“The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It's better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on. The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives, so will the blues.”

~ Willie Dixon

More blues (and some shameless self-promotion) this week as I share some more home demos of rearranged blues standards in the lead up to the gig with my side project, Tuco’s Grill in a couple of weeks. I also have a look at how songs can be rearranged, repurposed and wonder how to tell when you’ve gone too far! Tuco’s Grill @ Club Altona Sun 6th March, 3.30pm 113 Civic Parade, Altona Follow Tuco’s Grill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucosgrillband #blues #bluesmusic #bluesband #melbourneblues #livegig #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #tucosgrill #tucosgrillband #stevierayvaughan #buddyguy #maryhadalittlelamb #themeters #cissystrut #jjcale #cocaine

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

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Songs featured in this week’s episode:

Cocaine – J.J. Cale https://open.spotify.com/track/6G3NoUqDpqD3Rgfel2pD6s?si=e05da9d7b33a41a8

Cissy Strut – The Meters https://open.spotify.com/track/0WSlOSMLJWoWUpWci9nnRb?si=4d0d8daf818646a7

Buddy Guy https://open.spotify.com/track/5c4D5oNoHM2ZCxiA1j38px?si=ab62e8363611408d

Mary Had a Little Lamb – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble https://open.spotify.com/track/0nFZ2HQRnIxiwraCm2X6Uq?si=7c5561d79d054433

Mother Popcorn - Pt. 1 – James Brown

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“The blues is a mighty long road. Or it could be a river, one that twists and turns and flows into a sea of limitless musical potential." ~ Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) Yes, this week I have the blues. But in a good way! Leading up to my blues band side project, ‘Tuco’s Grill’ playing its debut gig on March 6, I take a look at everything blue and share some exclusive, unreleased demos along the way, as well as some vintage recordings from the Melbourne live scene in the 90s. Lord have mercy! Tuco’s Grill @ Club Altona Sun 6th March, 3.30pm 113 Civic Parade, Altona Follow Tuco’s Grill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucosgrillband #blues #bluesmusic #bluesband #melbourneblues #livegig #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #tbonewalker #kennyburrell #stevierayvaughan #buddyguy #ericclapton #johnleehooker #santana #albertking #janisjoplin #freddieking #jimihendrix #robertcray #thebeatles #vincejones #bbking #pinkfloyd

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

Sanz Mantra Studio is a refreshingly candid podcast made by a musician for music lovers.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - 18th Feb 2022

This week’s recommendations as featured on the Sanz Mantra Studio podcast

Call It Stormy Monday - T-Bone Walker Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell Mary Had a Little Lamb - Stevie Ray Vaughan Leave My Girl Alone - Buddy Guy Five Long Years - Eric Clapton The Healer - John Lee Hooker, Santana Crosscut Saw - Albert King Ball and Chain - Janis Joplin, Big Brother & The Holding Company Going Down - Freddie King Red House - Live San Diego Sports Arena, May 25, 1969 - Jimi Hendrix Smoking Gun - Robert Cray I Want You (She’s So Heavy) - Remastered 2009 - The Beatles If You’re Going To The City - Vince Jones Blue Shadows - B.B. King Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5) - Pink Floyd

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When is a song that sounds like another a hat-tip and when is it a rip-off?

And in music, is there anything that isn’t an echo in some way of what came before it? These questions and more remain unanswered in this week’s episode, but I do share some new (old) music, as my gig with my blues side-project, ‘Tuco’s Grill’ gets closer!

Tuco's Grill - live at Club Altona - Sun 6th March, 3.30pm 113 Civic Parade, Altona

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#tribute #ripoff #melbourneblues #tucosgrill #sting #joesatriani #coldplay #splitenz #wrecklesseric #xtc #chuckberry #thebeatles #derekandthedominos #prince #thechiffons #georgeharrison #SanzMantra #SanzMantraStudio #musicpodcast #melbournemusician

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Sanz Mantra Studio Take a look behind the studio door with Melbourne musician Mark Hughes aka Sanz Mantra, as he shares the creation and launch of his debut album. Follow Sanz Mantra Studio for unique insights into songwriting, studio sessions and gigs, as well as interviews with other musicians. Looking at everything from new tech to classic techniques, as well as the balancing act of being an artist, working musician and guitar teacher and dealing with the occasional, existential wear and tear of cover gigs.

Sanz Mantra Studio is a refreshingly candid podcast made by a musician for music lovers.

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HIGHLY SIMILAR - 11th Feb 2022

Fields of Gold - Sting Whole Wide World - Wreckless Eric If I Could Fly - Joe Satriani Viva La Vida - Coldplay I Don’t Wanna Dance - Split Enz That’s Really Super, Supergirl - XTC You Can’t Catch Me - Chuck Berry Come Together - The Beatles Layla - Derek & The Dominos In Love - Prince He’s So Fine - The Chiffons My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

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