
Smoky, lived-in blues rock with a storyteller's heart. Warm analog textures and soulful harmonica for late nights and honest reflections.
Evgeny Margulis creates music that feels like a conversation with an old friend who has seen it all. It is rooted deeply in the blues, but it carries a specific urban Russian soul that is both weary and resilient. The sound is defined by warm, hand-played instrumentation, where every guitar lick and harmonica wail feels intentional and earned.
What sets him apart is his vocal delivery: a raspy, effortless baritone that doesn't need to shout to be heard. He occupies a unique space between the stadium rock of his past and an intimate, club-sized blues aesthetic. It is music that values the 'pocket' - that rhythmic sweet spot where the band breathes together.
Start with his solo work if you want to hear the blues at its most pure and reflective. It is the perfect soundtrack for moments of solitude or deep conversation, offering a sense of companionship through its weathered, melodic charm.
Evgeny Shulimovich Margulis (Russian: Евге́ний Шу́лимович Маргу́лис; (born 25 December 1955) is a Russian rock and blues musician. He was a member of the bands Mashina Vremeni (1975–1979, 1990–2012) and Voskreseniye (1979–1980, 1994–2003), but currently performs independently.
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