New find, for US players who may not know the UK blues scene. I was surfing, came across an interview with Paul Lamb, and saw that he was advocating for younger guys who were making something new of the blues. He mentioned Lyndon Anderson. I found LA's MySpace page, and hit the first cut, "Haven't Got a Clue."
Imagine my surprise when a familiar T-birds shuffle turned into a harp solo, about halfway through, that had a 5 draw, 5 overblow, 6 blow riff, then some really cool textural stuff, all of which is exactly what I've been saying the blues needs.
I'm behind the ball, obviously. The Brits are making it new.
Here's the Myspace page. Check out the cut for yourself. The fireworks start around 2:25, and the OB is at 2:34. I like this guy:
http://www.myspace.com/lyndonandersonband
Edited to add: I'm putting him in the honorable mention category on the basis of this one cut. No doubt about it. A creative spirit. Most interesting player I've heard in a good long while. He's not trying to toss out the baby with the bathwater; he's just trying hard to update, to work familiar materials in a new way, AND he's added a couple of new moves.
Last Edited by on Feb 27, 2010 7:52 PM
Lyndon is from in Newcastle upon Tyne, the breeding ground for some great UK harp players like Paul Lamb, Brian Lynam and Little Stevie to name just a few.
I have known of Lyndon for many years. We have played together a couple of times as well. He is a nice guy.
Hi Lyndon Anderson is one of the best from Great Britain with a very unique and powerful style. I own his two Cds. The first contac I had was his video on youtube.
"Cast the first stone" - wow, what a voice, what a tone. This makes me shiver. He is a dynamic player like William Clarke was. Watch here this incredible 3rd position playing!!!
Steve Baker - Although he now lives in Germany Paul Lamb Lee Sankey Mark Feltham Brian Lynam Pete Welland Steve "West" Weston Johnny Hewitt Billy Missgivens Little Stevie Tom Cox Giles King Paul Gillings Mark Burness - Amp guru extraordinaire Tim Corbett Ken Peace Gary Potts
There are also some great players from Scotland whose names escape me at the moment.
Hey Adam i am so pleased to see this thread, Lyndon is a local boy for me and i have seen him play and talked harp with him on many occasions. He is as you comment a very inventive and in my oppinion emotive player, in fact he actually produced goose bumps down my arms the first time i heard him play! The north east of england does seem to produce great harp players, i recon it has something to do with Newcastle Brown Ale and the crap weather keeping us in doors practicing!
