Here’s a quick reminder that the Hamsters are on at Telfords Warehouse in Chester on Thursday. I’m not sure what time bands start on Thursdays so I’d check with the venue. I can’t go as I am off to Livebait in Manchester.  Buen apetito.

There’s a new issue of Hardline Blues available at http://www.hardlineblues.com/

Here’s the fabulous Pat Boyack recorded three days ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzcLJ_l6LAA  Many people say that Cissy Strut is overdone – but I disagree – it’s great.

I know that there are a lot of Matt Schofield fans in the region. Matt’s new CD “Ear To The Ground” will be available on the Nugene Records web site From May 1st. It hits the shops in Europe May 21 and elsewhere June 19. The press release says that this is undoubtedly Matt’s best [...]

Alan Pearson writes to say that there are still tickets available for the only north west show on The Nimmo Brothers “Picking Up The Pieces” tour 2007. They are playing at Thornton Little Theatre, Four Lane Ends, Thornton, FY5 3SZ near Blackpool next Friday – May 4th at 8.30pm. www.t-l-t.co.uk Tickets are £10 and are [...]

The site BeachBlues.net has a wealth of Johnny Mastro video clips along with other SoCal bands. All the clips are Real Player clips (which I don’t like) but the quality is good. Follow this link to go to the site http://beachblues.net/

Some bluesy events at Telford’s Warehouse in Chester. 28-Apr Kyla Brox 03-May The Hamsters 22-Jun Swing Commanders I know that The Swing Commanders are not a blues band; I like them a lot and I know that many of you will enjoy them too. UPDATE 28 April 2007 Please note updated URL for the Swing [...]

Last night there were still a few tickets left for tonight’s Geoff Muldaur gig at Worthenbury. Geoff will be far better than “Any Grease Will Do”, “The Casualty Lottery” or any other TV “High”lights. If you fancy it, then give Pete a ring on 01948 770215.

Here’s a highlight of the summer. Maryport have confirmed the lineup for their 2007 Festival. There are too many names to list here, so how about you…. 1. Mark Friday July 27th, Saturday July 28th and Sunday July 29th 2007 in your calendar 2. Pop on over to http://www.maryportblues.com/ to check out the acts.

Lonnie Mack, Albert Collins, and Roy Buchanan playing Further On Down The Road at Carnegie Hall. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfggj6fNz4s If I remember well – this whole show was shown on British TV back in the 80s. I am sure I have seen this before.

There is great news for fans of Otis Taylor and fans of Trafficker. Otis’s new cd “Definition Of A Circle” is out today on Telarc. It is without a doubt his strongest release so far featuring some great guitar from Gary Moore plus Charlie Musselwhite features on one track. However, the chance has arisen for [...]

Pete Evans sends in the following review of The Spikedrivers at Alexanders Jazz Cafe, Chester on 19 April 2007. Went to Alexanders last thursday for the first time in ages to see The Spikedrivers. Ian Paul and I took the total in attendance to 21, a good crowd for Alexanders these days, I’m told.Having said [...]

Here are the tour dates for Geoff Achison. From the site I can’t work out which are band gigs and which are solo. Northwest gigs are highlighted. Thu 21 New Crawdaddy Club Billericay, Essex Harding Elms Rd, Crays Hill ph: 01268 522 828 Fri 22 Blues On The Farm Appledram Chichester, West Sussex Tix – [...]

How many of these albums or artists do you have? How many blues acts can you spot (without reading the notes)? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxzXNysmxnY

If so then you will enjoy the Whitefield Brothers. If the first tune doesn’t get you out of your chair dancing, then you can have your money back.

As Grahame says “God bless Telecasters and Texas Blues”. Here’s Robin Sylar cooking up some Albert Collins in 1990 at the legendary Schooners club in Dallas, Texas.