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Here is the upcoming blues related gig list from the Hollins, Macclesfield.
**NOTE GIG TONIGHT**
The Hollins
262 Black Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7JY
Phone: 01625 424920
Jon Cleary
Bluefunk Rhythm and Blues Club @ the WMC, Park Lane, Poynton May 27th.
The tantalising prospect of Jon Cleary, one of the finest New Orleans style pianists on the planet in one of his legendary solo performances. Best known for his long association with Bonny Raitt, Jon is also a much admired songwriter of quality, having written for Bonny, Taj Mahal and many others. This will be another night to remember from Jon.
One of only 7 dates on a brief (and rare) solo UK tour.
In a tiny venue The Willows suite at the WMC the tickets are at a premium. Don’t think about this one too long. Tickets £12adv.
Phone 07818884324.
09 May 2009, 20:00 – The McIlroy Suite (Buddy Whittington + Tommy Allen and Johnny Hewitt)
Macclesfield Town Football Club, Moss Lane
Macclesfield, Northwest SK11 7SP
UK
Cost:£15
Description:The awesome Buddy Whittington plays for Bluefunk at the McIlroy. Straight off the back of opening for Gary Moore on his UK tour Buddy goes out with his own Band (basically Peter Green’s Splinter Group). Possibly one of the best blues guitarists in the world today.
Buddy is supported by the inspired pairing of Tommy Allen (Trafficker) and Johnny Hewitt (Smokehouse).
What a night!!!!
http://www.buddywhittington.com
http://www.myspace.com/bluefunkblues
http://www.myspace.com/tommyallenjohnyhewitt
Huge numbers of incredible acts coming up in 2009 at Bluefunk at various venues in Macclesfield and Poynton. Check this out….
11 Nov 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ the WMC (Woody Mann + Tom Doughty)
Park Lane
Poynton, Northwest SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£10
Description:Another night of the very top drawer in acoustic artistry. Woody Mann from New York has achieved legendary status for his consummate skills as a player. A truly amazing guitarist he was actually taught to play as a youth by the Rev. Gary Davies. Supported by the inspirational artistry of Tom Doughty on lap slide. Acoustictastic!!!!!!!!
28 Oct 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ the WMC (Catfish Keith)
Park Lane
Poynton, SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£8 booked £10door
Description:Back again for his annual autumn tour of the UK comes the Iowa guitarist famed for his extraordinary playing style on National Steel and Acoustic guitars. Wondrously skillful and very entertaining. It will be great to have him back.
09 Sep 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk@ the WMC (Harper)
Park Lane
Poynton, Northwest SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£12
Description:From Australia Via the USA comes the mighty Harper.. A ferociously brilliant harmonica virtuoso with a unique approach. Backed by his alarmingly skilled young American sidesmen this guy will delight you. “Extraordinary performer”- Paul Jones, BBC radio. Oh yes, did I mention the blues didgeridoo?
01 Aug 2009, 12:00 – Windystock (Multi Act One Day Festival)
Windyway Animal Sanctuary Buxton Old Road
Macclesfield,
UK
Cost:£10
Description:Multi act one day festival of rock and blues in aid of Windyway Charitable Trust. Licensed bar, food, large car park. Act details to be announced.
29 Jul 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ The WMC (Lisa Mills)
Park Lane
Poynton, SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£12 booked £13 door24 Jun 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ the WMC (Bernie Marsden plays Rory+++++++!!!!!!)
Park Lane
Poynton, Northwest SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£14
Description:A positively outrageous prospect!!!!!! The fabulous Bernie Marsden visits once again (always a pleasure) but this time he brings us his tribute to the great Rory Gallagher. So far so good. Now get a load of this. His band for this project is none other than Richard Newman and David Levy, Rory’s own rhythm section in his final years 1990-95. Plus of course our very own favourite Jim Kirkpatrick. Now that looks like a dream team!!!!
27 May 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ the WMC (An audience with Jon Cleary )
Park Lane
Poynton, SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£12
Description:The tantalising prospect of Jon Cleary, one of the finest New Orleans style pianists on the planet in one of his legendary solo performances. Best known for his long association with Bonny Raitt, Jon is also a much admired songwriter of quality, having written for Bonny, Taj Mahal and many others. This will be another night to remember from Jon.
24 May 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ The McIlroy Suite( All day, Multi act rockfest)
Macc Town Football Club, Moss Lane
Macclesfield, SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£tba
Description:11 hours of the best in rock and blues. Licensed real ale bar, food. Totally family friendly event. Family tix available. Acts to be announced.
09 May 2009, 20:00 – The Mcilroy Suite (Buddy Whittington + Tommy Allen and Johnny Hewitt)
Macc Town Football Club, Moss Lane
Macclesfield, Northwest SK11 7SP
UK
Cost:£15
Description:The awesome Buddy Whittington plays for Bluefunk at the McIlroy. Straight off the back of opening for Garry Moore on his UK tour Buddy goes out with his own Band (basically Peter Green’s Splinter Group). Possibly one of the best blues guitarists in the world today. Supported by the inspired pairing of Tommy Allen (Trafficker) and Johnny Hewitt (Smokehouse). What a night!!!!
06 May 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ The McIlroy Suite(Joanne Shaw-Taylor Band + Scott Mckeon Band)
Macc Town Football Club Moss Lane
Macclesfield, Northwest SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£8 Booked £10 door
Description:Fantastic double headline event. Another in the future of the blues series. Two of the finest guitarists of their generation. Joanne Shaw-Taylor, 21 yrs old, English, blonde, willowy, gorgeous, plays like Stevie Ray, sings like Dusty Springfield. Scott McKeon, still only 20yrs old and already rated as possibly one of the best of all time. Will somebody pinch me I think I’ve fallen asleep or possibly died and gone to heaven!
03 May 2009, 20:00 - Bluefunk @ the Green Room (Tony Dowlers Hellhounds)
Pickford street
Macclesfield, Northwest
UK
Cost:£3
Description:Powerful and exciting Blues/rock outfit fronted by brilliant axeman Tony Dowler. Shares his rhythm section with Sinnerboy. Now theres a prospect to set the blood pumping!
29 Apr 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ the WMC (Aynsley Lister+the Roadrunners)
Park Lane
Poynton, SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£12
Description:Lets face it Aynsley is no longer the kid prodigy. he is now the complete article, the real deal. Maturing brilliantly not only as a player but also a classy songwriter as well. Bring it on! Support from Roadrunners, featuring Mike Sweeney from Rock Radio 106.1
15 Apr 2009, 20:00 – Bluefunk @ the WMC (Sherman Robertson)
Park Lane
Poynton, Northwest SK12 1RG
UK
Cost:£14booked £16door
Description:Texas blues giant Sherman Robertson for the first time in this area! ’One of the most important artists in blues today’ -Blues Review. Oh my goodness this is all getting very serious, this geezer is amazing!!
Listeners to Paul Jones’ Radio 2 (89 FM) programme on Monday from 7-8pm will be able to catch a live session by Harper with his American band. This will be a preview to the concerts in the region.
If you miss Monday’s show, you can always “listen again” by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/jones
Thu Dec 18 – The Green Room, Macclesfield -www.myspace.com/bluefunkblues
Fri Dec 19 – Worthenbury Village Hall, Worthenbury, www.hookerblues.co.uk
Sat Dec 20 – Fogherty’s Function Room, Liverpool, 1 Blenheim Road, L18 1EH
Harper UK Tour 2008
Here are the tour dates in the bluesinthenorthwest.com region.
Thu Dec 18 – The Green Room, Macclesfield -www.myspace.com/bluefunkblues
Fri Dec 19 – Worthenbury Village Hall, Worthenbury, www.hookerblues.co.uk
Sat Dec 20 – Fogherty’s Function Room, Liverpool, 1 Blenheim Road, L18 1EH
BLIND PIG RECORDING ARTIST “HARPER” BRINGS WORLD BLUES FUSION FROM AUSTRALIA VIA THE USA
Part harmonica wizard part rhythmic explorer, Harper is a fiery artist who blurs the lines between rock, blues, soul and world music. His latest Blind Pig release, “Day By Day”, displays his trademark virtuoso harp performances, distinctive instrumentation, deeply soulful grooves and instantly memorable songs and provides another prime example of why his unique roots music style occupies a category of its own. Harper has been described as “a singer with the deep soul of Motown, a harmonica player who can graft Sonny Boy II and Little Walter with John Popper, a songwriter who tells his own compelling stories in an unhurried, J.J. Cale-like manner, and a musical visionary who is unafraid to mix the haunting drones of the didgeridoo, an important part of the Australian indigenous culture of his homeland, with infectious modern percussive rhythms”. His skill lies in the fact that he is able to tap into the kindred spirits running through his traditional and modern influences, borrowing from western and world music to develop a highly original take on the roots genre. He also takes the harmonica beyond its assigned place. Harper’s innovative use of electronic enhancement and feedback breaks the traditional boundaries of the harmonica, giving his music its distinctive harmonics and effects.
Recently relocated to Michigan, USA, “Harper” & his band “Midwest Kind” rack up an incredible 250+ shows per year in the US, plus tours to the UK, Europe, Australia and Canada. Harper & his band will be performing at 27 major festivals in 2008. Harper has received many awards including “Male Vocalist of The Year” “Song of the Year” & “Band of the Year” by the Australian Blues awards. He also received a TREV award for “Acoustic Artist of the Year” (Australian college Campuses) Harper was the highest CD seller at The Maryport Blues Festival (the largest blues festival in England) outselling Van Morrison & he has also performed at The Milwaukee Summerfest (largest festival in the world) for an incredible eighth time & was voted “Best Talent” by the festival staff. Harper has also performed for the Queen of England for a Royal Gala event in Perth, Western Australia. Harper recently released his second CD “Day By Day” (Blind Pig Records, USA) which has been receiving heavy USA national rotation on satellite radio plus many more stations & international airplay. Harper’s song “Just What You’re Looking For” from “Day By Day” achieved third place in the prestigious 2007 International Songwriting Competition from 15000 entries from over 100 countries. One of the judges: John Mayall loved Harper’s song so much that he plans to record it on the next Blues Breaker’s CD. Harper has recently returned from a highly successful tour of the United Kingdom where he was invited to record a live session at the BBC, London for the Paul Jones Show, Radio 2 which will be aired on Monday December 8. Harper & his band will be touring the UK again in December with additional dates in Belgium. Harper is currently writing songs for a book “The Trouble With The Alphabet” www.thetroublewiththealphabet.com which features the plight of children around the world.
Harper’s band “Midwest Kind” (from the American Midwest) features: Mike Howe on guitar/drums, Ralph Reitinger on bass guitar & Marc Dixon on drums/djembe/zydeco tie. For more information, tour dates, reviews, bio & video, please check out: www.harper.biz or www.youtube.com/harperband or www.myspace.com/harperband or Harper’s record company www.blindpigrecords.com
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