Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors with Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh

Jun 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM · Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, NH Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, Portsmouth, NH

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Mark Hummel

4 concerts

Mark Hummel, born in New Haven and raised in LA, is a renowned West Coast blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. Known for blending blues, jazz, and swing, he’s collaborated with artists like Sue Foley and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. Hummel's notable albums, including *Feel Like Rockin’* and *Heart of Chicago*, highlight his style. Leading the Blues Survivors, he’s toured extensively and is considered a top U.S. harmonica player.

Anson Funderburgh

2 concerts

Dallas guitarist Anson Funderburgh, known for Texas and Delta blues, led the Rockets with Sam Myers on vocals/harmonica. Notable for his collaborations, he recorded with the Fabulous Thunderbirds and released acclaimed albums on the Black Top label. Funderburgh's blues career was heavily influenced by legends like Freddie King and Albert Collins.