Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing artist, E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. This timeless genre is rooted in his psyche and his earliest memories of performing take him back to the age of four when he would sing at his grandmother’s kitchen table. Sometimes, he would perform solo, and she would toss a few coins at him in appreciation. And sometimes, they would hum and sing gospel tunes as a duet. Growing up in New York, he discovered his purpose and embraced the Blues with style, substance and integrity. At the age of 13, he was drawn to the sounds of Acoustic Blues, and got his first harmonica when he discovered Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. In the 70s, 80s and 90s, he developed his singer/songwriting talents, as well as an aptitude for playing other instruments beautifully… His speciality was the blues harp. He established himself as a ground-breaking, harmonica player, and became a percussionist with Hodges, James and Smith (back in the early 70s) as well as a studio musician with Bolic Sound Studios, playing behind Ike and Tina Turner. He also played percussions on Sussex Records with Bobbi Hall behind Bill Withers. In the 80s, he moved to Chicago where he played with the likes of John Prine, Jo Mapes, and Joseph Jarman.

Whilst family and other commitments would interrupt his career, E always returned to his roots in blues and 2000 saw the release of his second album, The First Time Out, an extraordinary recording that was an eclectic mix of ten original compositions comprising of Blues, R&B, Jazz, Delta and Gospel. It revealed just how well E could push the boundaries of traditional Blues, and transcend the Urban Blues idiom.

E RE-INVENTS HIMSELF

It’s worth mentioning here that when E laid down an acoustic guitar track on Talkin’ To The Air... (on the Southern Style: Blues Sessions album) he hadn't taken his guitar out of the box for over 20 years. He laid down another track for Yellow Dress (a song inspired by the love between his grandparents), and found that he had “come home” to his acoustic guitar, practising every day for sometimes up to fourteen hours. In 2002, E hit his stride, adding his exceptional harmonica skills and powerful vocals to the mix. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style. Always experimenting with new sounds, he sometimes makes bold, daring renditions of obscure tunes of legendary icons such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, adding his unique spin to them. This songwriter has evolved into an eclectic and captivating storyteller through Acoustic Blues, revealing a profound understanding of where this music comes from and why it stands the test of time.

2006 was a creative year for E, what with three albums released and building his own record label, Black Owl Music. Southern Style: Blues Sessions showcases the range of his vocals, using his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument to create sounds and moods that are distinctly innovative and truly inspiring. Mississippi Reminiscence is the most personal of his work, and Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell has been hailed as sheer unadulterated blues.

E now performs exclusively as a solo acoustic artist touring throughout the United States and Europe, appearing in blues, jazz clubs, coffee houses, house concerts, theatres, and festivals.

	I'm In The Mood Licensed Cover		Acoustic Blues
	Where Did All The Girls Come From		Acoustic Blues

	DMD Compact Disc Online Blues... A Healer Blues... A Healer, released in early February 2007, takes E’s Blues and soulfully marches it into genre- blurring territory, fusing rock, funk, soul, and singer-songwriter aesthetics into a sound that ismind-bending and booty-shaking.	Blues	info
	DMD Compact Disc Online Crossroads "Crossroads," E's fifth album in as many years, he salutes classic and traditional blues legends like Robert Johnson and Memphis Minnie, as well as the contemporary masters, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Withers and Keb Mo.	Blues	info

	Compact Disc Southern Style: Blues Sessions For years vocalist-guitarist-harp player E has been bringing new lifeblood to the blues via his dual knockout talents. And while his later recordings reveal a consistently maturing artist, this 2006 debut album shows that the New York native had the goods right from the get-go. E sings with honesty, subtlety, and persuasion while playing the guitar and harp with head-shaking authority, both as accompanist--he offers amazing asides in between vocal phrases--and as an absolutely A-one impro	Blues
	Compact Disc Mississippi Reminiscence Mississippi Reminiscence begins with "Long Distance Call," a Muddy Water's Classic, and continues with "Rock Me," and "Hallelujah I Love Her So." The 10-track Mississippi Reminiscence is far and away the most stark and deeply personal work of his career. Songs like "Graduation Day" invite his audience to catch a glimpse of his own inner self. E also tackles three classics of the blues' idiom, "Sittin' On Top of the World," "I Ain't Superstitious" and "Voodoo Man" reinvent	Blues
	Compact Disc Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell is a clear, no-frills production that makes it sound like you're sitting next to E as he performs for the sheer love of music. Stripped of any pretense or excess baggage, this is undiluted, straightforward, and magnificent blues performed with grace and dignity.	Blues
	Compact Disc Blues... A Healer "Blues... A Healer" takes blues and soulfully marches it into genre-blurring horizons previously unknown, fusing rock, funk, soul, and singer-songwriter aesthetics into a sound that is mind-bending and booty-shaking. Sensual, literate, explosive, and ground breaking, E's artistry never stops evolving. His adventurous re-inventions, bold experimentation, stellar instrumental and composing skills and showmanship have placed him high in the pantheon of all-time blues players.	Blues
	Compact Disc Children's Classics... Time Honored Classics What better way to introduce a new generation to the timeless genre of Blues and Folk music? Here are classic nursery rhymes that have been spun with the magic of the Blues singer and songwriter, E. These timeless narratives draw from a huge array of fantasy, nature and the cycles of life. They contain allegorical messages of facing challenges, and of never giving up on one's self. Musically, they will keep children entertained on the longest rainy days.	Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana
	Compact Disc Crossroads "Crossroads," E's fifth album in as many years, he salutes classic and traditional blues legends like robert Johnson and Memphis Minnie, as well as the contemporary masters, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Withers and Keb Mo. In presenting his latest showcase, E proves again that the conviction of any good story-teller lies in their ability to convey powerful imagery and messages in our hearts and minds. Whilst these stories might be gathered from the well-trodden path of life's love and loss. emotional	Blues

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indic mist	1/12/2009 3:00:00 AM wow !!!!!!!!!! u r a discovery.....keep truckin....cheers!!!!!!!!!
JazzXpress Caravan	11/25/2008 6:23:06 PM Thanks for keepin' the Blues alive - now my mum has a blues track! Thanks Poppa E. Cheers Helen
The Blue Voodoo	4/7/2008 10:22:45 PM E. Thanks for the kind words kudo's and support. We do indeed appreciate your acknowledgement on the achievement in attaining this wonderful award at IAC We share with you the heart and soul of the blues which we try to emulate from those Masters who went before us. Best from Teddy Jr, Ricky D , Gerry (ice) Berg and Kelly
Texas Willie	3/23/2008 6:45:01 AM Oh My Lord!.......How is a boy sposa chose?....... Now please Excuse Me, while I pull the Spanish Moss off my coat, dry my feet and look for the closet Jambalaya Snack Shack! TW
Texas Willie	3/22/2008 7:49:47 AM Congratulations on your Golden Kayak Nomination! Good Luck and I will see you at the Awards Broadcast! TW
Hugh Hamilton	3/18/2008 8:49:00 AM Terraplane's taking off! Congrats on the nomination, Amigo! :) Hugh
SqurlyMurly	3/18/2008 8:04:05 AM Hi E. Congratulations on having Terraplane nominated for a Golden Kayak! Best wishes.
Hugh Hamilton	9/21/2007 11:50:03 AM Thanks for being a great friend, E - it's a thrill and a wonderful gift to have you do the first-ever Hugo cover...and I enjoyed rockin' out on "Terraplane"...rock on!!
SqurlyMurly	8/28/2007 7:53:50 PM Love the new tune, but I didn't realize it was a cover. Great job.
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