Selwyn Birchwood

Quick Facts

Full Name	Selwyn Birchwood
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Mar 9, 1985(1985-03-09)
Age	39
Birthplace	Orlando
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Pisces

Selwyn Birchwood Biography

Selwyn Birchwood is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on March 9, 1985 in Orlando, Florida, United States. At 19 years old, Birchwood was introduced to the neighbor of a friend. The friend informed Birchwood the neighbor of his friend was a blues musician as well as a bandleader. This neighbor was Clarence Smith, who performs and records under the name Sonny Rhodes, a veteran blues artist from Texas who lived for a long time in California. Rhodes performed on both the electric the electric lap steel. Rhodes was the producer of several singles, his first in the mid- sixties, as well as a variety of albums, the first of which was released in 1977. Birchwood’s guitar playing was awe-inspiring to Rhodes and shortly thereafter Rhodes offered Birchwood to join his band on tour. As per Living Blues magazine, Birchwood was just graduating from the high school system when Rhodes invited him to join his tour. He was on tour with Rhodes regularly for four years during his time at college. In the same piece, Birchwood stated, “I learned a lot from him (Rhodes). He took me all over the United States, all over Canada…and he showed me what the lifestyle was like. He always kept me second in command, by his side, and tried to show me how to be a bandleader. He showed me the business side of it.” It was Rhodes who prompted Birchwood to pick up a the lap steel guitar. “Sonny always said, ‘Play what’s in your heart.’ I’ve never lost sight of that,” Birchwood said. Birchwood.

As of 2015 Birchwood received an award in the Blues Music Award in the “Best New Artist Album category’ for Don’t call No Ambulance.

Birchwood was born in Orlando, Florida. His father was born in Tobago and his mother in the United Kingdom. He began playing guitar at age 13, playing primarily popular non-blues music. He soon discovered Jimi Hendrix, who became a major influence. Reading about Hendrix’s blues influences led Birchwood to the blues, and he became a dedicated blues fan by the age of 17. He names Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Albert Collins as among his favorite artists. Birchwood attended a Guy concert in Orlando when he was 18. In an interview in Blues & Rhythm magazine, Birchwood recalled, “It just blew me away. It was like someone getting up and getting me by the shirt and shaking me around. I will never forget it. At that point was when I decided that this is what I want to do.”

On the 10th of June in 2014 Chicago’s Alligator Records released his debut album with the label Don’t Call No Ambulance. The album was created by Birchwood who recorded it on the island of Florida as well as mixed by Chicago under the direction by Birchwood along with Alligator Records president Bruce Iglauer. Prior prior to Alligator album’s release Birchwood released two self- produced CDs: FL Boy (2011) and Road Worn (2013). FL Boy (2011) and Road Worn (2013).

Selwyn Birchwood Net Worth

Selwyn Birchwood is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Selwyn Birchwood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Selwyn Birchwood (born on March 9th in 1985) is an American blues musician, vocalist and songwriter hailing from Tampa, Florida. Selwyn Birchwood was the recipient of Blues Foundation’s 2013 International Blues Challenge (band category) as well as winning the Albert King Guitarist of the Award, which was presented at the same time. He was able to win by beating the other 125 bands from across the globe. Birchwood is a guitarist who plays electric guitar as well as an electric lap steel guitarist. Live performances of his feature original songs. Living Blues magazine said, “Selwyn Birchwood is making waves, surprising people and defying expectations. Be on the lookout. He revels in the unexpected.” The Tampa Tribune said Birchwood is a musician in a way that is “power and precision reminiscent of blues guitar hero Buddy Guy. He is a gritty vocalist [who is] commanding with his axe.” Rolling Stone said “Birchwood is a young, powerhouse guitarist and soulful vocalist. Don’t Call No Ambulance is a remarkable debut by a major player.” The Washington Post said, “Selwyn Birchwood is an indelibly modern and original next-generation bluesman; his tough vocals, guitar and lap steel touch on classic Chicago blues, Southern soul and boogie.”

Birchwood continued his studies and graduated with an MBA at The University of Tampa. “I challenged myself to get that degree,” Birchwood admitted. “These days, it’s not good enough to just be a good player.” In the year 2010, Birchwood relocated to Tampa and created The Selwyn Birchwood Band, which is the current version. Selwyn Birchwood Band, with Donald Wright on bass, Curtis Nutall on drums and baritone sax player Regi Oliver. The group competed at The 2012 International Blues Challenge before winning in 2013. Alligator Records president Bruce Iglauer was a judge at the championships in the Blues Challenge in 2013. He told the judges, “I saw Selwyn’s potential in 2012. He absolutely deserved to win in 2013.” The band started touring out of Florida and, in the beginning of 2014, signed with Intrepid Artists booking agency of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Since winning the International Blues Challenge, the Selwyn Birchwood Band has performed at many festivals including The Springing the Blues Festival, The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival, The King Biscuit Blues Festival, The North Atlantic Blues Festival and also on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. Birchwood has opened for Robert Cray and Buddy Guy, and has shared the stage with veteran bluesman and fellow Alligator Records artist Joe Louis Walker (who made a guest appearance on Don’t Call No Ambulance).

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Facts & Trivia

Selwyn Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Selwyn Birchwood celebrates birthday on March 9 of every year.

Where does Selwyn Birchwood live?

Selwyn Birchwood (born March 9, 1985) is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter from Tampa, Florida.

How old is Selwyn Birchwood?

37 years (March 9, 1985)