MP3s
- 1.When_Time_Ran_Out
- 2.Whats_Holding_Up_Gravity
- 3.I_Walk_Alone
PHOTOS
SpeedLimit and The Violations
myspace.com/speedlimitandtheviolation| GENRE | Acoustic, Blues and Rock |
| RECORD LABEL | None |
| INFLUENCES | From Zappa to the Beatles and from Bach / Muddy Waters to the Sex Pistols / The Who |
| YEARS TOGETHER | 30 plus |
BIOGRAPHY
Texas Born and Portland Adopted. ***GIG LIST AT THE BOTTOM!
HillStomp described me as "he's kind like Tiny Tim!"
Rocky Erickson 13th Floor Elevator …
“Wow Marvin, are you still playing that weird music?
It was 1962 and Marvin Forrest Gershowitz, not yet 10 years old, was being compared to another native to Brownsville in deep South Texas, Kris Kristofferson. Mrs. ‘C’, the owner of the only music store in Brownsville, said to Marvin one day while picking through her 45 rpm records, “There’s only one kid I know who is as weird as you Marvin, his name is Kris Kristofferson.” Though not understanding at the time, years later the comparison would become a good thing in Marvin’s mind.
The first music legend Marvin met was the Blues guitarist/songwriter Lightin’ Hopkins from Houston, Texas. At 16 Marvin hitch hiked 300 miles from Deep South Texas to Austin, Texas. While there he talked his way into a dark blues club on 15th Street and Lavaca. Lucky enough to be in the right spot at the right time, Lightin’ Hopkins gave some advice directly to him… “I don’t know why all them white boys want to be like me… why don’t they be themselves.” Of all the advice Marvin has received through the years Lightin’ Hopkins’ wisdom has shaped his musical career. Taking it to heart Marvin has only wanted to be himself.
Lyric LaCeile … UNSIGNED MAGAZINE - (U.K.)
“one HELLUVA songwriter, arranger, player, why its as if R.L. Burnside mixed some genes with Eric Clapton and Otis Redding, who then mixed more genes with Patti Smith and Tamra Spivey and you were born! My oh my…
Self taught, Marvin has sought to find something difference to add to the music and poetry of this world. To pay the cost of self-examination, Marvin pays respect to all the artist who have contributed in the arts. Marvin’s first musical roots may have sprouted from the 1960’s and 1970’s, but his limbs reach for the sky.
Marvin’s taste in music is as diverse as a copy of ‘Billboard Magazine’s’ list of genres. In conversation Marvin has often said, “that just because I don’t understand a kind of music… only means I don’t understand. I believe there is a musician doing something great in every musical genre even if I haven’t yet figured it out.”
Townes Van Zant… EmmaJoes 1982 - Austin, Texas
“I like them Texas Jewboys.”
Marvin wants to achieve sounding like an orchestra with his guitar ‘The Widowmaker’ and his vocals… hoping to draw on the inspiration of the creative listeners mind. On Marvin’s guitar you might spot small dried droplets of blood, which testify to the unusual way his guitar technique have developed over the years. His vocals or anit-vocals have found warmth out of chaos and remind those listening every possible vocal genre and some not classifiable.
Life without subjectivity is boring and Marvin (aka: SpeedLimit) Gershowitz challenges you to make your own mind up… each and every individual, one at a time!
***20-year veteran of the Austin, Texas Music scene. SpeedLimit (aka: Marvin Gershowitz) has played virtually all of the major venues in Austin, Texas between 1980 - 2003. Marvin (aka: SpeedLimit) has spent 2004 through 2006 in the Northwest Untied States becoming a well known musician from Texas
Ed Crowell… Austin American Statesman
“Funny speed folk / rock.”
John Conquest… 3rd Coast Music San Antonio, Texas
“The Clear Winner!”
Jim Serpiello… Austin Arena Mag.
“Imaginative, powerful songwriting with more hooks than a tackle box. SpeedLimit is a High-octane joyride!”
Aaron Linn… Rosedrop Media Circus Podcast – Portland, Or.
“…Genuinely nice veteran songwriter… plays forlorn Texas laments”
Texas Arista Records… After Hours Play and Pitch Session 1995
“Too old, too fat, too ugly, and too hard to market, but one Austin Songwriters of the best songwriter performers I’ve seen in years!!”
Amy Corbin… “The most persistent musician I have ever known.” Stubbs BBQ Austin, Texas
Rusty Weir… “Was that a hit on the radio.. or did you write that song?” Veteran Texas Songwriter/Performer
Jan 20 2007 8:45P Nicks Bar & Grill Amboy
Jan 27 2007 7:00P Borders Books & Music Gresham, Oregon
Feb 2 2007 9:00P Jollie's Restaurant & Lounge Ridgefield, Washington
Feb 3 2007 6:00P SHELLY ECHO INN Damascus, Oregon
Feb 9 2007 8:00P Dollars Corner Pub Battle Ground, Washington
Feb 10 2007 8:00P Dollars Corner Pub Battle Ground, Washington
Feb 16 2007 6:00P Dessert Noir Cafe & Bar Beaverton, Oregon
Feb 17 2007 9:00P Squirrels Tavern Corvallis, Oregon
Feb 23 2007 8:30P J.B.O’BRien’s Pub Nancy, Oregon
Feb 24 2007 9:00P C I Bar & Grill Tualatin, Oregon
Mar 8 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 10 2007 8:30P McElroy's Pub Houston, Texas
Mar 15 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 22 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 24 2007 8:00P St. Pete's Dancing Marlin Houston, Texas
Mar 27 2007 5:45P Valhalla @ Rice University Houston, Texas
Mar 29 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 31 2007 8:00P JP Hops House Houston, Texas
Apr 12 2007 8:00P The Cove San Antonio, Texas
May 18 2007 6:00P Blue Star Brewing Co - Pre-Kerrville LAND RUSH Party San Antonio, Texas
Jul 14 2007 9:45P LUMPYS TAVERN Dundee, Oregon
HillStomp described me as "he's kind like Tiny Tim!"
Rocky Erickson 13th Floor Elevator …
“Wow Marvin, are you still playing that weird music?
It was 1962 and Marvin Forrest Gershowitz, not yet 10 years old, was being compared to another native to Brownsville in deep South Texas, Kris Kristofferson. Mrs. ‘C’, the owner of the only music store in Brownsville, said to Marvin one day while picking through her 45 rpm records, “There’s only one kid I know who is as weird as you Marvin, his name is Kris Kristofferson.” Though not understanding at the time, years later the comparison would become a good thing in Marvin’s mind.
The first music legend Marvin met was the Blues guitarist/songwriter Lightin’ Hopkins from Houston, Texas. At 16 Marvin hitch hiked 300 miles from Deep South Texas to Austin, Texas. While there he talked his way into a dark blues club on 15th Street and Lavaca. Lucky enough to be in the right spot at the right time, Lightin’ Hopkins gave some advice directly to him… “I don’t know why all them white boys want to be like me… why don’t they be themselves.” Of all the advice Marvin has received through the years Lightin’ Hopkins’ wisdom has shaped his musical career. Taking it to heart Marvin has only wanted to be himself.
Lyric LaCeile … UNSIGNED MAGAZINE - (U.K.)
“one HELLUVA songwriter, arranger, player, why its as if R.L. Burnside mixed some genes with Eric Clapton and Otis Redding, who then mixed more genes with Patti Smith and Tamra Spivey and you were born! My oh my…
Self taught, Marvin has sought to find something difference to add to the music and poetry of this world. To pay the cost of self-examination, Marvin pays respect to all the artist who have contributed in the arts. Marvin’s first musical roots may have sprouted from the 1960’s and 1970’s, but his limbs reach for the sky.
Marvin’s taste in music is as diverse as a copy of ‘Billboard Magazine’s’ list of genres. In conversation Marvin has often said, “that just because I don’t understand a kind of music… only means I don’t understand. I believe there is a musician doing something great in every musical genre even if I haven’t yet figured it out.”
Townes Van Zant… EmmaJoes 1982 - Austin, Texas
“I like them Texas Jewboys.”
Marvin wants to achieve sounding like an orchestra with his guitar ‘The Widowmaker’ and his vocals… hoping to draw on the inspiration of the creative listeners mind. On Marvin’s guitar you might spot small dried droplets of blood, which testify to the unusual way his guitar technique have developed over the years. His vocals or anit-vocals have found warmth out of chaos and remind those listening every possible vocal genre and some not classifiable.
Life without subjectivity is boring and Marvin (aka: SpeedLimit) Gershowitz challenges you to make your own mind up… each and every individual, one at a time!
***20-year veteran of the Austin, Texas Music scene. SpeedLimit (aka: Marvin Gershowitz) has played virtually all of the major venues in Austin, Texas between 1980 - 2003. Marvin (aka: SpeedLimit) has spent 2004 through 2006 in the Northwest Untied States becoming a well known musician from Texas
Ed Crowell… Austin American Statesman
“Funny speed folk / rock.”
John Conquest… 3rd Coast Music San Antonio, Texas
“The Clear Winner!”
Jim Serpiello… Austin Arena Mag.
“Imaginative, powerful songwriting with more hooks than a tackle box. SpeedLimit is a High-octane joyride!”
Aaron Linn… Rosedrop Media Circus Podcast – Portland, Or.
“…Genuinely nice veteran songwriter… plays forlorn Texas laments”
Texas Arista Records… After Hours Play and Pitch Session 1995
“Too old, too fat, too ugly, and too hard to market, but one Austin Songwriters of the best songwriter performers I’ve seen in years!!”
Amy Corbin… “The most persistent musician I have ever known.” Stubbs BBQ Austin, Texas
Rusty Weir… “Was that a hit on the radio.. or did you write that song?” Veteran Texas Songwriter/Performer
Jan 20 2007 8:45P Nicks Bar & Grill Amboy
Jan 27 2007 7:00P Borders Books & Music Gresham, Oregon
Feb 2 2007 9:00P Jollie's Restaurant & Lounge Ridgefield, Washington
Feb 3 2007 6:00P SHELLY ECHO INN Damascus, Oregon
Feb 9 2007 8:00P Dollars Corner Pub Battle Ground, Washington
Feb 10 2007 8:00P Dollars Corner Pub Battle Ground, Washington
Feb 16 2007 6:00P Dessert Noir Cafe & Bar Beaverton, Oregon
Feb 17 2007 9:00P Squirrels Tavern Corvallis, Oregon
Feb 23 2007 8:30P J.B.O’BRien’s Pub Nancy, Oregon
Feb 24 2007 9:00P C I Bar & Grill Tualatin, Oregon
Mar 8 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 10 2007 8:30P McElroy's Pub Houston, Texas
Mar 15 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 22 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 24 2007 8:00P St. Pete's Dancing Marlin Houston, Texas
Mar 27 2007 5:45P Valhalla @ Rice University Houston, Texas
Mar 29 2007 6:00P Whiskey Mill Katy Barker, Texas
Mar 31 2007 8:00P JP Hops House Houston, Texas
Apr 12 2007 8:00P The Cove San Antonio, Texas
May 18 2007 6:00P Blue Star Brewing Co - Pre-Kerrville LAND RUSH Party San Antonio, Texas
Jul 14 2007 9:45P LUMPYS TAVERN Dundee, Oregon
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