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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 Wheels

Joey 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 Producers

Recently 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 Red

Forty 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
* NW1

The Oil Chickens will play a mix of blues & soul to close off a great weekend of excellent music.

http://www.bluesnbooze.co.uk

The Producers

The Box, Crewe

Sat 14th Nov

The Producers, one of the all time favourite British Blues Bands of the modern era,  are playing The Box in Crewe  on Sat 14th Nov – the day after their Garston gig.

The Box is  just 120 yards from Crewe railway station, tickets are available on the door at the bargain price of just £5.00.  There will be an acoustic support plus a great night of recorded blues ( from Robert Johnson to Big Bill Broonsy – Howling Wolf ,Sam Mitchell to Nicky Moore) in all a great night of superb blues.

For more info ring Ray on 07803 620503

www.theboxcrewe.co.uk

Photo by Ian Williams http://www.ianwilliamsphotography.co.uk.

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Yes, after several years’ absence, the boys are back in business – or, more graphically, in the words of promoter Ray Bruchez, ‘the Prods are prodding again’. Before their break-up, The Producers were undoubtedly one of the best and most popular blues bands in the UK. The reformed ensemble still boasts the exceptional talent of singer/guitarist Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders on bass guitar. New additions are Ray Drury on Hammond and piano and Biff Smith on drums. They will be playing their usual mix of Harry’s superb originals, including some newly-penned compositions, and excellent versions of some well-loved covers. What a mouth-watering prospect!

Bed and breakfast accommodation is also available at the hotel at £50 for a twin room and £30 for a single room. So come along, relax, enjoy the band, have a good night’s sleep and enjoy Ray’s legendary breakfast – that’s two mouth-watering prospects in a single visit.

 The Royal Hotel is situated at 7 Nantwich Road, Crewe.CW2 6AG. Tickets for the concert (a snip at only £5 each) are obtainable from Ray Bruchez or Sonya on 01270-257398 or by email to rylhotel@yahoo.co.uk.

creweroots is a new club to me.  I’ll be making contact with them to see if they want to send me details of all the blues gigs that they present.

http://www.creweroots.co.uk

The great news for those of you within striking distance of Crewe is that creweroots presents Johnny Dickinson at SquareOne, Crewe on 11 Mar 2009.

Johnny Dickinson is without doubt one of the best performers that I have ever seen, his guitar playing is superb and his singing sublime.  His music is a evocative blend of blues with traditional British music.  A must see!

http://www.creweroots.co.uk/comingsoon/dickinson.html