International Blues Challenge 2009-Conrad Oberg (14yrs.)

Visually impaired 14 year-old, Conrad Oberg, was honored to represent the "Springing The Blues Society" of Jacksonville, Florida in the open (adult) division of the 25th Annual International Blues Challenge on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. (Blues City Cafe.) Conrad played a slide guitar version of one of his favorite songs "Bullfrog Blues" in tribute to Rory Gallagher.

Conrad Oberg was born three and a half months prematurely in the Summer of 1994. Weighing only one and a half pounds at birth, Conrad was left with no eyesight in his left eye and only 15% of the vision in his right. At age two, Conrad taught himself to play the piano, and again taught himself the guitar at age ten. Conrad has been performing solo live performances since he was four years-old, and has been fortunate enough to meet and/or perform with some of the greats of the entertainment industry. Conrad has been performing with his own band for the past three years, playing his own brand of blues,roots, and rock music. For more information, photos and booking contacts please check out his website....and please remember to SUBSCRIBE!! www.conradoberg.com Conrad's musical influences are varied and include: Ray Charles, Pinetop Perkins, Charles Brown, Dr. John, Edgar Winter, Reese Wymans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Robert Johnson, Son House, Muddy Waters,John Hammond Jr., Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, Billy Gibbons, Rory Gallagher, Eric Johnson, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Steve Morse,Elton John, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Jeff Healy, Joe Walsh, Allan Collins, Gary Rossington, Albert King, Albert Collins, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Skip James, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, George Thorogood, John Fogerty, Pete Townsend, Keith Richards, Peter Frampton, EVH, Ted Nugent, Cat Stevens, Elmore James, Brian May, J.B. Lenoir,Robert Randolph, Hound Tog Taylor,Woody Guthrie, Buddy Holly, The Allman Brothers,Chuck Berry and Bukka White . He will continue to post videos in the coming months, many in the style of his musical heroes that he's listed!Conrad ObergPlease check out Conrad's channel on YouTube and remember to SUBSCRIBE if you like the videos. Conrad also has a website www.conradoberg.com. Thanks for watching!!

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[tuckerwells]

is the bassist impaired as well? he has a patch on his eye

[conradoberg]

He is.  Danny was recently involved in an automobile accident and lost sight in his left eye. We're glad to have him back with us!

[imben901]

what kind of guitar is that? it looks awesome

[conradoberg]

It is a Burns of London Steer.

[305bigdad]

@conradoberg Conrad, when are you coming to South Florida?

[RoShamBohhh]

Great sound.

Another guitar I MUST own.

LOL

[gearoiddom]

This is really great.

The influences are solid (Winter/Gallagher/etc.) and the delivery is clear and passionate. This is the blues. Let's hear more.

[holyswordsmanoffaith]

This kicked a LOT of ass! Dude, you feel those blues better then most people I've heard! Great playing, keep it up!

[dvdsprks2]

I heard Rory Gallagher do this song here in London at the Rainbow Theatre many years ago. Very impressed with your rendition here. Keep up the great playing.

[jockynerd0201]

you, sir... are a frigging genius

[BigWillieWillHom]

Wow!! This Is Really Great!! I Love This "The Bullfrog On Ya Mind" Performance!!! A Very Big Thumbs Up For Fantastic Performance!! Keep Up The Great Job, Bro!!

- BigWillieWillHom :)

[sunberst1]

RORY!!! Sweet!

[slashrocks1980]

u give me goosebumps man keep playin i wanna here you playa gig in louisiana one day

[0988isolator]

conrad, when you give someone goosebumps or make their hair stand up, you know you have tone. the tone during this performance is amazing. Rock on, kid!