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RUNNING TIMES
Albert
Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in
music history, having worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric
Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Cricketts over his long and
illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started
his career during the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of sixties
London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and
Chris Farlowe. “The ultimate virtuoso. His skill is
extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just
about every level.” - Eric Clapton
After moving to the
U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene,
Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest
guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo
albums, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution on 'Foggy
Mountain Breakdown'. He continues to tour today, and plays his
signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. “A brilliant guitar
player. His sound is unmistakable - often emulated, never
equalled.” - Emmylou Harris
DANI
WILDE
British Blues Award
winner Dani Wilde burst onto the International blues scene in
2007 opening for Jools Holland at The Royal Albert Hall with
Christopher Holland's Cosmic Harmony Band, and signing to
prestigious blues record label Ruf Records. In 2017 she signed
to American record label VizzTone Records and her new album
“Live At Brighton Road’ is available now on Vinyl, CD and DVD.
Wilde has toured extensively (playing up to 250 concerts a year)
across the UK, Europe, America, Canada and Africa under her own
name and with girl group “Girls With Guitars” alongside Samantha
Fish and Cassie Taylor. She has also opened for Robben Ford in
California, Johnny Winter in NYC, and shared the stage with Pee
Wee Ellis at WOMAD Festival in the UK. With five successful
studio albums under her belt delving deep into her blues and
americana influences, she has indeed earned her reputation as a
world-class singer and songwriter.
Crow Black Chicken have earned a reputation as
one of Ireland's top blues acts. Their sound combines elements
of folk and hard rock with the blues rock of bands like Gov't
Mule, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Led Zeppelin. An extremely hard
working band, they have built up a strong underground following
throughout Ireland, the US, and Europe with multiple well
received tours and one off gigs, including a slot at
Glastonbury.
"These guys do the nasty
blues like the devil hisself was hurting and rock like they'll
skate come judgement day'
Ray Wylie Hubbard
"CBC could save rock and
roll" Alvin Youngblood Hart
"Maybe it's the luck of
the Irish or maybe it's these boys' immense talent, but they've
managed to find a sound that's all their own. In a world of
cliché blues songs, these lads take what they want and leave the
rest far behind."
Blues Rock Review
Storm Warning - are lauded by the UK blues press
as one of the classiest, contemporary blues bands in the UK,
playing superbly crafted original blues rock songs and breathing
new life into blues standards.
This year the band were
voted ‘Best Band’ on the Saturday Introducing Stage at The Great
British Rock & Blues Festival. “The stars at the Skegness Rock &
Blues Festival, Storm Warning roar into 2018 on the back of
their best ever album' Take Cover' Pete Feenstra - award winning
promoter and reviewer
“Storm Warning are a
welcome change from the norm. They play the blues with real
feel, but rock hard enough when required. Above all, they strike
a balance that tests the full possibilities of a song without
overstaying their welcome…… Maxwell’s belligerent self penned
‘Big River’ provides the perfect finish to an album that flows
from beginning to end. It’s also a timely reminder that for all
their splendid ability to refresh blues covers, Storm Warning
can rock out in their own right on a song that is arguably the
highlight of the album.” Storm Warning 'Take Cover' Album Of The
Week - Get Ready To Rock website
Ex Mick Ralphs Band vocalist Son Maxwell and
guitarist Bob Moore, lead the band backed by Ian Salisbury on
keys, Derek White (Larry Miller band) on bass and ex Mick Clarke
band drummer Russ Chaney.
Storm Warning have
recorded four CDs, all receiving critical acclaim and tracks
have been played on radio stations across the world including
BBC Radio 2 for whom they also recorded a live session which was
broadcast on the Paul Jones blues programme.
Blues workout par
excellance ……Oozes class…..Love to see them play live. Uplifting
stuff.” Sunday Express
“ ‘Strategy’ by Storm
Warning is every bit as classy and sophisticated as you might
expect from a project involving guitarist Bob Moore. For Bob is
one of the great underrated players in the UK whose touch, tone
and feel put him above many of his contemporaries” Get Ready To
Rock
LUKE DOHERTY
The award winning Blues Rock Guitarist, Luke Doherty, started
playing Festivals when he was twelve years old, and 10 years
later, he hasn’t looked back. After achieving a Rock School
first, 2 grade 8’s by the age of 11, it lead to many Newspaper
and Radio interviews. While Luke was Ploughing his was through
his grades, he was encouraged to record his version of Parisian
Walkways of which Gary Moore had a copy. Luke has gone on to
play numerous Festivals, Blues Clubs and Music Venues up and
down the Country, including the Legendary Cambridge Rock
Festival, 100 club London and Upton Blues Festival, to name a
few.
Luke is never happier than when he is playing Blues. It all
started when he was 7 years old and he found an old music VHS in
a cupboard featuring several Blues players. He was enthralled
with the playing of Eric Clapton and B.B King, both of which he
was extremely honoured to meet a few years later. Over time he
also met the great Peter Green, Jeff Healey and Andy
Fairweather-Low, and John Mayell which enlightened his passion
for Blues even more.
Luke has been truly blessed to share the stage with many fine
Blues rock artists including, Ansley Lister, Danny Bryant,
Virgil and the Accelerators, Connie Lush, Mike Estes of Lynyrd
Skynyrd and Skinny Molly, As well as the Legendary Buddy
Whittington, who told the crowd when Luke was on stage with him
“This is how the Blues should be played”.
2015 was an exciting time for Luke and his band with the release
of their all originals album “Six Strings and a Stetson”. The
album has been played all around the world and to rave reviews.
With such enthusiasm from the public about the album it has
propelled them to go back into the studio to start on another
long awaited second all original album, which they hope will be
available very soon.Luke is very fortunate to have the backing
of such accomplished musicians in his band, such as:-
The legendary Paul Morgan on vocals and harp, who has shared the
stage with Dr Feelgood, Deep Purple, The Crazy World of Arthur
Brown to name a few.
Simon Parratt, who has recently obtained a BMus (hons) degree in
jazz. His jazz and hard rock influence gives their songs an
edge, which makes their songs stand out in the crowd and gives
them a little twist. Throughout his musical career Simon has
done lots of session work and recording for many Blues, Classic
Rock and Jazz bands.
Ant Biggs has been playing bass for many years and toured the
world with Cajun Rockers Folk band The Butter Mountain Boys, who
received international Musician and Recording Artist of the Year
and Arts Council Musician in Residence, with one album charting
at number 17, which lead to many Radio and TV appearances
throughout the 80s and 90s retiring from music 1995, Ant came
out of musical retirement to join the band and to playing Blues
with Luke in May 2014.
Deep Blue Sea have crashed onto the UK music
scene with a new wave of indie blues – a small selection of
reviews are here:
100 Club, London – It’s
blues Jim, but not as we know it. The quality of the playing
alone would put this gig up there with the best but this is also
great fun; the band obviously enjoy themselves and audiences
will always pick up on that. Great performances and big smiles
all around the room - that’s a good combination for a great
night. Allan
McKay, Music Riot
Woodlands Blues Club - A
breathtaking performance from Deep Blue Sea with a flawless mix
of self penned songs and covers featuring a soulful harmonic
voice and driving guitar work - we knew this was something
special from the first song to the sudden rush to buy CDs at the
end. Andy Davies, Woodlands Blues Club
Blues in the South - The
new songs are simply outstandingly good. The instrumentation is
nicely balanced and beautifully played with a voice and delivery
to die for. Will this band will eclipse what has gone before?
One comment: Given this start, No problemo!
Ian MacKenzie, Blues in
the South - DJ
The Hope Tavern -
With Iago on lead guitar, backed up by the rhythm section
of Graeme on bass and amanda on drums and fronted by the
beautiful Dregas with outstanding vocals, it just got better and
better. What a cracking afternoon! and what an amazing band
"Deep Blue Sea". Vince Collins, writer/blogger
The Blues Show on Bishop
FM - Deep Blue Sea will float your troubles away with their
great new sounds, no lifejacket required!
Gary Grainger, The Blues
Show - DJ |