Spanky and the Love Handles
Snellville, GA
Blues / New Orleans / Delta
Bio
Clark Vreeland is a very well loved and respected fixture in the New Orleans and Atlanta Arts and Music community. Born and raised in New Orleans, Clark began his musical life at the age of 12 showcasing his talents on television and local events on drums. By the time he was 15 he was playing the French Quarter strip bars and jazz clubs and added guitar to his tool bag. During the 1970’s Clark had the opportunity to work with Earl King (who was a close mentor), Lee Dorsey and Professor Longh...
Comments
Ben Aaron:
Awesome blues tunes, Spanky and the Love Handles. Good luck on your upcoming shows. From another bluesman, -Ben Aaron
Jan 06
Jennifer Perry:
Will see you Tuesday at Blind Willie's
Oct 02
Funks Lab:
Hi ya, its been great visiting your music page. much success to you. :0) FUNKS LAB No1 Sydney AU Dance Charts
Sep 20
Artist Stats
Fans: 683
Song Plays: 1,248
Visits: 3,860
Video Plays: 132
Widget Hits: 178
Press
“Before there were Radiators, there were Rhapsodizers. Before New Orleans had art punk, it had Room Service.
Skulking in the background of the city’s most innovative musical entities of the 1970s and early ’80s was a gaunt, half-crazed musical Tesla named Clark Vreeland: sideman and foil to James Booker, cosmic architect with Earl King, muse to Little Queenie. After he left town in 1983, it was not uncommon to hear people cite him as the Crescent City’s best songwriter without being able to name a single song he’d written.
Everyone knew he was a genius, but no one could say exactly what made him one.
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Early Jazz Fest
