Brian May, gitarist van de Britse popgroep Queen, noemde hem een genie. Blueslegende B.B. King zei over hem “De keren dat wij samen speelden was hij geweldig. Ik wou dat ik zo kon spelen.” Jan Akkerman is al vijftig jaar één van de beste gitaristen ter wereld. Onlangs verschenen The Complete Jan Akkerman (26 cd box) en de biografie Jan Akkerman het Verhaal Van Een Gitarist. Genoeg redenen voor een interview met het Nederlands icoon. “In gesprek met … gitaar icoon Jan Akkerman” verder lezen
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Eamonn McCormack autographed cd GIVEAWAY
Anneke Schrijft recently interviewed Eamonn McCormack and as a special treat for his fans, Eamonn provided an autographed CD to giveaway!
To enter the giveaway you must share this article and answer the following question. (The answer is found in the interview. Click here to read the interview.) Once you find the answer, fill out the contact form below. The contest will be up until Wednesday September 19th and the lucky winner will be chosen and contacted shortly thereafter.
Who is Eamonn’s favorite artist that he collaborated with?
A. Walter trout
B. Jan Akkerman
C. Eric Clapton
D. Rory Gallagher
Good luck to all!
Click here for the winner of the giveaway!
Interview with blues-rock guitarist Eamonn McCormack

Exclusief interview with Irish international blues-rock guitarist and singer Eamonn McCormack! McCormack is well known in and outside Europe and is going on tour, first to Germany and then the Dutch area. This week a interview next week followed by a giveaway of an autographed cd!
What inspired you to become a musician? And at what age?
- A kid in the next school classroom came into our class and our teacher placed him up front and he played a piece of music on a Classical guitar (which was almost bigger then him) and I said to myself I am going to play guitar.
- Around the same year I watched Rory Gallagher play a live concert on TV and was hooked on the guitar after that, and knew I wanted to become a full-time musician.
The name of the kid in the next school classroom was Gerry Leonard and we hooked up after many years on Facebook. Gerry was lead guitarist and music director for the David Bowie band right up to David passing away.

What guitar is your favorite to play?
I have two favourites. My 1963 original Fender Stratocaster and my Luna Dragonfly acoustic guitar. I have around 18 guitars.

Do you have a name for your guitar?
I think when I was about 17 I used to call it Debbie after a girlfriend. I just remembered that.
How many countries have you performed at?
Wow maybe somewhere between 15 & 20 counting now on my fingers!!!

What do you think of the netherlands and what is your favorite city?
I love the Netherlands a lot! I think If I had to name three cities that are special to me it would be Amsterdam, Breda and the Island of Texel.
You are very respected in the music world, who are some of the well known artists that you have collaborated with? Who is your favorite and why?
Well as always Top of the list is my old friend and hero Rory Gallagher. Rory is always the most special one. I do what I do because of Rory. He owns a part of every note I play. After Rory I enjoyed playing with Jan Akkerman, Herman Brood, Nils Lofgren, Johnny Winter, Popa Chubby, Pat Travers & Walter Trout.

Do you have any bucket list names that you wish to collaborate with in the future?
Many, but my Top Two living musicians I would love to jam with, if I ever got the chance, would be: Eric Clapton & Neil Young. But it’s mainly a pipe dream. At least I did get to play with musicians who did play with both of them.
How do you prepare for a performance, what is your routine? (If any)
As a warming up I like to sit backstage and just play my (not plugged in) guitar. And sing a song or two to myself.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I like working out in a gym, walking, cycling, swimming watching movies, reading. I also have two young Kids and they keep me doing things which keeps me young!!
Why did you decide to get rid of your stage name samuel Eddy and start using your own name?
Sometimes it’s still confusing for a few people. Occasionally someone come’s up to me and say something like.. “You know you look a lot like Samuel Eddy?!” Sometimes I smile and reply: “I used to be Schizophrenic, but both Samuel & Eamonn are OK now!”
Name one proud moment that you’ve had on stage.
A proud stage moment. I’ll never forget walking on stage in 1993 at Parkpop – Den Haag. 500,000 people attendance that festival and Jan Akkerman was my special guest. It was also my birthday that night. Fish was helping me blow the candles on on my cake.
And one embarrassing moment?
My most embarrassing concert was in Munster, Germany about 24 years ago. l was fighting Laryngitis for two days. It was very bad and it was the middle of winter. I knew I had only one concert to play before a 4 day break. I did not speak all day and drank tea, took sweets and honey. Then set up to play the show. I went up to the microphone to apologize to the audience that I couldn’t sing with full power because I was sick. But no word came out of my mouth, not a sound, my voice was GONE. I turned to my band and gave the sing to play. I couldn’t sing so I made it a three hour instrumental concert. I experimented and it turned out to be a wonderful concert. Somehow we winged it and it worked. The audience loved it. But at the start for a minute or two I really did not know what to do.
A special thank you to Marianne Cline for all her support.
Coming soon!
Today I am posting a music video and documentary by international blues-rock guitarist, Eamonn McCormack, I hope you enjoy. Soon followed by an interview and giveaway. Stay tuned!
Back to the 90’s

Als kind luisterde ik al graag naar muziek. Wanneer een popidool een nieuw album uitbracht haastte ik mij naar de platenzaak. Met de komst van de cd speler verdween de platenspeler naar zolder. Tot vandaag.
All it take is one song yo bring back 1.000 memories.
Aan welk lied bewaar jij speciale herinnering?
Een dag uit het leven van …een Ed Sheeran fan

Het kan niemand ontgaan zijn, op 3 & 4 april trad Ed Sheeran op in een uitverkocht Ziggo Dome. Halima Bezocht het concert en geeft op Anneke Schrijft een kleine terugblik.
3 april was het eindelijk zover, Ed Sheeran in Ziggo Dome. Het concert was helemaal uitverkocht, maar een vriendin en ik hebben toch kaartjes weten te bemachtigen. We hadden staanplaatsen en wilde dan ook perse vooraan staan. Hier hadden wij dan ook wel wat voor over. Om half 7 ’s ochtends stonden wij al in de rij bij Ziggo Dome. We waren nummer 22 en 23 in de rij. Na ongeveer elf uur wachten gingen dan toch om half 6 de deuren open. En ja hoor, het was ons gelukt. We stonden op de tweede rij in het midden van het podium. Na de twee fantastische voorprogramma’s, Ryan McMullan en Anne-Marie, was het om half 9 dan eindelijk zover. De artiest waarvoor wij elf uur lang in de rij hadden gestaan, betrad nu dan eindelijk het podium. Daar stond hij dan alleen met zijn gitaar, maar meer had hij ook niet nodig. Hij heeft geen hippe danspasjes, of een hele band om zich heen nodig. Alleen Ed Sheeran is al genoeg. Anderhalf uur lang heeft hij het Ziggo Dome betovert met zijn muziek in zijn bezweette t-shirt. Of ik de volgende keer weer zo lang in de rij zou staan? Het antwoord is zeker ja.

“Een dag uit het leven van …een Ed Sheeran fan” verder lezen
Mark Willis – Don’t laugh at me
Afgelopen week zag ik een jonge vrouw op tv. Haar gezicht is misvormd door een ongeneeslijke ziekte. Zij vertelde vaak op straat uitgescholden te worden. De vreselijkste dingen kreeg zij te horen. Dit is haar lievelingslied, het geeft haar kracht wanneer het haar teveel wordt….
I’m a little boy with glasses
The one they call the geek
A little girl who never smiles
‘Cause I’ve got braces on my teeth
And I know how it feels
To cry myself to sleep
I’m that kid on every playground
Who’s always chosen last
A single teenage mother
Tryin’ to overcome my past
You don’t have to be my friend
But is it too much to ask
Don’t laugh at me
Don’t call me names
Don’t get your pleasure from my pain “Mark Willis – Don’t laugh at me” verder lezen
Een kijkje in het muzikale fotoalbum van…
Dit keer nemen wij een kijkje in het muzikale fotoalbum van Jenny Polak. Jenny Polak begon in de jaren zestig in Arnhem, op 14 jarige leeftijd haar zangcarrière in het bandje The Squibs. Daarna werd ze gevraagd om bij The Blue Comets te komen zingen, en maakte zij de overstap. Toen de groep een elektrisch orgel en piano aanschafte werd Jenny de eerste vrouwelijke toetseniste in een Nederlandse beatgroep! Later veranderde The Blue Comets hun naam in Surfin ‘Co. Hierna speelde Jenny in de band Semi Colon en in 1973 bracht Jenny haar solo singel uit “Sorry Dorry”. Patricia Paay en haar zus Yvonne Keely zongen in het achtergrondkoortje.
WIN a signed album of Cee Cee James / WIN een gesigneerde album van Cee Cee James!
From me, Anneke Schrijft, now in my 2nd year due to my wonderful followers, who I appreciate more than I can say, for making it a success! I am delighted to announce a special giveaway for you. Recently I interviewed, the blues singer Cee Cee James (you can read the interview here) about the struggles and triumph and what drives her life, of this soulful blues artist. Her years of experience in both song and life, has inspired her to yet another project and a new band name called Cee Cee James “M.I.S.S.I.O.N of S.O.U.L”. This calls for a celebration! It is a delight for me to begin my 2nd year with this privilege to have a special giveaway for my followers. The winner will receive an autographed album from the great blueswoman herself, Cee Cee James!
To enter go to Cee Cee her Facebook page and “like”,
then a “like” at the Anneke Schrijft facebookpage.
Leave a message stating why you wish to win.
The winner will be announced on 13-08-2015
Once again, I wish to thank all of you for making this blog a success and a huge thank to Cee Cee for this wonderful giveaway.
Anneke Schrijft bestaat twee jaar en dat moet gevierd worden! Dit keer kun je kans maken om een gesigneerd album van de Amerikaanse blueszangeres Cee Cee James te winnen! Cee Cee James wordt ook wel de nieuwe Jannis Joplin “WIN a signed album of Cee Cee James / WIN een gesigneerde album van Cee Cee James!” verder lezen
In gesprek met … blueszangeres Cee Cee James
Cee Cee James is a dynamic Blues singer,with a talent that comes straight from her heart and Soul. She has lived and breathed the blues and her Soul pours out through song. Her depth and strength is sometimes compared to that of Janis Joplin. A great compliment though she has her own unique style, giving bone chilling performances. What makes Cee Cee stand out and above other performers is her modest and humble personality she has a heart as big as her voice and is is down to earth as a person could ever be. She never for a moment loses her sense of the human aspect,her love of fans, friends and God. The music of today has taken on the glam look which is in style only for the moment. Cee Cee maintains and remains true to her roots. there are no false airs about her,she is real through and through. The greatest singers in the world are those who let their soul pour out their voice..Cee Cee is among those.
Cee Cee James is een blues zangeres in hart en nieren. Zij heeft de pijn gevoeld en de tranen gehuild waarover zij zingt. Met haar muziek en bijzondere stemgeluid heeft zij mensen in hun hart geraakt. Cee Cee wordt vaak vergeleken met Janis Joplin. Ik vroeg haar wat zij ervan vind steeds vergeleken te worden met deze legendarische zangeres. Cee Cee is ondanks al haar succes zichzelf gebleven en is wars van enig uiterlijk vertoon. Dat is een verademing in deze tijd waar alles om het uiterlijk lijkt te draaien, zelfs of vooral in de muziekindustrie.