https://music.yandex.ru/album/2810346The Syllamo Trio is made up of three veteran musicians, each one, time tested and proven. The group specializes in Mississippi and Country style blues and performs original music with passion and attention to authenticity. The group’s debut recording entitled Marcella features 11 original songs all written by the band in the past year. It’s no frills blues/soul/rock n’ roll.
Virgil Brawley: Guitar, Vocals
Virgil has been playing over 50 years. He appeared in the TV movie "The Last of the Mississippi Jukes" filmed at the famous Subway Lounge and also wrote 3 songs for the movie "Oh, Mr. Faulkner Do You Write?" A plaster bust of his face is on permanent display at Delta State University along with many other noted blues men in a series entitled "Cast in Blues" by Sharon McConnell. After releasing 3 recordings with his band, The Juvenators*, he recorded a solo album, "Bottle Tree" which exemplifies his distinct style. *The Juvenators name appears on the “Mississippi Blues Trail” marker for “Subway Lounge” in Jackson, Mississippi
Albee Tellone: Bass
Without a doubt the well-traveled one of the group Albee grew up in New Jersey and spent some of his early years as a musician working with a young Bruce Springsteen. His tales are chronicled in the book Upstage, Springsteen and Me. Albee later moved to Key West, FL working and performing as a musician for many years before moving to Mountain View, Akansas. Albee is well versed on guitar, mandolin and of course, bass.
Daren Dortin: Drums
A veteran of the Memphis, TN blues scene for nearly 20 years, Daren recorded and toured with Alvin “Youngblood” Hart, Jimbo Mathis and Knockdown South, T Model Ford and Sun Records artist Billy Lee Riley among others. In addition to his work as a touring and recording musician, Daren produced and co-hosted the syndicated blues radio program Beale Street Caravan from 1997 thru 2004.
