.mp3.com.au/artist.asp?id=314

-- G.