Sunday 17th August - Crosscut Saw
Free 5-7pm - Fletcher Christian Tavern, 55 Main Street, Cockermouth CA13 9JS
Tel. 01900 825856
Award winning blues band; get along to hear something special
Crosscut Saw are an established, three piece, award winning blues band from Leeds.
In addition to their own authentically crafted material, Crosscut Saw pay tribute to such greats as Muddy Waters, RL Burnside and Buddy Guy. Touring Europe and promoting their album, this prominent Leeds band has worked with numerous top names and most recently supported Dr Feelgood, Aynsley Lister and toured with Eddie Blue & The Ravens (US) and Jake Walker (US).
Crosscut Saw have played all over Britain and Europe, including blues festivals such as Colne Great Rhythm and Blues Festival, Burnley Blues Festival and Bishopstock Blues Festival.
Consisting of front man Alex Eden (Blues Musician of the Year 2003) on vocals, electric guitar and harmonica with Richards: Ferdinando on Drums and Green on bass.
Crosscut Saw know how to put on a great show. Get along to a gig and you’ll see something very special.
www.myspace.com/crosscutsaw
www.crosscutsaw.co.uk
Other northwest gigs include..
- Hotel California, Birkenhead - 23 Aug
- Barrow Blues Club - 31 Oct
- Bounty, Maryport - 01 Nov
- Liverpool - 06 Nov
- Blackpool - 28 Nov
After a period of 9 months inactivity due to his relocation to this area and a succession of exams, Tommy Allen unveils his new Trafficker line-up on Thursday at The Fletcher Christian in Cockermouth prior to four gigs at The Maryport Festival on the trail (including headlining on Saturday night on the Eddie Stobart stage).
His new rhythm section is Chris Lomas on bass and Mickey Barker on drums, both very experienced and well known to most blues lovers as the rhythm section of the band Memphis in The Meantime.(This band will continue to perform with Chris and Mickey).
The boys have been rehearsing regularly and Tommy will present three or four new songs and is moving back to a more bluesy set compared to the definite rockier Trafficker of recent years.
They hope to get into the studio in the not too distant future to record Trafficker’s 4th CD.
The early Sunday evening gigs arranged by Alan Hewitt at The Fletcher Christian in Cockermouth are consistently well-supported. On this occasion, the regular, local punters were also supplemented by a substantial contingent from Maryport to cram the premises to full capacity. On the down side, the expectant mood was soon dampened by a serious fault in the band’s PA system. On the other hand, it was very much to the credit of the band that they rose above that dilemma with exemplary calmness and good humour, which was eventually rewarded with effective repairs to the failing equipment.
Norfolk’s Oli Brown is understandingly being hailed by an increasing coterie of fans and established performers as one of the brightest young stars in the British blues firmament. His vocal capacity is still developing but his guitar work is extremely impressive. The band’s first set comprised an interesting array of material, which included a James Brown number, Freddy King’s “Big Legged Woman” and some self-penned reflections on love gone cold.
The second set opened with an instrumental that allowed all three members of the band the opportunity to showcase their talent, with blistering riffs from Oli, brilliant dexterity from Fred Hollis on six-stringed bass guitar and fine drumming from Simon Dring. The set also featured excellent versions of “Every Day I Get The Blues” and “Going Down” and ended in rocking style with a number that segued seamlessly in and out of “Oh, Black Betty”.
The high esteem in which Oli Brown is held is exemplified by the appearances that he has already made or is about to fulfil with an impressive list of artistes that include Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Jon Cleary and Robben Ford. He has also been signed by Ruf Records. In addition to his undoubted ability, he also displays a warm personality and a refreshing line in self-deprecation. A flourishing future surely beckons.
Lionel Ross
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