Piece Description

Roy Book Binder is an American blues guitarist. A student and friend of the Rev. Gary Davis, he is equally at home with blues and ragtime, he is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions, with both traditional and self-styled licks. His storytelling emphasis is another characteristic that makes his style unique.

Topics discussed include: More about his trip to England and playing Rev. Gary Davis's songs there, his first record "Travelin' Man" ,some of his most memorable moments from his years on the road, how he got to open for Ray Charles from winning a hand of poker, what Roy thinks makes a great song, writing a letter to Merle Haggard and the relationship he landed with a fish, and about a song in progress called "Poker Playin' Papa", his friend John Jackson, Skip James, what's next in his life.

Musical selections include: She Did You A Favor, It's Gonna Be Alright Someday, Trouble In The Streets, Poker Playin Papa, What You Gonna Do, Tired of Bein Mistreated, Full Go Round, Mermaids Flirt With Me .

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