- Blues Festival Dec 2nd Cardiff -- Dave, 20/11/06 12:20am [1]
The Blues Dragon Club is 10years old. Here is the information about their 10th Anniversary concert on December 2nd which is to be held at The Social in Cardiff, which is the old city social opposite Gassy Jacks near the Sherman Theatre. www.bluesdragon.co.uk
Time - 3.00pm til 12.00am / Pay on door £15 or in advance £13
Matt Schofield Trio / The Numbers Racket / Honeyboy Hickling and the DT's
The ForsterKing band / Pete Mathison - solo
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- Congress Theatre Cwmbran rock concert -- Mike (HELP), 10/07/07 9:43am [1]
I've put together a concert for July 31 with bands and performers playing a varied programme of musical styles to showcase the talented musicians we have in Torfaen.
The intention is to use any profits to finance another gig ,eventually being able to reward everyone involved.
Unfortunately the blues band I had pencilled in, is unable to fulfill this date but kindly gave me this site address.
If anyone knows an accomplished blues band able to give a good example of this music genre and is free on July 31 please e.mail me a.s.a.p.
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- Doctors Orders Blues Band -- Martyn Davies, 21/05/07 8:56pm [1]
Hello Borough Blues Club members, we are due to be with you in October 2007. please visit www.doctors-orders.co.uk to read some REAL reviews and hear demo's. We hope to see you all there.
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- " Doctors Orders " -- Steve Houghton, 29/10/06 5:24pm [1]
I went to The Engineers in Newport on friday evening and watched a band from Worcester called " Doctors Orders ", and very good they were to, playing various forms of the blues and a couple of jazz numbers thrown in as well. A good sound, not to loud, clear vocals and obviously well rehearsed.
I spoke with the lead vocalist who plays guitar as well and he told me he has already sent emails to the BBC looking to get a gig so I said I would pass on their details.
Doctors Orders - contact Chris 01905 452518
www.doctors-orders.co.uk
A very good accomplished blues band that will have you tapping your feet and probably up and dancing too.
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- Doctors back at the Engineers -- Martyn Davies, 30/09/06 1:00am [1]
Doctors Orders, the electric blues band back at The Engineers Arms, Albert Terrace, Newport. NP20 4BS Friday 27/10/2006. For band info and demos please visit www.doctors-orders.co.uk
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- Phil Jones Bass Clinic with Chuck Rainey -- Dr Dick "The Bass" Harding, 28/09/06 8:48am [1]
I was privileged to attend the Phil Jones Bass Clinic featuring Chuck Rainey in Cafe Jazz, Cardiff on Tuesday 26th September 2006, one of the five venues of Chuck’s UK tourm, hosted by GM Music. Chuck had some wonderful stories to tell, not surprising when you look at his history (check out his website www.chuckrainey.com). The extensive list of well-known names with whom he has toured or recorded reads like a musical "Who's Who", & covers so many different genres including jazz, soul, blues, funk, rock & pop. His playing on a 6-string that he has only had for 2 months was masterful, & he very ably demonstrated the capabilities of PJB bass amplification which is streets ahead of the opposition (but I know that as I've been playing through a PJB rig since June - does anyone want to buy my Trace Elliot stack?)
It was fantastic to meet, hear & talk to a legend!
Many thanks to Phil Jones (great to meet this Welsh exile too!) for bringing Chuck over to the UK, & to the guys fom Synergy Distribution for arranging the tour, & to GM Music for the local arrangements.
Dr Dick "The Bass" Harding.
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- 1st Anniversary Gig -- DR DICK (THE BASS) HARDING, 10/09/06 1:53pm [1]
Thank you, Committee, for all your hard work during the 1st year of the BBC, & for making the 1st Anniversary Gig something special with balloons, complimentary cheese & pickle & cheap real ale, as well as the excellent (as usual) music.
Dr Dick (The Bass) Harding
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- First anniversary -- Dewi Jones, 4/09/06 5:28pm [1]
Please accept our thanks for the work the committee has done over the past year. As well as organising some great gigs, you've done all the boring admin stuff superbly as well as listening to the membership and developing a friendly blues club.
Best wishes, Dewi & Corinne Jones
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- Tin Pan Alley's Final Farewell 4th August -- Mark Coombes, 4/08/06 1:55pm [1]
Hello Everyone
Just a quick message to announce our last ever gig this evening, Friday 4th August at the Engineers Arms in Newport.
After many years together the band has decided to call it a day and go their seperate ways.
We'd like to thank everyone for their support over the years and especially to the folk of the Borough Blues Club who made us feel very welcome when we played there last year! Long may the venue continue!!!!
Cheers on behalf of TPA
Mark (guitarist)
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- Experienced Blues Guitarist Available! -- Jon Prothero, 22/06/06 6:21pm [1]
Anybody know of any blues jams or a band that need a blues lead guitarist decided to get back out there and have some fun! I live in Risca am a young 43 year old and have been playing for over 25 years. Influences include, The three Kings - B.B, Freddie & Albert, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Roy Bucanan, Hendrix, Jimi Page & Albert Collins.
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- Talkin' Blues -- Brian, 23/06/06 2:44pm [1]
Fans of Talkin' Blues can find information and gig listings on www.gigall.co.uk
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- Junior Hacksaw & " The Hum " -- Steve Houghton, 22/02/06 2:09pm [1]
Liz and I enjoyed Junior Hacksaw. We have seen them once before and remembered that they were worth watching and listening to. We weren't disappointed either. They produce a great sound and the singers voice is very distinctive, he also plays a mean guitar, I really enjoyed the slide stuff.
On a downward note, and I realise there is little or nothing the commitee can do about it, but there was the constant background drone of people talking. This is a "blues" club, not the Derby & Jones or local working mans club where people turn out to watch whatever entertainment is on at the time and catch up with what friends have been doing over the last month. This is a club for people who are into Blues music, for people who want to LISTEN to a quality band playing the blues. Its quite something when the constant chatter is almost louder than the band. Please do your chatting in the interval and let the rest of us listen to the music.
At the risk of being unpopular,(when has that ever stopped me) can I suggest that those people NOT interested in LISTENING to the music find themselves another venue to chat about the price of onions. But then if you're reading this, you're probably a fan of the blues and not one of those doing the chatting
Steve
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- Talkin' Blues -- Brian, 14/05/06 6:46pm [1]
Talkin' Blues play at The Blues Dragon,Cathays on Thursday 18th May.
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- CONGRATULATIONS -- Steve, 13/04/06 9:43am [3]
Well done guys, you really are putting in the work to offer us members the best membership possible. I don't think I can recall being a member of any club (or type of club)where the committee are constantly thinking about its membership and doing a hell of a lot more than just taking the membership fees each year!!
Thanks for describing the Upton Festival so clearly, my wife and I would not be interested one bit in Festivals, we immediately think they're all like Glastonbury!!!!! (we're a bit old for that). But this one appears to be just up our street.
Great variety of bands each month, well organised and managed evenings. (Good looking ladies doing the raffle to boot!!) Newsletters every month.........where do you get the time?!?! Workshops as well !!!!
People can take things for granted so I thought I would convey what I'm sure the general membership feel, but perhaps do not convey.
Best regards to you all
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- BLUE TRAFFIC GIG 01/04/06 -- DAVE GUITAR LEWIS, 2/04/06 6:30pm [1]
One word springs to mind, " MASTERCLASS !!! "
Three superb masters of their art in complete harmony and with total control. Ok it wasn't down home laid back blues, it was rock blues, BUT WHO CARES !! Hendrix and many re worked standards produced with perfection for your delight,with some Carlos Santana and Fleetwood Mac thown in for good measure !!
Thankyou Guy's for a superb show,I must go now and tend the smouldering embers of my Strat which I set fire to first thing this morning !!!!!
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- Cafe Jazz -- Brian, 18/03/06 2:29pm [1]
Talkin' Blues play at Cafe Jazz,St Mary's Street Cardiff on Friday 24th March.Band will be onstage at 10 o'clock.
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- Snatch it Back ---- SOLD OUT -- Lee, 9/03/06 2:38pm [1]
Just a quick note to say that the Snatch it Back gig on 11th March 2006 is completely sold out.
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- *** KEYBOARD PLAYER WANTED *** -- Lee, 15/02/06 12:00pm [1]
We're looking for a keyboard player for "Blues Infusion". Unfortunately, Phil has decided to call it a day in the music scene.
Blues Piano / Hammond sounds a must.
We're currently having to turn down gigs but commitments made for early summer 2006.
Get in touch via email
Cheers Lee
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- T S BLUES BAND GIG -- DAVE-GUITAR -LEWIS, 8/01/06 9:57am [2]
ABSOLUTLEY OUTSTANDING !!
WHAT CAN YOU SAY ? THESE GUYS PLAYED AS IF THEY'D BEEN TOGETHER FOR FIFTY YEARS !! A VERY COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED DRUMMER, SUPERB DYNAMIC BASSMAN AND TWO TOP CLASS GUITARISTS WHO PLAYED OFF EACH OTHER AND SWOPPED LICKS AND VOCALS LIKE IDENTICAL TWINS !!
IF ANYONE COULD FIND FAULT, THEN GO GET SOME SERIOUS HELP !!
WELL DONE GUYS AND THANKYOU FROM ONE HAPPY BLUESER !!
KEEP ON BLUESIN
DAVE GUITAR LEWIS.
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- The Debbie Lear etc. Blues Band - 17-12-2005 -- Lil, 26/12/05 12:22am [2]
One again thanks to the BBC for a fab night out. Having missed the previous two gigs we were pleased to be able to attend to see if the debut night and the fab Blues infusion could be equalled. We were not disappointed. This time our group were varied in age from early thirties to mid sixties, and everybody enjoyed the night. Debbie Lear's vocals were awsome, Paul's guitar had our three wanabe guitarists mesmerised and the band more than adequetely supported. The set was varied, featuring both soulful and gutsy blues (i am afraid i am not a blues afficienado, but i know what i like and i liked it a lot). Once again the opportunity to boogie arose and it would have been rude not to! As previously the drinks were reasonable and the late stop tap was appreciated, even the band seemed in no hurry to go home.
Looking forward to January's soiree.
Lil
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- Let's do some talkin' -- Dave Guitar Lewis, 26/10/05 6:31pm [4]
C'mon all you Blueser's out there,
Let's have some feedback on this fabulous new Blues club, our own BBC !!
Blues on People
Dave Guitar Lewis.
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- Talkin' Blues Dates -- Brian, 10/12/05 11:59am [1]
A few dates for your diaries blues fans.
Talkin' Blues play at
23rd Dec The Cow And Snuffers,Llandaff North
5th Jan Blues Dragon Club,Cardiff
12th Jan The Heathcock,Llandaff
28th Jan Bar YK (Yellow Kangeroo),Elm Street,Cardiff
Brian the singer/harp player also performs in an acoustic country blues duo called Hair who are playing The Greyhound,Christchurch,Newport on Xmas Eve.
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- Built for Comfort - 5th Nov -- John, 7/11/05 7:36pm [-1]
Another brilliant night at the BBC. Thanks to all concerned, and of course, Built for Comfort. A truely enjoyable evening. If anyone can find fault, they don't deserve to be let in!!!
Finally, special thanks to Lee. He was on the ball all night and sorted out a problem I had with politeness and cander. Respect.
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- "Sold Out" Debbie Lear & Paul McDonough Blues Band -- Lee, 2/12/05 11:35am [1]
Hi Everyone
Just a quick notice to convey that the Debbie Lear & Paul McDonough BLues Band gig on 17th December 2005 is SOLD OUT.
Regards Lee
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- Talkin'Blues -- Brian, 6/11/05 8:07pm [1]
Live at the Heathcock,Llandaff 24th November sees the debut show of the new line up of Talkin'Blues.This is one gig not to be missed.The band consists of Ken Markham-guitar,Dave Robertson - bass,Ken Rowlands - guitar,Bob Crocker - drums and Brian Humphreys - harp and vocals.
See you there!!
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- Built 4 Comfort Gig -- Dave Guitar Lewis, 6/11/05 10:54am [1]
Another excellent Gig at the BBC !!
Good music, good company and superb ambience !!
All first class musicians and what a super harp player,
Giving us Blueser's just what the Doctor ordered.
Blues on BBC !!
Cheers, Dave Guitar Lewis.
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- Built For Comfort Gig -- Dave Guitar Lewis, 19/10/05 4:55pm [1]
If the last two gigs at the BBC are anything to go by, and they were SUPERB !! Can't wait for November 5th and Built For Comfort.
Saw these Guy's play at Upton Blues Festival, they are a first class act, and not to be missed !!
BOOGIE ON BBC !!
Cheers, Dave Guitar Lewis.
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- Tin pan alley Gig 01/10/05 -- Dave Guitar Lewis, 2/10/05 5:59pm [3]
Second Gig for the BBC and another fabulous band!!
Keyboard player held up in Bristol, but nevertheless what a power trio.Fantastic professional performance. Much more comfortable at two thirds capacity with a cracking barrel of real ale. Can hardly wait for next gig,"BUILT FOR COMFORT" on Sat 5th November.
"Bring your Woman or bring your mate,
Get there early, DONT BE LATE!!"
Keepin the Blues Alive
Dave Guitar Lewis
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- BBC 2 -- DR DICK (THE BASS) HARDING, 4/10/05 8:37am [1]
#2 of the BBC was excellent, with improved lighting, and real ale available!! Tin Pan Alley were very good indeed except for their first original number early in the first set which sounded as if they were all playing in different keys (including the drummer!). "Crossroads" which they finished on an encore was not their strongest number, but these small constructive criticisms apart, I really enjoyed their music,three talented musicians. Stage had been specially extended to accommodate the mega drum kit.
Congratulations to the organisers. Request from my wife, please can sparkling mineral water be available at the bar when it is her turn to drive? (as often as possible, I hope, so I can indulge in the real ale).
Dr Dick (The Bass) Harding
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- Borough Blues Club Opening Night -- Lee, 5/09/05 1:40pm [8]
Any comments / feedback regarding our opening night would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for your overwhelming support.
Let's Blues On!!!!
Best Regards
Lee
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- TIN PAN ALLEY GIG 1ST OCT 05 -- DAVE GUITAR LEWIS, 18/09/05 2:16pm [1]
BOROUGH BLUES CLUB IS PUMPIN' UP FAST
WE ALL HOPE IT'S GONNA LAST
GET THERE EARLY, DONT BE LATE
YOU JUS' KNOW IT'S GONNA BE GREAT !!
BLUE'S ON BBC !!
DAVE GUITAR LEWIS.
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- Launch night -- Lil, 16/09/05 1:58pm [2]
I agree with the above member's views that the launch night of the BBC was a great event, particularly due to the talent and enthusiasm of 'Blues Infusion'. (Dave and Lee i hadn't realised you were both so talented!)
Although the venue was a bit like a sardine tin once everyone squeezed in, it was all the better to look around the room and see the nodding heads and tapping feet that indicated most of the new members were appreciating the music (and quite possibly the beer as well). The age range attending demonstrated that music is something that can bring people with seemingly little in common together. A friendly atmosphere was evident throughout the night, something that can be a little bit hard to find in lisenced premises on a saturday night.
I must take issue with the above comment, 'People even started dancing in a fairly paralytic way for the last few numbers, by which time most were well oiled'. As the first person on the dance floor i take umbrage to the criticism of my dance skills and the aspersion cast on my sobriety, when all i had to drink was Diet Coke. Not really. I love to dance and would have done so sooner, had the room been not quite so brightly lit.
Anyway, thanks to the BBC for finding me something different to do on a Saturday night.
Lil
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- LAUNCH OF THE BBC - A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE - correct version! -- DR DICK (THE BASS) HARDING, 12/09/05 8:52am [1]
It was a great start to the BBC - I understand that there are now over 160 paid-up members. Attendance at the opening night exceeded all expectations, no seats for many, & some latecomers unfortunately had to be turned away as the maximum number allowed under fire regulations etc had been reached - not the fault of the organisers who deserve our hearty thanks & congratulations for setting this up! These minor teething problems will be resolved by making future events advance booking only - so apply for your tickets early if you want to go! All of this may sound as if I'm involved in organising this, but I'm not, I'm just a simple blues fanatic, grateful for this new facility, who's gleaned a few facts over the local blues grapevine.
Back to the opening night - "Blues Infusion" played well, and for no fee to help lauch the BBC (perhaps it's no co-incidence that guitarist Lee is one of the guys who set this up). People even started dancing in a fairly paralytic way for the last few numbers, by which time most were well oiled. The audience were, in the main, a fairly mature bunch of blues devotees, much grey hair & beards, bald heads & beer bellies in evidence (& that's just the women). I understand that our hosts, New Panteg Rugby Club, were delighted with the sales of certain substances, mainly liquid, but they didn't run out! Nobody threw up in the toilets or outside, & there were no fights, so they were well chuffed. If you want to go to the next thrash on Saturday 1st october, I'd book your tickets soon, because if that b*gger from Tin Pan Alley brings his full drum kit there won't be much room.
So a good start & many thanks to all concerned.
Dr Dick (the bass) Harding
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