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Scott Sawyer

Rank #15 Raleigh, NC Jazz / Nu-Jazz Fusion / Blues - Roots - Funk
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Members: Scott Sawyer-guitar. Various members on drums, bass, keys and saxophone

Sounds Like: john scofield, Bill Frisell, Mike Bloomfield: An American Guitarist, Jim Hall, Jimi Hendrix

Label: unsigned

Manager: Ghezzi

Bio: Scott Sawyer is the kind of musician who displays his musical diversity like a badge of honor. He's been making music for years, playing venues of every description: music clubs, beer-soaked dives and prestigious festivals & venues around the world. From 1982-1996 he spent much of his time in the... See Full Bio

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Scott Sawyer has a show on 05/18/2013 at 07:00 PM @ Dan Sargent... in Morrisville, NC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/200612959 #concert

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"Joining as special guests on this musical celebration are some of my most treasured musical friends...Scott Sawyer is an amazing world-class guitarist who has toured with the band and been a musical collaborator since the 80's..."---Nnenna Freelon
—  Nnenna Freelon "Homefree" (Concord Jazz); 2010 album liner notes
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Aug 14, 2009
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  • Sat

    Aug 31


    Winston-Salem, NC, US | 12:00pm
    Triad Indie Music & Arts F...
    Winston-Salem, NC, US
    Sat Aug 31 12:00pm

    Details

    Bruce Piephoff & Scott Sawyer perform at Triad Indie Music & Arts Festival in W-S, NC

  • Sun

    Sep 1


    Gibsonville, NC, US | 6:00pm

    Gibsonville, NC, US
    Sun Sep 01 6:00pm

    Details

    Annual Labor Day Weekend Swirlfest Celebration. Held at the Grove Lake Stage overlooking Lake Cabernet. Wine, beer & food available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket.

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  • Kevin M. Thomas (Artist) Kevin M. Thomas
    TO LOVE IS GREAT!
  • The Buddy Jack Band - with Bud Brown (Artist) The Buddy Jack Band ...
    incredibly tasteful jazz sounds...the world at its finest...love the guitar sound and riffs. The trumpet player is classic
  • Chaotic Resemblance (Artist) Chaotic Resemblance
    To Love is playing beautifully done
  • BERZON  (Math-Metal) (Artist) BERZON (Math-Metal)
    thanks so much, you are too kind , peace, rb
  • Ricky Alan Ray (Artist) Ricky Alan Ray
    I consider some of the most real music anyone can listen to.. Very nice job guys!
  • Rufaro (Artist) Rufaro
    ** Hoping to gain artists like these as fans of mine:) We all cook w/the same ingredients, come hear my recipe:)
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Q: How do you go about marketing yourself in such a way to land gigs with so many accomplished musicians/bands, and how does your role as a bandleader influence your ability/experience in booking gigs?
A: Greg, Thanks for being in touch. To be honest, online marketing is not my strong suit...I'm spending a little more time with it as possible, trying to do better! When I first started making music, there was no ReverbNation, Facebook and the like. On one hand, those platforms have made it possible for artists to promote themselves in ways that I couldn't dream of doing years ago. On the other hand, it takes time to effectively use these sites...even if you have help with the day to day promotion, from time to time "real fans" like to hear directly from the artist. The most important thing for me has always been THE MUSIC; not fame or fortune. Professionally speaking, at the end of the day, it's our reputation that counts. I continue to work on music and do my best to make meaningful contributions when called upon by others. Word of mouth is still a powerful thing. It's easier on me when others book me/my band. Being a bandleader is tough enough without having to take care of all business; that said, I always weigh in on whether or not a booking makes sense (for me). There are more opportunities for musicians now than before....but there's more competition, too. It's harder to make a buck than it used to be. For those of us that haven't hit the "big time", being versatile helps. I perform, instruct, play as a bandeader, sideman, soloist....produce a little, play sessions. I'm usually involved in two or three serious projects at any given time. I continue to work hard, practicing daily and still believe that if you put THE MUSIC first...good things will happen. Feel free to be in touch with any other questons/thoughts. All the Best to you/yours~ SS

Asked by Greg Holland (Drummer). Answered on Thu Feb 21 2013

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