Two Scoops Combo
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“Sit back and get ready to be thoroughly entertained by the one and only Eric”Two Scoops”Moore!!”
- Duke Robillard, TWO SCOOPS RECORDS Guitarist/Producer
“He plays from his heart. I love him like a brother”
- Luther“Guitar Jr”Johnson, TWO SCOOPS’ Big Boss Man 1/91-11/96
Big Buffet “On a scale of 1 to 10, this CD is an eleven!!” -Duke Robillard
#1 Seller at NWBLUES.COM
11 years of frequent airplay on both coasts!
The Most Requested Song of All Time on Blues After Hours, WGBH, Boston
Clean Plate “Moore has great boogie & blues chops. Solid collection for blues fans with inspired
original tunes, singing and band work all the way through.” -Victory Review
Hungry! “Everything Moore touches seems to work.”-Blues Revue
Music Café “Something for nearly every taste” - Blues Revue
“All 15 cuts are fun, humorous & seductively danceable. Play it loud - Clancy Dunigan, KSER, BluesToDo Monthly
BIG BUFFET Combo Platter - 21 select cuts from SIX RECORDS 1993-2006
- Saucy Songs about food, life, love
- BLUES JAZZ SWING ROCK n ROLL
- Hot Sax by “Sax” Gordon Beadle
"HUNGRY!" Eric “Two Scoops” Moore.
Piano man, singer, songwriter and entertainer extraordinaire, Eric "Two Scoops"
Moore and his combo of stellar musicians (known as Two Scoops Combo) has
once again delivered a full plate of fun and exciting original music on their
latest release, simply titled "Hungry". In 1996 there was "Big Buffet", in 1998
there was "Clean Plate" and now this man is "Hungry!"( there may be a food
issue going on here) With a history of hilarious lyrics and some incredibly
fun and exciting grooves, this latest master piece by "Scoops" ( as his band
mates call him) will have you dancing and laughing at the same time. Scoops
has toured on 3 different continents including 6 years with Luther "Guitar
Jr." Johnson. His vast performance experience and sense of humor are
certainly evident on this recording. International experience aside, Scoops
sings about everyday woes, concerns, desires and of course food and drink.
He'll sing about being "No good for nothing", wanting "Time to come home" off
of the road, his experience in "Auto service hell", relationships, debt and
many other everyday life experiences. What makes this recording unique is the
way Eric "Two Scoops" Moore delivers the lyrics with his strong vocal
stylings and the way this truly great band makes the music come alive.
Showcased are the superior piano skills of Scoops, the awesome Saxophone
stylings and Harmonica playing of Jim King and special guest (internationally
famous) Sax Gordon, very tasteful drumming by Cutts Peaslee and Jim
Plano, Great bass playing by Guy Quintino and Bill Freckleton and even a few
songs with renowned NW Guitarist Dave Conant. Throw in 3 great instrumentals
and what we have here is a world class CD that is a must have recording for
anyone with an appreciation for good fun music. If you haven't seen this
group perform live yet, you must go see their very entertaining show and
pick up this truly unique piece of work called "Hungry!". You can also get this
CD at their website, www.twoscoopscombo.com. Trust me on this one folks, you
want this CD in your collection!
--Randy Oxford, WBS BLUESLETTER
- VARIOUS
Discography
RECORDINGS:
Lasagna Man (Two Scoops Records 2009) Produced by Eric Moore
FAT Daddy (Two Scoops Records 2009) Produced by Mickey Bones
BIG BUFFET Combo Platter (Two Scoops Records 2006) Produced by Amy & Eric Moore
Music Café (Two Scoops Records 2002) Produced by DUKE ROBILLARD
HUNGRY! (Two Scoops Records 2000) Produced by Eric Moore (nominated for BEST CD 2001 by WBS)
Clean Plate (Clean Plate Records 1998) Produced by Tom Hambridge
Big Buffet (Two Scoops Records 1996) Produced by Tom Hambridge & "Sax"Gordon Beadle
Two Scoops Combo (Two Scoops Records 1992) Produced by Eric Moore & "Sax"Gordon Beadle
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY:
“Left Handed” covered by Duke Robillard on Blue Mood Disc 2, DixieFrog Records
“Click ‘n’ Clack” on Born Not To Run, More Disrespectful Car Songs, Car Talk Vol. II
“Auto Service Hell” on Car Talk’s Compendium of Disrespectful Car Songs Vol. I
Slammin’ on the West Side, Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, Telarc Blues
Live at The Rynborn, Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, MC Records
Country Sugar Papa, Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson, Bullseye Blues/Rounder Records
Live at The Midway Café, Featuring “Earring” George Mayweather, Midway Records
I'm A Bluesman, Henry Lee Spencer, Two Scoops Records
Better 'n' Better, Henry Lee Spencer, Two Scoops Records
Coming Your Way, Henry Spencer, Two Scoops Records
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TWO SCOOPS COMBO!
featuring ERIC “TWO SCOOPS” MOORE
“Moore is a strong soulful singer and a ferocious keyboard player. He clearly loves what he does and it shows in his roof-raising, good time music.”
---CADENCE MAGAZINE
“Two Scoops pounds the piano and growls and shouts in the spirit of giants like Amos Milburn, Professor Longhair and Louis Jordan.”
---BLUES & RHYTHM – THE GOSPEL TRUTH (UK)
STYLES:
Blues, Jazz, Swing, Boogie-Woogie, Rock ‘n’ Roll
BACKGROUND:
Eric “Two Scoops” Moore was born in 1958 and hails from Boston. He has been playing the piano since the age of 5. After discovering the Blues in 1972, the notes took on a whole new meaning. Eric was soon jamming every Sunday at the 1369 Jazz Club in Cambridge MA, under the tuteledge of 50's Vee Jay recording artist, “Earring” George Mayweather. Riding back to George's old haunts on the South Side of Chicago and hearing first-hand tales about Little Walter, J B Hutto, Howlin' Wolf & other greats, steeped this Boston boy in Blues history.
In 1991 he was hired by ex-Muddy Waters guitarist, Grammy and Handy Award winner, Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson. Luther had Two Scoops open the shows for him. For the next six years, Two Scoops thrilled giant crowds at premier Blues clubs, festivals and cruises in 36 states, 12 countries on three continents. While playing on the 1/95 ULTIMATE RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE, one special fan from Seattle stole his heart. Amy was Treasurer of the Washington Blues Society. She convinced him that if he wanted good loving every night, it was time to hire his own band and be his own man.
The House of Blues in Cambridge MA hosted its first ever wedding/blues jam for the couple on 2/14/96. The occasion was featured as the Valentine's Day love story on the 11 PM news. It was also a celebration of Eric’s miraculous recovery from a nearly fatal bout with flesh-eating bacteria and a release party for his first CD, "Big Buffet". Over 14 years later, the disc still receives frequent airplay.
Since 1996, Two Scoops has been based in West Seattle, playing gigs as a solo pianist/vocalist, duo with sax, trio with drums, or quartet with upright bass. Venues include nightclubs, parks, festivals, radio & TV stations, zoos, Tuscan hill town piazzas, classic car & motorcycle rallies, corporate events, wedding receptions, birthday parties and art gallery openings. No matter where Two Scoops plays, BIG FUN is in store for all!
Eric has shared the stage with many notable blues stars, including JOHN LEE HOOKER, BUDDY GUY, KOKO TAYLOR, LONNIE BROOKS, RONNIE EARL, MONSTER MIKE WELCH, DAVID MAXWELL and SUGAR RAY NORCIA.
**AWARDS**
MUSIC:
2011, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2002 & 2001 Washington Blues Society BB Award * BEST PIANO/KEYBOARD *
2001 Washington Blues Society BB Award * BEST SONGWRITER *
1999 New England Blues Audience Reader’s Poll *FAVORITE KEYBOARD PLAYER*
VIDEOS:
Two Scoops Combo Plays Bumbershoot, 2001 Telly Award
Live At The Showbox, 2001 Videographer Award
ART:
The Art of Salvage contest, 2007+ 2006 FIRST PLACE
Tacoma Iron Artist Challenge, 2008 FIRST PLACE
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