Thu 5th April to Mon 9th April at various venues in Nantwich. There are too many events to list here so pop on over to the website and check out the listings.
Monthly Archive for March, 2007
The Manfreds
Let ‘Em Roll
Hits, Jazz and Blues Tour
The Manfreds, with original ‘front man’ Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hist along with a mix of jazz and Blues songs from some of their best-known albums at Pacific Road this spring.
Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sounds, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuiness on lead guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on base guitar and Simon Currie on saxophone/flute. All excellent musicians who will provide a full evenings entertainment with a few surprise renditions of their work, not only with The Manfreds but with their original connections.
If there’s one band whose individual musical accomplishments have over the years gone from strength to strength, and yet who can encapsulate and keep alive the golden age of British popular music, then it has to the The Manfreds. With their early roots in jazz and R & B, the calibre of these performers was always higher that their acquired pop status might indicate, but they still certainly knew how to produce a hit or six – in fact 15 UK Top 20 singles, 3 of them number ones (the shortest duration being 11 weeks). And after The Beatles and The Animals, they were the third band in the history of English rock to reach a number one position in America.
Their live gigs burst with that quirky mix of solid gold pop, jazz and rhythm & blues which was always their trade mark… add in a generous helping of showmanship and charisma and the result is a show as pleasing to the ears & eyes as it ever was.
So, look back if you must, but know that The Manfreds are right here, right now. Great music goes on forever.
The Manfreds appear at Pacific Road Arts Centre Saturday 14th April 8pm. For ticket details contact Pacific Road Box Office 0151 647 0752 or Book on-line at www.pacificroad.co.uk
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Just a quick note to remind everyone that Sonny Black is appearing at Worthenbury tonight.
No need to book, just turn up and you will be made very welcome.
Had he still been alive William Clarke would have been 56 today. Born 29 March 1951 in Inglewood, CA.
Here’s Mitch Kashmar with the legendary Alex Schultz on guitar live in Moscow in 2006. I don’t know the rest of the band – you can’t really see them – but they did a great job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-gL10jwY6w
How come the Russians get to see this show but it doesn’t come to the UK?
Alan Pearson writes to say that
Tickets for The Nimmo Brothers at Thornton Little Theatre on Friday May 4th are now on sale, priced £10 from me on 01253 890927 or via email towerblues@btinternet.com
Incidentally if you check their myspace site, you can listen to “Bad Luck” at track from their brand new CD “Picking Up The Pieces” which is now available.
The tour dates are also listed and the Thornton date is the only one in the North West so they may sell quickly.
Here’s Rick playing with the William Clarke band (minus Bill).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXzZzD5aEJw
North west favourite Doug MacLeod will be featured on the Paul Jones show this Thursday 29 March 2007. The live session was recorded on March 6th while Doug was in the country on his UK tour.
BBC Radio 2 at 8pm
PRESS RELEASE
MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL
JULY 27th, 28th 29th 2007
VAN MORRISON TO HEADLINE the 9th MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL
One of music’s most creative, prolific and popular figures, Van Morrison, will headline the 9th Maryport Blues Festival, performing with his 11 piece band on the main marquee stage on Saturday July 28th.
Over the three day festival, Van will be supported by top international musicians from the US, UK, Australia and Italy performing the many types of music which falls under the blues umbrella encompassing zydeco, jazz, soul, rock in addition to the traditional blues genres of Chicago, texas, and delta blues. All bands are making their debuts at the festival.
The Sunday will be headlined by zydeco superstar C.J. Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band (US), who is widely acknowledged as the best living zydeco singer and accordionist. When Chenier stepped onto the main stage at the Chicago Blues Festival and looked over the crowd of 60,000 eager fans, he had one thing in mind: get them on their feet and make them dance and “almost immediately after launching into their first song, the band had people young and old shaking their hips and cheering in unison” A perfect finale to the festival.
Grammy Nominee and critically acclaimed James Hunter (UK), renowned for his extraordinary soul voice and impassioned performances will make a rare UK festival appearance on the Saturday. Van Morrison said “James is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R&B and Soul”.
The Holmes Brothers (US) are “…the undisputed masters of blues-based American roots music” – Chicago Tribune. Their chilling harmonies resonate with a passion and conviction matched only by their inspired musicianship and their ability to perform sanctified gospel, low-down roadhouse blues, deep soul, Americana/country and pure pop – all in one set. They’ve recorded with Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Odetta, Phoebe Snow, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm and Joan Osborne.
Harper is an award winning Australian blues artist, known for is known for his huge soulful vocals, unique harmonica performances and his innovative original compositions, and uniquely, the inclusion of the didgeridoo in his live performances.
Italy’s Top Blues band Family Style is a real family band coming from a small town near Milan and formed in 1994, to play the best Chicago Blues, steamy shuffles, topped by awesome harp and dynamic licks, & lots of swing. Italian Blues deluxe in Maryport.
Blues n’Trouble is simply one of the best British blues bands around. Formed in the early 1908s, they have toured & guested with many blues greats including BB King, Robert Cray, Pinetop Perkins, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells and have recorded 10 albums. This is B n’T’s their first appearance at the festival. Another top British blues band, Out of the Blue, also makes their debut at the festival. Led by singer, guitarist and award winning songwriter Kevin Thorpe, Out Of The Blue respect the blues tradition, but like to stretch the outside of the envelope and create a modern, thoroughly original sound that fuses jazz, rock and of course blues.
Never the Bride is a female blues rock band, who Bob Harris on his radio show described as “An absolutely brilliant British Band, who have really built up a reputation of being one of the best live bands in Britain “.They are fronted by Nikki Lambourn whose voice has drawn comparisons with Janis Joplin, Tina Turner and Maggie Bell, and songwriter / keyboard player Catherine ‘Been’ Feeney.
The Friday headliner and many more artists to be announced soon.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 16th at the
Carnegie Theatre Box Office
Finkle Street, Workington
01900 602122
Prices to be announced when full programme confirmed.
New site for main marquee
For the last eight years the main stage marquee has been next to the marina in Maryport. This year, due to construction work on this site, the main stage has been moved to the Netherhall Rugby Club grounds.
Further details will be released on the website as they become available. www.maryportblues.com
For any enquiries or comments please e-mail info@maryportblues.com or contact Eleanor Carr 07710 544 040
One of last week’s Morning Editions features an interview with Bo Diddley about his start in music (on the violin) and how he got into rhythm and blues after listening to John Lee Hooker and how he developed the classic Bo Diddley rhythm.
NPR : Bo Diddley’s Unique Rhythm Continues to Inspire
Brenda writes in with a brief review of the Silk Traders gig at the Zanzibar, Liverpool on 24 March 2007.
I checked out The Silk Traders gig at the Zanzibar, Liverpool, March 24th.
They played with energy and vitality, ripping through their set and bringing the crowd to its feet.
Their blues based material had some older musos rubbing their eyes in disbelief, delighted that the youngsters were into the same music they liked at their age. I heard stunned expressions of ‘they sound like Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac’ and illusions to Rory Gallagher. They were immediately booked for another gig at the Zanzibar May 11th but the blues fan in me would like to see them at a blues venue sometime. I notice on their myspace page they have linked up in mutual admiration with The Stumble, which can only be a good thing. As Ken said , ‘it’s good to support youngsters as without young blood the music could be dead in a generation.’
BREN
I can’t help but think that this could have been played just as well straight – you know – like traditional guitar. But as I don’t play guitar I could be wrong. Either way, it’s a lovely little tune, it sounds beautiful and is interresting to watch.
http://www.glumbert.com/media/mckee
I am posting this just because I like it – no other reason.
Flickr picture Duane, originally uploaded by randolfscott2004.
There is some great Freddie King material on YouTube. Search my site or YouTube itself for a real treat. Here’s some Freddie that I have not seen before. Playing “Have You Ever Loved A Woman” clearly from the 1970s.
Everytime I hear Freddie’s voice I am in awe – it’s a great blues voice.
Thanks to Blues Bob for tipping me off to this jam night on the Wirral. Bob says….
Weekly jam night now well into it’s second year every Thursday from about 9:00pm at The Southend Live, Tranmere, Wirral. The evenings are hosted by the house band Catch 32 who open proceedings with a few numbers. The night heavily features blues as you would expect from jam night, but anything goes. Guests are invited up for the rest of the evening and may comprise full bands or solo artist or a good mix n match of local players. The night features good array of local talent from Sax players, Guitarists, Drummers, harmonica and even Uke’s. Full backline available for bands. Everyone is made very welcome whether they are singing, playing or simply watching. For location map and more information pease visit the website at www.myspace.com/bluesbob.
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