Jazz concert
The Moeller Brothers feat. Paul Size & Mike Barfield (USA)
Atlantis
Klosterberg
13, 4051 Basel
Johnny Moeller presents The Moeller Brothers with Paul Size & Mike Barfield (USA) - Only concert in Switzerland!
Event details
Johnny Moeller presents The Moeller Brothers with Paul Size & Mike Barfield (USA) - Only concert in Switzerland!
Texas has always been known for its great blues guitarists like T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Earl King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Anson Funderburgh and some more. Johnny Moeller fits seamlessly into this line of exceptional blues guitarists, although of course, being born in 1970, he is still far from the legend status of those previously mentioned. His brother Jay is one and a half years younger than Johnny.
We have wanted to sign Johnny Moeller for many years, as we consider him the most interesting Texas blues guitarist of the younger generation. Since he has been a permanent member of Kim Wilson's Fabulous Thunderbirds since 2007 and is on call for his boss, this was not so easy until now. Now, however, it has worked out.
His drummer brother - Jay - was also a "T-Bird" for about ten years. Both brothers are also known as The Moeller Brothers. Jay plays - besides his brother Johnny - with many other musicians like Lazy Lester, Lou Ann Barton. Charlie Crockett or Gary Clark Jr. And participated on a record by Eric Clapton.
Johnny and Jay Moeller were born in Forth Worth (Texas). Johnny learned to play guitar shortly after the age of ten. His brother, one and a half years younger, took up the drumsticks and his first steps on the drums. They both live in Austin. Johnny with his wife and three children. Jay with his girlfriend of many years and five dogs.
In Basel, Paul Size, who is the same age, will also be on stage. Paul is from Dallas and was a member of the legendary band "The Red Devils" for three years. Paul has played with world-famous musicians such as Mick Jagger, Los Lobos, The Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes or Doyle Bramhall and Doyle Bramhall II. ZZ Top legend BillyGibbons considers Paul one of the ten best guitarists he has ever seen. The Basel audience can therefore also look forward to Paul Size.
Already during their high school days Johnny and Jay played in the blues clubs of Dallas and Fort Worth. Especially in the legendary club Antone's in Austin. Its owner, Clifford Antone, who played a major role in Stevie Ray Vaughan's career, speaks highly of Johnny Moeller: "Nobody embodies that fire like Johnny does. Johnny has the heart of Stevie Ray; the only one I've seen such passion in. And at the same time, he's such a quiet and gentle person. Maybe people like that get overlooked a little bit."
Clifford Antone once said that he thought he would never see another blues guitarist with the energy of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Until he heard Johnny Moeller play. However, his guitar playing is also reminiscent of musicians like Curtis Mayfield or Steve Cropper.
Johnny's guitar playing is extremely dynamic; at the same time, he masters all forms of guitar playing and incorporates numerous styles. He can hardly be compared to any other guitarist. His guitar playing sings, swings, grooves, rocks: Johnny plays funk, soul, blues and rocknroll. It is an amalgam of different musical styles. He plays chords and solos that are more reminiscent of a piano or even jazz. He doesn't fit into any pigeonhole. But if you look for borrowings from other Texans like Albert Collins or Stevie Ray Vaughan in his playing, you won't find it.
There are three solo albums by Johnny: "The Return of the Funky Worm", "Johnny's Blues Aggregation" and "Bloogaloo!" from 2010. He is currently working on new recordings.
In Texas, both brothers play on and off with a blues singer whose performances make a splash: Mike Barfield. He is also called "The southern gentleman of Texas Soul" or somewhat less charming "The Tyrant". Mike has already passed the age of sixty. Nevertheless, he has the energy of a 20-year-old and exceptional skills as an entertainer. Mike is rather unknown in Europe. He has a great voice and a great stage presence. Mike embodies Memphis Blues and Soul in the style of Tony Joe White. On stage he also likes to move in the style of James Brown.
Lineup:
Johnny Moeller - Guitar, Vocals
Mike Barfield - Vocals, shakers
Paul Size - Guitar
John Penner - Bass
Jay Moeller - Drums, Vocals
www.facebook.com/johnnyguitarmoeller/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRi6bbC2Bwo&t=1s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8DxWJtwSj0&t=3s
No seat guarantee!
Door opening: 20:00
Start: 21:00
End: 23:00 o'clock
Box office: CHF 79.-
Age limit: From 16 years
Wheelchair places: Wheelchair users need a normal ticket, the location is wheelchair accessible.
More info:
www.groovenow.ch
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Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Texas has always been known for its great blues guitarists like T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Earl King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Anson Funderburgh and some more. Johnny Moeller fits seamlessly into this line of exceptional blues guitarists, although of course, being born in 1970, he is still far from the legend status of those previously mentioned. His brother Jay is one and a half years younger than Johnny.
We have wanted to sign Johnny Moeller for many years, as we consider him the most interesting Texas blues guitarist of the younger generation. Since he has been a permanent member of Kim Wilson's Fabulous Thunderbirds since 2007 and is on call for his boss, this was not so easy until now. Now, however, it has worked out.
His drummer brother - Jay - was also a "T-Bird" for about ten years. Both brothers are also known as The Moeller Brothers. Jay plays - besides his brother Johnny - with many other musicians like Lazy Lester, Lou Ann Barton. Charlie Crockett or Gary Clark Jr. And participated on a record by Eric Clapton.
Johnny and Jay Moeller were born in Forth Worth (Texas). Johnny learned to play guitar shortly after the age of ten. His brother, one and a half years younger, took up the drumsticks and his first steps on the drums. They both live in Austin. Johnny with his wife and three children. Jay with his girlfriend of many years and five dogs.
In Basel, Paul Size, who is the same age, will also be on stage. Paul is from Dallas and was a member of the legendary band "The Red Devils" for three years. Paul has played with world-famous musicians such as Mick Jagger, Los Lobos, The Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes or Doyle Bramhall and Doyle Bramhall II. ZZ Top legend BillyGibbons considers Paul one of the ten best guitarists he has ever seen. The Basel audience can therefore also look forward to Paul Size.
Already during their high school days Johnny and Jay played in the blues clubs of Dallas and Fort Worth. Especially in the legendary club Antone's in Austin. Its owner, Clifford Antone, who played a major role in Stevie Ray Vaughan's career, speaks highly of Johnny Moeller: "Nobody embodies that fire like Johnny does. Johnny has the heart of Stevie Ray; the only one I've seen such passion in. And at the same time, he's such a quiet and gentle person. Maybe people like that get overlooked a little bit."
Clifford Antone once said that he thought he would never see another blues guitarist with the energy of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Until he heard Johnny Moeller play. However, his guitar playing is also reminiscent of musicians like Curtis Mayfield or Steve Cropper.
Johnny's guitar playing is extremely dynamic; at the same time, he masters all forms of guitar playing and incorporates numerous styles. He can hardly be compared to any other guitarist. His guitar playing sings, swings, grooves, rocks: Johnny plays funk, soul, blues and rocknroll. It is an amalgam of different musical styles. He plays chords and solos that are more reminiscent of a piano or even jazz. He doesn't fit into any pigeonhole. But if you look for borrowings from other Texans like Albert Collins or Stevie Ray Vaughan in his playing, you won't find it.
There are three solo albums by Johnny: "The Return of the Funky Worm", "Johnny's Blues Aggregation" and "Bloogaloo!" from 2010. He is currently working on new recordings.
In Texas, both brothers play on and off with a blues singer whose performances make a splash: Mike Barfield. He is also called "The southern gentleman of Texas Soul" or somewhat less charming "The Tyrant". Mike has already passed the age of sixty. Nevertheless, he has the energy of a 20-year-old and exceptional skills as an entertainer. Mike is rather unknown in Europe. He has a great voice and a great stage presence. Mike embodies Memphis Blues and Soul in the style of Tony Joe White. On stage he also likes to move in the style of James Brown.
Lineup:
Johnny Moeller - Guitar, Vocals
Mike Barfield - Vocals, shakers
Paul Size - Guitar
John Penner - Bass
Jay Moeller - Drums, Vocals
www.facebook.com/johnnyguitarmoeller/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRi6bbC2Bwo&t=1s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8DxWJtwSj0&t=3s
No seat guarantee!
Door opening: 20:00
Start: 21:00
End: 23:00 o'clock
Box office: CHF 79.-
Age limit: From 16 years
Wheelchair places: Wheelchair users need a normal ticket, the location is wheelchair accessible.
More info:
www.groovenow.ch
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Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
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