I recently listened to an interview of his where he kept talking about how much he loved Randy Newman. I can hear that influence so much in the first song.
Wow, how did this pop up? This had to be at The Catalyst on Pacific Avenue. He died two weeks and a day later, so this is likely the last time he every played live before the public. At the end, he was playing piano, acoustic blues, and anything he wanted to, with the focus on traditional blues. The "guitar god" thing was over for him long ago. Those who know, realize he was the most influential guitarist in America until Jimi Hendrix came along, and even today, his solos hold up really well. But, he burned brightest between 1965 and 1969. I was lucky enough to see him once, with the Electric Flag in late 1967 and he was totally fantastic. His passion for the blues was huge, he just could not take the show business and celebrity stuff. Thanks so much for digging this up and posting. I hope people realize how precious it is.
Thank you, people! That's a lil tribute to a great Master. Listening to Michael, was essential in my music & Life learning. I have many other rare Michael's recordings. Little by little, I will be uploading, if I may _/)..
This is like sitting on the porch with Michael. Perfect. I heard him with Butterfield in 66 at the Fillmore and that was great. This is so personal and touches the heart. He always had it going on.
No one can touch this at todays standard he opened for Hendrix at candel stick park were the 49 ers play football his band the electrick flag kicked major Mick was known as the Sanfran treat then Jimi came on at the end of there set invited Mike on stage Mike and Jimi took leads back and forth jamin after a short time Jimi said ladys and gents MIKE BLOOMFIELD MIKE BLEW AWAY THE CROWD for the next half an hour.
I saw him about this time at Pete's Tavern in Bellingham... he played acoustic guitar and piano. There were some good parts ...but he seemed pretty loaded...
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I recently listened to an interview of his where he kept talking about how much he loved Randy Newman. I can hear that influence so much in the first song.
Wow, how did this pop up? This had to be at The Catalyst on Pacific Avenue. He died two weeks and a day later, so this is likely the last time he every played live before the public. At the end, he was playing piano, acoustic blues, and anything he wanted to, with the focus on traditional blues. The "guitar god" thing was over for him long ago. Those who know, realize he was the most influential guitarist in America until Jimi Hendrix came along, and even today, his solos hold up really well. But, he burned brightest between 1965 and 1969. I was lucky enough to see him once, with the Electric Flag in late 1967 and he was totally fantastic. His passion for the blues was huge, he just could not take the show business and celebrity stuff. Thanks so much for digging this up and posting. I hope people realize how precious it is.
+Bill Allayaud Lucky you !!
Thank you, people! That's a lil tribute to a great Master. Listening to Michael, was essential in my music & Life learning. I have many other rare Michael's recordings. Little by little, I will be uploading, if I may _/)..
This is like sitting on the porch with Michael. Perfect. I heard him with Butterfield in 66 at the Fillmore and that was great. This is so personal and touches the heart. He always had it going on.
He grew into his voice-his vocals are great-this is when Bloomfield was at his best
totally agree -- this is rare stuff and we appreciate this post very much
No one can touch this at todays standard he opened for Hendrix at candel stick park were the 49 ers play football his band the electrick flag kicked major Mick was known as the Sanfran treat then Jimi came on at the end of there set invited Mike on stage Mike and Jimi took leads back and forth jamin after a short time Jimi said ladys and gents MIKE BLOOMFIELD MIKE BLEW AWAY THE CROWD for the next half an hour.
Thank you!
Yes! Thank you for posting this. so glad this exists. RIP Mike Bloomfield
Didn't know Mike played piano.
What an amazing artist.
I saw him about this time at Pete's Tavern in Bellingham... he played acoustic guitar and piano. There were some good parts ...but he seemed pretty loaded...
"Now you may think that this is the end, well..."
A true-blue Slinger
Wouldn't be long before he wuz done kaput...
Are we sure this is Mike Bloomfield? Sounds like Taj Mahal.
Positively, Michael Bloomfield. _/)..
He was washed up by this time. So brilliant but taken away due to heavy drug use. Please take this down.
It is a part of his story, I am glad this recording exists and it sounds good to me! Please don't take this down.