Coming to The Musician in November 2017

“Angeleno made him a legitimate contender to be the biggest country star L.A. has produced since Dwight Yoakam.” – LA Weekly

'[Outlaw is] leading the rebirth of L.A.’s modern country scene.' - Rolling Stone Country

'Sam Outlaw is rewriting the sound of Country, 2,000 miles from Nashville' - CBS This Morning

Cynicism comes easy, but having a soft heart takes real guts. Sam Outlaw's new album Tenderheart dares to tread gently and look inward, with unapologetic sentiment and un-ironic nods to country music's greatest neon rainbow chasers.

Since the release of his 2015 debut Angeleno, Outlaw remains one of LA's only modern country singers to earn international acclaim. And with his follow-up Tenderheart he shows an impressive refinement of his artistic identity. Sonically, the album further elaborates Outlaw's "SoCal Country" sound: a sun-bleached, Baja-influenced twang that deftly points to country's neo-traditionalists and LA's legendary singer-songwriters. Thematically Tenderheart is a thesis on self-discovery and the power of love. Alt-country pioneer Ryan Adams just recently praised Outlaw, calling his work "beyond great songwriting"

Angeleno's critical acclaim also led to 18 months of international touring. He entertained thousands of festival-goers with a prime slot at Stagecoach, made four trips to Europe, toured Australia twice and played several hundred gigs in the USA. After all those miles it's fitting that Tenderheart bottles the energy of the songs that have become mainstays of his live show. Fan-favorites like "Diamond Ring" and honky-tonk sing-along "All My Life" finally get proper studio treatment, along with "Look At You Now," a regular highlight of his acoustic tours overseas - where Outlaw is nominated for AmericanaUK's International Album of the Year alongside Sturgill Simpson and Margo Price.

Not one to mess with a winning combination, Sam called on many of the same musicians that made Angeleno such a success: harmony singer Molly Jenson, pedal steel pro Jeremy Long and guitarist Danny Garcia, along with Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and Bo Koster (My Morning Jacket). Produced by Martin Pradler and Outlaw and recorded in the San Fernando Valley, Tenderheart also features Erwin Vasquez and Mariachi Teocuitatlan, a local mariachi group who appeared in the video for Angeleno's title track.

Now two years into his new life, Outlaw has learned that great dreams can only be achieved at great cost. And at its core, Tenderheart is the outcome of another lesson learned: if your heart stays true, the sacrifice is worth it.

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The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show bring you “The Green River Tour” celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival’s #1 Album “Green River” and their #1 hit single
“Bad Moon Rising”.

Experience a two hour nostalgia trip back to 1969, the heady days of Woodstock and one of the most important musical periods in history, along with all the greatest hits including
Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Fortunate Son and many more.

Selling out venues internationally, they were invited to perform at The O2 Arena VIP Lounge in 2018 for guests at Fogerty’s show. ‘Review are
established as the definitive tribute among theatre audiences, with an authentic, honest and power-packed celebration of the Creedence legacy. They conjure up the full throttle, high-energy experience of seeing Creedence on stage in their prime, and six decades on, we experience the spirit of Creedence reprised with
Creedence Clearwater Review.

Terry Slesser, one of the country’s finest rock and blues vocalists, performing in tribute to his bandmate and friend the late, great Paul Kossoff - one of the greatest rock blues guitarists of all time. Celebrating Paul Kossoff’s entire career, the show features songs from his early days in FREE (including rock classics ALL RIGHT NOW, WISHING WELL, FIRE AND WATER etc.) through to songs from BACK STREET CRAWLER, the band Kossoff formed alongside Terry Slesser. Terry Slesser remains both a star and a master craftsman. As Paul Kossoff’s close friend and vocalist of choice, he has every right to sing every song performed by this band. Terry has assembled a great team of musicians to willingly assist him in keeping alive the memory of Paul Kossoff.

The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.

DIIO (pronounced D-2-O) are the ultimate tribute to the Master Of Metal, Ronnie James Dio. The idea for DIIO goes back a few years to a gig on Rhodes with Hi-On Maiden and Sack Sabbath and a long standing friendship between Matt Duggan (Ronnie) and Russ Saxton (Vivian), coupled with a mutual admiration of the immortal RJD.

One drunken evening in the summer of 2016, the plan was cemented and with the addition of Tony Clark (Jimmy) and Pete Mather (Vinnie) on bass and drums and the ultimate DIIO tribute was born. All four members are veterans of the tribute circuit and have played (and still play) in some of the most respected outfits in the UK.

As well as all the classics from RJD's solo career, DIIO also plays the very best cuts from his time in Rainbow and Black Sabbath. Expect to hear classics including Holy Diver, Don't Talk To Strangers, Heaven and Hell, Neon Knights, Stargazer, Kill The King and many, many more all delivered with a precision and attention to detail that is second to none.

Saxonized are the only Saxon tribute band from the UK. Their set list comprises of classic Saxon tunes from the 80s and 90s and 00's such as Denim and Leather, Wheels of Steel, Forever Free, Never Surrender, Ride like the wind, Rock and Roll Gypsy, Strong Arm of The Law, The Eagle Has Landed, Motorcycle man, Battalions of Steel, Rock the Nations, Dogs of War, Battering Ram.. plus many more! With their strongest line-up ever Saxonized are making their presence known on the tribute circuit and are gaining rave reviews wherever they play.

Brazilian blues rock guitarist from Rio de Janeiro Big Gilson, has honed his chops gigging for many years in Brazil, Argentina, Europe and USA. He opened for Steve Winwood on his Brazilian tour, Johnny Rivers (70.000 people audience), and twice to the master B.B. King. While touring America, and gigging at such clubs as Florida’s Bamboo Room, New York’s Blue Note, and all over Chi-town, the band knocked out such blues gods as Corey Harries, Duke Robillard, Lonnie Brooks, Magic Slim, Saffire, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Buddy Guy, who extended the Boy from Brazil an open invitation to play his Legends Club anytime.

Big Gilson returns to the UK celebrating 30 years of being influenced by British blues and rock and with a new album XXX. Gilson will be joined on stage by Stray’s legendary guitarist Del Bromham for one hell of a guitar show ! Gilson’s band also features Larry Miller & Storm Warning’s bassist Derek White and ex Sassafras drummer Chris Sharley.

“...When I see such a young man so far from America, playing the blues so well, I feel happy and proud that my mission in this life is done” B.B. King

Maggi Dave & Wildfire Sessions Presents:
Justin Sullivan, singer and songwriter and front man and lyricist of the British rock band New Model Army.

Due to health issues, Dan Baird has unfortunately had to withdraw from touring for the remainder of 2017. At Dan’s personal invitation Joe Blanton will join Homemade Sin as guest frontman for the rest of the year. Joe is well known to fans of Homemade Sin as a member of Nashville rock band The Bluefields formed by Joe, Dan and Homemade Sin lead guitarist Warner E. Hodges.

The format of the forthcoming shows will continue to revolve around HMS and Georgia Satellites material, but will also include a fistful of classics from Warner’s original band Jason & The Scorchers classics along with some new specially selected covers.

Despite Dan’s absence, Homemade Sin’s Autumn 2017 shows are assured to be a rollercoaster ride of world class, kick-ass, rock ‘n’ roll.

Please visit the Homemade Sin website for a full statement about the forthcoming tour from Dan himself!

Otis Gibbs is a man in search of an honest experience. He is often referred to as a folk artist, but he’s also a man who has planted over 7,000 trees, slept in hobo jungles, walked with nomadic shepherds in Romania, was a fifth grade yo-yo champion and once wrestled a bear (and lost). Otis has played countless, theatres, festivals, bars and house concerts and has managed to carve out a living while remaining happily independent. He has spent the last fifteen years travelling across America and abroad documenting this world, and has a story to share about each stop along the way.

Formed in the UK, The Members have established a worldwide fan base by touring relentlessly from the early days. The Sound of the Suburbs is a massive worldwide post punk anthem. The track Working Girl was a huge USA MTV hit.
Having conquered New Zealand and Australia in 2013 and successfully toured a new album The Members were ready for new challenges. In 2014 the band completed an amazing 30 date USA Tour (their First in 30 years) and are currently putting the finishing touches on a new album before gearing up for lots of shows in 2016 to celebrate 40 years of Punk Rock.
The Members current line-up includes three original band members, Nigel Bennett, JC Carroll and Chris Payne together with drummer Nick Cash.

The Zeppelins capture the sound, energy and look of Led Zeppelin at the height of their fame. We love Led Zeppelin’s music, it’s as simple as that. The Zeppelins are four musicians with decades of experience across tribute and original bands. We finally found the right combination to play Led Zeppelin’s music and play it right from the soaring high range of a young Robert Plant, those unmistakeable and timeless Page riffs, JPJ’s solid but creative basslines and of course, Bonzo’s thunderous beats.

Not just the notes – but the sound, energy and feel of Rory Gallagher, delivered by people who helped define it…

Gerry McAvoy formed Band of friends in 2012 having played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years and was on every record with Rory from 1971 to 1991. The band consists of Brendan O'Neill drums (Rory Gallagher 1981-1991) and Marcel Scherpenzeel on vocals & guitar.

Hailing from the West Midlands, Fury deliver power prog metal at its finest. The vocals set the scene which could be described as a dreamscape into other styles of music. With a impressive back catalogue of releases,this act are certainly raising the bar.
Dakesis are a female fronted four piece progressive metal act from Birmingham, and with a recent storming appearance at Bloodstock, they are without a doubt a fine act in the field.
Tonight's show is a double headline so expect a fine evening of music.

Following the success of their critically acclaimed 2016 album release "FUSION" which charted at number 31 in The Official UK Top 40 Album Chart (and featured a guest vocal appearance from Kim McAuliffe, of Girlschool), the Hawklords return to the UK tour circuit in 2017 with a new, as yet untitled, album in the pipeline which is being scheduled for release to coincide with their forthcoming live dates. The band's amazing lightshow will once again be provided by veteran lighting designer Dave 'Lighthouse' Johnson, who is creating a brand new show to melt your minds and rock your retinas! The Hawklords promise an "out of this world" space-rock extravaganza at every venue.

In a little over two short years, Weaves have gone from a collection of voice memos on Jasmyn Burke’s iPhone to establishing themselves as one of the most stridently individual acts to emerge from Toronto’s fertile and multifaceted DIY scene. Led by the collaborative efforts of Jasmyn Burke and Morgan Waters, the band have built a devoted audience while capturing the attention of the international media with a brand of ebullient, art-damaged pop music as difficult to categorize as it is to ignore.

Hannah spent almost 15 years leading her family band The Toy Hearts (who currently on hiatus while the front women scratch their itches to release solo records), touring extensively in the UK, Europe and the USA. Hannah’s composition The Captain remains the biggest hit for her family band, as song that is a testament to both her song writing and her fierce independence – no body except Hannah is the captain of Hannah! She is an Alumni of the prestigious IBMA Leadership Bluegrass program, and has previously worked representing British bluegrass music in both America and Europe.

Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) and Jamie Roberts (guitar) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and released their debut album in 2008. Since then, the duo have toured Canada and mainland Europe, played some of the UK's biggest acoustic festivals, toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention, and won countless accolades for their genre-spanning work. 2015 saw the release of their fourth album, 'Conflict Tourism', which appeared on several end-of-year Best Album lists and received national airplay on both BBC Radio 2 & BBC 6music. To celebrate a decade as a duo, Gilmore & Roberts released their first live album 'In Our History- LIVE' in November 2016 - exactly ten years to the day since their first EP release.

'Hot property' - fRoots

'Gilmore & Roberts take English folk and scuff it up with indie rock drama' - Q Magazine

'Enthralling....consistently compelling' - Pure M Magazine

'Head and shoulders above their contemporaries' - Rockin' Magpie

Leicester's own SKAM are a three-piece hard rock band featuring Steve Hill (guitar/vocals), Matt Gilmore (bass/backing vocals) and Neal Hill (drums/backing vocals).

The band are currently at their strongest ever. With over 500 gigs to their name, having played in every major city in the UK and Ireland, SKAM are a crack live unit with a stage show second to none. Influenced by bands such as AC/DC, Iron Maiden and the Foo Fighters, the band have a reputation for delivering no-nonsense, gutsy, classic British rock music.

Tonight sees the release of their 3rd album, 'The Amazing Memoirs Of Geoffrey Goddard'. Singer/guitarist Steve Hill said: “We have been living and breathing this for a couple of years now; writing, crafting, honing what has become our third album. We have gone old school with the whole thing, from recording it ‘as a band in a room’, through to gatefold vinyl and really going to town on the artwork. So, to say we can’t wait for folk to hear it and experience it, is possibly THE understatement of 2017.”

"THE only band that can keep up with us on and offstage. Leading lights on the current British Rock revolution! They impressed us greatly, both as musicians and as people, a rare package" – Paul Mahon, The Answer

Formed in 2014, Mr Punch perform the classic Fish era of Marillion from 1983 onwards. This fine Italian quintet reproduce the music and of course the stage show. The 6ft 5 singer wearing face paint in the classic Fish period will make this an evening to savour. Tonight Mr Punch will perform Misplaced Childhood in its entirety plus other Marillion classics. Grendel?

From the tangled woods and abandoned quarries of theheartland, just the dust launch their 7th album, ‘dancing with doubt’. Tom Waits is drinking hard with Nick Drake, the Velvet Underground’s third album on the jukebox.
 
‘songs that capture the precarious nature of life in all its impenetrable mystery’
 
Based on song writing duo Pete Cooke and Pete Kenny the band is completed by local luminaries Rich Barton, Jenny Carter, Kate Easton and Graham Summers.

Sally Barker with Keith Richard Buck

Sally is re-united for this first show of the year by multi- nstrumentalist Keith Richard Buck.
Sally Barker's appearance as Sir Tom Jones' finalist in the Voice UK 2014 belies a long career in music - one that wasn't spent singing pop covers for a light entertainment audience but fashioned in the folk clubs of the British Isles. In a career spanning the best
part of 40 years, English singer/songwriter Sally has released a string of solo albums and been a part of dozens more, notably with fem-folksters The Poozies.
In her time Sally has supported (amongst many others) Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Jools Holland and Sir Tom himself, worked with inspirational musicians such as averick double bass genius Danny Thompson, country folk-rock guitarist Jerry Donahue, the mercurial
accordionist Karen Tweed and legendary drummer Dave Mattocks. Sally is fresh from a Journey across the States with long-time collaborator Vicki Genfan, writing and recording 'in the wild' at some of America's most remote and windswept places.

Sally is still working on the follow up to her 2017 solo album 'Ghost Girl' and some of these songs are already in her live solo set !

“You have the most beautiful voice that has ever been on this show.” Sir Tom Jones on
The Voice UK

Keith, who cites Paul Kossoff and James Taylor as guitar-playing inspirations, was playing
hookie from school at 14 to tour with rock bands. In his 20s he mastered the pedal steel guitar, mandolin, piano and banjo to continue his musical education with country rock outfits.
Keith joined Sally's band in the 90s, playing on several highly acclaimed albums. Session work in early 2000s led to work with Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash with whom he
remained until 2008 when he accepted an offer to join Talon. Playing the songs of the Eagles, Keith is currently enjoying his 15 th year with the award winning tribute band.

“The emotion and passion in her voice, the vulnerability and fragility of her vocal is an art

that not too many singers can master” Maverick Magazine

website: https://sallybarker.co.uk

With a host of rebel rousing folk songs and instrumentals Mawkin modernise traditional folk material with their own touch and have since excited audiences with their artillery of loud, boisterous, foot stomping live sets. Critics of the album suggested that Mawkin might fill the ‘Bellowhead shaped hole’ so it seemed only natural to support them on their farewell tour of 2016 amongst a flurry of key festivals and UK tour dates.

The band members have a wealth of other musical experience between them with brothers David and James’s involvement with Eliza Carthy and Norma Waterson, Jim Moray, Topette!, and the two providing stand-in support for members of Bellowhead. Nick Cooke is Kate Rusby and False Lights’ melodeon player, is a professional mastering engineer and has worked with some of the most iconic producers in our lifetime. Lee Richardson, whose former background was in dance music, is an award winning producer of TV, advertising and trailer music.

Legendary Rainbow rock vocalist Graham Bonnet is back with a new band and an exciting new album titled 'The Book'. The 'Graham Bonnet Band', features of course Graham Bonnet on vocals, Beth-Ami Heavenstone on bass, Joey Tafolla on guitar, ex-Alcatrazz man Jimmy Waldo on keys and Mark Benquechea on Drums. They promise a powerful set-list showcasing Graham's extraordinary career performing the songs the way you know them.

Born in Skegness, England (December 1947), Bonnet enjoyed his first chart success with The Marbles, his first single with them – ‘Only One Woman’, penned by the Bee Gees – becoming a top 5 UK hit in 1968. Bonnet’s career has seen him work with some of the best musicians in the business, including guitar virtuosos Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai and Chris Impellitteri, drummers Cozy Powell and Ted McKenna, bassists Roger Glover and Chris Glen and keyboard player Don Airey. He is well known as the voice on a number of classic heavy rock albums including Rainbow’s ‘Down to Earth’ (1979), Michael Schenker Group’s ‘Assault Attack’ (1982), Alcatrazz’s ‘No Parole for Rock n Roll’ (1983) and ‘Disturbing the Peace’ (1985).
Rainbow’s ‘Down to Earth’ spawned two hit singles, a cover of Russ Ballard’s ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ and ‘All Night Long’. During his time with Rainbow, Bonnet also headlined the inaugural Monsters of Rock Festival at Castle Donington in the UK. The debut Graham Bonnet Band album 'The Book' sees Graham returning in fine form, with an album that is his best in decades. 11 new tracks that will blow heavy rock fans away!

Danfest7 kicks off with Multi Story, The Amber Herd and This Winter Machine. Newly reformed Multi Story headline tonights billing with their synth driven prog and with their 4th album yet to be released expect a great set. The Amber Herd return to the festival with their Pink Floyd influenced sound.
This Winter Machine come into the festival fresh from performing many shows plus a Magnum support. Their sound combines the classic 70's prog plus a mixture of modern day style. Worth checking out their debut album which you can purchase on the evening. Weekend tickets are just £30 advance, all ticket details are on the Facebook event page plus wegottickets.

2nd day of Danfest starts with Last Flight To Pluto. Female fronted act influenced by Rush and add a touch of psych this is the result. The Room are next, sadly had to drop out of last years festival, ever strong with their style of prog/rock. Tiger Moth Tales features multi instrumentalist Peter Jones and his band creating stories from his music. Splashes of Steve Hackett and mid period Genesis spring to mind with the sound. Opening Saturday evening Schnauser come to the festival with their unique style of Canterbury/psychedelic/pop/prog and with a new album to add to their array of back catalogue will add a welcome ingredient to the festival. With a change of two members, Touchstone continue to create a unique sound. At the time of writing, a new album is on the way and Danfest is honoured to have them perform. Weekend tickets are just £30 for 8 acts, all ticket details are on the Facebook event page and wegottickets web site.

A John Fairhurst show is a true testimony of his versatility, armed simply with his trademark resonator or supported by the flair of Toby’s percussion, his music takes the audience on a musical voyage of spell binding improvisations drawing freely from a rich tapestry of influences that span from the Mississippi to the Ganges and all that is worthy in between. Fronted by their eponymous songwriter, the duo draw freely from rock, blues and world music, with a penchant for slide guitar and through his distinctive deep growling voice, the songs, delivered in pure raconteur style, narrate the hardships of a life on the road and the bleakness of our times.

In July 2017, John signed an new publishing deal with successful independent publishers Wipe Out
Music, helping him garner much wider international interest. Acoustic Guitar Magazine USA recently hailed Fairhurst as one of the top three Resonator guitar players worldwide - the only European on the list. A new album is currently in production; a real melting pot of diverse musical influences and
styles. He will again be working with his long term go-to producers Alex Beitzke and producer Bradley Spence (Radiohead, Prince, Florence and the Machine, Stereophonics, Iron Maiden, The Strypes, Kasabian). This promises to be a long awaited follow up to his highly regarded 2014 breakthrough album, ‘Saltwater’ and is due for release in the autumn.

This has been rescheduled to Feb. Sorry.

The Doctors of Madness are the great outsiders of rock history. They are the missing link between Prog-rock and Punk Rock. In the words of Def Leppard’s frontman Joe Elliot, they were “Mosntrously brilliant”.
The band had been together for three and a half years and had a loyal, committed following when they decided to call it a day. They were finally floored by the killer punch of punk rock, which, like a raw, swaggering, bare-knuckle fighter, saw off many established bands in the period between 1976 and 1978. The fact that the Doctors of Madness were one of the few British bands who could credibly have claimed to have been ‘proto-punk’, with their frantic delivery, their preoccupation with urban neurosis and systems of control, their appetite for fast drugs and their exotic stage names, was not enough to earn them a reprieve. Nor was the fact that their fans included The Damned, The Skids, The Adverts, Simple Minds, Julian Cope and Spiritualized. Even the fact that they gave The Sex Pistols their first out-of-London gig didn’t save them from the punk juggernaut, which flattened everything in its path.

JW-JONES
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JUNO Award Nominee and Billboard Top 10 Blues artist JW-Jones tours constantly, and is known for his high-energy live shows.

Jones has released nine albums, and performed in twenty-three countries and four continents. In 2015/2016, JW played over 100 high-energy shows per year, including being invited five times to perform alongside Buddy Guy, and twice with Woodstock legends, Canned Heat.

Last year, George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ management specifically requested Jones to open several of their tour dates including standing ovations at Massey Hall and Ottawa’s National Arts Centre.

JW’s latest release ‘High Temperature’ was named the Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard Top 10. From the liner notes: “Acclaimed Nashville producer Colin Linden takes Jones into new territory with warm, analog-driven tones, and a wide-range of material. His evolution as a musician and vocalist shine through on this record like never before. Real songs, real playing by real people, and JW is the real deal.” – Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones)

Main Support:
The Dawson Blues Duo
Dawson Smith and Martin Burch of Dawson Smith and The Dissenters
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Opening:
Ali Clinton
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