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
Where is it? Here!
Includes Photo's of Laxey
TRAVEL
How to get to the Isle of Man
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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SPONSORS
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Domicilium: Internet Providers to the Festival
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Marcus really getting into it on the Main Stage at The Isle of Man Blues
Festival 2004 - click to enlarge
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Marcus on the Main Stage at The Isle of Man Blues Festival 2004 - click to
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Marcus on the Main Stage at The Isle of Man Blues Festival 2004 - click to
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Marcus on the Main Stage at The Isle of Man Blues Festival 2004 - click to
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"Malone is that rare animal, not only musically talented and sussed as anyone
around, he has charisma by the bucketful and knows how to use it to its fullest
effect. A brilliant songsmith".
BLUES IN BRITAIN
Marcus from Detroit, Michigan USA was first signed by Al Teller of United
Artist Records - now EMI Capitol.
Taking up residence in Los Angeles he recorded the classic heavy metal "MARCUS"
album, which was re-released at the end of September 2001 on Zoom Records
throughout Europe and the US.
Marcus has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Burnley and Colne Festivals in
the UK; Harlebeke Blues Festival in Belgium; the Bospop Festival in Holland;
Valdagno (Vicenza) Blues Festival in Italy; and various UK Art Centres and
Blues Clubs.
Marcus is presently working the European blues circuit, festivals and concert
halls including tours of Belgium and Holland. In 2003 Marcus will be appearing
in most of the major festivals in the UK – Colne, Maryport, Stanley,
Warrington, Warners, and Darlington Festivals.
Marcus has written, produced and recorded his album "One More Time" which was
released in January 2000 on the Redline Music label distributed by
RMG/Universal. The title song "One More Time" is featured on 'Blueprint 1999
-The Best of The British Blues' album.
Marcus' second album -'Walkin' Shoes'- was released in August 2002 on the
Redline Music label, and features some of the UK's finest blues musicians. The
track 'Take It To Heart' is featured on 'Blues In Britain' 2002 - 'The Best of
British Blues' album.
Marcus on the Main Stage at The Isle of Man Blues Festival 2004 - click to
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Marcus performed two self-penned acoustic numbers 'Take It To Heart' & 'What
About Me' live on the The Paul Jones Show BBC Radio 2. The session was was aired
in December 2002. A live session with his band was recorded at BBC Pebble Mills
studio in Birmingham for airplay on the Paul Jones Show near the release date
of his 3rd album - ''Blue Radio'.
Marcus and his band were a top favourite at the 2004 Isle of Man Blues Festival
- click
here
for our review of the Main Stage gig.
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