BANDS PLAYING HERE
Worried Men
Snatch It Back are a high class blues and rock band, featuring the drummer Ken Pustelnik from the legendary British group The Groundhogs, Chris D’Avoigne on guitar and vocals and John Slattery on bass.
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GLAS
David John-bass/vocals
James Oliver-Guitar
Sam Andrews-Drums.
Formed in 2012, this high-energy band from Blackwood, South Wales has certainly made the headlines locally and nationally in music press. Playing a mix of covers and originals, they certainly get the dance floor filling up!
To capture the vibe and feel of classic blues, rock and roll, country, and R+B in a modern and contemporary way is no mean feat.
Step forward GLAS, a three piece band from S Wales. Featuring a combined collective of talent that has seen them share stages with the likes of Albert Lee.The Groundhogs, Bill Kirchen, Leo Bud Welch, Crazy Cavan and The Rhythm Rockers, The Spellkasters, and Gerry Mcavoy's Band Of Friends , John Otway, Jason Ricci,Mick Pini, Deke Leonard and Ben Waters. GLAS, fronted by Dai John on vocals and bass, with the drums of Sam Andrews, and lead guitar of James Oliver are one of the hardest working on the scene with regular festival appearances all over the UK and beyond.
GLAS new album Blue, featuring 11 original songs, was released on Proper Records Worldwide on the 30th March 2018. It was No. 1 on the Amazon Blues Chart and has had international play. Best of all, was in the top 50 Blues Albums of 2018.
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First Raitt
As the name suggests, this band covers the legendary Bonnie Raitt American Blues.
Members - legendary flame haired blues singer, Caroline Tarbuck and bottle neck wizard Roger Slade plus a driving rhythm section comprising Pete Watson on keys, Ian Vallin on bass and John Furlong on drums.
Keith Thompson Band
British Blues Rock musician Keith Thompson, solo and with his band have been consistently performing in mainland Europe now for 20+ years, where he is well known to the large blues following as an exciting live performer. Keith and the band have toured in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Poland, USA & UK. They also appeared at several major festivals in Croatia including Baska International Guitar Festival, Umag and Kastav Blues Festivals. Also at Slovenia at the prestigious “Postonja Blues Festival” with “Ten Years After” and “Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes”, Suwalki and Krosno Festivals in Poland alongside, Jeremy Spencer (Fleetwood Mac), Clarksdale Blues Festival, USA, Colne R&B festival in Lancashire, Swanage, Banbury Upton and Gloucester Blues Festivals in the UK. Keith has added his skills on stage or in recordings to projects by Spooky Tooth, Mike D’Abo, Steve Winwood, Ruby Turner, Larry Burton, Dave Markee and Henry Spinetti (Eric Clapton Band and Tina Turner) Greg Ridley of Humble Pie, Robbie Blunt, (Robert Plant) Luther Grosvenor of Mott The Hoople, Gino Washington, and many others.
In the winter months of 1994, guitarist JAMIE THYER took time out from playing on demonstrations for Marshall amplification and Rotosound strings. He began writing and rehearsing with a rhythm section under the ironic name of THE WORRIED MEN. (Originally going to be called the Brain Thieves)! Initially, they considered that the originality of their style and direction would place them on the outer peripheries of fashion motivated rock music, yet, because of their ability to entertain and not merely play, enthusiastic audiences, promoters and even record companies swiftly disproved this!
Their live album Fear and Loathing at the Wünder Bar was recommended by Venue and AWOL magazines, and despite a lack of formal promotion, their local gigs attracted an avalanche of press and an ever-growing mailing list. As a direct result of this, THE WORRIED MEN embarked on a relentless succession of nationwide dates, averaging around four or five gigs per week at such venues as NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY, London's famous MARQUEE CLUB, etc, alongside some of the worlds leading rock and blues musicians, including ROBIN TROWER, CHICKEN SHACK, WILKO JOHNSON, ROBERT CRAY, JEFFERSON STARSHIP, besides many others - always to an overwhelming reception. (Partly due to the practice of constantly adding to their repertoire, thereby ensuing no two shows are the same). It seemed as though a tired and jaded rock scene needed their fresh approach!
THE WORRIED MEN continue touring around England and Ireland, often seen in the company of PETER GREEN, JOHNNY WINTER, NINE BELOW ZERO, WALTER TROUT, etc. Recently, Jamie was invited to join forces with MOTT THE HOOPLE'S VERDEN ALLEN on an adventure which produced the album Love You and Leave You (Angel Air Records), taking in many gigs at top venues, BBC radio broadcasts and an opportunity to headline the main stage at Cambridge Rock Festival; each episode earning Jamie much praise, much press and many plaudits.
JAMIE THYER & THE WORRIED MEN CAFÉ RACER ROAD DOG RECORDS Jamie Thyer is something of a cult figure among followers of that very British Biker Blues Rock style, and he really is an outstanding performer. Along with his Worried Men they relentlessly play live and have several thousand gigs under their belts. They are the classic three-piece line up and the tightness and dexterity of the rhythm section allows Jamie to swoop and soar over the ten tracks on here. Untamed Beast starts the ball rolling and your left in no doubt that this is a high standard of rock blues. Powerful guitar playing and cemented down with great bass lines from Dave Hellhound. Teenage Firewater Queen delivers exactly what the title conjours up but in a very satisfying way. More virtuoso playing from Jamie on One Eyed Hound again augmented by the sheer tightness of the guys behind him. By the time we get to Green Lights there is a change of pace, this wonderfully evocative instrumental piece starting with a strummed acoustic and building to a full electric crescendo. Maybe my personal favourite is Long Ride Home, a fab bluesy opening breaking into a slide bonanza of a track that has you involuntary head shaking and foot tapping. Hot Valves precedes another lovely instrumental with an acoustic The Harlot's Ghost. Final two tracks The Devil In The Fog and Café Racer bring this beautiful slab of blues rock to a shuddering end. This South West based band have an awesome live reputation and deserve a much bigger audience. If you've ever been a fan of classic British three-piece bands like Groundhogs, Hamsters or early Budgie go for this, you won't be disappointed. STEVE YOURGLIVCH BLUES MATTERS
Lewis Creaven Band
Formed in 2011? in Bristol with some of the best musical talent around, the Lewis Creaven band have gained a reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the scene, thanks to their non-stop gigging schedule and widespread popularity. The live show features classics from artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Robben Ford, Lenny Kravitz, Bad Company and many others, all done in a unique style and finesse. The band is also hard at work writing original material, with an EP already released to great acclaim and a full album on the way. Lewis Creaven and Patrick Farrell form the backbone of the band, and drummers who have graced the stage with us over the years are:
Joshua Creaven Andy Roger Kevin O'Rourke Eddie John Daisy Palmer Matt Jones
Tim Price Andy Tween James Hester Mike Hoddinott Greg White Doug Ward Duke Grooves Martin Bailey Scott Hammond
Below the Salt
Below The Salt came together in late-2015 when Scratch and Pete Beresford decided to look for other like-minded souls to play some blues. At the time, available blues bass players and drummers were in short supply, but Pete's son Iain and Jake Pryor offered to join forces to get things moving, even though their collective blues-playing experience was somewhat limited.
BTS mix a number of different blues styles to give a powerful and varied set, including both original offerings and song versions from the likes of Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Taj Mahal, Dr Feelgood and Free.
The guys don't gig too often, but that makes it all the more worthwhile coming along for a great night of blues 'n' rhythm with one of the best new Bristol bands!
The line-up is:
Pete Beresford - Lead vocals, harmonica
Scratch - Guitars
Jake Pryor - Bass guitar
Iain Beresford – Drums
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Blue Horizon
Blue Horizon Line-up:
Iain Eccleston: vocals/guitar
Ed Gerlach: Bass
Ryan Thrupp: Drums
Special guest at the Blues Club: Ben Fletcher - guitar/slide guitar
The Blue Horizon are the South West's most exciting blues rock power trio, playing inspired 60s and 70s rock. Their sets are influenced by & taken from acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Cream, Robin Trower, Ten Years After, and The Rolling Stones, resulting in their own rocking, innovative, original material.
In the last 2 years they have built a solid following playing festivals all over the country, including Skegness Rock and Blues, Bowness Bay Blues, Watchet Festival and Godney Gathering. They have supported international touring acts including Dan Patlansky, Ryan McGarvey, Stevie Nimmo, Mike Zito and The Pretty Things, released a full length debut album and received national airplay from award winning blues hosts (Pete Feenstra and Gary Grainger to name but two).
With exciting new drummer Ryan Thrupp coming into the fold, and an arsenal of new material weaving through the set, The Blue Horizon are geared up for another exciting year gigging the UK.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTScyS2D6pYvNmyiyJEBfg
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One Night Stand
Mike Palomares and myself first played together in a covers band back in 1979 and in 1981 split and went our separate ways, then after a small interval of some 25 years and many other musical ventures in between we resumed our playing partnership with myself on drums and backing vocals and Mike on guitar, this lasted for around 2 years.
In 2007 we met Geoff Doe at an open Mike evening in Clevedon and along with our bass player at the time we talked about forming a Rythmn & Blues band. Andy Sayers who had played in a few different bands in Bristol (Triple State and The Exhibition to name 2) joined us on drums and I took over the role of vocalist. We then teamed up with a Rythmn guitarist and the line-up became 6.
This carried on for around 3 years when both bass and Rythmn guitar left and we teamed up with Chris Gregory ( ex Bones) on bass and our Rythmn section became complete. Mike took over the sole guitar mantle and so we arrive at 2017.
Our set has changed over the nearly 10 years we have been together but the heart of the band still remains Rythmn & Blues.
Line Up:
Mike Palomares- Lead & Rythmn Guitar, Backing Vocals
Geoff Doe- Harmonica
Andy Sayers- Drums, Backing Vocals
Chris Gregory- Bass
Steve Sayers- Vocals & Occasional Tambourine!
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We formed in Nov 2007.
Phil Prowse Blues Band
Phil started singing and playing harmonica to help him cope with the death of his son, Paul.
After a few years playing various Bristol blues jam sessions trying to find people to work with, a chance encounter with a mutual friend led to a late night phone call to Mark Witney (guitar) who was also going through various life changing experiences.
By this stage, Phil was working with Jon (drums), Ed (rhythm guitar) and Mike (bass) in an early incarnation of Harpin' On.
Another chance encounter at a series of jazz workshops in Bradford on Avon, this time between Mark and Tim Walker (bass and assorted technical things) led to the recruitment of a new bassist, injecting some serious aviation propellant into the band and the next incarnation of Harpin' On was born.
About 12 months later Ed left and we became a four piece with occasional guest appearances from local guitarists, harmonica players and the great Sean “The Horn” McBride on sax.
A couple of festivals later and another line up change brought in Adrian Hindsley on drums, allowing the band to explore new styles and ideas. A couple more festivals, a live recording and a name change to “The Phil Prowse Blues Band” and the most recent addition of the very excellent ex-West End Musicals Director Gareth Williams on keys and the line up is complete.
PPBB play with energy and abandon and a complete lack of regard for any set list relying on their years of experience to play for up to 3 hours a time. Most gigs are 2-2.5 hours of hot, sweaty blues, swing, funk, ska, and pop (modern and classic) in our own style. We have even been known to play Disco music! We keep people dancing all night and play regular return gigs at most venues.
We have a free live recording available at ... https://thephilprowsebluesband.bandcamp.com
Our Facebook page is ... https://www.facebook.com/ThePhilProwseBluesBand/?ref=bookmarks
YouTube... search “The Phil Prowse Blues Band” or start here ... https://youtu.be/e6vgAOPG5QM
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Patsy Gamble
Patsy has performed and recorded all over the UK, Europe and in the Middle East with many different artists including Steve Winwood, Mick Jagger, Ruby Turner, Chris Farlow, and supported artists such as John Mayall, Peter Green, Gloria Gaynor, and Sister Sledge. Patsy was awarded runner up in the Best Instrumentalist category for The British Blues Awards 2012 and is in great demand playing in her own band – The Patsy Gamble Band as well as being featured with selected artists in Europe and the UK.
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Muddy Manninen
Muddy first recorded in 1979 with Red House Blues Band, later joining Finnish group Havana Blacks, and then formed Gringos Locos, who recorded three albums, worked with the legendary producer Tom Dowd, and supported bands like Status Quo. In 2004 Muddy joined and globally toured with British rock band Wishbone Ash. He recorded four studio albums with them, and was the main song writer on the last three albums, including the critically acclaimed 'Blue Horizon', which put them back to the forefront of twin harmony rock guitar bands.
Muddy left Wishbone Ash in the spring of 2017 to pursue a solo career. “Long Player” is his first solo album, featuring guest appearances from Patsy Gamble, Gregg Sutton, Jenny Darren,and Hughie Flint, to name a few.
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Mark Butler
Mark worked as a session player with various bands in New York in the 1980s including John Moore from The Jesus and Mary chain, playing numerous gigs at CBGB'S, The Knitting Factory supporting bands including Living Colour, Crowded House, They Might be Giants and Sham 69 and toured the USA in 1987 supporting Peter Murphy from Bauhaus.
He moved back to the UK in the 90s and played with many different jazz funk and blues outfits including Steve Waller (Manfred Mann, Dr John) and The Anthony James Baker Band at various venues including Pizza Express Jazz clubs in London and Maidstone with Neil Robinson(J.T.Q.) on drums John Cook (Rory Gallagher, Ozzy Osbourne, Mungo Jerry) .
Simon Riley
Simon has played drums from the age of about nine when he found an odd pair of charred drum sticks on the edge of a bonfire behind the village Scout hut. He took them home and his mum gave him a biscuit tin and a cardboard box, he found a piece of chain in the garage and stuck it to the tin and hay presto he's been annoying people ever since with his incessant tapping.
He has played many styles over the years with many artists including Keith Thompson, Eric Bell, Tony Hymas and Mike Burston (Wurzel, Motorhead) with whom he recorded the single 'Bess'. Signed to a Spanish record company in the late 80's with the band 'Cut the Wire' he has also worked in many aspects of the music industry including stage management, sound engineering, running a recording studio and crewing for other bands on the road. But his first love is playing.
Mark J Perry
Mark studied classical piano to grade 8 then added guitar, bass, Hammond and keys. Mark has played pubs and small festivals with 'The Hawds', 'Good God No!' 'Slowjin' and 'True Lyrical Movement' who supported Maxi Jazz (Faithless) and attracted interest from Warner Music Int.
Ruzz Guitar Blues Revue
'Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue' - A powerful, Soul injected Blues/R'n'B/Rock'n'Roll band hailing from Bristol UK and lead by Gretsch endorsed guitarist Ruzz Guitar. After taking inspiration from many great guitarists such as Wilko Johnson, Brian Setzer, Jim Heath and Jimmie Vaughan, Ruzz has developed what he has learnt into his own style which is quickly becoming recognized around the globe.
After a few years of playing with multiple Blues and Rockabilly band's from Bristol and Bath and playing all over the UK and Europe, Ruzz has decided to put together this Blues/R'n'B/Rock'n'Roll band to showcase his unique, multi-genre guitar playing and song writing. Joining forces with drummer Mike Hoddinott and upright bassist Joe Allen from Bristol, they come together to create the unique sound that is "Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue".
Since the band started in 2014 they have been going from strength to strength.
- They have opened for many well-known artists such as Dr Feelgood, Kirk Fletcher (The Fabulous Thunderbirds/Joe Bonamassa/Solo), The BlockHeads (Ian Dury & The Blockheads), Bill Kirchen and Darrel Higham (Imelda May/Jeff Beck/Solo)
- They have self-released two albums and released one with Rhythm Bomb Records which have amassed multiple plays on multiple independent and internet radio stations around the globe including “Hank’s Americana Radio” and 90.1 FM KPFT “Howlin’ The Blues” broadcasting out of Houston Texas, BBC Radio Wales during Adam Walton’s “BBC Introducing” Show broadcasting from the UK and Banks Radio Australia to name a few.
- The most recent album release (“The Heist” – November 2018) features special guest Pete Gage (The Jet Harris Band/Dr Feelgood/Solo) & Tommy Harkenrider and has been receiving rave reviews!
- They have played all over the UK and had very successful tours of Europe (July 2015) and the USA (April 2017) which have led to plans for future tours being worked on.
- Ruzz has also been honoured by being officially endorsed by Gretsch Guitars (September 2016). In March 2017, he was made the “Featured Guitarist” on the official website for Gretsch Guitars (www.gretsch.com)
"Ruzz Guitars Blues Revue comes out smokin' with 10 great blues and rockabilly tracks that we can't stop playing. This three piece band is tearing it up on the air waves for all of us over here in the USA"
Hanks Americana Radio
Houston, Texas (USA)
"That young man can pick! He tears it up like a pro and plays way beyond his years!!" - Paul Pigat (Cousin Harley)
"Ruzz Guitar is a joy to see and keeps this beautiful roots music alive and well" - Kirk Fletcher (The Fabulous Thunderbirds/Joe Bonamassa/Solo Band)
"When I've seen Ruzz play live, what's great is that it’s obvious he has his influences, but he never just copies, he has his own style and you can guarantee it'll get your attention" - Johnny Hop (UK Rock)
"You got numerous a lot of guitar players out there. Only a few outstanding talents can make you jump up, and take notice. Ruzz is just such a talent." - Alexander Verwilst
"Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue rocks! Ruzz Guitar's Blues Revue puts the rock in rock and roll riot!" - Sam Goode (Rock and Roll Riot Radio Show)
"The quickest, slickest and sickest set of Rock N Roll fingers in the West (and beyond)! A true master of his art without any ego and a pleasure to work with" - James Maggs (Lindo Guitars)
"One of the best kept secrets on the local scene – rockabilly big band blues delivered with attitude and passion (and now sponsored by Gretsch, well done fella)" - Jonathon Kardasz (Bristol 24/7http://www.bristol247.com/)
The Terraplanes
The Terraplanes were formed in 2013 when blues guitarist and singer songwriter Nick Scrase met Eduardo Allen..a Portuguese harmonica player living in Bristol …at an open mic night in The Greenhouse on Park Street.
Scrase was playing an old country blues song when Allen (who always carried a harmonica in his pocket) jumped up on stage and joined in. The pair quickly became friends with a shared appreciation for authentic Delta Blues.
They took their name from legendary bluesman Robert Johnson’s first record “Terraplane Blues” (a masterclass in Johnson’s distinctive finger picking bottleneck guitar style).
The pair played as a duo and recorded an acoustic blues E.P and performed at Bristol venues such as The Old Duke, Mr Wolfs, The Gallimaufry, Under the Stars and LeftBank on Bristol’s Gloucester Rd and it was at The LeftBank that they did their first gig as a 4 piece with Andrew Wood on bass and Tom Turner on drums.
The Luke Doherty Band
Luke Doherty – Was born on 29th March 1994, in Newport, Gwent. He had an interest in music at a very young age. Although no one in his family play an instrument, he was determined to learn to play something, and at the age of 5 he started playing piano, but didn’t like it. He then asked to play the drums but was told by a drum teacher he was way too young and to wait a couple of years. He then settled on a 1/2 size acoustic guitar which he had to give up after 3 months due to medical reasons. At 71/2 he was nagging his parents again to learn guitar, so they bought him a second hand 1/2 size electric guitar and a second hand amp and he has never looked back. He instantly became hooked on blues, intently watching any blues musicians he could find on TV or DVD
Paul Morgan…. has played on the blues circuit for many years and have played at numerous international festivals. He started playing guitar, flute, harmonica and many other instruments at the age of 12. Over the years he has played with many bands around the country including The Hawks for a short time. Paul’s also Supported many people over the years including Dr Feelgood, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Paul Young and Deep Purple to name but a few. Luke approached Paul in January 2009 and asked him if he would consider joining the band and singing for him, Luke admirers Paul’s harmonica playing and bluesy voice. He is thoroughly enjoying himself traveling all around the Country. Paul is very grateful and privileged to announce he is now endorsed by Eagle music.
This is just a taste of this band. Read much more about them, see pictures and more here.
James Oliver Band
.After the demise of Glas, James formed JOB and plays in many local venues in Wales, at music festivals and recently at the Old Duke in Bristol's King St. He already has a long list of followers, over 1.5k Facebook followers, and the list is growing after each gig. JOB is currently recording their first CD, which will be launched January 2020. The band played at the 100 Club, Oxford St London in December 2019 and will be headlining there in December 2020. James is so much in demand that he currently has tours lined up for 2020 not only in the UK, but also in Ireland, Sweden, and The Netherlands.easy.
Other bands include:
Ponchartrain
F.A.T.E.
Lost Eleven (sadly no longer existing)
Jackson Station
Mike Hoddinott's Allstars
Pistol Slapper
Junior Hacksaw
Flash Harry
The Marc Davies Band
Hangover Club
Kirris Riviere
Red Hot Pokers
The Uncles
Adam Sweet
The Boogiemen
Blues Central
Sloe Train
(Welsh) Snatch it Back
Nasty Habits
Jack the Biscuit
Taffy Was A Thief
The Fugitives (Cardiff)
Alamo Leal (Brazil)
Blue to the Bone
Hopefully we'll have more information about these artists soon