BabaJack - a band who is fast becoming one of the most sought after acts on the UK and European gig and Festival circuits! Their unique blend of roots/blues/folk fusion described by Classic Rock magazine as “an intoxicating brew of blues, folk and roots music” make for a scintillating show combining great musicianship, passion and energy that is guaranteed to wow any audience.  Becky Tate and Trevor Steger are the song writing core of BabaJack. The band have released four albums in the last five years with each one gaining greater media attention and sales figures from the music loving public as their reputation continues to grow. What sets BabaJack apart from others is their approach to their music – it is recognisably infused in part by early blues but is in no way bound by that. Becky brings roots/funk/African rhythms to the band’s sound. Trevor brings his own mixture of ‘Punk meets Ry Cooder’ to his slide guitar style and harmonica on his growling homemade ‘Winebox guitars’. Add to this Becky’s beautiful, lyrical vocals and the driving rhythm section of Tosh Murase and Adam Bertenshaw and you have a band destined for great success! - www.babajack.com

Check out exclusive Earlyblues.com interview with Becky and Trev here.
 

John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band in 1962 and the group went through a series of names, including Traffic Jam, before meeting up with Rick Parfitt and becoming Status Quo in the late 60s. Since leaving Quo in 1981, John has worked with many noted and diverse musicians, mostly in his own Diesel Band. Other appearances include Partners In Crime and the short-lived ‘Rockers’ featuring Phil Lynott, Roy Wood and Chas Hodges. Additional collaborations have included Noel Redding (ex-Jimi Hendrix) and Eric Bell (ex-Thin Lizzy). During the late nineties John Coghlan’s Quo was formed (with thanks to Pete Barton for his encouragement) and through various line-ups has enjoyed regular gigs all over the UK and Europe. The current band since 2010 (previously performing as The John Coghlan Band) consists of John on Drums with Baz Barry, Mick Hughes and Pete Knight from NWOBHM Boogie Band ‘Predatür’ completing the line-up.

Marcus hails from Detroit, Michigan although relocated to the UK some years ago. Marcus continues to work the European blues circuit, festivals and concert halls including tours of the UK, Belgium, France, Germany and Netherlands. Since relocating to the UK Marcus has written, produced and recorded six albums (1999-2014). His 6th album 'Stand or Fall' was nominated for Best Recorded Session 2014 by the European Blues Awards.

Check out the Earlyblues interview with Marcus here.