FESTIVAL FORUM
Debate, discussion and argument - gear, bands and gigs - it's your call
2004 FESTIVAL ARTISTES
The who's who of Festival 2004; pictures, links, the lot
2004 GIG REVIEWS
Photo's and Gig Reviews of ALL the stages/venues of Festival 2004
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POSTER 2004
The 2004 Poster is available free to download right now
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PROGRAMME 2004
What was on in 2004
All the bands, venues and times
ACOUSTIC STAGE
The "Acoustic Stage" (in reality an eclectic mix of music from Delta Blues to
flat out rock) at The Shore Hotel has it's own website which is now updated
with new pictures and info..
ISLE OF MAN BLUES CLUB
The Manx Blues Club; where the Festival sprang from
venue, dates, history etc..
TICKETS
Which stage requires tickets?
Click here for all the info
ARTISTS
Bio's, pic's and loads of info.
VENUES
Info & Location
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MAP
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Includes Photo's of Laxey
TRAVEL
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Stage: MAIN STAGE GIG REPORT 2003
Photo's and Report on the
Charterhouse International Blues Pavilion
Main Stage
Stage: ACOUSTIC STAGE
The Acoustic Stage has it's own web
site. You can check out: Previous
fest.s, pictures and details.
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The Hangovers on the Main Stage in 2003 at The Isle of Man Blues Fest - click
to enlarge
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Mark Stead of the Hangover Blues Band on stage at the Isle of Man Blues Fest
Main SDtage - 2003 - click to enlarge
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The Hangover Blues Band is a five-piece Rhythm and Blues band, based in
Warwick, England.
Formed in early 1990, they have played many hundreds of gigs throughout the UK
and abroad at venues and festivals large and small and on the 6th July 2001
they played at the prestigious Montreux Jazz festival surely one of the high
points in any band's carreer. The knowledge and experience they have gained
through years of playing and listening to Blues and other music, helps them to
create an authentic and powerful interpretation of the songs they perform, and
have earned them a good reputation with those who have seen and heard them.
Their line-up consists of:
SAM POWELL - Lead Vocals, Harmonica
DAVE BRAGG - Bass Guitar, Vocals
KELVIN LEITCH - Drums, Vocals
PAUL SWANSON - Lead Guitar
MARK STEED - Piano, Organ, Vocals
Sam Powell joined the band in mid-1990 as Bass player, and replaced the
original singer after 10 gigs. He provides the band with a good, solid vocal,
and his Harmonica playing is of a high standard. When DR. FEELGOOD decided to
go back on the road a couple of years after the tragic loss of Lee Brilleaux,
Sam was the first person invited to audition for the job. He is in constant
demand as a guest/stand-in harp player with many bands, and has guested with
MIKE SANCHEZ, STEVE GIBBONS, ALAMO LEAL, and also plays in The STEVE WALWYN
BAND, the BLUETITS, the BOB PHILLIPS BAND. He was also involved in a roots
Blues trio with "wandering" JOHN ALDERSON, and RON WATTS of BREWERS DROOP and
100 CLUB fame.
Dave Bragg was a founder member of the band. From a background of classical
music training, he had gone on to play guitar and bass in various bands. After
a long absence from the music scene, he made his return to the Hangover Blues
Band firstly as keyboard player but later reverting to bass guitar after the
loss of our previous long-standing bass player. His great Blues feel playing
makes him an integral part of the band's Rhythm section.
Kelvin Leich joined the band in August 1992, having played and recorded with
various bands since his early teens. A talented and versatile musician in his
own right, he is without doubt one of the finest Blues drummers around. He also
plays in the BOB PHILLIPS BAND and is in demand as a session drummer.
Paul Swanson has been with the band since February 1994. He too had played in
and guested with a number of bands before joining the Hangovers. Although an
afficionado of all the great Blues players, he is one of few guitarists around
today who can be said to have a "style" of his own.
Mark Steed is a Blues Pianist of the highest order, and his Hammond playing is
second to none! He joined the band full-time in May 1999, after standing in
many times. As a professional musician he has toured worldwide and has done
much recording work. He also plays in The STEVE WALWYN BAND and the BOB
PHILLIPS BAND.
Web Site:
www.hangoverblues.co.uk
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