Monthly Archive for September, 2007

It’s all blues this week as The Harbourside feature Scottish talant Rev Doc and the Congregation for their second gig of the season.

The season started off in fine style with Hans Theessink last week. There were about 100 blues lovers, Hans sold 50 CDs and they raised £110 in the raffle for The Children’s Heart Association. Now if that isn’t success then nothing is.

John says that he know that it’s a short gap from the last gig to this one but he books the bands that he wants when they are touring.

Rev Doc is one of the genuine characters of the current British Blues scene. He is a charismatic frontman, who delivers raw vocals and harp, wrapped in a web of enigmatic humour. He is backed by a superb band that features the superlative guitar playing of Al Brown and the rock solid rhythm section of Davie B on drums and Alan Thompson on bass guitar.

The Glasgow-based outfit is hugely popular throughout the UK with a cult following of enthusiastic fans. Their Chicago-style blues programme is a delight, combining well-loved standards with cleverly-penned originals. Once seen, Rev Doc and The Congregation are an addictive force and never fail to satisfy the high expectation that they provoke. So, if you think you’re hard enough, come and get some – but prepare to be hooked.

Liverpool Marina is situated at Coburg Wharf, Sefton Street, Liverpool L3 4BP.
Tickets for the concert (£10 each) are obtainable from John Welsh on 0151 428 2855 or by email to johnswelsh@hotmail.com

There are two blues acts coming to Alexander’s in Chester in October.

Mon 15th Oct features the ever popular Carvin Jones Band

then three days later on Thu 18th, UK bluesman Ian Parker Band will be featured.

Advance tickets for both shows are now on sale at the venue.

I think it would be churlish to promote one venue over another for the Walter Trout tour. He’s playing a few dates in the NW on Oct

11 Fleetwood The Marine Hall 01253 770547
12 Birkenhead Pacific Road 0151 647 0752
13 Kendall Brewery Arts Centre 01539 725133
14 Manchester Academy 0161 832 1111
15 St Helens The Theatre Royal 01744 75600

Thanks to the three venues who submitted information. Here’s the press release.

WALTER TROUT
‘Full Circle Tour’
Plus support

Guitarist/vocalist WALTER TROUT kicked off his FULL CIRCLE 2007 WORLD TOUR in May with major festival appearances in the U.S. and Europe throughout the summer. His first new studio work in five years, FULL CIRCLE (Ruf Records) was named “2006 CD Of The Year” by Blueswax magazine. Walter appears as a guest guitarist on the upcoming Jeff Beck tribute album Freeway Jam – To Beck and Back (Tone Center/July 17, 2007). Other guitarists on the Beck tribute disc include Steve Morse, John Scofield, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Warren Haynes and Chris Duarte.

FULL CIRCLE is a celebration of the diverse styles within the blues genre, an inspired journey of musical magic by master musicians creating “on the spot” compositions in the studio. No studio gimmickry, just “one-take” performances that demonstrate Walter Trout’s appreciation and utter mastery of all shades of the blues.

Walter Trout demonstrates his passion for music is just as great today as it was when he started his career as a teenager more than 35 years ago. He considers the new album a tribute to the people and the times that have helped shape his musical career, demonstrating how the many styles within the blues genre can co-exist and mutually enhance each other without fight for rank or authenticity. It’s always been Trout’s dream to break down the barriers between the labels, which get attached to musical genres and show what you call music is not important. Ultimately what the music makes one feel is the only thing that matters to Walter Trout.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Walter’s blistering live show!