Showcase of new album 'Something Real'

The new Storm Warning album, 'Something Real', will be officially released on 9th June. The album contains nine tracks including one cover which is Lucky Peterson's 'Nothing But Smoke'. To celebrate the release, the band are playing a showcase in advance of the release at the superb Bull & Butcher venue in Whetstone , North London, this Saturday 26th April. The venue is easy to get to, particularly if you live in London or the surrounding counties. Situated not far from the M25 / A1 junction and there's a big car park at the back of the club. The admission price for this gig is only £5. To book tickets call the Ticket Line: 0208 761 9078 or tickets will be available on the door. Doors open around 8.30pm although the pub is open all day. For more info visit www.feenstra.co.uk

Sad News

Guitarist Jeff Healey has died in hospital in Canada following a battle with cancel and this wonderful guitarist being blind from infancy was just an amazing player and even more so considering he was blind. He was only 41 and the world has lost a fantastic talent. His new blues album has just been released on Ruf Records and people will remember him for the enjoyment he brought with his superb playing. Jeff RIP

 

Buddy Guy In The UK-  Get Tickets Now!!!

 

One of the all time blues legends will be playing the UK in June 2008. This is a rare chance to see this legendary bluesman so get your tickets early, so as not to be disappointed.

JUNE 2008 Tue 24th London Shepherds Bush Empire Wed 25th Manchester Bridgewater Hall Fri 27th Birmingham Symphony Hall TICKETS: £27.50 SHOWTIME: 7.30pm 24 HR TICKET HOTLINE: 0870 735 5000 www.bookingsdirect.com (agency & credit card bookings subject to booking fee) For further information: www.buddyguy.net

 

Eddie Blue & The Ravens UK Tour A Great Success

 

Eddie Blue's first UK tour has been an overwhelming success. Eddie Blue and The Ravens have had a great response including The Burnley Blues Festival all across the UK. There are two more gigs left before the return to the US. If you get a chance make sure you see this funkiest of blues bands. Saturday 11th Ain’t Nothin But The Blues Bar, London Sunday 12th The Oval tavern, Croydon. For info on Eddie Blue & The Ravens and the UK tour click here

 

Few Places Left On The Guitar Break

Just a quick reminder to say that we have a couple of places left for the Guthrie Govan weekend, 19/20 April. We often get some last minute bookings so please contact us to reserve your place as soon as you can. We are all looking forward to the weekend and Damian will be bringing his drum kit for support during the day/evening should anyone be up for a jam!

There is some more information below but all the latest news and event details can be found at GuitarBreak.com . As usual, you can email us at mail@guitarbreak.com or call 0845 458 7372.

Hamilton Loomis from Texas Touring 2008

 

Hamilton Loomis from Texas is touring the UK from April 20th through May 2nd 2008. He headlines Big Wheel Blues Festival on the Isle of Man - www.bigwheelblues.com  on Friday, May 2nd. More dates coming soon.

 

The Second Beer Blues & Roots Festival 2008

 

The Second Beer Blues & Roots Festival takes place 25th, 26th, 27th April; you can expect a slightly different version of the October festival, with friendly faces, and names you might recognize, but they will be doing different things.
Robin Bibi & Tony Marten will be performing with acoustic instruments, as will Motel 6 - you've all seen them before, but not like this!
We also have Red Jackson, who are normally seen busking the streets of Winchester and there abouts, a really laid back acoustic three piece. Tim Royce will be ensconced in The Anchor for a session, and Sugarbeet will be on stage with Pete Hughes.
An Acoustic style jam will complete the weekend on Sunday afternoon in the social club.
Tickets on sale now! More info on www.steppinout.info
or give Jim & Sheila a call 01494 511886

NOTODDEN BLUES FESTIVAL2008

MATT SCHOFIELD AND IAN SIEGAL JOIN RAY DAVIES AND BILL WYMAN AS UK REPRESENTATIVES AT 2008 NOTODDEN BLUES FESTIVAL. - 31st July – 3rd August, Notodden, Norway
 

Notodden – northern Europe’s largest Blues festival - will this year stage some 50 artists including John Hiatt, Little Feat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Pinetop Perkins. Heading the bill are Ray Davies, Koko Taylor and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.

Appearing for the first time will be guitar sensation Matt Schofield with his organ trio, and the UK’s no.1 blues voice, Ian Siegal.

Siegal will perform a solo set on the Acousitc stage on the Friday afternoon and then make a guest appearance with the Matt Schofield Trio, who will do evening shows on the Friday and Saturday.

Established in 1988 and an annual festival for the past 12 years, the small Norwegian town of Notodden attracts over 25,000 visitors to it’s Blues festival. BB King, Ike Turner, Robert Cray, Little Milton, Wilson Pickett, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Junior Wells, John Mayall, Jeff Healey, and Johnny Winter are just some of the many well-known names to have played the festival.

 

New Updated Blues Website

Bobje Blues website has been updated and renewed with loads more info on the blues. The website is based in Belgium and has news on international artists, features, reviews etc., and has English translations. There's a new feature which allows you to post your own messages: ads, bookings offers, news from yourself or your band concerts and new releases. Visit this great website; www.bobtjeblues.com and to get on the email newsletter email: info@bobtjeblues.com 

 

LONDON’S BIGGEST BLUES GIG! For Just £1

 

The Ealing Blues N' Roots Festival takes place on Saturday 19th July 2008 in Walpole Park, Matlock Lane, Ealing, London W.5. Amazingly admission is only £1 and gates open from 1.30pm. The line up is up to the usual high standard and includes;

The Dani Wilde Band,  Sam Kelly and the Soul Brittannia Band, Funkydory, Robert Hokum & the Guv’nors, Graham Robins, Pete Smith & Chris Williams, Amrit Sond, Ray Stubbs and his amazing one man blues band,  Downliners Sect

 

 

Stars Wars and the Blues

What a combination. Darth Vader plays the blues. Have a look at this - superb;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJqPNpUhxPY   

New Festival For Wiltshire

 

 

Great British Guitar Orchestra

 

BEER 2007: Watch the video footage of the Great British Guitar Orchestra now: Visit: www.steppinout.info  and click on Beer R & B Festival. Includes Cliff Gater, Steve Kiraly, Tim Royce, Robin Bibi, John O'Reilly, Albert Stone, Geoff Chapman, Stuart Bligh, Dan Anderson PLUS Tony Marten (Bass) & Dave Innes (Drums)

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Papa George Releases First DVD

 

Papa George  Live At The Ram Jam featuring Alen Glen DVD is a peach of a DVD. If you have not seen Papa George doing his solo thing live, this will give you your own intimate gig. If you have seen him solo then you will want to own this. Filmed at the Ram Jam club in Kingston, London,  Papa George plays numbers from his solo album – Being Free..Ain’t No Crime plus well known blues classics and a version of Honky Tonk Woman. He plays resonator guitars and Alan Glen provides subtle harp accompaniment . You feel the personality of the man that lives and breathes blues. There is some bonus footage in home movie style of his 50th Birthday party at the Bulls Head in Barnes, London, a chat with Alan Glen about harps and the bands he’s been with, very informal, no edits. There is also some footage at the very famous Olympic Studios – yes the very one where Hendrix recorded his first albums and where so many famous people have recorded like Eric Clapton and Rory Gallagher. Plus an interview with Paul Jones, unplugged type performance with Hawaiian Ken Emerson and footage from Dr MLK Freedom Festival in Tallahassee USA. There’s also a photo gallery from Papa George’s archive. Over two hours of footage.  At present available from www.papageorge.co.uk or Blues Cd Store www.bluescdstore.com

Papa George plays Mustique Blues Festival 22nd January - 7 Feb, and tours Italy between 12th - 17th Feb