Rev. Marv Ward announces the release of Holiday Time, Jelly Roll & Delicious Dish’s new country holiday CD
South Carolina blues musician, singer, songwriter, producer and poet Rev. Marv Ward announces the release of
“Holiday Time”
Just in time for the upcoming holidays Rev. Marv Ward has produced a new Jelly Roll and Delicious Dish CD, Jelly Roll (Bentz Kirby) and Delicious Dish ( Jenn McCallister and May Kirby) are joined by several musician friends who brought their talents to the project, including local and nationally recognized artists Jay Matheson (bass), Kristin Harris (violin), Stan Gardner (drums), Joe Jay and Moses Andrews, III (piano), Jim Brightly (mandolin), Rhodes Bailey (pedal steel), Mark Rapp (trumpets) and Seitu Amenwashu (flute)
Seven entirely original holiday themed songs were written by Rev. Marv Ward, who also played all the guitar parts on the project “I wrote songs with a country flavor that I thought would be a good fit for each individual’s talents and then asked them to be a part of the performances,” Ward says. “Many friends helped bring this dream to life and we are proud and honored to present Holiday Time to the public.”
South Carolina blues musician, singer, songwriter, producer and poet Rev. Marv Ward announces the release of
“Holiday Time”
Just in time for the upcoming holidays Rev. Marv Ward has produced a new Jelly Roll and Delicious Dish CD, Jelly Roll (Bentz Kirby) and Delicious Dish ( Jenn McCallister and May Kirby) are joined by several musician friends who brought their talents to the project, including local and nationally recognized artists Jay Matheson (bass), Kristin Harris (violin), Stan Gardner (drums), Joe Jay and Moses Andrews, III (piano), Jim Brightly (mandolin), Rhodes Bailey (pedal steel), Mark Rapp (trumpets) and Seitu Amenwashu (flute)
Seven entirely original holiday themed songs were written by Rev. Marv Ward, who also played all the guitar parts on the project “I wrote songs with a country flavor that I thought would be a good fit for each individual’s talents and then asked them to be a part of the performances,” Ward says. “Many friends helped bring this dream to life and we are proud and honored to present Holiday Time to the public.”
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COLUMBIA, SC- South Carolina blues musician, singer, songwriter, and poet Rev. Marv Ward announces the release of his sixth CD, Sparkling Isolation. The album features a fun-loving lineup of nine original tracks that range from, Downhome Blues, to Americana, and Acoustic Front Porch Funk.
Sparkling Isolation represents a collection of songs created before and during the 2020 pandemic quarantine. “When the pandemic hit, everyone was dazed and confused, and life got a little crazy. As we all started searching for comfort and hope. I feel incredibly lucky that I had someone to care for and about me.” says Ward, “Even though isolated and locked down, my life was comfortable and sparkling. It was with time on my hands and a heart full of love that this album came into being to tell the story of my truth, hope, and inspiration during these difficult times.”
Several musician friends braved the challenging recording circumstances to bring their talents into the project, including local and nationally recognized artists Todd Edmonds (bass and tuba), Kristin Harris (violin), Matt Fenech (drums), Joe Jay and Moses Andrews, III (piano), Steve Bennett (mandolin), Jenn McCallister and Bentz Kirby (vocals) and Wallstreet (harmonica).
Music Review: Columbia’s Marv Ward continues miraculous post-stroke comeback on new album
Before we get to Rev. Marv Ward’s new album, “Sparkling Isolation,” we need to pause and be grateful that he is still making music at all. He had a severe stroke back in 2017, and it’s a minor miracle that he was able to relearn how to sing and play guitar.
And he does both with authority on this collection, even better than he did on his first post-stroke comeback LP, 2019’s “Shine.”
Ward claims to have lost some of his range and mobility, but when he thunders into the swaggering “I Want To Rock You,” the second track on the album, you’d never know it. His gruff, borderline obscene come-ons (he offers to take you “all the way to the money shot” at one point) pack a hell of a punch, and his spitfire acoustic playing sounds just fine.
Ward is versatile as hell on “Sparkling Isolation,” working his way through slow grinds like “I Need A New Mojo,” contemplative folk-blues ballads like “Nowhere Fast,” funky, percussion-heavy funk jams like “Angel In My Arms” and mandolin-fueled country blues like “The Miracle Of You.” And the closing track, “Picture & a Pillow,” is a hilarious calamity, a filthy, sputtering musical locomotive that seems ready to fly apart at any moment.
Vincent Harris, Post & Courier-FreeTimes
Sparkling Isolation represents a collection of songs created before and during the 2020 pandemic quarantine. “When the pandemic hit, everyone was dazed and confused, and life got a little crazy. As we all started searching for comfort and hope. I feel incredibly lucky that I had someone to care for and about me.” says Ward, “Even though isolated and locked down, my life was comfortable and sparkling. It was with time on my hands and a heart full of love that this album came into being to tell the story of my truth, hope, and inspiration during these difficult times.”
Several musician friends braved the challenging recording circumstances to bring their talents into the project, including local and nationally recognized artists Todd Edmonds (bass and tuba), Kristin Harris (violin), Matt Fenech (drums), Joe Jay and Moses Andrews, III (piano), Steve Bennett (mandolin), Jenn McCallister and Bentz Kirby (vocals) and Wallstreet (harmonica).
Music Review: Columbia’s Marv Ward continues miraculous post-stroke comeback on new album
Before we get to Rev. Marv Ward’s new album, “Sparkling Isolation,” we need to pause and be grateful that he is still making music at all. He had a severe stroke back in 2017, and it’s a minor miracle that he was able to relearn how to sing and play guitar.
And he does both with authority on this collection, even better than he did on his first post-stroke comeback LP, 2019’s “Shine.”
Ward claims to have lost some of his range and mobility, but when he thunders into the swaggering “I Want To Rock You,” the second track on the album, you’d never know it. His gruff, borderline obscene come-ons (he offers to take you “all the way to the money shot” at one point) pack a hell of a punch, and his spitfire acoustic playing sounds just fine.
Ward is versatile as hell on “Sparkling Isolation,” working his way through slow grinds like “I Need A New Mojo,” contemplative folk-blues ballads like “Nowhere Fast,” funky, percussion-heavy funk jams like “Angel In My Arms” and mandolin-fueled country blues like “The Miracle Of You.” And the closing track, “Picture & a Pillow,” is a hilarious calamity, a filthy, sputtering musical locomotive that seems ready to fly apart at any moment.
Vincent Harris, Post & Courier-FreeTimes
Rev. Marv Ward’s Latest CD ‘Shine’
A Triumph Featuring Friends & Family
COLUMBIA, SC- South Carolina blues musician, singer, songwriter, and poet Rev. Marv Ward announces the release of his fifth CD, “Shine”. The album features a lineup of ten original tracks that range from a Freddie King inspired instrumental, Blues-Rock, Americana, to a funky throw down that will get your toes tapping and your head scratching.
The CD is available for purchase and download here and at iTunes, Spotify and
CD Baby http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/reverendmarvward.
A Triumph Featuring Friends & Family
COLUMBIA, SC- South Carolina blues musician, singer, songwriter, and poet Rev. Marv Ward announces the release of his fifth CD, “Shine”. The album features a lineup of ten original tracks that range from a Freddie King inspired instrumental, Blues-Rock, Americana, to a funky throw down that will get your toes tapping and your head scratching.
The CD is available for purchase and download here and at iTunes, Spotify and
CD Baby http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/reverendmarvward.
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Veteran blues guitarist Marv Ward grew up in the small town of Lorton, Virginia. He played his first gig at 10 and started performing professionally at age 16. He's played in literally dozens of bands over the past 60 years and has secured his place among bluesmen with his straight-forward no-nonsense blues style. It's a little bit Delta, a litle bit Piedmont, a whole lot of R&B, but mostly, it's straight up Rev. Marv Ward.
The Rev. has played his original and visionary blues stylings in venues all over the country and has shared stages with music legends such as Aerosmith, Joan Baez, Dave Van Ronk, Paul Geremia, Maria Muldaur, Nappy Brown, John Hammond, Bob Margolin, Big Bill Morganfield, Mac Arnold, Mooky Brill and many more.
“CATHARSIS” and " I Should Know Better" plus
“Love Like You Never Been Burned” his earlier works only hint at the warmth and appeal of this veteran guitarist and his talented band. Expect sizzling Piedmont picking, Delta blues, greasy rags, and straight-ahead rocking urban blues from this South Carolina singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet.
The Rev. has played his original and visionary blues stylings in venues all over the country and has shared stages with music legends such as Aerosmith, Joan Baez, Dave Van Ronk, Paul Geremia, Maria Muldaur, Nappy Brown, John Hammond, Bob Margolin, Big Bill Morganfield, Mac Arnold, Mooky Brill and many more.
“CATHARSIS” and " I Should Know Better" plus
“Love Like You Never Been Burned” his earlier works only hint at the warmth and appeal of this veteran guitarist and his talented band. Expect sizzling Piedmont picking, Delta blues, greasy rags, and straight-ahead rocking urban blues from this South Carolina singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet.