2 Stew

2 Stew

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<"b00005v16a2999"> About the Artist
The Stew was a top 5 finisher in the 1997 International Blues Challenge sponsored by the Blues Foundation in Memphis.

Delicious Blues Stew band members include:

Shannon "Shan de Bayou" Williford - harmoica, frottoir, vocalist, songwriter - originally from Baton Rouge; founder and nine year host of the legendary World's Greatest Blues Jam at Phil Brady's Bar in Baton Rouge; played and/or recorded with Kenny and Raful Neal, Tabby and Chris Thomas, (Grammy nominee) Henry Gray, (Handy nominee for "Best Contemporary Bluesman" 2000) Larry Garner, (former lead vocalist with Blood Sweat, & Tears) Luther Kent, Elvin Killerbee, and many others in South Louisiana. Won Baton Rouge Blues Fest song writing award in '92. Nashville resident since '95; Winner of the International Blues Foundation Keep the Blues Alive award 2000 for Music City Blues Society sponsored "Blues in the Schools" program. Bayou was named Music City Blues Harmonica player of the year 2000 at the MCB Celebration and awards program in October 2000. Email Bayou

Scott "Patio Daddio" Achord - bass, vocalist, songwriter - originally from Baton Rouge; Was a member of "Best of Fest" band at Baton Rouge blues fest '93; Often performs while wearing a dress at Mardi Gras; can eat his (considerable) weight in crawfish; Known for children's performances; Has worked with Jo-el Sonnier, Esra Mohawk, Bill Monroe, Carlene Carter, many others; top band songwriter; known for stage creativity, writing and singing songs on the spur of the moment; Nashville resident since '93. Email Patio

Terry "Goose" Downing. Guitar, vocals, songwriter. One of four original Stew members. Grew up in Rocky Mount, NC. One of the tastiest axmen in the Music City. Has performed and recorded with blues greats Roscoe Shelton, Clifford Curry and Earl Gaines in Nashville, as well as Chicago/Baton Rouge great Henry Gray. Also worked with country music vocalist/songwriter Ken Mellons, as well as country artists Razzy Bailey and Darrell Clanton. Goose has also worked often with two Nashville staples, swing artist Patton James, and famed jazz/R&B/country session man Darryl Dybka. Came to Nashville after extended stay in East Texas where wife was discovered. Goose is a former DJ; co-hosted "Bayou’s Blues from Music City." Besides playing with the Stew, the guitarist works closely with McFadden Productions. Currently working on his own songwriter CD.

Brannan Lane - drums, percussion, vocals - Clarksville, TN; 14 year regular on The Grand Ole Opry; Has '99-released CD that received world-wide airplay, chart success and critical acclaim in the world beat and new age formats; Has new release for 2000. Despite success, is still not wealthy; wife is most vocal Stew fan; lack of nickname and Louisiana background raises questions of musical validity, which he overcomes with excellent playing. Email Brannan

"Lil Brother" Tom Larson - drums, percussion, vocals - originally from Colorado, graduated from the University of New Orleans in Jazz Studies. He has numerous studio drum and percussion credits; both in New Orleans and Nashville. Tom has worked with artists Ellis Marsalis, Scott Holt, Harold Batiste, Cowboy Mouth, David Frazier and others in Louisiana and Tennessee. For two years Tom was the house drummer for LTV, the Louisiana Music television show in New Orleans; and is now sponsored by JohnnyRabb drumsticks, Mapex Drums, & Slug Percusssion. Tom has appeared on stage with Michael Ray, Victor Goines, Delfayo Marsalis, Jeff Healy, the Neville Brothers, Steve Masakowski, Coco Robicheaux, Tony Dagradi and others. He has toured internationally and has released two CDs. Met beautiful babe at Mardi Gras in Nashville, where he proposed on stage. Their house now has Mardi Gras theme. Music City based since '96. Email Tom

"Auxiliary Stew" members

"Junkyard" Joe Hunter - tuba, bass, songwriter - from Baton Rouge; played house bottom on tuba and bass in Tabby's Blues Box for six

<"b00005v16a4999"> Album Description
Delicious Blues Stew is a Bluesiana party band covering bayou blues styles such as Baton Rouge and New Orleans Blues, Zydeco, Cajun, 2nd Line and Mardi Gras music. Eclectic, with quality original material, the Stew won the last "Best Unsigned Blues Band in Nashville" contest. The band went to the international contest sponsored by the Blues Foundation, where they made the finals, and where only one band came out ahead... The Stew founded the highly successful Mardi Gras celebration at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in Nashville (winner of the World's Best Blues Club 2000 award), and is now playing 18 or more Mardi Gras dates per year at the club, making The Stew the band that plays more than any visiting (non-house band) act. Delicious Blues Stew features a catalogue of over 300 songs, ranging from high-spirited originals to time-honored classics in blues, rock n roll, country and jazz. The Stew delivers good-time "Bluesiana Music" with a Mardi Gras flavor.

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