Anson Funderburg??

Bswailes · September 12th, 2003, 08:25 AM

Anson Funderburg

OK, I keep seeing this person's name in postings.

Can somebody give me the rundown on this guy? (..Like his genre and/or style, sideman, headliner, country/state of origin, bio-type info).

Especially, are there any .mp3s out there? Which songs are his hallmark?

Apparently he's special; I don't wanna miss out!!

Call me Perplexed in Pennsylvania!

Brett

Charles French · September 12th, 2003, 10:11 AM

Anson is from Texas I believe. He plays with the great Sam Myers on harp. He's one the cleanest blues players around. I never thought his recordings come close to capturing what a phenominal player he is live. Believe me he & Sam can burn the house down. Get busy makin plans, pack you bags.

http://www.kingbiscuitfest.org/2003lineup.htm

Brad · September 12th, 2003, 12:47 PM

Never heard him live, but I sure enjoy the CD's! Very tasty, economical player. Great tone & touch.

KBR · September 12th, 2003, 02:14 PM

Not only is he The Best player IMB (In my Book),
But like BB King and SRV, Anson is the nicest, most Humble Cat I ever met.
He can Burn, Cruise, and emote as well as anyone,
Dig his stock 57 Strat, and He like an ES5. Anson uses one of my Guitars when I see him on the West Coast,
and likes em, or he wouldn't play them most of the night.
He really dug my Gold Strat w 2 P94s.
Check out Sins for a Great Anson Cd. (actually He can't make a bad cd, He is too good!
currently using a Maz 38 2x12, after using Tweeds, early and then a 63/64 Super Reverb for decades.
IMHO
KBR

Glen W · September 12th, 2003, 05:40 PM

What Kenny said! I only want to add that they have a new cd - "Which Way Is Texas?"

Also - check out the 'site: http://www.ansonandtherockets.com/index2.htm

jumpnblues · September 12th, 2003, 09:17 PM

I'll be sittin' in with Anson and the Rockets (for the 2nd time), Sat. 11/15/03. A blues guitarist's fantasy come true. Hope I don't mess up.

Bswailes · September 12th, 2003, 11:43 PM

Wow—

Them guys do some touring. I am going to have to buy some CD's, me thinks.

Sounds like Funderburgh is not one for playing notes for the sake of dexterity—I am interested.

I gotta hear this guy...I got spoiled on John Hammond, Jr., and Bonnie, later SRV. Tough acts to follow.

KBR · September 13th, 2003, 12:48 AM

Hey Jumpnblues (TOM) say Hi to Anson, when you sit in and wish him Happy Birthday from KBR, His B day is 11/15
And Brett, He can hang with anyone, BRo.

KBR

jumpnblues · September 13th, 2003, 11:04 AM

...yeah, he hits the "Big 4...9". I'll pass the word on. Man, it would be fun if you could be there. We'll celebrate, to be sure!!

Tom

Bswailes · September 13th, 2003, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBR

Hey Jumpnblues (TOM) say Hi to Anson, when you sit in and wish him Happy Birthday from KBR, His B day is 11/15
And Brett, He can hang with anyone, BRo. KBR

Kenny, I believe! I need to ask Tom, though, if he can hum RJ's "Hot Tamales" while he's doing amalgam fillings...just foolin' around, Tom. (I'll bet you can play some, too)!

Regards,
Brett

jumpnblues · September 13th, 2003, 03:22 PM

...the only song I learned to hum while doing amalgams was "The Yanks Are Coming".

Bluesgtr20 · September 13th, 2003, 04:08 PM

Jumpnblues, where are you playing with him? I gotta see this guy when he comes around to NYC. I have most of his albums now but I have still never seen him.

jumpnblues · September 13th, 2003, 11:04 PM

...I'll be sitting in with Anson and the Rockets in that blues capitol of the USA...Ottumwa, Ia.

Well we're not THAT far from Chicago! Anyway, I'm very honored to say that Anson and I are close friends and this is the second year that we've (some blues loving buddies and I) have had Anson, Sam, and the Rockets in my home town for an evening of blues and barbeque. Last year we took Anson and "Gentleman" John Street golfing and Anson showed some of our local golfers how the game is played. What they didn't know was Anson's about as good with a golf club as he is a guitar.

We probably won't be playing golf this time since it will be a little late in the year, but we will celebrate Anson's 49th birthday. Anyway, just in case you're within driving distance shoot me an email and I'll make arrangements for you to join us. It's only $15. at the door. The date is Sat. Nov. 15. BYOB and eats. It's strictly a non-profit event. ALL the money aside for rooms goes to the band. We do it just for the pure fun of it and Anson and I get to spend a day or two just hanging out. Plus you'll get a chance to rub elbows with a great guitar player...and Anson too!! LOL!!!

Bswailes · September 14th, 2003, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpnblues

...the only song I learned to hum while doing amalgams was "The Yanks Are Coming".

Ewww!! Beware—Don't joke with dentists! (I was lucky enough to get crowns from an artiste in the Tampa Bay area)...best investment(s) I ever made!

Best wishes for your get-together!

Brett

September 12th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bswailes Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Morgantown, PA Posts: 624	Anson Funderburg?? Anson Funderburg OK, I keep seeing this person's name in postings. Can somebody give me the rundown on this guy? (..Like his genre and/or style, sideman, headliner, country/state of origin, bio-type info). Especially, are there any .mp3s out there? Which songs are his hallmark? Apparently he's special; I don't wanna miss out!! Call me Perplexed in Pennsylvania! Brett __________________ "The human mind is a wonderful thing, it starts working from before you're born and doesn't stop till you sit down to write a song." - Roger Miller

September 12th, 2003, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brad Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,294	Anson Never heard him live, but I sure enjoy the CD's! Very tasty, economical player. Great tone & touch. __________________ We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old becasue we stop playing.

September 12th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
KBR Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 667 10 Photos	Anson Funderburgh is The Man Not only is he The Best player IMB (In my Book), But like BB King and SRV, Anson is the nicest, most Humble Cat I ever met. He can Burn, Cruise, and emote as well as anyone, Dig his stock 57 Strat, and He like an ES5. Anson uses one of my Guitars when I see him on the West Coast, and likes em, or he wouldn't play them most of the night. He really dug my Gold Strat w 2 P94s. Check out Sins for a Great Anson Cd. (actually He can't make a bad cd, He is too good! currently using a Maz 38 2x12, after using Tweeds, early and then a 63/64 Super Reverb for decades. IMHO KBR __________________ KBR http://home.earthlink.net/~blueray/

September 12th, 2003, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Dream come true...again! I'll be sittin' in with Anson and the Rockets (for the 2nd time), Sat. 11/15/03. A blues guitarist's fantasy come true. Hope I don't mess up. __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

September 12th, 2003, 11:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bswailes Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Morgantown, PA Posts: 624	The Rockets Tour Sched... Wow— Them guys do some touring. I am going to have to buy some CD's, me thinks. Sounds like Funderburgh is not one for playing notes for the sake of dexterity—I am interested. I gotta hear this guy...I got spoiled on John Hammond, Jr., and Bonnie, later SRV. Tough acts to follow. __________________ "The human mind is a wonderful thing, it starts working from before you're born and doesn't stop till you sit down to write a song." - Roger Miller

September 12th, 2003, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Charles French TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Grenada, Ms Posts: 76	Anson is from Texas I believe. He plays with the great Sam Myers on harp. He's one the cleanest blues players around. I never thought his recordings come close to capturing what a phenominal player he is live. Believe me he & Sam can burn the house down. Get busy makin plans, pack you bags. http://www.kingbiscuitfest.org/2003lineup.htm

September 12th, 2003, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Glen W Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Age: 60 Posts: 849 12 Photos	What Kenny said! I only want to add that they have a new cd - "Which Way Is Texas?" Also - check out the 'site: http://www.ansonandtherockets.com/index2.htm

September 13th, 2003, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
KBR Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 667 10 Photos	Anson Hey Jumpnblues (TOM) say Hi to Anson, when you sit in and wish him Happy Birthday from KBR, His B day is 11/15 And Brett, He can hang with anyone, BRo. KBR __________________ KBR http://home.earthlink.net/~blueray/

September 13th, 2003, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Will do, Kenny... ...yeah, he hits the "Big 4...9". I'll pass the word on. Man, it would be fun if you could be there. We'll celebrate, to be sure!! Tom __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

September 13th, 2003, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Hey Bswailes... ...the only song I learned to hum while doing amalgams was "The Yanks Are Coming". __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

September 13th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bluesgtr20 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rockwall, TX Age: 30 Posts: 415 10 Photos	Jumpnblues, where are you playing with him? I gotta see this guy when he comes around to NYC. I have most of his albums now but I have still never seen him. __________________ God Bless the Troops and the USA!!!

September 13th, 2003, 11:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
jumpnblues Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 59 Posts: 1,914	Hey Bluesgtr20... ...I'll be sitting in with Anson and the Rockets in that blues capitol of the USA...Ottumwa, Ia. Well we're not THAT far from Chicago! Anyway, I'm very honored to say that Anson and I are close friends and this is the second year that we've (some blues loving buddies and I) have had Anson, Sam, and the Rockets in my home town for an evening of blues and barbeque. Last year we took Anson and "Gentleman" John Street golfing and Anson showed some of our local golfers how the game is played. What they didn't know was Anson's about as good with a golf club as he is a guitar. We probably won't be playing golf this time since it will be a little late in the year, but we will celebrate Anson's 49th birthday. Anyway, just in case you're within driving distance shoot me an email and I'll make arrangements for you to join us. It's only $15. at the door. The date is Sat. Nov. 15. BYOB and eats. It's strictly a non-profit event. ALL the money aside for rooms goes to the band. We do it just for the pure fun of it and Anson and I get to spend a day or two just hanging out. Plus you'll get a chance to rub elbows with a great guitar player...and Anson too!! LOL!!! __________________ jumpnblues "Heaven St." (Original Blues Instrumental): http://www.box.net/shared/static/z96atf0zn2.mp3 http://www.myspace.com/drbluezz

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