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MUMBLEFINGER IS A PROFESSIONAL
 
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Mumblefinger Band

 

Hopefulblues Entertainment

 

(530) 727-2157

 

Booking@mumblefinger.com

 

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BIO

Songwriter/Guitarist/Singer/Humorist - Mumblefinger 

Ten years ago, MUMBLEFINGER, aka Brian Birkes was “going places;" writing songs being produced and recorded by Legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section member and record producer, Barry Beckett (also produced or played with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elton John, Bob Seger) which culminated in a stellar CD – The Beckett Sessions.

 

He was twice featured on the Nationally syndicated House of Blues Radio Hour show;  had a video (Exactly Like You) playing on CMT  (Country Music Television);  and... was even being paid by a German label not to sign with anyone while they readied a contract.  

 

Unfortunately, amid this time, Mumble (Brian) developed a severe form of arthritis and had to step out of the stressful Live music biz to rest, write and record.  However, in the last few years, with his medicine working well and the call to perform live again, Mumble began playing live at his local (Northern California-Southern Oregon clubs), but... NOW, he is back to performing at NATIONAL ticketed venues such as Sierra Nevada Brewery,  Feather Falls CasinoThe State TheaterThe Cascade Theatre

 

Mumblefinger (aka Brian Birkes), has released many CDs independently and his songs have been showcased on the internationally syndicated House of Blues Radio Hour, NPR and radio stations throughout the U.S., Germany, and Brazil. 

 

Mumble has shared the bill with such greats as John Lee Hooker, Leon Russell, Average White Band, and Norton Buffalo (Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band).

 

Mumblefinger’s original songs vary from Funk to Jazz to Blues/Soul to Country to Reggae all with a Rock-n-Roll Flavor.  Style is similar to, but not a clone of, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Dr. John, Robin Trower, The Subdudes, and JJ Cale.

  • Guitar & Vocals ~ Mumblefinger aka Brian Birkes

  • Stand-up Bass ~ Bruce Calin

  • Bass ~ Steve Huff

  • Drums ~ Patrick Wiseman

  • Keyboards ~ Cleveland Boney

WHILE ON THE ROAD and/or RECORDING

Mumble has played with:

 

Chuck Backwell ~ (Leon Russell, Taj Mahal, Freddie King)

 

Steve Evans ~   (Chris Cain, Elvin Bishop,Roy Rogers, Coco Montoya)

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David Tucker ~ (Tommy Castro, Maria Muldaur, Sista Monica Parker)

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Peter Booras ~  (The Jerry Garcia Band, Chris Cain)

 

Endre TArczy (Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Coco Montoya)

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SET LISTS INCLUDE:

ORIGINALS

Jazz

Country

Reggae

Funk

R&B

Blues

Rock

Swamp

Southern Rock

Americana

Latin

Humor

COVERS

Allman Brothers

Elton John

Prince

Tiny Tim

Beatles

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Leo Sayer

Duke Ellington

George Gershwin

Rolling Stones

George Harrison

Frank Zappa

Deep Purple

Marshal Tucker Band

Willie Nelson

Hank Williams

Elmore James

Johnny Winter

BB King

Stevie Wonder

 

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2014

2015

Tulsa Trax CD 2014 Mumblefinger
Sill Alive and... Kickin' CD 2015 Mumblefinger Live at The Sierra Nevada Brewery - Big Room

2009

Mumblefinger Plays Those Pesky Jazz Chords CD 2009 Mumblefinger

2013

MADE IN TENNESSEE CD 2014 - Mumblefinger
Best of Vol. II CD 2013 Mumblefinger

2012

Emotional, Man CD 2012 - Mumblefinger
Funk Yourself Silly CD 2011 Mumblefinger

2011

Mumblefinger - Best of Vol. I 2010

MUMBLEFINGER RELEASES

2010

For All In Tents & Porpoises CD 2010 Mumblefinger

1998

2008

Mumblevision CD 2008 - Mumblefinger

2007

Flow Sunk CD 2007 - Mumblefinger

2004

"TRIO" Mumblefinger CD 2004

2002

The Beckett Sessions CD - MUMBLEFINGER 2003  Barry Beckett Produced
Southern, Fried & Greasy CD 1998 Mumblefinger
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