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Tony Criss:  amazingly soulful new blues talent
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kudzurunner
756 posts
Nov 02, 2009
3:21 PM
Dang! I put "blues harmonica" into YouTube, sorted for "newest," and stumbled across something amazing. Tony Criss is a one man band and has a MySpace page. Originally from Chicago, now hails from Minnesota. The harp playing is very basic, but the groove and voice and soulfulness make him somebody to really, REALLY watch. This video had two hits when I stumbled on it just now. You heard it here first!

tookatooka
735 posts
Nov 02, 2009
3:29 PM
Really enjoyed that. Although the harp was basic, I don't think that more intricate harp playing would have made it any better than it already is. Good groove, good rhythm, good overall balance.
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MrVerylongusername
603 posts
Nov 02, 2009
3:42 PM
Great voice. loved the sound - solid rhythmic playing. I agree with Tooka, it was all it needed, anything else would have been a distraction. impressive coordination. Thanks Adam.
RyanMortos
426 posts
Nov 02, 2009
3:59 PM
I like his guitar playing and his lyrics are a cool mix of classic and original.

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Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
TexasJeff
5 posts
Nov 02, 2009
4:48 PM
I really enjoyed the Pawn Shop Blues.
Brings to mind the old cliche that less is more!
wallyns10
70 posts
Nov 03, 2009
1:41 AM
Man this guy has a good voice to say the least
GamblersHand
94 posts
Nov 03, 2009
3:02 AM
Like it a lot - I maybe hear a little Taj Mahal in the phrasing of his vocals.


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