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“WOW
....what a band” Johnny Lang
“…with frontman Alan Nimmo
having a voice that’s part Otis Redding and
part Paul Rodgers. Nice trick if you can
pull it off – and he does”
Malcom Dome, Classic Rock
Their album ‘Standing In The Shadows’ was
selected as one of PAUL JONES’ albums of 2013,for his Radio 2 show, the
only British act to be chosen. Not only that,
for the second year running King King have won the 'Best Band' award at
the British Blues Awards 2013;Wayne Proctor also won 'Drummer of the
Year', Lindsay Coulson bagged 'Bass Player of the Year' and Bennett
Holland scooped 'Keyboard Player of the Year'. Alan was also runner-up
in the 'Best Guitar Player' and 'Best Vocalist' awards again. In their
particular genre, you simply can’t book a more talented and stunning
band.
www.kingkingblues.com
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SATURDAY –
STEVE ROUX AND THE BRASS KNUCKLE BLUES BAND |
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There’s no better way to bring the Festival nights
to a climax than with a big band sound, and we have
Steve Roux and the Brass Knuckle Blues Band, a seven
piece with horn section, delivering what has been
described as the big city sound of Albert King and
Albert Collins, reminiscent of the great Stax
recordings.
Every review has been glowing with reports that the
audiences have been highly impressed. A formidable
line up of quality musicians has formed around the
nucleus of Steve on guitar and vocals, Bernie Fox on
drums and Rob Vick on bass. A 3-piece horn rhythm
sections and the keyboards of Cliff Chapman make up
the super tight unit .
Front man Steve Roux has been invited on stage with
Albert Collins and Robben Ford, and had a recording
contract with the same label as the likes of Johnny
Winter, John Hammond and John Lee Hooker.
Having taken a break from touring to concentrate on
his family Steve is now back in full swing with his
latest band which s fast becoming one of the very
best on the British Blues scene.
www.bkblues.com
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“Real singer, real
music, real deal” BBC
“Outstanding”
Time Out
Blessed with a truly
expressive and exceptional voice, Harman's music is a unique
and contemporary take on the classic sounds of gospel, blues
and soul.
With a world class
band, Jo’s exceptional voice, compelling stagecraft and
emotive songs have seen her explode onto the scene and has
seen her play nearly 50 festivals in 2013 alone - Bluesfest
at Royal Albert Hall, prestigious slots at
 Cheltenham
and Edinburgh Festivals included, as well headlining many,
if not most, of the UK Blues festivals.
In
July she was one of only 12 (otherwise household name)
artists performing in the Hague to 300,000 people. Jo Harman
has, in the words of Cheltenham Jazz Festival, who have just
chosen here to play their prestigious arena, 'exploded onto
the blues scene, with a world-class band and a stunning
voice”
www.joharman.com
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Friday night opens with duo Leonie Evans and Ben Sayers, a
real treat for lovers of traditional acoustic blues.
Tasteful and authentic guitar playing, coupled with Leonie’s
unique voice add up to something which transcends most
contemporary acts trying to emulate the old sounds. Hearing
them do a Memphis Minnie song is astonishing, they really
capture the feel and the heart of the times.
www.leonieevans.co.uk
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SATURDAY –
ROB HERON AND THE TEAPAD ORCHESTRA |
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"Out of
the growing UK scene of bands with early
American music influences, I'd say Rob Heron &
the Tea Pad Orchestra are most likely to be the
gem. I mean to say that they have one of the
more original sounds budding.”…..Pokey LaFarge
Second on the Saturday
bill are Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra, a
six-piece acoustic band featuring guitar,
mandolin, accordion, double bass and drums. With
thousands of touring miles under their belts,
they have earned themselves a sizeable fan base
in the UK, Europe and beyond. Based in Newcastle
Upon Tyne, they play their own brand of Western
Swing, Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Country, or “North
Eastern Swing” as they've coined it.
Their style is more eclectic than most,
influenced by early 20th century American music,
with the addition of great arrangements and
original songs; their music harks back to a
golden age whilst staying perfectly modern.
The six-piece band features guitar, mandolin,
accordion, double bass and drums.
Their debut album, ‘Money Isn't Everything’,
caused a sensation when it was released in 2012,
winning a host of rave reviews – many of them
5-star.
www.teapadorchestra.co.uk
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"Good time blues is alive
and well and residing in... Milan, Italy. A band
with a mission"
- Folk &
Roots Magazine
 Opening
Saturday night’s concert are The Red Wine
Serenaders from Italy, winners of the European
Blues Challenge 2013. This is a musical project
born in 2007 to play country blues and ragtime,
hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20s and
30s. Veronica Sbergia and Max De Bernardi,
originators of the project keep this precious
musical heritage alive faithfully, reproducing
its original sound with a modern twist.
Using acoustic instruments such as ukulele,
washboard, kazoo and resophonic guitars their
passion for this music is perfectly represented
on their last CD "OLD STORIES FOR MODERN TIMES",
with contributions by legendary musicians Sugar
Blue, and Bob Brozman, re interpreting songs by
artists like Big Bill Broonzy, Jimmie Rodgers,
and the Delmore Brothers in their own unique
style. They have performed in USA, France,
Switzerland, Hungary, Norway, Spain, Italy and
Poland, and we’re extremely lucky to have
secured this Isle of Man date.
www.redwineserenaders.it
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SATURDAY
5th APRIL - HONEYFEET - Big
Wheel Blues Festival Launch Gig |
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The launch for the Festival is at 8pm,
Saturday 5th April at the Centenary Centre Peel.
We are delighted to have Honeyfeet travelling
from Manchester as our guests for the night.
They feature the astonishing vocal/flute
talents of Rioghnach Connolly along with Ellis
Davies (guitar/vocals), Rik Warren
(harmonica/vocals), Gus Fairbairn (saxophone),
and David Sclecktriemen (percussion). Together
they make a truly eclectic sound, mixing old
blues (Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Willie
Dixon,) with the jazz of Ella Fitzgerald and
Billie Holiday.
They will also be playing a few of the songs
off their new CD, "It's a Good a job I Love
You!" Genre bending songs. Amy Winehouse meets
Frank Zappa is not far off!
www.honeyfeet.org
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