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chairman ralph
Musician
Saint Joseph, MI
Folk-Punk Troubadour/Author/Freelance Writer

One guy and his guitar, playing sharp, hard and to the point since 2005.  Unplugged, or barely plugged in?  No problem, either method works well for me.

My songs shoot down targets from idiot bosses to the idiot box, w/no tricks, no gimmicks and no frills. Some lyrical faves include Black Flag, D. Boon, Ian Hunter, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, and Joe Strummer, so if you like them, you know what the score is here!  Always looking for good driving distance shows, preferably of the punk variety (1-2 hours away: email me for details).

In real life, I'm an author (Unfinished Business: The Life & Times Of Danny Gatton), freelancer for local and national newspapers 'n' magazines, and rock 'n' roll packrat/eBay seller (biggreenfrog2002's the name there).

***RECENT SNAPSHOTS
(Now, really, you can Google in my name for this stuff, but if you can't wait...have a look at these:)***

eHow  Link: http://www.ehow.com/members/DS_RalphHe7364-articles.html

CD Liner Notes: Live 1977: The Humbler Stakes His Claim (Powerhouse Records: www.powerhouserecords.com)

"Michael Bloomfield: An Appreciation"
Michael Bloomfield:
An American Guitarist
http://www.mikebloomfieldamericanmusic.com/

Press Release: BLEEDING PARADISE (Ray Manzarek, Darryl Read):
www.darrylread.com:
www.the-doors-world.com

Interview with Vince White, of the Clash (1983-85) ("This Ain't The Strummer Of Love..."), www.vincewhite.com

***YOU MAY HAVE CAUGHT ME AT:***
The Chocolate Cafe (St. Joseph, MI)
Expressions Cafe (Benton Harbor, MI)

Livery Open Mike (St. Joseph, MI)
Manifesto! (Niles, MI)

Hillsdale County Coalition For Peace & Justice: Peace/Music Festival (Jonesville, MI)
Third Saturday, Three Oaks, MI

SONGS
Click to PlayEVERYBODY THINKS THEY'RE IN N ... Plays: 21 Comments: (0)
 
Click to PlayMY COUSIN KEVIN Plays: 46 Comments: (1)
 
Click to PlayKOKA KOLA Plays: 56 Comments: (1)
 
Click to PlayTO HAVE & TO HAVE NOT Plays: 49 Comments: (1)
 
Click to PlayCRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE Plays: 37 Comments: (1)
PHOTOS
LOCKDOWN LEGACY AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT LMC (9/21/08)
LOCKDOWN LEGACY CAST MEMBERS RELAX AFTER SUNDAY MATINEE (9/21/08)
LOCKDOWN LEGACY: VIRGIL HATCHER SIGNS A PROGRAM
LOCKDOWN LEGACY (DONALD PARTEE+CO. SIGNING)
LET'S HEAR IT FOR JIMMY LEE! (6/20/08)


CHAIRMAN RALPH IN FULL FLIGHT #2 (6/20/08)
OBLIGATORY CROWD REACTION SHOT (6/20/08)
CHAIRMAN RALPH IN FULL FLIGHT (6/20/08)
NIKI HARRIS LETS HER VOICE RIP (6/20/08)
KAREEMAH EL-AMIN THROWS DOWN (6/20/08)


LISA RIMPSON GETS THE CROWD MOVING (6/20/08)
PEEWEE IN FULL FIGHT (5/16/08)
JIMMY LEE LAYS IT DOWN (5/16/08)
EXPRESSION SESSION CROWD (5/16/08)
CHAIRMAN RALPH SLAMMIN' HIS SPOKEN WISDOM (5/16/08)


LISA RIMPSON POURIN' IT OUT (5/16/08)
PROFESSIONAL INFO
Influences: The Clash & Related Offshoots (Carbon/Silicon, Joe Strummer), plus: Michael Bloomfield, Black Flag, Billy Bragg The Creation, Iggy Pop, Kinks, Lurkers, Pretty Things, Ramones, Who, Yardbirds ...I could go on forever, but that's enough for now!
Official site:
Experience: 6 to 10 years - Semi-pro
Arrow Booking info: Expand for booking info
PERSONAL INFO
Interests: Art, home recording, playing guitar, writing 
Favorite Music: Black Flag, Carbon/Silicon, Clash, Replacements Sex Pistols, Joe Strummer 
Favorite Books: Out Of Control: The Last Days Of The Clash, The Abominable Man, The Redbreast, Broken Music 
Favorite Movies: Control, 24 Hour Party People, Quadrophenia, Ed Wood 
Favorite TV shows: Hawaii Five-O, The Rockford Files 
People I'd like to meet: Those interested in (musical/social) progress 
Hometown: Everybody's got one...don't they? 
Languages Spoken: English
Marital Status: Married
Education: College graduate
Smoker: No
Drinker: Socially
Children: No thanks
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
COMMENTS
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Mon. Jun. 23, 2008, 10:18 AM
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John H      
CommentGreat stuff, Ralph! Post more! Play more!


Mon. Apr. 7, 2008, 4:49 PM
John H
 
     
 
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