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Peter Donegan & The Lonnie Donegan Band
UK Autumn Tour Dates

Featuring guest appearances from Mick Taylor, Dick Taylor, Max Middleton and Pete Brown, this is Stephen's second album which contains some rocking new blues alongside updated classics by the likes of Robert Johnson, Albert King, Little Willie John and Fleetwood Mac.

"Updates of classic blues songs often don't work but this one certainly does" 
Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2.
"Cross Road Blues like you've never heard before - the New Blues Revolution!"
Alan White, Earlyblues.com

CD Released date: 26th July 2010
www.stephendalepetit.com

Check out an Earlyblues Interview with Stephen

UK Tour Dates (all 7.00pm - £10):

Thurs, 15th July
O2 Academy
Frogmore Street
Bristol
BS1 5NA

Friday, 16th July
O2 Academy
190 Cowley Road
Oxford
OX1 1UE

Saturday, 17th July
O2 Academy
16-18 Horsefair
Bristol Street
Birmingham
B1 1DB

Monday, 19th July
O2 Academy
11-13 Hotham Street
Liverpool
L3 5UF

Tuesday, 20th July
O2 ABC
300 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3JA

Wednesday, 21st July
O2 Academy
Westgate Road
Newcastle
NE1 1SW

Thursday, 29th July
O2 Academy
NI Centre
16 Parkfield Street
Islington
N1 0PS
 

Deborah Bonham Newsletter, July 2010

Following her fantastically received UK tour as Special Guest of Nazareth, Deborah Bonham is currently recording tracks for her much anticipated new album with Producer Nick Tauber. Best known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Marillion, Tauber has also worked with UFO, Bernie Torme and Deep Purple. 

Deborah has also been writing with John Hogg, a member of Moke, who tasted chart success in the USA and toured the UK, Europe and the US alongside such bands as The Black Crowes and Goo Goo Dolls.

Deborah and her band will be appearing ‘live’ at ŘĺPFEST in Krabčice - Rovné, Czech Republic (www.ripfest.cz) on 28^th August, as part of a historic event for the country, that also brings together Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Nazareth and Ken Hensley & Live Fire.

Just back from an exhibition of the photographic work of Fin Costello in Cork (whose pictures were featured on Deborah’s album, ‘The Old Hyde’), Deborah, guitarist Peter Bullick  and keyboard player Gerard ‘G’ Louis brought the house down with their set and an impromptu set of Rory Gallagher classics with former Gallagher bassist and long time Nine Below Zero man, Gerry McEvoy was equally rapturously received.

Deborah was also recently interviewed for a documentary on the life of her brother John Bonham, alongside Robet Plant and John’s close friend Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention, amongst many others. Already aired on BBC 6 Music, a longer version of the programme will be aired on BBC Radio 2 in September.
 

"Elvin Bishop's brand new CD "Red Dog Speaks" is the follow up to Elvin's Grammy nominated album "The Blues Rolls On," and pays tribute to his trusty axe; a 1959 Gibson ES-345 that lovingly answers to the name "Red Dog." The album features guest appearances by John Nemeth, Buckwheat Zydeco, Tommy Castro, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Roy Gaines and Kid Andersen. 

Elvin Bishop has been travelling the blues road longer than most, and he’s got the stories to prove it – many of which are contained within the songs on this release. Bishop’s long and varied career, starting in the 60's as a founding member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band,  has included plenty of side trips along the way as well, from deep down gutbucket Blues played in smoky South Side Chicago taverns, to raucous roadhouse R&B, to good time Rock & Roll on concert stages and festivals around the world. And at every stage along the way, he’s instilled all of his music with passion, creativity, and a healthy helping of wisdom, wit, and good humour".

www.deltagroovemusic.com
www.elvinbishopmusic.com

"Here's a riposte from Scottish bluesman Mike Whellans to the seemingly never-ending UK MPs expenses scandal. Like many of us, Mike had witnessed the unfolding of this saga of greed, pomposity and self righteousness with increasing weariness, so when the UK election date was called & those same politicians began to buff up their election smiles to a high sheen, he felt compelled to put pen to paper & set a few things straight...

Whellans is normally a one-man-blues-band, but here he's joined on lead guitar by Mike 'Billy Gibbons' Katz, a talented multi-instrumentalist whose primary occupation is as the bagpiper with Scottish Folk legends Battlefield Band. Katz brought his own hi-tech 'cans' along for the session & tried to claim them on expenses but we refused".   Temple Records

Available now as a digital download from Temple Records - Click here

Check out an Earlyblues.com interview with Mike Whellans
 

Khalif Wailin' Walter
The Gregson Centre
Moor Lane
Lancaster

Thursday 29th April 2010
Doors open 8.30pm

Khalif will be performing some brand new music
from his forthcoming CD 'She Put The Voodoo On Me'

Hear some demos at : www.myspace.com/khalifwailinwalter

Check out an Interview with Khalif here
 

Message from Ramon Goose about his African Project:

Here's some cool YouTube videos of my new project including French TV and also a clip on a rooftop in Dakar, Senegal.
 
First clip from France 2 TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szRreYR-FpU 
 
2nd clip rooftop in Dakar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4pkaeTIMLM
 
3rd clip - making of Mansana Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX4i0-RWtNg&feature=related
 
4th clip on stage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gauRlKGNdiw&feature=related

More details here
 

“…an infectious revival of both ’40s jump and ’50s to ’60s Chess-like styles from a band that lives inside the music...” – Wall Street Journal

“No band makes the old new again better than The Mannish Boys.” – Blues Revue Magazine

“It is both refreshing and encouraging to see a song selection that favors a broad range of little-known gems respectfully presented by a deep stable of talent.” – Living Blues Magazine

"2010 heralds the passing of the five year anniversary mark of the birth of Delta Groove Music. Likewise, The Mannish Boys, for whom the label was originally conceived, are similarly celebrating five years of electrifying the blues for audiences the world over. The fundamental concept of the band was simple; assemble a group of like-minded musicians to capture the spirit and joy of this timeless music, and reintroduce it for a whole new generation to appreciate and discover. This project, which was only initially envisioned as a one-time testimony to the power of the blues, has now given way to a new institution privileged with the task of preserving this music and presenting it as a vital, living, breathing entity".

"The Mannish Boys fifth album, “Shake For Me” , carries forth the tradition established by their very first effort, “That Represent Man,” by presenting an inspired program of deep, lowdown blues supported by a surprising and ever-revolving unit of world class musicians. Reprising their all-star roles in the band are Finis Tasby, Bobby Jones, Kirk Fletcher, Frank Goldwasser, and Randy Chortkoff, joined here by an entirely new and outstanding rhythm section comprised of Willie J. Campbell on bass (The James Harman Band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds) and Jimi Bott on drums (Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Woodbrain)".

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Rod Piazza, Kid Ramos, Mitch Kashmar, Nick Curran, Mike Zito, Arthur Adams, Johnny Dyers,
Lynwood Slim, Rob Rio, Fred Kaplan, Andy Kaulkin, & "Big Pete" van der Pluijm.

www.deltagroovemusic.com

Superb album with a feast of very fine musicians.
Alan White earlyblues.com
 

Check out earlyblues Interview with Paul

Check out recent photos of Paul and Ryan at
The Junior Wells Memorial Show, London

First gig at Morecambe Dome sold out!
Awesome!

For details: www.chantelmcgregor.com

"If blues, soul, and rock can be said to form a triangle, you’ll find Hamilton Loomis right in the center of it”
 - Guitar Player

"you got to put some seasonin' in what you're doin… and this boy’s gotta a whole salt shaker”.
 - Bo Diddley. 

Check out the Gig Dates

www.hamiltonloomis.com

An Activity holiday with a difference:
Aztec Yoga Centre present Sean Webster in Bulgaria, 4th July 2010

Click here for details

The Hollywood Blue Flames are:
Al Blake: vocals & harmonica
Fred Kaplan: piano
Larry Taylor: bass
Junior Watson: guitar
Kirk Fletcher: guitar
Richard Innes: drums

2 CD set available now from: Delta Groove Music

Check out their website: www.hollywoodblueflames.com

"A treat for blues traditionalists and aficionados as the collection recalls the classic era of the blues with yet a fresh and distinctive approach"
 

Checkout the latest news from the Nottingham Blues Society
 

Dale is going to fill a gap in the blues scene doing his
New Orleans piano ala Dr. John, James Booker,
Professor Longhair and Fats Domino
Track List:
1. Booker Medley
2. Qualified
3. Radiatin' The 88's
4. Blues Monday
5. Boogie for Tutts

http://www.myspace.com/dalestorr
Junco Records www.juncorecords.com

Interview coming soon
 

Available now from: www.jonamor.com

Check out: Photos from Barrow R&B Club

Check out: Interview with Jon

Karen Carroll with The Mississippi GraveDiggers
Evolution Revolution

Karen Carroll - lead vocal, guitar
Andor Oláh - harp
Frankie Látó - violin
Gabor Gyöngyösi - hammond organ
Johnnie Shepperd - guitar
Péter Szuna - bass guitar
Gabor Oláh - drums

  Excellent album from Hungary - email info@jamboree.co.hu for information and ordering.

  Band profile on www.myspace.com/karencarrollmgd
 

"Rock n Blues n Country n Folk n Roll, electric skiffle that will rock your soul"

Peter Barton & Jerry Donahue
Fallen

Includes a beautiful reinterpretation of the classic 'House of The Rising Sun' like you've never heard it before.

A stellar line-up of guest artists including the superb sax of Snake Davis, keyboard of Rick Wakeman and the inimitable Zoot Money on piano.

Organic Mountain Records: OMP 00004

www.organicmountainrecords.com
www.rockartistmanagement.com
www.myspace.com/jerrydonahue

"After four notable independent releases and his 2008 national debut, Today, under his belt, Zito returns with his most satisfying and accomplished work to date. Accompanied by Today producer, David Z., and Delta Groove CEO, Randy Chortkoff, as co-producers, the St. Louis native revisits his musical roots and brings his soulful guitar-work to the forefront with Pearl River. Joined by a handful of special guests, including Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Reese Wynans, Susan Cowill, and Lynwood Slim, and Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, the album showcases Zito's ability to bridge gritty blues, Americana, and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll in what Blues Revue called an "impressively restrained balance between melody and musicianship."

Click here for Mike's Biography

For further information:
www.mikezito.com
www.eclectogroove.com

Watch out for Zach's UK tour in 2010

Click here for interview with Zach

For further information:
www.zach-prather.com
www.dixonlandingmusic.com

Founder/drummer of The Yardbirds/Renaissance releases first solo album for 16 years.

For further information:
www.jimmccarty.co.uk
www.easyaction.co.uk
www.theyardbirds.com

"Piazza adds West coast swing and sophistication to traditional Chicago electric roots and the results are right up there with the best of Paul Butterfield or Kim Wilson" - Blues Matters

Check out photos of Rod at the Burnley Blues Festival 2009

For further information:  www.wienerworld.com

Miller Anderson
Bluesheart

Bluesheart is Miller Anderson's third solo album in a musical career that spans four decades.

Miller has been a member of The Keef Hartley Band and has been associated with Mountain, Savoy Brown, T Rex, The Spencer Davis Group and many more.

Features five new Miller Anderson songs that show what a great writer he is as well as being an accomplished singer and guitarist. These fine blues songs sit well alongside a powerful rendition of the classic House of the Rising Sun and an equally impressive Smokestack Lightnin'.

Check out photos of Miller at the Colne R&B Festival 2009

For further information:  www.wienerworld.com

Available from:     Nugene Records

Boo Boo Davis

All songs were played live in the studio without any overdubs and for most songs the first take turned out to be the best one. They didn’t ‘polish’ or ‘fix’ anything; the CD is exactly how they sound live.  

DOUG MACLEOD:
“I don’t like doing liner notes. But I like Boo Boo and I like this record. So I’m here to tell you  that this is one funky record. Just three guys laying down some strong Mississippi style blues. A lot of different feels, emotions, and some fine musicianship. How funky is this record? If these guys moved in next door to you . . . . . . . . . . . your lawn dies. “ 

Available from Black & Tan Records

"Gwyn Ashton's Two-Man Blues Army is Australia's most explosive indie, alternative, psychedelic blues and rock power-duo. Featuring the award-winning guitarist Gwyn Ashton and powerhouse drummer "Killer" Kev Hickman, this is alt. blues shaped by the raw passion and commitment of the late Hound Dog Taylor and infused by the adventurous spirit of The White Stripes".

Click here for interview with Gwyn

Album now available - see Gwyn's website for details:

www.myspace.com/leebatesbillynewton

www.freewebs.com/leeandbilly/

"Wonderful Stuff!  Good home cookin' - just like Mama used to bake 'em!"
Alan White - earlyblues.com

Lee Bates (vocal, guitar, slide guitar) and Billy Newton (harp and dancing) are a blues duo based in the North East of England but playing all over the UK. Billy is one of the UK's finest harp players, whether it's playing in the style of Sonny Terry, both Sonny Boy Williamsons or Little Walter, Snooky Prior or George 'Harmonica' Smith, Billy gets the tone and the feel just right. His style though is all his own, honed over countless years gigging with the likes of Acme Blues and the Scandalous Bachelors. Lee is one of the North East's finest slide guitar players belting out tunes by Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell, Son House, Bukka White etc. on his old National. He is equally happy with lighter ragtime styles and at ease laying down fat old-school shuffles.  Together they lay down goodtime blues and boogie where ever they go!

See them with the Hokum Hotshots and Michael 'Fruit-lips' Watson as the Last Gasp Spasm Band on the Acoustic Stage at the Colne Great British R&B Festival 28th August 2009, then again as a duo on 29th August.
Not to be missed!

Ana Popović

www.eclectogroove.com

Excellent new album - with something for everyone: blues, rock, jazz, funk and gospel.

Check out exclusive interview with Ana

www.blindpigrecords.com

Exclusive interview with Roy Rogers

An up and coming rock/blues band from Torquay, Devon, Jay was influenced by Walter Trout and Jimi Hendrix and is regarded as a "hot shot guitarist".

Album available from usual retail outlets, also from www.wienerworld.com
www.jaytamkinband.com

More details soon.

Watch this space!

Check out these two albums from Al Hughes on 12 string acoustic guitar - excellent!

Check out an exclusive interview with Al

www.al-hughes.com   www.lightsoutbynine.co.uk
 

Ruby's new gospel album: "getting down-to-the-bone and back to the roots of her early days in the Pentecostal Church".

www.rubyturner.com

* "The Mighty Liverpool, more of a world than a City"
   - how true!

New Release on DVD 

B.B. King – Live In Africa 1974

Running Time: 48 minutes 

Synopsis:
In 1974, B.B. King brought the blues back to Africa. Invited to take part in the three-day music festival which featured the legendary boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, King played before a crowd of over 80,000 Africans and delivered a performance considered by many to be one of the greatest of his phenomenal career. B.B. King filled the night with his raw power, searing energy and heart stopping emotion.

This inspiring classic concert, shot by Academy-Award winner Leon Gast (When We Were Kings), even has Ali sitting in the audience. Now this classic footage is available on DVD and an unforgettable night of music lives again. 

B.B. King’s widespread popularity and critical acclaim have cemented his reputation as one of the most respected and successful blues musicians. With a career spanning fifty years, he has amassed an impressive list of hits including "You Know I Love You," "Woke Up This Morning," "Whole Lotta Love," "Every Day I Have the Blues," "Sneakin' Around," "Sweet Little Angel," "On My Word of Honor," and #1 hits "Three O’Clock Blues", "You Upset Me Baby" and "Please Love Me." 

Over the years he has teamed up with other famous artists, notably U2, Eric Clapton and New Jersey rock band Phish.  

Tracks:

· B. B. King Introduction · To Know You Is To Love You · I Believe In My Soul (Intro & Song)

· Why I Sing The Blues (Intro, Song & Solo) · Aint Nobody Home (Song & Solo)

· Sweet 16 (Solo & Song) · The Thrill Is Gone (Song, Solo 1 & Solo 2)

· Guess Who (Solo, Band Introduction & Song) · I Like To Live The Love · End Credits

DVD for sale shortly from usual retail outlets in the UK, also from www.wienerworld.com
 

Click here for details
 

Check out these new albums coming soon from www.wienerworld.com :
	John Long "Lost & Found"   John Long is a national treasure. More than 20 years ago Muddy Waters is quoted saying “John Long is the best young country blues artist playing today.” Last year upon hearing John’s music for the first time, Los Angeles based guitarist Zac Zunis remarked, “If you wanted to make an argument for reincarnation, John Long is it.” No one has come along in the last 20 years or so who can fill John’s shoes. He is still, hands down, the best post-modern old school bluesman working today. He is the complete package. A master of the art. So why has he fallen through the proverbial cracks? Well, what about Skip James, and Robert Johnson, and what about Willie Walker (a blind singer and guitarist from the Carolinas who Reverend Gary Davis said was the best he’d ever heard, bar none; listening to Walker’s only two brilliant recordings, it’s easy to see why the Reverend Davis said what he did). All these masters fell through the cracks. It has happened all too often, for blues artists especially. How many times have I heard the know-it-alls, the critics, the so-called progressive blues musicians say it can’t be done like it was? Enter John Long, in my rarely humble opinion, the end all, be all of the post modern old school country blues musicians. God bless Johnny Long. It can be done, and oh-so-naturally with total authority and originality. Long live the blues. - Written by Al Blake, Bluesman Al Blake refers to John Long as 'a national treasure' - I would say 'international treasure!' - wonderful stuff on this album Alan White, earlyblues.com
	Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band "Overnight Sensation"   Quintessential Soul Blues.  If you listen to the name dropping title track, you get the sense that Mr. Payne has sung with just about everyone in the Texas Blues scene.  If his voice was as commanding back in the day as it is today, you can certainly understand why they wanted him onstage with them.  On this CD, in addition to Mr. Edmonson's tasteful guitar licks, there is a driving rhythm section and some fantastic horns.  Nick Delay, WVKR-fm   On their sophomore effort for Delta Groove, Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson demonstrate once again their mastery of the fine art of timeless rhythm & blues delivered with style and flair that recall the classic sounds of Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and Bobby "Blue" Bland. "Overnight Sensation" is a terrific example of this dynamic and wickedly tight band… Blues Festival e-Guide
	Mike Zeto "Today" “Today” showcases Zito’s music in a distinctly contemporary setting, without any gimmicks or artifice. The producers perfectly captured the earthy essence and intimacy of Zito’s voice and the driving intensity of his music, creating a recording that sounds simultaneously comfortable and familiar, yet urgently fresh and vital. With all the pieces now in place, the time is right for Zito to break through as a major voice on the contemporary music scene - extract from liner notes "Mike Zito is one of the best singer/songwriter/guitarists I have ever heard." - Walter Trout

Albums for sale shortly from usual retail outlets in the UK, also from www.wienerworld.com
 

Jimmy Copley bio

www.jimmycopley.com

Expect magic and guitar heaven with these two formidable musicians playing Mick Taylor classics and numbers from SDP's current Guitararama release.
 

www.mikemarkeyandnickjones.com

NEW: Mike Markey & Nick Jones - photos by Liz Aiken

Check out these new albums :
	"Cedrick Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm - 2 Man Wrecking Crew" Due to feature on a BBC4 documentary on 23 January of hobo legend Seasick Steve, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm have crafted a sound uniquely their own by featuring original music, drums, guitar and dual vocal harmonies, and fusing Soul, Hip-Hop, and Funk with electrifying Blues power that's contemporary and traditional all at the same time.
	"Mitch Kashmar - Live In Lablatt" Mitch Kashmar made rock ‘n’ roll history appearing onstage alongside legendary British rocker Eric Burdon & War for a reunion concert held on April 21, 2008 at London’s Royal Albert Hall where he expressed his dynamic harp playing and emotive vocals.
	"Sean Costello - We Can Get Together" Red hot guitar work and soulful vocals make Sean Costello an unforgettable performer as he delivers his strongest and most mature work to date. A CD from an originator that will stand the test of time.
	"Blues Company - More Blues, Ballads & Assorted Love Songs" Blues Company stands for Germany's longest-running and most successful blues band. Three out of the twelve songs were recorded live at the B&W Festival in Halle with an eight piece horn section creating a “Big Sound”.

Albums available from usual retail outlets in the UK, also from www.wienerworld.com
Check them out.
 

Graham Bond "Solid Bond" ‏

How about an album featuring Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, John McLaughlin, Dick Heckstall-Smith AND Jon Hiseman?! And, oh yeah, Graham Bond, too—much like John Mayall’s various groups, Bond’s bands, as proving grounds for soon-to-be superstars. often overshadowed the man at the center of them. For example, this record, though it came out in 1970, features Bruce, Baker and McLaughlin playing fairly straight-ahead jazz on three tracks recorded live at Klook’s Kleek in 1963, a far cry from the heavy blues-rock and fusion that would later make them famous. The rest of the album is composed of 1966 tracks that mark the only recordings made by Bond with Heckstall-Smith and Hiseman before they left to form Colosseum (tellingly, the first track on their new band’s debut album was a cover of Bond’s Walkin’ in the Park, which appears here). These later tracks boast that uniquely Bond-ian mixture of R&B, jazz, blues and rock, and rank among his finest recordings. Includes Green Onions; Springtime in the City; Can’t Stand It; The Grass Is Greener; Doxy; Only Sixteen; Last Night; Long Legged Baby; Walkin’ in the Park; It’s Not Goodbye; Neighbour Neighbour, and Ho Ho Country Kicking Blues. The complete double-album on one CD, with new notes featuring quotes from Jon Hiseman—a Collectors’ Choice Music exclusive!

Available from: www.ccmusic.com/item.cfm?itemID=CCM20002 .
 

Check out an interview with Robin Hoare and details of the new CD
 

With waves of pulsating rhythms and a punchy powerful delivery, Sea of Souls steers Roadhouse towards the rocky side of the Blues, but being well anchored in the Blues they will undoubtedly increase their shoals of fans.  A very satisfying album all round.  Highly recommended.
Alan White, earlyblues.com

Available from Nugene Records: www.nugenerecords.com

The Stumble's new album 'Houngan' is now available at gigs and also at CDBABY. Featuring 13 tracks (11 originals/2 covers), the band have spent the summer working hard at Restrike Studios in Manchester UK recording direct to tape. To hear soundclips of four brand new original tracks go to their new revamped website at www.thestumble.com where you can also read the latest reviews, download some free live tracks, watch some videos, listen to radio interviews, sign the guestbook etc.

Awesome - The Stumble never fail to please!
Alan White, earlyblues.com

Here, is the artwork for the CD: