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Has anyone here seen this kid live?  Reminds me of a more polished Jonny Lang - powerful singer.  His new self-titled album came out in late May and is worth checking out.  Ty's guitar playing is very smooth and the songwriting well above average.  I'm in a ballad mood and the ones on this disc are hitting on all cylinders.  There's also a reggae meets the blues number that gets my fingers snapping.

http://youtu.be/vr6HRuJV3kk   A lot of energy on this song.  Reminds me for some reason of vintage Who with the passion playing.  Also like the camera girl on the right trying to keep still (and failing).  Just a great little song.

http://youtu.be/VQ5gfwfXLUc

http://www.tycurtis.net/    If click store and click the albums you can listen to all the songs.  This kid's pretty good.

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Re: Ty Curtis

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Has anyone here seen this kid live?  Reminds me of a more polished Jonny Lang - powerful singer.  His new self-titled album came out in late May and is worth checking out.  Ty's guitar playing is very smooth and the songwriting well above average.  I'm in a ballad mood and the ones on this disc are hitting on all cylinders.  There's also a reggae meets the blues number that gets my fingers snapping.

http://youtu.be/vr6HRuJV3kk   A lot of energy on this song.  Reminds me for some reason of vintage Who with the passion playing.  Also like the camera girl on the right trying to keep still (and failing).  Just a great little song.

http://youtu.be/VQ5gfwfXLUc

http://www.tycurtis.net/    If click store and click the albums you can listen to all the songs.  This kid's pretty good.

Part of me wishes you hadn't said that about a new album - I'm already going to be so stretched through October, all cheques are going to be by Bank of Dunlop.

That said, I have Ty's previous 3 albums, Stubborn Mind, Down On My Luck and Cross That Line, and he's certainly grown in confidence and ability, though there's not a "clunker" to be heard. I don't know if we'd be able to lure him from Oregon to the UK or Europe, but he'd get my support.

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I might have  posted about him before, but Ty is an extremely talented musician.  The new album has some fine songs although I wish some possessed the energy of the video I included.  Do you by chance know the song title and album its off of?

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It was on the tip of my tongue until a couple days ago, but there's a distinct similarity with Ty Curtis and Davy Knowles.  Great singers, guitarists and songwriters.  I heard from Mike DK has a new release coming out soon without Frampton this time.

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Ty Curtis - Ty Curtis.

Finally managed to get hold of this album after your recommendation. This guy’s a bit of a hidden secret, despite this being his 4th album. Ty’s currently based in Oregon and seems to be in some sort of isolation, like Duncan’s bands in Scotland. Maybe they’ve closed the Oregon Trail or perhaps there’s a federal law saying you can only go there the long way round, head east.

Anyway, for this album, Ty moved down to Texas to record and has come up with another worthy album, though maybe a little too eclectic for purists. I Know is a good kick-off track, leading straight into an album highlight, Late Night Wonder. Don’t Know You is a cool acoustic track, calming things down for the ballad Playing My Part.. Then we get a touch of the Mitch laddie funks, Feel What I Feel which has a false ending going into what could be a separate, more 80s style instrumental passage with a very funky groove. Then we get an unexpected style change for the reggae flavoured How Was I To Know. before returning to a country rocker Up And Gone. Mellowing out again to No One Ever Said, we get a little funky again for Some Kind Of Situation before a very powerful, soul tinged ballad Baby Blue.

Ty has a strong voice and great technique on guitar, but I think the experimentation may catch a few folk out, though the songs are pretty strong. Still, some good things have come from the Pacific Northwest over the years; The Ventures, Jimi Hendrix, Heart, Nirvana…..

From the studio - I Know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrn48_8MwY

I have heard that Ty is looking to take over the reigns of his management himself and that a permanent relocation to Texas may be on the cards if he can put enough money together, to try and gain a bit more exposure. Hope it works out, the lad is a serious talent and deserves the breaks.

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6 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2014-11-21 05:41:18)

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Re: Ty Curtis

Had word that Ty is releasing a new album -  Water Under The Bridge - very shortly and has some dates over in N.West USA on the run up to Christmas:-

Dec 20, 2014 Salem, OR The Half Penny
Dec 21, 2014 Turner, OR Willamette Valley Vineyards
Dec 23, 2014 Salem, OR 2 Sparkys Taphouse
Dec 24, 20114 Portland, OR Blackwells Xmas Eve Jam
Dec 27, 2014 Newberg OR Purple Cow Vineyards

Would really like to see this young guy break out; I agree with everything Curby says about him; he's a talent that deserves a wider audience.

Some dates for 2015 too:-

Thursday, January 29, 2015
Cascade Bar and Grill - 15000 SE Mill Plain BLVD , Vancouver, WA (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)
   
Friday, January 30, 2015
The Lehrer -  8775 SW Canyon Lane, Portland, OR (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)
   
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Flinn Steakhouse - Albany, OR (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, February 7, 2015
Club Crow - 108 1/2 Cottage Avenue, Cashmere, WA (Set: 8:30 PM 21+) 

Friday, March 13, 2015
Half Penny - 3743 Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, OR (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, March 14, 2015
Vie De Boheme Winery - 1530 SE 7th Ave., Portland, Oregon , Portland, OR (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)

Friday, March 20, 2015
Jimmy Mak's - 221 NW 10th Ave., Portland, OR (Set: 8:00 PM 21+)

Friday, April 10, 2015
Vie De Boheme Winery - 1530 SE 7th Ave., Portland, Oregon , Portland, OR (Set: 9:00PM 21+)

Saturday, April 11, 2015
Cascade Bar and Grill - 15000 SE Mill Plain BLVD , Vancouver, WA (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)

Friday, May 15, 2015
Half Penny - 3743 Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, OR (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, May 16, 2015
Brewers Memorial Ale Fest @ Rogue Ales - 2320 Southeast Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR  (Set: 8:00 PM 21+)

Friday, May 22, 2015
Cascade Bar & Grill - 15000 Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA (Set: 9:00 PM 21+) 

Saturday, May 23, 2015
Birkenfeld Country Store and Cafe "The Birk" - 11139 Hwy 202, Birkenfeld, OR (Set: 8:00 PM 21+) 

Sunday, May 24, 2015
Acoustic @ Birkenfeld Country Store and Cafe "The Birk" - 11139 Hwy 202, Birkenfeld, OR (Set: 12:30 PM All Ages)

Saturday, May 30, 2015
Vie De Boheme Winery - 1530 SE 7th Ave., Portland, Oregon , Portland, OR (Set: 9:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, June 27, 2015
Kathken Vineyards - 5739 Orchard Heights Road Northwest, Salem, OR (Set: 7:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, July 25, 2015
Portland Private Party -  Portland, OR (Set: 7:00 PM All Ages)

Friday, July 31, 2015
Kathken Vineyards - 5739 Orchard Heights Road Northwest, Salem, OR (Set: 7:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, August 1, 2015
Birkenfeld Country Store and Cafe "The Birk" - 11139 Hwy 202, Birkenfeld, OR (Set: 8:00 PM 21+)

Saturday, September 5, 2015
Kathken Vineyards - 5739 Orchard Heights Road Northwest, Salem, OR (Set: 7:00 PM 21+)

Thursday, December 24, 2015
Blackwells Jam - Portland, OR (Set: 8:00 PM 21+)

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Re: Ty Curtis

Quick taster: single taken from Ty's new album:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ugB44dcVI#t=27

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8 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2016-06-21 05:53:26)

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Re: Ty Curtis

Oregon's best kept secret (until Curby & I came along), Ty, is releasing a new album, Blame Me on July 1st (try this:-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bc72Zv … e=youtu.be )  and has a N.West Summer tour to back it:-

June 24th – Billie Blues; Vancouver WA
June 25th (12pm) – Gorge Blues & Brews; Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson WA
June 25th (9:15pm) – Tigard Festival of Balloons; Tigard OR
June 26th – World Beat Festival; Riverfront City Park, Salem OR

July 1st – Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival;  Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland OR
July 2nd – Hood To Coast; West Linn OR
July 4th (2:30pm) – Portland Spirit Drifting Blues Cruise; Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland OR
July 4th (5:00pm) – Guitar Workshop; Tom MCall Waterfront Park, Portland Wa (with Samantha Fish)
July 4th (7:30pm) – Waterfront Blues Festival ; Tam McCall Waterfront Park, Portland WA
July 6th – CBA MGT; Melody Ballroom; Portland WA
July 8th – PGN Lounge; Keizer, OR
July 9th – Kathken Vineyards; Salem, OR
July 14th – Concerts In The Valley; Happy Valley OR
July 15th – Rivers Edge Summer Series; Independence OR
July 16th (12pm) – Chinook Winds, Lincoln City OR
July 16th (11:00pm) – Lucky Larry’s Lounge, Albany OR
July 17th – Red Hawk Winery Summer Concerts; Salem OR
July 22nd – Billy Blues Bar & Grill; Vancouver WA
July 23rd – Woods Roadhouse; Foster OR
July 24th – Salem Bite; Riverfront Park, Salem OR
July 26th – Boyd Small’s Blues Showcase; Mominville OR
July 30th – Private Event
July 31st – “The Birk” (Birkenfield County Store & Café); Birkenfield OR

Aug 3rd – Sandy Concert Series; Meinig Park, Sandy OR
Aug 5th – Kathken Vineyards; Salem OR
Aug 6th – Salishan Lodge; Gleneden Beach OR
Aug 12th – Half Penny; Salem OR
Aug 13th – McNary Golf Course; Salem OR
Aug 18th – The Hoppy Brewer, Gresham OR
Aug 20th – Festival of Eugene; Eugene OR
Aug 22nd – Lake Theatre & Café; Lake Oswego OR
Aug 23rd – Tunes on Tuesday; Newberg OR
Aug 24th – RedHawk Vineyards; Salem OR
Aug 25th – b2 Taphouse; Salem OR
Aug 26th – Jimmy Mak’s; Portland OR
Aug 28th – Albany River Rhythms; Albany OR

Sept 2nd – Billy Blues Bar; Vancouver OR
Sept 3rd – Kathken Vineyards; Salem OR.

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Re: Ty Curtis

Ty Rocks ! I live in Salem, been seeing Ty for years,  and his northwest shows are always sold out...He's fantastic, one of those great local Blues acts that will most likely remain just that. If, however, you want to listen to Oregon's very best guitarist ever, look up anything Terry Robb has done...The single most incredible guitarist I have ever seen, both acoustic and electric..a-mazing !!

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Re: Ty Curtis

murfdog wrote:

Ty Rocks ! I live in Salem, been seeing Ty for years,  and his northwest shows are always sold out...He's fantastic, one of those great local Blues acts that will most likely remain just that. If, however, you want to listen to Oregon's very best guitarist ever, look up anything Terry Robb has done...The single most incredible guitarist I have ever seen, both acoustic and electric..a-mazing !!

Cheers Murf.... Next time you see Ty, and looks like plenty of opportunity coming up, tell him there's a few Brits wish him well, and while it looks like slim chance of him getting over here, we live in hope.....

Thanks for the tip on Terry Robb; looks like some further investigating to be done; gotta love this forum for that.

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And just a shout out to the Waterfront Blues Festival, one of Ty's scheduled stops...The biggest and best Blues event on the west coast !! The members of this forum should put it on their bucket list !

BansheeUK wrote:
murfdog wrote:

Ty Rocks ! I live in Salem, been seeing Ty for years,  and his northwest shows are always sold out...He's fantastic, one of those great local Blues acts that will most likely remain just that. If, however, you want to listen to Oregon's very best guitarist ever, look up anything Terry Robb has done...The single most incredible guitarist I have ever seen, both acoustic and electric..a-mazing !!

Cheers Murf.... Next time you see Ty, and looks like plenty of opportunity coming up, tell him there's a few Brits wish him well, and while it looks like slim chance of him getting over here, we live in hope.....

Thanks for the tip on Terry Robb; looks like some further investigating to be done; gotta love this forum for that.

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Re: Ty Curtis

Ty's gone and done a video shoot for title track of latest album; Blame Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49e5MhV … e=youtu.be

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