Blake Taylor - Harmonica / Vocals
Jonathan Reynolds - Guitar / Vocals
Influences
Mighty Mighty Muddy, Jason Ricci, Satan & Adam, Fela Kuti, Bob Log III, Hector Qirko, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Paul Butterfield, Morphine, Paul deLay, Webb Wilder, John Hammond, Sleepy John Estes, Lightnin' & Spider, Bukka White... and so many more
46 Long has been supplying the greater Cincinnati area with high-energy semi-acoustic Blues since the spring of 2001. The duo released "Savor Every Second" in January 2003 to critical acclaim and eventually went on to be nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award (CEA) for Best Blues 2003. And now, at long last, 46 Long proudly announces the release of our new CD, "Time's Right."
Once dubbed "the finest dancing White Boy in all of Boston" by Luther Guitar Junior Johnson," Jonathan's musical roots trace mainly to Knoxville where he played with Defenders of the Faith, the late Sarah Jordan's "Jordan Project," and hosted the regionally famous Sassy Ann's Blue Jam. He also spent several years playing guitar (among other things) in West Africa along the way. Jonathan is in it for the groove.
Blake, a native New Yorker, left his classical voice and piano training behind to play Rock and Blues for dancing babes in late-night smoky clubs. Nice work if you can get it. Along the way Blake has fronted Smokestack Lightning in northern England, Blues Cult in Cincinnati, and various other "hired harp" work along the way, most recently with Mary ann Kindel and Cheryl Renee.
Blake is in it for the beautiful women.
Both Blake and Jonathan fulfill their Clark Kent duties as over-educated teachers and doting fathers. 46 Long promises great music and a professional attitude at every show. Together, they can lift amazingly heavy things. Come on out.
"Time's Right" represents four years of loving, careful, and sometimes agonizingly slow work. We’re confident that you don’t have anything quite like it in your record collection. We sure don’t. Sure, there are other guitar/harp Blues duos out there, but somewhere since our beginnings in 2001 as an acoustic Blues group, we’ve become something different. We hope you like it. We may be over-educated middle class white boys, but somewhere along the line we learned how to throw down anyway. If you don't believe us, just give us a shot... if we don't deliver, we'll buy you a beer.
Oh, and the name? Put it this way, at 6'3" and 220 lbs, Blake is the little one.
Contact: 46long@gmail.com (Blake)
Press
"I had a great time listening to this disc and If I was
loading into a club and heard it playing on the juke box I would definitely
ask the bar tender who it was meaning that I would want to know cause the
over all musician ship is great not for a school teacher but for just
anyone...." - Jason Ricci
"...their presentation — acoustic guitar, vocals and harmonica, sparse percussion — has a natural, bare vibe that is incredibly magnetic to the ears. Acoustic Blues players may be a dime a dozen, but the strong songcraft and singer/harpist Blake Taylor's unique, masterful playing style (he uses the harmonica as both a rhythm and lead instrument) give them an edge over the competition. " - Mike Breen, Citybeat
"Blake's harp playing is really good in that he has a ton of chops a lot
of tone and a great idea when to play acoustic...Blake's got the over blow thing going on articulate bends and a great sense
of time and phrasing." - Jason Ricci
"...great harmonica-driven, toe-tapping Blues" - Rick Bird, Cincinnati Post
"Together, Taylor and Reynolds form a solid, soulful core that packs more passion and heart in a simple "acoustic duo" setting than most full-on Blues outfits." Mick Breen -- Citybeat
"The part I really liked and surprised me was the songwriting and singing!
Fuckin' My Baby's Away" rules lyrically I had to check to see if that was
your tune or what, cause that is just so catchy and sophisticated and great
feeling." - Jason Ricci
"Great harp playing; dark, delightful storytelling, and intricate guitar work... Taylor's rich baritone vocals are nicely complimented with Reynolds' more twangy, rugged singing." Rick Bird -- Cincinnati Post
"Reynolds and Taylor have found a very natural partnership in 46 Long, creating a unique groove to call their own. Trading vocals and effortlessly weaving together guitar and harmonica, they imbue their perfomances with passion and craftsmanship." Tara O'Donnell -- Cincymusic.com
LOVED the two YouTube clips you added to this page! You totally ROCK! And I know you'll "bring it" on Thursday... no worries, you've got plenty of "IT" to spare! ~ Pam :Þ
Thanks Blake! Was a fun weekend for sure. Looking forward to next. Sorry you won't be able to make it though. Hope all is well down your way! Talk to you soon...
Jon Justice will be performing at the Winter Blues Bash @ The Southgate House Ballroom in Newport, KY on January 25th. The JJB will take the stage at 11:00 on the main stage.
Also, the following week the band will be competing against 100+ other blues artists the weekend of January 31 - Feb 2nd in Memphis, TN representing the Cincy Blues Society. Don't miss this opportunity to see the best unsigned blues talent in the world battle it out all weekend long on Beale Street.
Dont miss 46 Long at The Southgate House for the Winter Blues Fest either!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miss you all. . . can't wait to see you all in the 'Natti again!!! It may be warmer here, but the music sucks... (at least what I've found). Take care!! Blake keep the Doc in line!!!
HAHAA, yeah man, My situation is a lil weird. All the blues folks in town have no idea that I play trumpet and all the Jazz folks in town have no idea I play bass. Pretty much everyone in town is clueless to my piano, guitar and drum set capabilities which makes surprises possible HAHAHA. Can't wait to jam with ya again man.
yeh... we are playing at the winterblues fest friday night also, between sonny moorman and jon justice, i think around 9:30??? best of luck.......... blumanchu
Hey! I've been talking it forever but I actually will get to see you guys live. My son will be singing at the Winter Bash on the 25th. I'm going to have to send him home well before 11:45 but I plan to stick around and party. Hope to see you there!
Sounds like a good time. I'll see if I can get off early and head up. You go on at Nine? Maybe I can move some stuff around and try to make it up there in time.
I not only enjoy your music a great deal, but you guys have the best name in the blues business. The first time I saw the name 46 Long in a harp-l post it knocked me out of my chair.
