Mark Burness's Profile |
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| Last Login: | Aug 9, 2009 (138 days back) |
About Me |
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| I've had a strong interest in blues & soul music going back as far as I can remember. When I got a harmonica as a present in my late 20's & a work colleague suggested I go and see his frend Pete who worked in the local music shop. "Pete" turned out to be none other than Pete G Welland (frontman of the Magnitones) & ...WALLOP!!! I was well & truly hooked... | |
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Music:Member Since: 24/11/2007Band Members: Mark Burness harp & vocals, no regular road band at present. These studio tracks feature Mark "Pork Chop" Nolan, (Chicago 9 Blues Band) on lead guitar, Steve Moore 2nd guitar, Jeff Shaw/Simon Reid bass, Mike Thorn/Dave Sims drums - Except "Night in with Tascam 424" features Bill Crittenden on guitar & brushes. "Pink Champagne" - live - features Pete G's Magnitones: Geoff Peel, Paul Cuff, & Dave Sims. "Jealous Fella" features Bill Crittenden (gtr), Paul Cuff (bass), & Dave Sims (dms), engineered by Pete G. Influences: In no particular order: Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers (James A Lane), Little Walter Jacobs, The Aces, Johnny Young, Otis Spann, Big Walter Horton, Otis Rush, Robert Nighthawk, J B Lenoir, Jr Wells, Homesick James, Lightnin' Hopkins, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield, Paul Oscher, Steve Guyger, RJ Mischo, Gary Smith, Rod Piazza, Jerry Portnoy...plus, of course the great players & bands I see around the UK, whose influence is immeasurable, such as Big Joe Louis & the Blues Kings, Jerimiah Marques & the Blue Aces, Pete G & the Magnitones, West Weston's Bluesonics, Paul Lamb & the Kingsnakes, Gentleman Tim & the Contenders, King David's Trio Royale.. Record Label: Unsigned |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Blues / Blues / Blues) |
My Blog |
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Blues Deluxe/Blues DeVille Harp Mods |
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| Fender 1x12 Blues Deluxe/4x10 De Ville (not the Hot Rod versions). 1) Re-bias Sovtek 5881, or Chinese Coke Bottle 6L6 (softer attack, if a bit fizzy) power valves to 7-15mA for 4x10 De ... Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:58:00 GMT |
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Thoughts on 5F6A Tweed Bassman For Harp |
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| 6. The Fender tweed 59 Bassman 5F6A reissue. As this by far and away the amp I most commonly see used for amplified harp, I have decided that it could do with a section all to itself& i. ... Posted by on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:43:00 GMT |
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