Wert’s earlier releases have appeared on Italy’s Shake Your Ass Records and Switzerland’s Voodoo Rhythm. “Feed the Family,” the third and most recent album by Possessed by Paul James, is a collection of twelve original and important songs released on the Texas-based Hillgrass Bluebilly Records. And all one needs to do to come to that realization is attend one his live performances, as it is one of those experiences that stays with one for a long time to come. Few know this better than John Konrad Wert. Music is something called forth from the innermost depths of the artist, after all, at which point it is communicated to his fingertips, his voice, his feet, and the other parts of his body that go into creating the song a perfect mergence of an artist’s inner and outer self…a crossroads, if you will, where the physical and immaterial intersect. And though he seems to somehow transcend himself and his humanity through song, he remains irrevocably human, and so too does his music. It is real life music, his compositions and their subject matter. Wert’s sound can be described as soulful and primal, worldly and spiritual, raw and thoughtful and uncompromising. In addition to that, he is one of those rare singer/songwriters who is equally in his element busking on a crowded city sidewalk or on a subway platform as he is at a local hole-in-the-wall punk venue or large folk festival. Just as much a bluesman as he is a folk artist, Wert’s songs possess both traditional and modern qualities in abundance. An exceptional vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, John Konrad Wert assembles the components of his sound into a seamless whole with acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo, an old suitcase and tambourine for stomp percussion, and an incredibly powerful singing voice. One singer/songwriter whose sound is both unique and pure is John Konrad Wert, or Possessed by Paul James. And though there are a handful of directions from which to choose, he more often than not either adopts a purist approach or a more experimental approach to crafting his songs. Both the sound and the setup with which he creates his sound range from simple to intricate. He selects the type of instrumentation he is going to use, develops a sound often by combining more than one musical style with his own, and then slaps some sort of moniker on it. It took him eight days to complete the journey.Almost every artist involved in the one-man band movement does things his own way, making his endeavor wholly individualized. He walked 120 miles to the Florida state fair playing his drum kit the entire way.
“Parents will write me around Christmas time and say, ‘Hey, my kid asked for a one man band drum kit like yours for Christmas.’ Moments like that, where I know that I’ve left a lifetime memory and influence to a young person, good or bad, those mean a lot to me.” Dobson said.ĭobson also holds the record for the longest distance ever gone by a one man band. Dobson also likes knowing that he can make a lasting impression on fans young and old.
His favorite moments are when something unexpected happens, and he tries to find the humor and turn it into a comedic moment. in front of the lumberjack show.Įquipped with a six piece drum kit, guitar, harmonica and a beautiful voice, Dobson dazzles the audience with his ability to play all at once, while incorporating humor and fun into his act. Showtimes at the State Fair of West Virginia are at 1:30, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. He can be found playing state and county fairs, as well as theme parks and sometimes private parties. FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)– Can you play an instrument? How about 9.1 instruments at the same time? For ‘The One Man Band’ Marc Dobson it’s all in a days work.ĭobson is from Florida and is one of the top one man bands in the world.
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