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UK gigs, clubs, tv programs etc

I thought I'd start a place where we could post about any CBG or blues related events here in the UK. To let each other know of anything coming up or just tell us about something you've seen that we might be interested in. Any regular clubs, odd gigs, tv programs ow whatever.

I'm going to start it off and tell you about a gig I'm going to tomorrow right here in my little residential town in Yorkshire. Too late to book now but if you like blues you might find this band appearing somewhere near you. It'll be the 4th time they've appeared here and they are great. They are the Blues Band. Frontman from the original Manfred Mann band and radio 2 blues program presenter Paul Jones is still belting out some great blues in this band. Tom McGuiness also in the Manfreds plays guitar along with Dave Kelly. I can really recommend seeing them if you get the chance and it won't cost an arm and a leg. Here's a link to their site. In case it doesn't work (never seems to for me) it's http://www.thebluesband.com/

http://www.thebluesband.com/

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Permalink Reply by smojo on March 17, 2009 at 3:23pm

B****r me the hyperlink worked this time.

Permalink Reply by Mikalimick on March 18, 2009 at 12:31pm

http://www.earlyblues.com/uk%20blues%20festivals%202009.htm#
Good website tells of festivals and gigs etc, some good info, interviews and stuff...

Permalink Reply by anthony on March 22, 2009 at 5:32am

Hey guys,
i put a recommendation in the Seasick Steve thread about this but i feel its worth mentioning again. Bob Log III is touring very soon. He is in Sheffield on the 7th April I think, and a couple of other places. check his website for details. Can I just add I don't work for his PR! I just saw him last year and thought it was one of the most entertaining gigs I had been to in a long long time. One man band slide guitar with a phone receiver stuck on a helmet for a microphone. What more could you want?
anthony

Permalink Reply by HOLLOWBELLY on March 22, 2009 at 3:32pm

Anthony is right-Bob is TOTAL entertainment-not only for his quirky skillful playing but his sense of humour-my jaws were ACHING I laughed that much (whilst supporting him on a few dates last year)-go and catch him-you WONT be disappointed I promise you.

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on April 5, 2009 at 5:18am

If you like it punky and loud you should pop down and see Dave Arcari next time he's in your town. Saw him last week at a free gig and the man puts 110% in always - take a mate to talk to though cos theres a lot of string snappin goes on! No CBG (yet - I did say Id send him one when I got round to it) but 2 resonators, 3 minute tracks and 30+ facial expressions! Seasick Steve rates him too, apparently. It aint no delta slide show, but youre sure to smile from start to finish.

Permalink Reply by HOLLOWBELLY on June 15, 2009 at 11:43am

Permalink Reply by HOLLOWBELLY on August 25, 2009 at 5:35am

HOLLOWBELLY will be appearing LIVE at the STUDIO 69 MUSIC FESTIVAL

20th September- fest starts 3pm.

Studio 69 -unit 2 Commercial Rd - Lords Meadow - Crediton - Ex17 1ER, Exeter, Southwest Ex17 1ER
Cost: free

music and arts festival in a field in Devon-bring your own pasties/cider/get pissed an' have a laugh-loadsa bands dj’s and its free!

Permalink Reply by HOLLOWBELLY on November 13, 2009 at 10:38am

Permalink Reply by smojo on February 24, 2010 at 1:21pm

Honeydripper being shown on BB2 early hours this coming Sunday morning

Permalink Reply by oogimacorly on February 25, 2010 at 4:07am

butlins skegness rock & blues, has a good cross section of bands it runs fri to mon with bands on afternoon and night.cost me about 75 quid this year and that includes meals! this year we saw the blues band, nine below zero,eddie &hot rods(if you like that sort of thing)and one refreshhing band called the smoking jackets. last few years weve had wilko johnson,john otway and the hampsters. my old favourites dr feelgood were missing this year though,but i suppose they do need to have a change.only prob is its always last w/end in jan and the weather can be iffy for travelling but you really wont get better value. give it ten years and we might get seasick steve (after the fire dies down!) any how if you like music youll love this. mind you somtimes it takes the so called sound people a couple of bands to get it right,and as you know it can make agood band sond s---e.bloody kids! bass bass bass bass.

Permalink Reply by Peter King on March 4, 2010 at 10:42am

If anyone is in the area on the 26th of March 2010 you might like to check out Ian Siegel at the Terry O'Toole Theatre, North Hykenham, Lincolnshire. I've never seen him play a CBG but it's still going to be a great night if his previous gigs have been anything to go by.
http://www.iansiegal.info/home.html

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on March 4, 2010 at 1:02pm

Ian Siegal is a terrific performer (and not just because I've supplied him with one of my Stella guitars and bottleneck slides in the past!). Close your eyes and you'd believe Howlin' Wolf was on stage backed by Muddy Waters on slide guitar..amazing!