Smoky Greenwell & The Blues Gnus

http://www.smokygreenwell.com/1SmokyHome.htm

Greenwell came to New Orleans in 1981 for an engagement at the now legendary (and defunct) Old Absinthe Bar and decided to stay. Since that time, he has shared stages with Snooks Eaglin, Marc Adams, Eddie Bo, "Big" Al Carson, Brint Anderson, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Coco Robicheaux, Willie Lockett, John Carey, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Kermit Venable and BeauBassin, Kipori "Baby Wolf" Woods, Bryan Lee, Timothea, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Jeremy Lyons, Spencer Bohren, George Porter, Jr., Waylon Thibodeaux, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., Chubby Carrier, Blue Floyd, Mother Blues, Lenny McDaniel, Irene Sage, Tommy Malone, Tim Green, Jimmy Page, Eugene Carrier, Tom Worrell, and many others in the areas of blues, jazz, Cajun, Zydeco, funk, and country. In addition to fronting his own band, Greenwell is best known as the replacement for Lee Oskar in the seminal band WAR with Harold Brown, BB Dickerson, and Howard Scott (currently recording and touring under the name The Original Lowriders for legal reasons).

Greenwell wrote and produced a popular harmonica course in 1984. The updated version remains in demand at music stores in New Orleans, Nashville, and other cities where it is available, and on Greenwell's web site smokystore.com. Smoky's Beginning Harmonica Course has sold approximately 22, 000 copies and is used in schools as well as by individuals. Greenwell is frequently sought out by blues harmonica aficionados seeking private lessons. Greenwell spends his time in New Orleans while not on the road. He is available for session work, performances, and private lessons.

If you've ever been to New Orleans, LA., you may have stumbled upon Smoky's Store, in the French Market. He's usually on the center aisle, and easy to spot , offering CDs, books, harmonicas, T-shirts, odds & ends.

[View New Orleans Music Calendar for 11/22/2008]