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www.rawgallagher.com
Raw Gallagher are a Rory Gallagher tribute band playing
only his music, the blues, the rock, the slide and the
acoustic, from the early days of Taste, through to the
70’s and 80’s, up to his final work. Current members are Phil
Vincent on drums, Steve Norton on bass guitar and Steve White on guitar and vocals.
Raw Gallagher started performing in October 2000, playing locally in South Yorkshire.
Four years on they’re performing at recognised venues the length and breadth
of the UK, from Aberdeen to Southampton, Newcastle to Cardiff, often in London
and touring Scotland and Ireland. |
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www.myspace.com/acousticroadtour06
The Acoustic Road Tour is a collaborative effort to showcase the talents of a
group young musicians from across the UK. Each member of the tour brings his
or her own individual talents to the table and as a collective promise to provide
one of the brightest and most innovative new ideas on the live music scene. The
tour, although the brainchild of Alex Graft, is by no means a solo effort and
each of the artists involved has provided not only their time, but talent and
drive to this bold new venture. The artists involved include: Katie Skilling,
Alex Graft, Adam Boucher, Tenex, Gary J, James Tinney, Irene Rae, Dale Campbell
and Suzy Thomas. |
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The Acoustic Collective presents...
Haggis + Shiela Mosley + Pete Burnham & Friends
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plus The Smokey Grass Mountain Band
£7adv £8door
www.crookedjades.com
Compared to everyone from The New Lost City Ramblers and The Pogues to Gillian
Welch, Nick Cave and Tom Waits, The Crooked Jades are on a mission to reinvent
old-world music for a modern age, pushing boundaries and blurring categories
with their fiery, soulful performances. Innovative, unpredictable and passionate,
they bring their driving dance tunes and haunting ballads to rock clubs, festivals,
traditional folk venues and concert halls across America and Europe. Known for
their rare and obscure repertoire, beautiful original compositions, inspired
arrangements and eclectic, often vintage instrumentation, the band has created
a unique sound by exploring the roots of Americana and interweaving the diverse
musical influences of Europe and Africa. |
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plus Dust
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www.cold-flame.co.uk
Cold Flame are one of the most exciting and original progressive rock
bands in the country. Formed in 1984, they have established themselves as one
of the most innovative bands on the circuit playing all over England and Europe
whilst releasing a number of acclaimed albums. For the past six years Cold Flame
have successfully performed their renowned Jethro Tull tribute show and are acknowledged
as one of the U.K’s leading Jethro Tull tribute acts. Cold Flame play in
a variety of musical styles that encompass the blues, as well as elements of
folk, jazz and the full spectrum of rock. |
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plus The Al Brown Band
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www.splitwhiskers.tk
Split Whiskers are back and they mean business. If you enjoy
rough and tumble, blues based slide playing and finger-snapping, foot-tapping,
buttock-crunching, raw rock'n' roll, then here is your chance to hear
them played by Split Whiskers in their unique style. This Cambridge based
six piece are a terrific live band that specialises in the blues, skiffle,
gypsy jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. A mixed bag of young 'n' old
misfits, they bring a lively new slant to the blues, with their infectious
sense of fun and micky-taking. The current Split Whiskers line-up features
- Gilby J. Fletcher (vocals and harmonica), Johnny Wright (guitar), James
Doherty (keyboards and accordian), Brad Marriner, (bass) and Mick Carpenter
(drums). |
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feat. Ambrose Tompkins, Intermission
To Saturn, Didier Souchon
Free
The Persuasive Electric Blanket Lounge is a monthly club
night for live and recorded psychedelic, folk and experimental
sounds. 3 bands per night, liquid wheel projections, and
music from the likes of Six Organs Of Admittance, Sunburned
Hand Of The Man, Incredible String Band, Devendra Banhart,
Espers, Spacemen 3, Red Krayola, United States of America,
Fifty Foot Hose, PG Six, Wooden Wand, Cream, Soft Machine,
Comus, Broadcast, Nico, and many more. |
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Bob Cheevers
plus Cliff Bywater
£6
www.bobcheevers.com
When I close my eyes, Bob Cheevers sounds like Willie Nelson singing
with the honesty of Jackson Browne and the balls of Steve Earle... but in a voice
that is completely his own. When I open my eyes, I see a middle aged man having
the time of his life in front of an audience he has spellbound with his tall
tales and true stories." -Tom Hamilton, music promoter, Glasgow. "Bob
Cheevers has forgotten more good songs than most songwriters write. A contemporary
of those other masters of the songwriting art, Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, Cheevers
is the real deal and still waiting to be truly discovered. – Flyin’ Shoes
Review |
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www.oceancolourscene.com
Rare unplugged show from the men behind on the UK's most
popular bands of the '90s.
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plus Disco Hussy
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plus Outroads
£8 Deborah is the younger sister of the late Led Zeppelin drummer
John Bonham. She was five when she started going to Led Zeppelin concerts and
with such an illustrious brother it was no surprise when she became a singer
and songwriter herself. After John died in 1980, when Debbie was 17, she was
invited to Robert Plant’s house and it was there she recorded her first
proper demos. As siblings of stars go, Deborah is a damn good act in her own
right. She's blessed with a powerful rock-blues voice, which she uses to screamingly
good effect. No, she's not trying to be Led Zep, but big brother would definitely
be proud and she should be checked out by all lovers of contemporary blues and
rock. |
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£6Their music has been described as "a raw, soulful campfire experience brought to the stage" With influences ranging from Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch and Mary Gauthier to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and Joni Mitchell. The Black Sheep Girls sing songs that fit in both your vintage record collection as well as your Ipod. Covering everyone from the above mentioned to singing each others self-penned songs about the road, love, loss and the downtrotten, The Black Sheep girls tell the story of life on the road, the people they've met along the way and those hidden amongst us.
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feat. Pete Anderson
plus DJ Hillbilly Metallica
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www.mootdavis.comWith a talent for writing and performing songs with the passion and
honesty of such legendary honky-tonk balladeers as Hank Williams Sr. and Webb
Pierce, Moot Davis’ music is not a throwback, rather the evolution of an art form that
has been sadly missed. This is honky-tonk for the new millennium. So who better
to produce his debut album than Grammy Award-winning producer/guitarist Pete
Anderson (Dwight Yoakam) who also leads Moot’s band The Cool Deal. So whether
your tastes run toward country, blues or honky-tonk, Moot Davis offers an alternative
to bland music-by-the-numbers. If you can listen to Moot Davis and not move your
feet, check your pulse – you may be dead. |
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plus Lovin Cup
£7And as with fellow frontwomen Bonnie Raitt, Maria McKee and Melissa Etheridge,
Eve Selis’s voice can arc-weld material from almost any genre into a personal
manifesto. And any vocalist would covet her band too. Marc Intravaia and Jim
Soldi (ex-Johnny Cash band) are legitimate first-chair guitarists, each capable
of leading a major band. Together, they’re an embarrassment of riches,
a stereo six-string storm of intertwining rebel riffs in the service of energized
melodies and steel-beam song constructs. Add Sharon Whyte's work on keyboards,
accordion and vocals and the rhythm section of bassist Rick Nash and drummer
Bob Sale and you have the specs-sheet for electrified Americana that’s
as good as it gets. |
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| Thu 20 |
£8The Paperboys are an astonishingly eclectic folk-rock
quintet from Canada. Bands capable of bringing this much
conviction to such a diverse range of styles are rare indeed
so checking out The Paperboys would be a wise move for anybody
who enjoys artists like Paul Simon, Loudon Wainwright, The
Waterboys, Steve Earle or The Band. “The Paperboys
know how to grab melody hooks in pop friendly songs...while
fast and flashy banjo and whistles pace the trad and trad-sounding
jigs and reels.” - Dirty Linen. “If you
don't believe a jig can shred, listen to The Paperboys.” -
Seattle Rocket. “The most exuberant band I've heard
in ages...breathtaking.” - Folk Roots. |
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| Fri 21 |
£8Jimmy Carl Black was the drummer for Frank
Zappas original Mothers Of Invention and their 1980's reincarnation
The Grandmothers. Born in El Paso, Texas, he is best known
for his Cheyenne heritage and his drooping moustache. His
trademark line was "Hi boys and girls, I'm Jimmy Carl
Black, and I'm the Indian of the group." In 1991 Black
began an enduring collaborative relationship with left-of-centre
guitarist Eugene Chadbourne. Shortly after this Jimmy relocated
to Europe after which the drummer's musical activity kicked
into high gear again, touring and recording with Chadbourne,
The Grandmothers, The Farrell and Black Band and Liverpool
based Zappa tribute The Muffin Men. |
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| Sat 22 |
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www.neverthebride.com
www.findleywebster.co.uk
Never The Bride
Imagine
Janis Joplin, Melissa Etheridge and Robert Plant,
all rolled into one, throw in a bucketful of world-class
original songs, add some fine musicianship and
you might get some idea of what to expect from
one of the best live acts you will ever see - Never
the Bride. Their songs range from beautiful slow
ballads to all-out kick-ass rock-outs (occasionally
both in the same song!). With Nikki Lamborn 's
incredible voice and electric stage presence making
every gig an unforgettable experience, Never The
Bride are one of British rock music’s finest
live acts and have supported The Who, ZZ TOP and
The Pretenders. "Nikki Lamborn is the best
female vocalist since Janis Joplin and I should
know what I am talking about, I knew Janis!" -
Roger Daltry.
Findley Webster
Findley Webster’s commanding stage presence and positive
attitude have earned her widespread popularity and many die-hard friends. Her
debut album “Kiss My Tiara” received critical acclaim from many
sources in the media including national TV and radio appearances. The infectious
and irresistible variety of her songs encompass a multitude of emotions:
love, hate, denial, sin, betrayal and sexuality, that will force you to examine
your beliefs. Findley combines a broad range of pop, rock, funk and contemporary
ideals to create a unique and stylish brand of entertainment. Once seen Findley
is not easily forgotten. |
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www.myspace.com/steelyardblues
The Steelyard Blues Band was formed
after the success of Steelyard Blues Duo in mainland
Europe and the UK. They decided to expand the duo format
to include a rhythm section and to give themselves
a greater variety and dimension to their sound. This
has been extremely successful and the band have been
invited to play at many blues festivals across mainland
Europe and the UK. Steelyard have supported such
famous blues and rock artists as The Yardbirds, Spencer
Davis Group, Fernando Nohrona, Connie Lush, Kosmic
Blue, Sherman Robertson, Johnny Sansome and many, many
more.
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and Joe Sun
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www.haciendabrothers.com
Chris Gaffney and Dave Gonzalez originally
joined forces to explore their shared love of classic country and early soul.
They have since integrated roots-rock, blues and a southwestern flavour into
the mix to create a style truly their own. Although a great songwriter, it is
Chris Gaffney’s singing ability
that sets him apart, having learned from some of the greatest by backing country
singers such as Webb Pearce, Hank Snow and Ferlin Husky. As the primary singer
and songwriter for the Paladins, Dave Gonzalez is a master technician on the
guitar. His virtuosity shows as much in his restraint as in his playing. Although
Gonzalez has earned his reputation on guitar, what burns inside is his desire
to constantly write new songs. |
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plus Dan Arborise
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www.thewailinjennys.com
From The Andrews Sisters to The Supremes to The Roches to The Dixie Chicks, every generation seems to have a trio of sweet-voiced women to stir things up. Although Canadian-based singer-songwriters Ruth Moody, Cara Luft and Nicky Mehta each have solo careers, they create truly gorgeous music when they band together. The trio's album 40 Days is filled with sweet harmonies, smart songs and great vibes. The Jennys blend so well both with their vocals and their original songs that it's hard to distinguish one's style from that of another. They sound like a sister act without being one. Count The Wailin' Jennys as the most melodious trio in Americana music, more upbeat than fellow Canadian female trio the Be Good Tanyas and when these Jennys wail, it's well worth your time to listen. |
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plus, Dan Britton, Andy Griffiths and Joel Owen
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www.davidwyatt.net
dan
britton
www.andygriffiths.net
David
ended 2005 in grand style, playing some of the countries
major venues supporting Tommy Emmanuel and making a big
impact everywhere he performed. David is currently recording
his second album and many of his new songs will be heard
tonight. Although working in the same contemporary songwriter
field as David Gray, Damien Rice and James Blunt, David
is very much his own man with tons of his own ‘Wyatt’ style
and charisma. As always David is accompanied by his marvelous
band featuring the virtuoso, funky drumming of Gav and
Neil’s skilful fretless bass. |
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www.ericsardinas.com
The Eric Sardinas Band
“This is the most exciting young blues guitarist
to emerge since Stevie Ray Vaughan. The man’s musicianship
is a gonad smashing wonder of nature" - OC Weekly. "If
Satan had a blues band, this would be it. Think blues, only
harder, faster and meaner. Unpredictable, edgy and intense.”-
Music Connection Magazine. "This is some of the nastiest,
rowdiest, gut-bucket, straight-off-the-Dockery-Plantation
stuff heard in ages.” -
Blues Access. "Eric Sardinas is a full-time slide playin’ virtuoso.” -
Inside Blues. "Sardinas’ playing is fiery, intense
and passionate, breathing new life into the timeless tradition.” -
Blue Notes.
have posponed their tour until 2007. |
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feat. Pauline
Black & Nick
Welsh
plus
Lee Rogers
£8adv £10 door
home
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Featuring singer-songwriter Pauline Black
and songwriter/producer Nick Welsh, Selecter Acoustic
came to being in 1998 as an offshoot of the legendary
Two-Tone band The Selecter. Their show features all The
Selecter hits, tracks from their recent CD’s, Unplugged
For The Rude Boy Generation and Requiem For A Black Soul,
plus stories that chart the beginnings of ska and reggae
through Two-Tone to the present day. Pauline has been
the singer in The Selecter since its formation in 1979
when the band spearheaded the Two-Tone movement alongside
The Specials. Nick is best known for being the bassist
in The Selecter, but he was also in Bad Manners and has
worked with Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken, Rico Rodriguez
and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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www.hamiltonloomis.com
"Innovate, don't imitate." Hamilton Loomis took his mentor, Bo Diddley's
advice. It speaks volumes when the likes of Diddley, Johnny Copeland, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown,
and Albert Collins take you under their wings. The twenty-something Texas sensation
isn't just another cat-in-a-hat with a Strat. He has crafted his blues roots
into a funk-a-fied recipe all his own. A multi-instrumentalist, Hamilton was
playing drums and piano at age five, guitar at age six and then conquered the
harmonica. Gigging non-stop since age fourteen, by seventeen he had played the
world-famous Delta Blues Festival for an audience of 40,000 and before he was
eighteen he was writing, arranging and performing his own material. |
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