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The Boot and Shoe in Nantwich is holding a bank holiday weekend festival and some blues bands are on the bill.
Check out the website….
http://www.thebootandshoe.com/What%27s%20On/BATB%202010%20home.htm
or download the flyer
http://www.bluesinthenorthwest.com/Media/2010BATBFlyer.pdf
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THE HOAX
plus The Feud
22 July 2010 19:30 – 23:30
Where: Bluefunk@ the WMC
Park Lane
Poynton Cheshire SK12 1RG
THE HOAX. For the uninitiated the Hoax were voted the best UK blues band in 94,95,96,97,98. They parted company in 99 to go off and get famous doing other stuff. They have reformed for a 20th anniversary tour and Bluefunk is the ONLY blues club to get them. They are headlining Linton, Blues on the farm, and Maryport Blues festivals. With a bit of luck they won’t be quite sold out by the time you read this.
Supporting will be Jamie Walker’s new project the Feud. Basically if you don’t book a ticket early for this you won’t be coming.
Tickets £15 from Garry on garrywhite10@yahoo.co.uk or 07818884324
Saturday 17th July will see CROSSFIRE once again open the evening’s entertainment at 8.00pm, they will include a number of tracks from their new CD “Just the Trick” in their set and we expect they will have the True Blues Club audience in the palm of their hands once again!
This months headline band, The Elevators, hail from Brighton and are on their Summer 2010 UK Tour
True Blues Club - Saturday 17th July
An exceptional group of very talented and hardworking musicians.
Doors open at 7.15pm and tickets are £10 each
Earlestown Conservative Club
17/19, Earle St
Newton le Willows
WA12 9LW
www.truebluesclub.co.uk
www.reverbnation.com/venue/truebluesclub
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Contact: – Steve 07739399555 or Graham 07917268648
The encouragingly high attendance at the Golf Club confirmed that the blues night has become one of the most popular features of the annual Lymm Festival. On this occasion, the headline act was locally-based The Escape Committee, who had graced the main stage of the Warrington Blues Festival in both 2009 and 2010.
Eighteen-year old Lucy Zirins from Burnley opened the show with a very accomplished and self –assured acoustic set, in which she accompanied her impressive vocals first on acoustic and later on steel guitars. Showing commendable confidence for one so young, she delivered an entertaining mixture of blues standards and original compositions. The covers included excellent renditions of “Feeling Good” and Son House’s “Death Letter Blues” and a rousing performance of “Little Red Rooster”, which prompted enthusiastic audience participation. A clear indication of her burgeoning reputation is her forthcoming appearance on the acoustic stage of the Great British R&B Festival in Colne in August.
The Escape Committee announced their arrival with “Never Make Your Move Too Soon” followed by “Long Time Gone” before delivering a fabulous version of “Georgia On My Mind”, which provided terrific vocals and guitar work from Peter Frampton matched by equal brilliance from George Glover on keys. The set also included fine versions of “Nobody Knows you When You’re Down And Out” and “How Long”.
Ray Charles’s “Unchain My Heart” opened the second set, which went on to comprise a nicely varied combination of two Bob Dylan numbers, an upbeat, jazzy rendition of the aforementioned “Little Red Rooster” and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “The House Is Rocking”, embellished by rip-roaring solos from Frampton and Glover. There were also splendid versions of “You Can’t Do That”, Bonnie Raitt’s “Love Sneaking Up On You” and, to close the set, “Bo Diddley’s “Before You Accuse Me”.
But the pick of the second session was a superb delivery of Steve Winwood’s “Can’t Find My Way Home” with Peter Frampton excelling on both vocals and guitar. Given the extensive occupation of the dance floor for the majority of the set, it was no surprise that an encore was loudly demanded. The choice of “Let The Good Times Roll” to meet that demand was particularly appropriate – the good times had rolled throughout the evening.
Beyond the Warrington area, in which it is held in great esteem and appreciation, The Escape Committee is a largely unsung band. Peter Frampton and George Glover are both class acts and they are backed by the highly competent rhythm section of Steve Foster on bass guitar and Phil Wright on drums. Greater exposure would undoubtedly enhance their reputation and bring them the recognition that they deserve.
Lionel Ross
Those of you not going to the Worthenbury Festival could do no better than to pop down to Telford’s Warehouse for the sensational band The Loving Cup.
Rockin’ country and Americana blues.
That’s where I would be if it wasn’t festival week.
http://www.the-loving-cup.co.uk/
The Hexmen play The Griffin, Earlestown this Friday 2nd July@ 9:30pm Free Admission & parking, Earlestown station close by.
After that they are at The Shakespeare Pub, Scarisbrick New Road, Southport 9:30pm on 10th July 2010.
The Hexmen line up :
George Hexman Vocals & harmonicas
Dave Prudhoe Guitars
Claudio Mura Bass
Wayne Dangerous Drums
Free Hexmen music tracks can be heard for free at their Websites: www.thehexmen.com and www.myspace.com/thehexmen
Warrington & Burtonwood Blues Club
Presents
Friday June 18th
The Paul Cox Band
(Paul Jones consides Paul to be the best Soul/Blues singer in the land)
Also on the bill – Charily Fabert – From Paris, France
( Charily is being talked about as the new Ian Siegal/Ian Parker)
All at Burtonwood Catholic Club
Phipps Lane
Burtonwood
WA5 4HQ
01925 444332
Doors open 8pm
£10 On the Door
This is there only show in the north
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42idR2NCO4I
One of the UK’s finest bands will play a Manchester area gig early in June.
The Cadillac Kings
The Cinnamon Club, Altrincham
Fri 04 June 2010
Many times I have waxed lyrical on the charms of the Cadillac Kings. Needless to say their stagecraft is outstanding, their musicianship classy and with the added advantage of the best blues songwriter in the country they are up there at the very top of the tree of British blues.
If you have not seen them before then you owe it to yourself to check them out. If you have seen them before then you know what I am talking about and you will want to see them again.
The Cinnamon Club looks very classy and I’m sure will be a brilliant venue for a brilliant band.
http://www.thecinnamonclub.net/
27/05/2010 at Bluefunk@ the WMC
Chris Cook with Jim Kirkpatrick and Heavy Weather
Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RG
Cost: £10 booked £12 Door 8pm
The long awaited and anticipated return of the fantastic Chris Cook from North Carolina USA. Fabulous guitarist, singer and songwriter. Coupled up with his friend Jim Kirkpatrick and Heavy Weather. It doesn’t get much better than this. It will be a highlight of what promises to be an awsome year!
Chris Cook was raised on country music, spent his teen years rocking out, and then re-embraced his country roots in his twenties. Now, at 31, Cook is emerging as a formidable country- and Americana-oriented artist with Small Town Gone. It highlights his abundant talents as a singer and guitarist, and as songwriter with a knack for cutting right to the bone. There’s nothing superfluous on Small Town Gone. Every word and note is a purposeful expression of truth as regards such close-to-the-ground subjects as relationships, hometowns, old coats and guitars, and even Uncle Sam. The first thing you’ll notice is the voice. Cook is a singer’s singer with a delivery that’s pure and natural, unforced but expressive, relaxed but full of inner fire.
Hosted by the fabulous Tommy Allen band. The Red Lion, Malpas. 9pm. See you there.
Warrington Rhythm & Blues Festival
Saturday 29 May from 3pm
£20
Get ready for the finest in Rhythm and Blues entertainment with Pyramid and Parr Hall’s second annual Rhythm and Blues Festival this May bank holiday! Kindly sponsored by Dawson’s Music and Farida Guitars.
With two stages, two bars serving real ales and a stunning line-up to whet your appetite, true R & B fans simply will not want to miss out on this fantastic event!
Main Stage Line Up
The Nimmo Brothers Over the past decade Festival headliners The Nimmo Brothers, from Glasgow, have proven themselves to be one of the most respected exponents of modern blues the UK has seen since the blues boom of the 1960s. Musically stunning they never fail to impress audience after audience with their live shows.
“Each show is like the first time, dripping with energy, commitment and fun: disappointment is not an option” Blackstairs Blues Festival
The Tommy Allen Band Ft. Johnny Hewitt This hard hitting guitar fronted blues band are joined for one night only by Johny Hewitt on the harmonica. The chemistry between Johny and Tommy is pure magic to hear and combining the band sound with the harmonica pours out a real earthy style of blues.
Tommy Allen’s music will take you places beyond the misty crossroads of the delta and lead you right back to the true romance of British rock and roll.
Big Blues Tribe Fronted by Oliver Carpenter, one of the Midlands most experienced blues singers this full nine-piece blues band in the style of BB King, Ray Charles and, more recently, Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra. Combine a five piece brass section and four excellent voices. The Big Blues Tribe brings good-time big band blues to life.
“This is a hell of a band… certain to blow your socks off… one of the greatest singers we’ve produced.” Blues in Britain Magazine
Escape Committee We are delighted to welcome back this four piece blues-rock band. Over the last 20 years the band have established themselves as an integral part of the local music scene and are inspired by the music of Eric Clapton, Neil Young and The Allman Brothers.
Down at Antone’s Expect a funky New Orleans gumbo of West Coast shuffles, Louisiana swamp pop, classy 60s soul jazz and tough Texas blues. As the most recent addition to our already amazing line-up, Down at Antone’s opens the main stage.
Acoustic Stage Line Up
Tommy Allen and Johny Hewitt In addition to playing our main stage Tommy Allen and Johny Hewitt are headlining our festival’s acoustic stage with their acclaimed acoustic act. Joining them will be 3 other acts hand picked from hundred of applicants.
Remember! ‘It’s Your Rhythm & Blues Festival’ – Inviting local musicians to apply to play the Acoustic stage again. Drop off point for demo CD and biog is Dawson’s shop (closing date for applications Fri 14th May)
FAO Warrington Rhythm & Blues Festival Team
Dawsons Music
65 Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1SU
To book your tickets or for further information, please contact the friendly Box Office team on 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com.
WARRINGTON BURTONWOOD BLUES CLUB
Present On Friday May 14th
From The USA….
Larry Garner & The Norman Beaker Band
At Burtonwood Catholic Club
Phipps Lane
WA5 4HQ
Doors Open 8pm
£15 On The Door
01925 444332
** STOP PRESS **
I just heard that tickets are selling really quickly also for the Worthenbury date. It is extremely unlikely that there will be any tickets available on the door. Anyone wanting to go to this gig must contact Pete on pete@hookerblues.co.uk or ring 01948 770215 to avoid disappointment because the gig will sell out.
Since posting details of the upcoming gigs of Shar Baby at Appleton Thorn and Worthenbury I have heard that the Appleton Thorn date is now advance ticket only and no tickets will be available on the night. They are available from the village hall bar or Roger Kenyon on 07946 378599.
At the moment, tickets are still available on the door for the Worthenbury gig.
Worthenbury – 14 May
Appleton Thorn – 15 May
Warrington Blues Festival
29 May 2010
The 2010 Warrington Festival have confirmed the main stage line up. Watch this space over the next couple of days for the details or hop on over to the Festival website to check out the details.
As last year there will also be an acoustic stage
Acoustic Stage Line Up
In addition to playing our main stage Tommy Allen and Johny Hewitt are headlining our festival’s acoustic stage with their acclaimed acoustic act. Joining them will be three other acts hand picked from hundred of applicants.
You now have a chance to be one of those artists. The festival are on the look out for new talent to play the acoustic stage and are requesting acts that are interested send through their CDs / biogs to vturner@warrington.gov.uk as soon as poss!
Pyramid & Parr Hall
Palmyra Square, Warrington, WA1 1BL
Tickets & Information 01925 442345 www.pyramidparrhall.com
Here are the confirmed details for the upcoming Booze n Blues Festival to be held at The Box, Crewe on 08 and 09 May 2010.
Saturday
We start Saturday 8th May at 3pm with the show being opened by the Liverpool Legend Joey Shields!
Joey’s been playing Rhythm & Blues in some top Liverpool bands since the 60s – YES, he’s very old!! But with age comes experience, wit & a passion for this music.
Joey will host the complete 2 day event & perform (in his inimitable style) some timeless blues standards including “Spoonful” “Terrorplane” and “Key to the Highway”
MojoJim & The Muddy Wulfs
A classy blues group from South Wales – they keep delivering electrifying authentic blues & scorching lives shows to thunderous applause. They will be playing both days – see the line up for further info.
Joey & The WheelsJoey is joined on stage by “The Wheels” – described as “one of the tightest Blues & Rhythm sections on the circuit”. Joey will move the pace up with some songs delivered with a style that’s all of his own.
The ProducersRecently reformed after an 8 year abscence – The band, fronted by Harry Skinner on guitar & vocals & Big Dave Saunders on bass won top UK Blues Band over 4 consecutive years before going their separate ways in 2002.
Now they’re back! Harry & Dave still front the band ably assisted by Ray Drury on Hammond & Biff Smith on drums. They have some new songs in the set – be prepared for an outstanding performance by a major, major band.
The Stumble“This band is so good I want to take them back to America with me” – Lazy Lester
“So you thought Blues Music was about sitting around in a dimly lit club, tapping feet & being uncool – Well these boys will show you where it’s at!!! In one word SUPERB” – Phillippe LeGuennec – Blues France
The Stumble close off the show on day 1 & guarantee you’ll be jumping all the way home.
Sunday
Sunday shows start at 12pm.
Joey will re-introduce MojoJim & The Muddy Wulfs, & The Producers will perform their legendary acoustic set.
We then welcome:
Eddie Gartry & Blues State UK
This band are one of Wales’ best kept secrets – performing Hard Harp driven classic blues. Support & Mentors include:-
* Muddy Waters Band
* The Thunderbirds
* Doctor Hook
* The Feelgoods
* Groundhogs
* Yardbirds* Paul Lamb Band
* Midge Ure
* Chris Farlowe
* Eddy & The Hotrods
* Jonny Mars
* Louisiana RedForty 4
Forty 4 are a unique band from Liverpool England, who blend the rhythms of Funk and New Orleans with Electric American Roots music to create what they describe as ‘Rhythm & Groove’Oil Chickens
“We ain’t no spring chickens & we certainly ain’t no oil painting”
Just the best musicians you will ever see on stage. They’ve played with
* Merseybeats
* China Crisis
* Blues Shouter* Supercharge
* The Big Still
* NW1The Oil Chickens will play a mix of blues & soul to close off a great weekend of excellent music.
Blue Funk
29/04/2010 20:00atBluefunk@the WMC (Jon Amor band & Andrew Allen)
Park Lane, Poynton, Northwest SK12 1RG
Cost: £10booked £12 door Order from garrywhite10@yahoo.co.uk or tel 07818884324
The very special Jon Amor Band. Jon is one half of the superb twin lead guitar attack of the legendary blues band the Hoax. One of the finest blues bands ever to emerge from the UK. Jon picks up where the Hoax left off to continue the story in his own name. An amazing talent, his band also contains Mark Barrett the superb drummer also of Hoax fame. Support is provided by Andrew Allen. Young, superbly talented singer songwriter from Canada.
Blue Funk
22/05/2010 19:30atLangley Village Hall (Vavoom + The Unshaggables)
Langley rd. Langley, Macclesfield, Northwest SK11 0DQ
Cost: £10 ticket
Vintage 1950’s Rock’n’Surf party. 50’s dress encouraged. featuring Vavoom one the very best Rockabilly bands in the UK and The Unshaggables one of only 4 or 5 bands in the country playing genuine 50’s instrumental surf music. Dust off yer dirndls strap on yer blue suede shoes and ROCK. Tickets from the Dunstan Inn, Langley or tel.07818884324 or garrywhite10@yahoo.co.uk
Blue Funk
27/05/2010 20:00atBluefunk@ the WMC (Chris Cook with Jim Kirkpatrick and Heavy Weather)
Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RG
Cost: £10 booked £12 Door
The long awaited and anticipated return of the fantastic Chris Cook from North Carolina USA. Fabulous guitarist, singer and songwriter. Coupled up with his (and our)friend Jim Kirkpatrick and Heavy Weather. It doesn’t get much better than this. It will be a highlight of what promises to be an awsome year!
Blue Funk
22/07/2010 19:30atBluefunk@ the WMC (The Hoax + The Feud)
Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RG
Cost: £15
The Hoax, yes THE HOAX, I mean the actual HOAX. I have to keep repeating it because I don’t quite believe it yet myself. I keep thinking it’s a hoax and not THE HOAX. This is without doubt the biggest event we have dared to do in Poynton. Supporting will be Jamie Walker’s (Tantrum) new project The Feud. so basically this is the same bill that the Band on the Wall sold out in December. Get what I am saying here? Basically if you don’t book a ticket early for this you won’t be coming.
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