DATE:  16/02/08

NAME: Bo Ramsey

INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Guitar

CURRENT RELEASE: ‘Fragile’ (April '08) (Rounder/Europe)

1. Biggest Influence(s)?
My Dad

2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
Confessin' The Blues - Little Walter
Mckinley Morganfiled aka Muddy Waters
Change My Way - Howlin’ Wolf
Anything by Sonny Boy Williamson
Kind Of Blue - Miles Davis
Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye
King Of The Blues Guitar - Albert King

3. What would you be if not a musician?
I don't know, I'm a musician.

4. Career high point so far?
Spending a day playing music with Bob Dylan and his band and playing ’Jump Baby Jump’ with Jessie May Hemphill.  

5. Perfect night off?   
At home with my wife.

6. Most recent CD in your CD player?  
Sade - Lovers Rock

7. Favourite book/film?
I don't have a single favorite but I do like Larry Brown's writing and Jim Jarmusch films.

8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
I rarely drink. if I do it’s usually gin or wine.