Here is the poster for the tour in this region soon.
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John O’ Leary Band
Club 35, Carlisle
27 June 2009
John is a master harmonica player from Ireland who surrounds himself with a cracking band of consummate Blues professionals - Roger Inniss (Bass), Jools Grudgings (Keyboards), Wayne Procter (Drums) and David Day on Guitar.
You will remember Wayne from the Hoax, Jon Amor and Ian Parker, Jools plays with Bluesmove and Sherman Robertson, Roger has worked with musicians all over the four corners of the globe including the USA, Japan and Europe and David Day takes over the guitar slot from Jules Fothergill so he’ll have his work cut out meeting that standard..
Anyway John started out in the sixties with the famous Savoy Brown Blues band and has continued to win awards and play numerous gigs and festivals ever since. His gigs are ussually characterised by selling out and the audience dancing - so lets hope it continues in Carlisle!
Listen to the website, feel the quality and come down to see them oh and bring your friends!: www.johnolearyb.com
Tickets will be available later this week, £8 in advance £10 on the door from Club 35 or you can send a cheque to Chris Denton, 20 Whiteclosegate, Carlisle CA3 0JD.
Future gigs are…
July 11th - Chantel McGregor - listen to her Hendrix covers.. phew
September 19th - Innes Sibun - remember the Taildragger album - this is him live….He hasnt toured up here for some time and this’ll blow the post summer holiday blues away.
October 10th - Geoff Achison (with Sam Kelly, Paul Jopson and Spy!!) - Geoff is an australian who is equally adept on acoustic or electric. He is here for a short tour so its great to get him. Its big blues festival quality at a local venue.
The Maryport full line up has been announced. Please see the press release as pasted below.
MARYPORT FULL LINE-UP
We are delighted to announce the full festival line-up. As usual we have tried to include all blues genres performed by established artists we all know and love plus the new and up and coming. We hope you like it –please give us your feedback.
On the Main Stage
Now in it’s 11th year, the Maryport Blues Festival will be co-headlined by three legendary artists: John Mayall, the godfather of British blues; Taj Mahal, one of the most prominent figures in late 20th century blues and Jethro Tull, one of the most successful & innovative British rock bands in the last 40 years. Other artists include The Blues Band featuring Paul Jones, celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2009 and one of Britain’s finest practitioners of the blues. Maryport is also thrilled to welcome soul singer and R&B diva Ruby Turner back after her triumphant appearance with Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra in 2008. Ryan Shaw is a 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Georgia USA who was nominated in 2008 for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: “I Am Your Man”. Ryan will bring together his unique combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality, performing both classic and new songs on the Sunday afternoon. Highly acclaimed blues guitarist, Rab McCulloch from Northern Ireland is making a rare appearance at a mainland festival. One of Britain’s hottest blues performers, Alan Nimmo is back on stage with an exciting new project, King King and he’s bringing some of the UK’s finest players with him. From Indianapolis, USA, the WT Feaster band, an electrifying and eclectic three-piece is making a welcome return. The powerful blues-rock vocals of Deborah Bonham will be heard at Maryport for the first time. Up-and-coming young blues band Laura and the Tears, featuring Laura’s sultry vocals and some extremely catchy songs that are already on the Radio 2 playlist will perform on the Friday. Another young blues singer, Dani Wilde, who is described repeatedly as a brilliant raw talent will kick off the Saturday night. A group of the UK’s best blues artists, who have been regular visitors to Maryport over the years, will perform together under “Friends of Maryport” and these include Sean Webster and Jon Amor with others to be confirmed. Local band, Nine Lives, winner of the annual Battle of the Bands competition will open the festival on the Friday evening.
On the outdoor stage and in pubs & clubs around town
Awol, Blueshouse, Broken English, Buzzard, Cats, Debbie Giles Band, Doctor brown and the Groove Cats, Feed Me, Gentleman Tim and the Contenders, Graham Robinson, Hokie Joint, Jay Tamkin band, Jon Amor Band, Mat Partner, Mingos Locker, Naturalz, No Mean Feat, Rosyblue, Route 666, Roy Mette Band, South Quay, Timo Gross.
Follow the link to read more. http://bit.ly/PVhbi
MARYPORT Blues Festival is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in what organisers have called a breakthrough in national recognition.
A two-hour special will be featured on the Paul Jones R&B Show on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Festival spokeswoman Eleanor Carr said it was a coup for Maryport because it would be the first UK blues festival to be recorded for a national radio broadcast.
Recordings made at the festival will also feature in other Paul Jones radio programmes in August as the special show approaches.
Thanks to Paul Farmer for the tip off.
Flickr photo from Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
Alan Hewitt writes…
Two American acts come to the Fletcher Christian Cockermouth over the coming weeks, both on a Thursday evening for your pleasure.
First there is our annual visit of the well loved Kent DuChaine ( and Leadbessie ) on Thursday May 21st take a look at www.kentduchaine.com and lets see another great turnout for this wonderful entertainer.
Secondly there is the splendid Key Frances Band all the way from Los Angeles, they are in the country specifically for two large festivals and we have been able to get them to come to the Main Street for the evening of Thursday June 18th.
Take a look at www.keyfrances.com or www.myspace.com/keyfrancesWe have been trying to get this band for a long time and its an evening not to be missed and, as the legend Junior Wells says …..
“I’ve seen a lot of players but Key’s the real thing!”
Both gigs start at 900pm and are only £2.00 on the door.
For more information see the biog on www.ahmusicpromotions.co.uk or visit the venue web site at www.fletcherchristiantavern.co.uk
Tickets are on sale, on line from Ticketline, from The Carnegie Theatre, Workington or our Festival Office in Maryport. For the first time the Festival Office can accept credit cards. Also, we are delighted to announce that we have been able to hold the ticket prices at last year’s level. Check the website for details of prices and outlets.
Artists confirmed for the main stage are headliners Jethro Tull, John Mayall, and Taj Mahal with supporting acts Ruby Turner and The Blues Band with Paul Jones. Over the next couple of weeks, we will announce the other main stage artists representing established and emerging acts from the UK and US. As usual the winner of the Battle of the Bands competition, local band Nine Lives, will launch the festival on the Friday evening.
Jethro Tull & Blues …
There were a few raised eyebrows amoungst Maryport blues fans when we announced Jethro Tull as a headliner, but they have been repeatedly suggested as a band many would like to see at the festival in our “Audience Feedback Forms”. With their roots in blues & the celebrated musicianship of charismatic frontman Ian Anderson, we didn’t hesitate to take the opportunity to book this legendary British rock band. This week, we asked Ian what he thought about playing Maryport and this is what he said:
“Always fun to go back to basics with the music form which shaped my teenage years and offered me a musical career. We will play some selections of blues-based material from the early days of Tull and maybe a couple of pieces from the traditional blues repertoire too. But, in keeping with the spirit of Jethro Tull, we will also throw in some more eclectic material which would have sent Muddy waters off to the beer tent…..”
Keep checking the festival website www.maryportblues.com for news on the rest of the line-up.
Best wishes from Maryport Blues
Hi energy blues rockers tantrum roar into Carlisle Club 35 on Saturday May 16th.
Tantrum are one of the most exciting young bands to have exploded onto the British blues scene in years. With an average age of just 20 they play with an energy, ability and maturity that creates a cracking live set which sets them apart from their musical contemporaries.
Jamie - guitar, Luke - drums and Torsten - bass have recently worked with rock bands Focus and Wishbone Ash and are soon playing with Blues legend John Mayall. Tantrum have fused their influences to create what many consider to be the sound that will finally take the blues into the mainstream.
Two years ago they opened the first Carlisle Blues Fest appearing on television and played the Colne and Maryport festivals. They are currently working on their debut album which will follow their well received EP ‘Headcase’. Give them a listen on www.tantrumrockinblues.co.uk
The night starts at 8.00 with tickets priced at £7 in advance (from Club Thirty Five or ring me Chris on 077930 19958) and £9 on the door.
Connie Lush & Blues Shouter - TONIGHT at The Playhouse PENRITH - Doors open 7.30pm
The multi award winner Connie really doesn’t need any introduction. She’s simply the best there is. (one of the others is sharing a headline slot at Maryport this year)
There’s not a huge number of tickets left but if you fancy catching Connie and her dynamic new band in one of her rare Cumbrian appearances give Nick Westgarth a ring on 07725 801582
Flickr photo from liz.aiken.
New look and renamed Funkydory groove into Carlisle on Saturday 25th April to play their first gig at Club Thirty Five.
Now called Northsyde they have continued to excite audiences with their cool blues-funk, supporting the classy and powerful vocals of Lorna Fothergill, following the release of their well received debut album in 2005.
Guitarist Jules, who also plays with well known John O’leary band, has a well established reputation as a classy soloist who continually delivers fresh energetic grooves painted on a broad rhythmic background.
Hayden Doyle on drums and Ian Mauricio on bass complete the new four piece Northsyde.
They are playing Club Thirty Five (formerly the Liberal Club) on Lowther Street with doors open 8.00. Tickets are £8 in advance from the Club or Chris Denton 077 930 19958 and £10 on the door.
Here’s what the press have said about them:
“Wow! What a brilliant evening with the fabulous funkydory! I reckon that they were probably the best band we have had this year” Digital Blues
“Lorna’s voice is extremely powerful. Her style of delivery is energetic. Both these attributes give a great presence to the band and ensure that the listener’s attention is on the band and nowhere else.” Hertfordshire Live Review
MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL
www.maryportblues.com
Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th 2008
Music Legends Mayall, Mahal & Tull to headline the 11th Maryport Blues Festival
The 11th Maryport Blues Festival will be co-headlined by three legendary artists: John Mayall, the godfather of British blues; Taj Mahal, one of the most prominent figures in late 20th century blues and Jethro Tull, one of the most successful & innovative British rock bands in the last 40 years.
Supporting artists include Ruby Turner and the Blues Band . The rest of the festival line-up will be announced soon.
Jethro Tull headlines on Friday July 24th, John Mayall on Saturday 25th and Taj Mahal on Sunday, July 26th .
Tickets will go on sale during April and we will announce this date with prices and outlet information on the website & via newsletter within the next couple of weeks.
Over its short history, Maryport Blues Festival has grown from a one day event in the local civic hall into the UK’s most prestigious blues festival entertaining thousands of visitors from all over the UK.
The festival has featured a who’s who of influential musicians including: Van Morrison, Gary Moore, Eric Bibb , David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Robert Lockwood Jr.,Homesick James Tony Joe White, Eric Sardinas, James Cotton, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Margolin , Buddy Guy, Dionne Warwick, Elkie Brooks, Peter Green, Jools Holland , Lonnie Donegan, Robbin Ford and many more.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival.
info@maryportblues.com
Maryport Blues Festival is organised by Maryport Festivals Ltd, a not-for-profit social enterprise business, run by volunteers.
Registered in England & Wales with company no: 4778508 Registered office: The Maritime Museum, 1, Shipping Brow, Maryport, Cumbria. CA15 6AB
Flickr photo from Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise
MITCH LADDIE TRIO
plus support
CLUB THIRTY FIVE
Lowther Street, Carlisle
Saturday March 28th
8.30 - onwards
Tickets: £5 in Advance from the club or email cjdentoncumbrian@aol.com, £7 on the door.
A Quote from interview with Walter Trout
“There’s a kid in England who’s name is Mitch Laddie who is sixteen and he plays with the authority, passion and feeling of a guy who has been at it for fifty years. He’s spectacular. I sing his praises every time I’m over there and I get him up to sit in with my band.
I actually had him come up to Holland with me last year and I featured him at The Paradiso in Amsterdam and he stopped the show, they would not let the kid off the stage. He’s just coming out now and I actually intervened on his behalf and got him a record deal with Provogue Records in Holland .He’s going to make his first album and I may produce it if I have the time.
Give him about another four years and he’s probably going to rule the world”.
Note; Mitch is now still only 18.
“He was excellent at Colne so come and see him while you can”- Chris Denton
East Anglian rockin’ blues band Smokin’ Hogs are doing a short Cumbrian tour in April. I’m sure that you will make them very welcome.
Friday, April 17, 2009 9:30pm - John Paul Jones Tavern, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Saturday, April 18, 2009 8:30pm - The Central, Egremont, Cumbria
Sunday, April 19, 2009 4:00pm - Fletcher Christian Tavern, Cockermouth, Cumbria
Marcus Malone is on in the Liberal (Club Thirty Five) on Saturday 28th Feb.
Tickets are £8 in advance, £10 on the door. They are going fast!!
Send a cheque payable to C J Denton to
20 Whiteclosegate
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 0JD
The Stumble
Lakes Court Hotel, Carlisle
Sat 07 Feb 2009
SO WHO ARE THE STUMBLE ?…
If you’ve seen us before then you will know that we are all about live rapturous Chicago style rhythm & blues. If you are new to the band, then allow me to explain….
The Stumble are a six piece band based in and around Preston in the North-West and what you get is a classic valve driven back line driven with shuffle and roll. Influences range from B.B. King, Freddy King, Muddy Waters, Maceo Parker, The Allman Brother’s Band,Booker T, King Curtis etc.Basically, if music has that screwed down ambient live feel expressed by some of these guys, then it’ll get on our turntable.
Our debut album ‘The World is Tough’ came out in 2006 via cdbaby and received rave reviews throughout the UK blues communities and further afield.We have been doing a serious schedule of UK appearances since then, with sell out gigs at blues clubs, independent venues and some great festival appearances across the country and in Ireland.
The second album ‘The Houngan’ is brand new Nov 2008 and paints a more diverse musical canvas than the previous album. This was recorded and mixed at Restrike Studios in Manchester during July 08 predominantly live on to 2” tape to capture the warmth and ambience of the band’s live performance. ‘The Houngan’ is an attempt at a more polished studio album, but one in which the band’s live edge and the warmth and ambience of a valve back line was assured. The album is designed to be as diverse, in terms of tones and tempos, as possible. We wanted the listener to understand our influences, yet hopefully appreciate that the sound and style of the numbers are our own. The tracks roll and rumble, but the colour which the soloists add to the melting pot really makes this album rich. You won’t have to turn up your bass booster on your stereo to get a thump out of some of these songs, just turn up the volume and it will be like the band are right there in the room with you.
Hard on the heels of a triumphant nationwide tour, one of the country’s hottest blues performers is back on stage with an exciting new project - and he’s brought some of the UK’s finest players with him.
Alan Nimmo’s newly unleashed band King King are already creating a stir on the circuit and beyond, receiving rave reviews as they bring their electrifying brand of smoking hot blues to sell-out shows.
Perhaps best known for his work with the Nimmo Brothers (winners of a coveted British Blues Connection award for Best Blues/Rock Band) Alan’s impassioned vocals and dazzling guitar work are celebrated across Europe. Now they have a new chance to shine, performing straight ahead, kickass blues backed by some of the most accomplished players on the scene today.
Joining Alan in this blistering new project are:
Lindsay Coulson – A powerhouse of punchy, fat bass who has performed throughout Europe, Lindsay’s influences include Calvin Jones, Willie Dixon and Keith Ferguson. A cohesive player with almost 20 years under his belt, Lindsay’s warm, solid style has formerly seen him take to the stage with highly acclaimed blues acts including Ainsley Lister, as well as being a regular in the Nimmo Brothers line up.
Dale Storr - piano & Hammond organ: Inspired to play by early rock’n’roll greats, Dale took to the piano at the age of six - and he hasn’t looked back since. Now in demand across the country for his passion and skill for New Orleans-style playing, he has appeared alongside names including US R&B giant Eugene ’Hideaway’ Bridges, 60s icon Dave Berry and soul star Earl Thomas.
Dave Raeburn – drums: Dave was an original member of celebrated British blues act The Hoax, and played on their eminent debut album ’Sounds Like This’, which earned a 4 star review in Q magazine. His powerful, animated style takes influences from John Bonham, Billy Cobham and Buddy Rich, and has since seen him playing alongside the likes of Larry Miller whilst remaining a familiar face to fans of the Nimmo Brothers.
With this kind of pedigree, King King could only take their inspiration from the best in the business, ranging from legendary greats such as BB King, Albert Collins and Freddie King to the shining lights of contemporary blues like the Red Devils and Joe Bonamassa.
King King’s cracking line up and fresh new angle on the full-blooded blues sound is already in demand across the UK and beyond, and with a scorching new E.P. on release entitled Broken Heal they are ready to take the scene by storm.
Catch them while you can. Tickets are £8 in advance £10 on the door.
Tickets for the King King Gig on Saturday January 31st are available from Club Thirty Five or by sending a cheque payable to
Mr C J Denton
to
20 Whiteclosegate
Carlisle
CA3 0JD
Please ensure your address is clear or preferably enclose a SAE.
Othe upcoming gigs are..
February 28th - Marcus Malone
March 28th - Mitch Ladie Trio
April 25th - Funkdory (Provisional)
June 27th - John O’Leary
Ticket prices will be confirmed 3/4 weeks before the event.
Club Thirty Five has been recently refurbished, it has real ale and is a well priced central location in the city. It is supporting live music so let’s all support them. Membership of the club is not required to attend the gigs, but you could join.
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