Spencer Mackenzie
Good friend of mine Jon Sexauer introduced me to Spencer Mackenzie, This young man is amazing. For a young man he definitely has an old soul. Let’s first talk about Spencer’s guitar playing, he definitely is a strong player and has a lot of licks in back pocket. Spencer’s guitar playing reminds me of lot of B.B. King and a bit of Buddy Guy. Now to Spencer’s vocals, I have to say they are refreshing. They really aren’t the gritty blues vocals that we associate with Blues Music. But they definitely have the Blues feel to them. I feel that Spencer’s vocals definitely have a great tone & a lot of soul to it. Spencer is an outstanding songwriter for someone his age. His songs are ones that all of us Blues lovers can relate to. I have two of Spencer’s albums “Preach To My Soul” & “Cold November”. The first album has one of my favorite songs by Spencer “Two Doves” I am going to keep my eye on Spencer Mackenzie, I believe this young man is going to go far and become a Blues legend in due time. I put some websites below for you to find out more about Spencer Mackenzie and some questions that I got the pleasure to ask Spencer. https://www.spencermackenzie.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerMackenzieMusic 1. How long have you been playing music? I picked up a guitar at the age of five, and I've been playing professionally for the past 8 years. 2. How many bands have you been in? I've only ever played in garage bands growing up. Other than that, I’ve only led my own band. 3. Where were you born? Ridgeway, Ontario. 4. Are you self-taught? No, I have had multiple great teachers that I still keep in touch with like: John Navaroli, Elton Lamie, Brant Parker, etc.… 5. Who are your biggest influences? Besides My teachers I have so many influences like: BB King, SRV, Joe Bonomasa. Also, more local influences like Steve Strongman and Jack De Keyzer. 6. What style of music do you consider yours? Although I play and listen to many different styles I would call what I do Blues/Rock. 7. What was your first gig? How old were you? One of My first gigs was at the Fort Erie Racetrack. I was 14/15. 8. What advice do you have for someone starting out in the music business? Play as much as you can, with as many people as possible. 9. Do you write your own songs? I write my own songs, and also write with My Co writer Rich Mackenzie. 10. What would people be surprised to hear that you have in your personal record collection? Artists like: Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Smith. 11. What would you be doing if playing music was not an option? Teaching. 12. Besides your own songs, what is your favorite song to perform? All Along the watchtower - Hendrix, Next-door neighbor blues - Garry Clark Jr. 13. If you were strictly a songwriter, who would you like to see sing your songs? Eric Clapton.
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AuthorHello, My name is Michael. I am into music, have been for over 48yrs. Big fan of all kinds of music, right now it has been the Blues for the last 10yrs. I do not play any instruments, But I very interested in the recording aspect of the industry. Have messed around with it a little and always learning new things about it. I have met many wonderful people because of Music.. Hope you enjoy my Blogs... In the last two years I have been producing House Concerts. I also in the past 2 years got to produce and engineer an album for a very good friend of mine from Sweden "Magpie". Archives
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