Fred Scribner

Born in New York City in 1960, guitarist Fred Scriber is widely known for his versatility and sensitivity to a multitude of music forms.

Getting his first musical starts during his teen years after seeing the Beatles’ debut onto the U.S. television scene, Fred secured his first steady paying gig at a local country bar soon after moving to NY with his family.

At age 17, he made the transformation from country to rock and found his true musical niche, setting the stage for future experiences with bands, independent gigs, and professional recordings in future years.

By the early 80’s, as a member of Street Talk, with Debbie Majors, Fred performed at many top clubs and resorts in the NY tri-state area, including The Concord Hotel, where he met up with The Benny Troy Band and consequently, relocated to NJ.

In the 1990s, he moved back upstate, continuing to play with rock n roll, blues, funk, and country, disco, and show bands. Having become disillusioned with the concept of being a side act, Fred decided to have a hand at running his own band.

With this motivation in mind, Fred and his brother, Brad resurrected their former band, Midnight Slim. The band went on to play clubs and private events, eventually becoming the often revered and ridiculed source for background music for the "Imus in The Morning” program.

In 1991, Fred hooked up with legendary musician Little Sammy Davis, one of the last great Delta Bluesmen. This propelled his band Midnight Slim from their spot in the rafters to a position as a regularly featured act on the popular morning show, and the object of Imus‘ “fiery ire".

They were then appointed to be the show’s house band, playing Delta and Chicago blues, as well as gems from artists like Ray Charles and James Brown. Additionally, they appeared on Broadway, as part of “Imus on Broadway,” at the Saint James Theatre in New York City.

The group appeared on television and radio around the world, including, ”Prime Time Live", The King Biscuit Blues Hour, and Dan Akroyd’s "House of Blues Radio Show."

Numerous appearances ensued, which led to an offer to play at The House of Blues in Hollywood, California. There, the group was spotted by talent scout Scott Dirks. This culminated in the release of “I Ain’t Lyin’,“ on Delmark Records and the nomination for the WC Handy Best New Artist Award in 1996.

Albums: “I Ain’t Lyin’”- Delmark Records- 1996 “Ten Years, and 40 Nights”- Fat Fritz Records- 2000

Award Nominations: W.C. Handy Best New Artist Award - 1996

Artists played with include: Delbert McClinton, Solomon Burke Otis Rush Tom Jones Delbert Mc Clinton Commander Cody Levon Helm Lucky Peterson Michael Powers Clarence Spacey Joey Degraw Gavin Degraw Harvey Brooks (member of James Brown, The JB’s) Bakithi Kumalo Mo Holms Ralph Scala (Blues Magoos) Maria Muldover Bill Perry Little Elliot Lloyd.

Fred opened shows for such greats as, James Cotton, Edgar Winter, Gary U.S. Bonds, and Johnny Winter.

Fred has done sessions with, Buddy Miles, The Don Howard Band, Joey Degraw.

Fred also produced, Little Sammy Davis, “I Ain’t Lyin, Ten Years and 40 Nights.”

In 2002, Fred Scribner and Little Sammy Davis were the subject for the critically acclaimed short documentary, “Little Sammy Davis.” The film played in New York, London, Woodstock, and Silver Springs Maryland.

In 2003, Fred and his old friend, Lance Juckas collaborated in the critically acclaimed album, “Cactus Hunters,” followed by a 2nd CD, Something Gone ,) to the delight of critics and fans alike. The band is booking dates for 2008.

Fred is currently busy working on an all acoustic album in tribute to his partner in this effort, Tom Lonek who sadly passed away in Jan 2008.

Fred and Sammy continued to perform together at, “Levon Helms Midnight Rambles,” in Woodstock NY and blues festivals and venues throughout the US.

"The two most unlikely people to be in the same band, or for that matter, in the same room together, are Little Sammy Davis and Fred Scribner. Little Sammy, who is a blues singer in the tradition of the great Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters looks like a blues singer although he tells me he's never been in jail and does not have a drug habit. He does, however, have more harmonicas than teeth. And the broken-hearted women Sammy's left along the way easily outnumber his harmonicas. Women, I might Do add, who probably still like him about as much as I do. Which is a lot." Don Imus

Song List: 1. I Ain't Lyin' 2. Daniel 3. Sammy's Shuffle 4. Shorty 5. That's My Girl 6. Someday 7. Devil's Trail 8. When I Leave 9. Bad Luck Blues 10. Somebody's Fool 11. Hey Little Girl 12. California Blues 13. 'I-man' Stomp 14. Play Me For A Fool
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