The Rev. Marv Ward

The Rev. Marv Ward

Veteran blues guitarist Marv Ward grew up in the small town of Lorton, Virginia. He played his first gig at 10 and started performing professionally at age 16. He's played in literally dozens of bands over the past 40 years and has secured his place among bluesmen with his straightforward no-nonsense blues style. It's a little bit Delta, a little bit Piedmont, a whole lot of R&B, but mostly, it's straight up Rev. Marv Ward.

Marv has played his original and visionary blues stylings in venues all over the country and has shared stages with music legends such as Aerosmith, Joan Baez, Dave Van Ronk, Paul Geremia, Maria Muldaur, Nappy Brown, John Hammond, Bob Margolin, Big Bill Morganfield, and many more.

“High Flying Bird”, his latest CD, only hints at the warmth and appeal of this Midlands-based guitarist and his talented band, The Blues Disciples. Expect sizzling Piedmont picking, Delta blues, greasy rags, and straight-ahead urban boogie from this South Carolina singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet.

Performing professionally for over 40 years, Marv has played gigs in venues ranging from cowboy bars in Wyoming to the Newport Folk Festival.
He has shared stages with music legends such as Aerosmith, Joan Baez,

Dave Van Ronk, Paul Geremia, Maria Muldaur, Nappy Brown, John Hammond, Bob Margolin, Big Bill Morganfield, Lonnie Brooks and many more.
Some of the clubs Marv has appeared at in his career are:
Club Passim - Boston
Tete-a-Tete - Providence
The Crazy Goat - Londonderry
Salt - Newport
One Pelham East - Newport
The Bitter End - New York
Café Wha - New York
The Cock & Bull - Memphis
The Bluebird Café - Nashville
The Baked Potato - Hollywood
The Cellar Door - Washington, D. C.
The Double Door - Charlotte
And concert stages at:
University of Connecticut
University of Maryland
Fox Hollow Festival
South Street Seaport
The Newport Folk Festival
Low Country Blues Bash

Cape Fear Blues Festival
Carolina Down Home Blues Festival

3 Rivers Music Festival

S. C. Celebration of Blues & Jazz

Columbia Blues Festival

Available now on
BluePoint Records

"The material ranges from country blues to easy ballads and from hard-edged biting commentary on life and love to mellow, folksy tunes. Ward has managed to capture the essence of what he produces onstage in this CD, which will surely delight blues fans"

Clair DeLune, WUSC-FM

"This Sounds Great!!!"

Steve "Zippy" Sesto WMPG-FM

Marv's main style is delta picking, lightning quick runs against cascading chords. His accomplished playing combined with powerful vocals and skillful songwriting make him a talent that can handle any performance situation and an asset to any venues lineup.
Dan Prentiss
Salt, Newport, R. I.

Marv rocked the Baked Potato. He's the real deal.
Carmen Grillo
Tower of Power

The diverse blend of standards and soulful blues-rooted originals written by guitarist Marv Ward, come together to create a show thats dynamic and intense.
Capital Nights
Columbia


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		Veteran blues guitarist Marv Ward grew up in the small town of Lorton, Virginia. He played his first gig at 10 and started performing professionally at age 16. He's played in literally dozens of bands over the past 40 years and has secured his place among bluesmen with his straightforward no-nonsense blues style. It's a little bit Delta, a little bit Piedmont, a whole lot of R&B, but mostly, it's straight up Rev. Marv Ward. Marv has played his original and visionary blues stylings in venues all over the country and has shared stages with music legends such as Aerosmith, Joan Baez, Dave Van Ronk, Paul Geremia, Maria Muldaur, Nappy Brown, John Hammond, Bob Margolin, Big Bill Morganfield, and many more. “High Flying Bird”, his latest CD, only hints at the warmth and appeal of this Midlands-based guitarist and his talented band, The Blues Disciples. Expect sizzling Piedmont picking, Delta blues, greasy rags, and straight-ahead urban boogie from this South Carolina singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet. Performing professionally for over 40 years, Marv has played gigs in venues ranging from cowboy bars in Wyoming to the Newport Folk Festival. He has shared stages with music legends such as Aerosmith, Joan Baez, Dave Van Ronk, Paul Geremia, Maria Muldaur, Nappy Brown, John Hammond, Bob Margolin, Big Bill Morganfield, Lonnie Brooks and many more. Some of the clubs Marv has appeared at in his career are: Club Passim - Boston Tete-a-Tete - Providence The Crazy Goat - Londonderry Salt - Newport One Pelham East - Newport The Bitter End - New York Café Wha - New York The Cock & Bull - Memphis The Bluebird Café - Nashville The Baked Potato - Hollywood The Cellar Door - Washington, D. C. The Double Door - Charlotte And concert stages at: University of Connecticut University of Maryland Fox Hollow Festival South Street Seaport The Newport Folk Festival Low Country Blues Bash Cape Fear Blues Festival Carolina Down Home Blues Festival 3 Rivers Music Festival S. C. Celebration of Blues & Jazz Columbia Blues Festival Piccolo Spoletto						Available now on BluePoint Records "The material ranges from country blues to easy ballads and from hard-edged biting commentary on life and love to mellow, folksy tunes. Ward has managed to capture the essence of what he produces onstage in this CD, which will surely delight blues fans" Clair DeLune, WUSC-FM *"This Sounds Great!!!"* Steve "Zippy" Sesto WMPG-FM Marv's main style is delta picking, lightning quick runs against cascading chords. His accomplished playing combined with powerful vocals and skillful songwriting make him a talent that can handle any performance situation and an asset to any venues lineup. Dan Prentiss Salt, Newport, R. I. Marv rocked the Baked Potato. He's the real deal. Carmen Grillo Tower of Power The diverse blend of standards and soulful blues-rooted originals written by guitarist Marv Ward, come together to create a show thats dynamic and intense. Capital Nights Columbia