LITTLE TOBY WALKER
(8CD)
Toby’s passion for blues, rags, folk, and other traditional American
music drove him to leave an apartment crammed full of recordings, books
and instruments for the Mississippi Delta, Virginia and the Carolinas
where he tracked down some of the more obscure - but immensely talented
- music makers of an earlier era.
He learned directly from Eugene Powell, James "Son" Thomas, Etta Baker, and R.L Burnside, among others.
The talent, passion, and soul of a Toby Walker performance reflects these travels. Whether it is telling the humorous and heartwarming tales of other masters, talking about his inspirations, or astounding you with his mastery, his performances are a feast for the senses.
The audience is moved in ways that delight them long after the encores. You can catch a taste of these stories on his Web site in "The Masters" section. But make no mistake about it - he is to be experienced live. Those fortunate enough to attend one of his shows will vouch for that.
(8CD)
BIOGRAPHY
He learned directly from Eugene Powell, James "Son" Thomas, Etta Baker, and R.L Burnside, among others.
The talent, passion, and soul of a Toby Walker performance reflects these travels. Whether it is telling the humorous and heartwarming tales of other masters, talking about his inspirations, or astounding you with his mastery, his performances are a feast for the senses.
The audience is moved in ways that delight them long after the encores. You can catch a taste of these stories on his Web site in "The Masters" section. But make no mistake about it - he is to be experienced live. Those fortunate enough to attend one of his shows will vouch for that.
The love Toby has for his craft pushes him to share his history and
experience where he has performed his Blues In The Schools program,
allowing others to share the sounds, sights, and emotions of his unique
abilities.
His teaching credits include, among others, Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace
Ranch in Ohio and a DVD release with the prestigious Homespun Tapes label
called 'Blues Fingerpicking Freedom.' In 2006, Carnegie Hall acknowledged
his rare talents and hired him to augment and teach in their
"American Roots" program aimed at honor level middle school
students.
This one-of-a-kind series demonstrates the history of blues music and
traditions, while teaching the history of African Americans as they
migrated from the south into the north.