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SUMMARY:Toby Walker
DESCRIPTION:Toby Walker \nReturning to Blues Bar Tring\, acoustic guitar supremo from the USA\,  Toby Walker! \n \nInternationally and nationally acclaimed Toby Walker from the USA has been hailed as an award winning\, roots music fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and songwriter.  Blending the styles of blues\, ragtime\, country\, bluegrass and old-time jazz\, Toby Walker has developed his own style and as such\, received numerous awards\, including being the 1st place recipient of the International Blues Challenge Award in Memphis and the New York Music Award for best instrumental CD. Toby Walker has also been inducted into the New York Blues Hall Of Fame. His show includes some amusing songs and great stories along with guitar playing that captivates audiences. \n“If he doesn’t get them with his phenomenal guitar playing or catchy songs\, he gets them with his wonderful stories. True entertainers have an engaging spirit that puts a smile on your face. Arlo Guthrie has it. David Bromberg has it. And so does Toby. ”  John Platt – WFUV \n“Flat out… you have to hear this great musician… I’m blown away”  Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and the Jefferson Airplane \n“A fingerpicking guitar virtuoso”  Happy Traum \n“Not only can Toby play all styles of the blues\, but he’s a remarkable story-teller as well. And you’ll be surprised by what else he’ll pull out of his hat to please his audiences. He may come out with an arrangement of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ or ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ followed by an Irish fiddle tune medley (on guitar)\, a couple of rousing singalongs and top it all off with his arrangement of the Allman Brothers tune ‘Little Martha\,’ Whipping Post’ or even a traditional bluegrass tune.” He takes the audience on one heck of a ride and leaves them smiling all the way home!!”  John Sheridan – The Sunday Times. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/toby-walker-2/
LOCATION:Herts
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SUMMARY:Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes
DESCRIPTION:Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes \n \nWith a brand new 10” vinyl album entitled “Here and There” hot off the presses in September 2024\, this is a welcome return to the venue for Geraint Watkins and the Mosquitoes – which these days is an exciting quartet including Oliver Darling (guitar/vocals)\, Paul Riley (bass)\, Malcolm Mills (drums). \nFor so many years a keystone of the bands of Nick Lowe\, Van Morrison\, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings\, Dave Edmunds and countless more\, Watkins is also a revered creator of his own sublime music\, much of which has already been perfectly captured in a handful of solo albums. These days\, he performs this material with his band – The Mosquitoes. \nBob Dylan – proclaimed himself a Watkins fan by playing two solo cuts on his Theme Time Radio Hour saying (without a hint of irony) that “Geraint Watkins is my favourite English piano player.” \nWatkins was a member of noted British bands Juice on the Loose and Red Beans & Rice and following a move to London with the latter\, he soon found himself on the “Be Stiff Route 78” tour as part of Micky Jupp’s band. Shortly afterwards in 1979\, Andy Fairweather Low produced Watkins’ first album for the Vertigo label. Session work for producer Stuart Colman followed which led to him joining Shakin’ Stevens’ band before going on to record and play live with Dave Edmunds and many others including Eric Clapton\, Paul McCartney\, Mark Knopfler\, Dr. Feelgood\, Rory Gallagher\, The Blues Band\, The Fabulous Thunderbirds\, Stray Cats\, Carl Perkins\, John Wesley Harding\, Tom Jones\, Roger Daltrey and John Martyn. In addition to his touring and recording with Nick Lowe\, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and Van Morrison\, he somehow managed to keep The Balham Alligators stomping for fifteen years too. \nMosquitoes on Facebook\nGeraint on Facebook\nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/geraint-watkins-the-mosquitoes/
LOCATION:Herts
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T190000
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SUMMARY:Blues Bar Tring with Tring Roots Music present The Magpies & Heidi Browne
DESCRIPTION:Blues Bar Tring with Tring Roots Music present The Magpies with Support from Heidi Browne\nHeidi Browne – 8:00pm\nThe Magpies – 8.50pm \nThe Magpies are a female Americana/Folk trio.\n \nTransatlantic folk band The Magpies are one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene. Combining sublime harmonies with exquisite musicianship and impressive song writing\, The Magpies traverse Anglo and American roots\, drawing inspiration from traditional Celtic folk\, bluegrass and Appalachian trails\, to create an effortless melting pot of music.  \nAccomplished musicians in their own right\, founding members Bella Gaffney and Holly Brandon perform alongside gifted singer-songwriter and guitarist Ellie Gowers. These talented young musicians work collaboratively to create their fresh brand of transatlantic folk and champion gender equality in the music industry\, with a fervent thread of feminism running through their music. \nArtists Website \n \nHeidi Browne at 8:00pm\n \nLocal artist Heidi Browne’s music ranges in genre from rootsy-pop to Jazzy-folk\, seasoned with reggae influences and a touch of the theatrical. Heidi was selected by BBC Introducing as tipped for success in 2013 and her music has aired since on BBC Radio 1\, BBC 6Music & Amazing Radio with her Summer single ‘Colouring Outside the Lines’ chosen as ‘song of the moment’ with Sir Bob Harris declaring “How good is that”. How good indeed. \nHeidi has just released her 6th album and has been touring the UK extensively in 2024 so we are delighted to have her fit us into her busy schedule. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/blues-bar-tring-roots-evening-present-the-magpies/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Herts\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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SUMMARY:The Spikedrivers
DESCRIPTION:The Spikedrivers\n \nWe welcome back one of the most original\, innovative and exciting bands around\, their combination of gutsy slide guitar\, rock-solid bass\, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals\, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey\, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance….. \nNot to be missed \nBen Tyzack: Guitar\, vocals & harmonica\nConstance Redgrave: Bass guitar\, vocals & percussion\nMaurice McElroy: Drums\, vocals & percussion \nwebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/the-spikedrivers/
LOCATION:Herts
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SUMMARY:Three Bar Fire
DESCRIPTION:Three Bar Fire are an Americana band that play a mixture of re-worked R & B Pop and blues music spanning the 40s to the 1970s. Fronted by Buddy King. \nBuddy King – Guitar\, Vox\nRonnie Teape – Keys\, Vox\nHoward Tibble – Drums\, bv\nJohn Gordon – Bass\, bv\nSpecial Guest – Jeff Savage from The Looters – Harp\, Vox
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/three-bar-fire-2/
LOCATION:Herts
CATEGORIES:Gig
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SUMMARY:Martin Harley
DESCRIPTION:Martin Harley \n \nMartin Harley created a deep impression on the acoustic blues roots and Americana scene but these days he takes county blues riffs to the electric bottleneck slide guitar\, served up with sweet vocal harmonies over the driving rhythms.\nIf success can be measured by growing global demand to attend Martin’s dynamic live performances then perhaps his touring schedule is proof of that. \nMartin has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Exploring roots\, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding’.\nHe has released eight albums to date\, four recorded on home soil and four across the Atlantic in Texas and Nashville. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/martin-harley/
LOCATION:Herts
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T230000
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Regal & The Royals
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Regal & The Royals \n \nNominated by the UK blues federation for and of the year and album of the year. Jimmy Regal and the Royals are one of the UK’s most exciting and original bands\, with growing acclaim locally and internationally. With their latest album topping UK and international charts and extensive live performances with globally recognised artists\, along with enthusiastic reviews from major music publications and radio DJ’s\, Jimmy Regal and the Royals stand out from the crowd with a powerful sound that translates to stellar live performances. The band have recorded with world-renowned artists and explores music and rhythms from New Orleans and North Mississippi to Senegal and Canvey Island. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/jimmy-regal-the-royals/
LOCATION:Herts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T210000
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SUMMARY:Stack's Blues Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Stack’s Blues Bonanza \nCourt Theatre Website \n \nDoors & Bar 1.00pm  Show 2.00pm to 9.00pm \nFood provided by Rural Roasts BBQ & Hog Roast\nEntry free – charity donations welcome \nBands Appearing:\nMark Harrison Band\nNigel Bagge Band\nThe £ooter$\nMan In The Street\nGraham Robins Band\nLong Road Home \nDETAILS TO FOLLOW
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/stacks-blues-bonanza/
LOCATION:Herts
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SUMMARY:Sam Kelly's Station House
DESCRIPTION:Sam Kelly’s Station House \n \nSam Kelly’s Station House is a blues-based “groove” band with a unique sound that is influenced by New Orleans second line\, soul\, jazz and British funk.   They are a vibrant\, energetic band who really know how to entertain a crowd…….. “So funky you can almost smell ’em” said one excited festival reveller! \nThe 4-piece band features:\nSam Kelly (drums)\nRichard Sadler (bass)\nTony Qunta (guitar/vocals)\nRowena Poole (lead vocals) \nThe album No Barricades is crammed with original arrangements and funky blues tracks. This album is a collaboration of work also involving previous band members\, Paul Jobson (MD/keys/vocals) and Jerome Marcus (percussion/bvs) \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/sam-kellys-station-house-2/
LOCATION:Herts
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T190000
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SUMMARY:Dave Kelly Band
DESCRIPTION:The Dave Kelly Band \nDave Kelly\, founder member of The Blues Band with Paul Jones\, Hughie Flint & Tom McGuinness forty three years ago. When The Blues Band started back in 1979 Dave was already a seasoned blues artist with a reputation across the world.\nMore recently he has toured in acoustic duos/trios with Paul Jones\, Maggie Bell\, Bob Hall and Ben Waters.\nDave released the album Family and Friends\, which featured tracks recorded over the past 45 years. Guest included: Jo-Anne Kelly\, Eric Bibb\, Long John Baldry\, Maggie Bell\, Chris Barber\, Jona Lewie\, Christine Collister\, Chuck Leavell\, Paul Jones and Howlin Wolf.\nThe Dave Kelly Band play the blues\, but not exclusively\, it is also a vehicle for Dave to pursue his other much loved musical formats.\nDave Kelly Band Members:\nPete Emery lead guitar\, Lou Stonebridge keyboards and vocals\, Sam Kelly drums and vocals and Homer Kelly-Tarrant bass guitar and vocals\, Dave is currently finalising an album.
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/dave-kelly-band/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mississippi MacDonald
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi MacDonald \nBack by popular demand after his great show for us back in 2022\nMississippi MacDonald is a three times British Blues Awards nominee\, from London. He has been playing since he was 11 years old and has travelled extensively on the US blues trail\, meeting\, amongst others\, Pinetop Perkins\, Willie Big Eyes Smith\, Otis Clay and BB King. In 2010\, he was part of the team that purchased a gravestone for the late Hi Records recording artist and soul legend\, OV Wright. \nHis seven albums have had significant international airplay and coverage\, making the top 10 of the British Blues charts on four occasions.\nPaul Jones described him as “splendid…..really really excellent”.\nBlues In Britain magazine praised “…Mississippi’s Albert Collins’ flavoured guitar work….blistering. Soulful vocals and excellent fretwork. Genuine blues\, played with passion and hugely appreciated”. \nIn 2021 he was signed to APM Records\, and his album Do Right\, Say Right was released to critical acclaim in November 2021. \nWebsite \n \n \n \n \nWebsite \n 
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/mississippi-macdonald/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T230000
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SUMMARY:Gary Fletcher Blues Band support from Graham Robins
DESCRIPTION:Gary Fletcher Blues Band support from Graham Robins\nGraham will do a short acoustic set from 8:00pm \nThe Gary Fletcher Blues Band \nThe current band is:\nGary –  acoustic and slide guitars\, banjo and ukelele\nTom Leary –  (Lindisfarne\, Feast of Fiddles\, etc) violin\nAlan Glen – (Yardbirds\, Nine Below Zero etc) harmonica\nAndy Billups –  (The Hamsters) bass\nNick Ritchie –  (Canto\, Mud) guitars\nSam Kelly –  (Tom Robinson\, Circulus) drums \nHere Gary plays his own songs on acoustic guitar. They are not a blues band playing blues by aging white Brits\, instead you have a collection of strong songs performed with taste\, intelligence and dignity with the acoustic rather than the electric guitar to the fore. There’s a nice sense of space and atmosphere throughout. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/gary-fletcher-blues-band-support-from-graham-robins/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Herts\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T230000
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SUMMARY:The Looters plus extra special guest Martin Harley - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The Looters plus extra special guest Martin Harley (solo) \n \nMartin Harley onstage at 8:00pm\nA great opening from a regular to the club. Not to be missed \nMartin’s website \nThe Looters \nJeff Savage – Vox\, harp\, guitar\nDzal Martin – Vox\, guitars\nJohn Gordon – Bass\, B Vox\nJim Russell – Drums\nSteve Oakman – keyboards \nWith Special Guest:\n\nBlues & Jazz Singer Sharon Watson Green aka DD Powers\nSharon is well known to the Milton Keynes music scene and started her musical career in her teens with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Sharon has always considered Jazz to be her first love\, singing to Ella & Billie at an early age. She has worked with some of the UK’s finest musicians\, including blues guitar legends Mick Abrahams and Bernie Marsden together with her own bands and projects has enabled Sharon to build on her dynamic\, unique and powerful vocal style. \nThe Looters and guests will be playing music From The 60’s & 70’s\, Blisterin’ Rhythm ‘n’ Blues\, Rock n Roll\, Soul and Classic Pop \nThe Looters are a London based 60’s and 70’s covers band averaging over 100 gigs a year. Playing well known songs from the 60’s & 70’s ranging from Buddy Holly\, The Stones\, Clapton\, The Beatles\, Creedence Clearwater Revival to Bob Marley\, Bill Withers\, Otis Redding\, James Brown\, The Temptations\, The Box Tops and The Pirates to name but a few. \nWhat have the following acts got in common ?\nSir Bob Geldof\, Alan Price Set\, Paul Young\, Chrissie Hynde\, Meatloaf\, The Equals\, Vanity Fair\, Chris Farlowe\, Van Morrison\, Whitney Houston to name but a few: They have all played with or still playing with members of The Looters !!!
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/the-looters-plus-extra-special-guest-martin-harley-solo/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Herts\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
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SUMMARY:Man In The Street
DESCRIPTION:Man In The Street \nOur old friend Derik Timms will be back in action\n \nIntroducing MAN IN THE STREET\, a dynamic Americana band that is set to captivate audiences with their electrifying performances. Formerly known as The M00ndogs\, this London-based group has undergone a transformative journey\, culminating in their exciting name change in 2023. \nLed by Derik Timms on Guitar/Vocals\, MAN IN THE STREET boasts a seasoned line-up that includes Eddie Masters Bass\, Graham Walker on Drums\, and special guest Jimmy Brewer (Smith & Brewer).
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/man-in-the-street/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
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SUMMARY:Tyzack & Tortora & The Guy Tortora Band - 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Tyzack & Tortora & The Guy Tortora Band \n8:00pm Start \nTyzack & Tortora & The Guy Tortora Band \n \nThey play their own material along with classics by Blind Blake\, JJ Cale\, Sleepy John Estes and many more. \nYou’re guaranteed a soulful\, rootsy performance that will light up the stage
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/tyzack-tortora-the-guy-tortora-band-8-00pm/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Herts\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T230000
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SUMMARY:Consummate Rogues
DESCRIPTION:Consummate Rogues\n \nConsummate Rogues\nA UK Rhythm & Blues band made up of some of London’s finest studio musicians. In addition to the deep-rooted influence of blues and country music on their style\, there are also traces of classic British pop in their sound\, which gives them an unconventional and unique flavour. \nFormed in 2021 by the exceptional Chris Rand\, Consummate Rogues is a band that feeds on the new wave of Rock ‘n’ Roll\, combining blues with southern rock and swampy  New Orleans grooves. Over the past year\, Consummate Rogues have played at some iconic venues including Ronnie Scott’s\, Green Note\, The 100 Club and Ain’t Nothing But The Blues Bar. The band played a special acoustic set at this year’s UK Rock & Blues Festival in Skegness\, and they also played their first tour in Romania.  \nChris Rand is a regular fixture on the London jazz and blues scene and has worked with some of the UK’s biggest blues and roots rock artists including: Charlie Watts\, Mick Taylor\, Nine Below Zero\, Bad Manners\, Squeeze\, James Hunter Six and the Ben Waters Band. \nWebsite Facebook
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/consummate-rogues/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
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SUMMARY:Ma Bessie After Hours Show - Friday
DESCRIPTION:Ma Bessie After Hours Show \nThis gig is on a FRIDAY \nMa Bessie After Hours Show with Julia Titus\n \nWith a passion for the Empress of the Blues\, Julia Titus started to perform as Ma Bessie in 2015\, sharing the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation. Mixing Julia’s rich\, warm vocal sound with a dynamic group of musicians that look as well as sound the part\, Ma Bessie combines classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years with a selection of original songs and hand-picked covers from the last 50 years of popular music. \nDuring the prohibition era\, artists like Bessie Smith would often have their regular job performing shows but when the work is done\, they often attended a late night space where they could just let go. Building on her family-friendly Prohibition Party\, Ma Bessie decided to follow her idols and put together her very own ‘After Hours’ show. \nFeaturing lyrically bawdy songs such as Kitchen Man\, Take Me For A Buggy Ride\, Whip It To A Jelly and You Gotta Give Me Some\, Ma Bessie ‘After Hours’ is a more daring show that is definitely only suitable for over-18s. If you’ve seen Ma Bessie before\, this will be right up your street.  \nIf this is your first taste\, you will get to see a more cheeky Ma Bessie\, and it will definitely leave you wanting more! \nFacebook
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/ma-bessie-after-hours-show-friday/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20230116T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T151312Z
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SUMMARY:Toby Walker with support from Jamie Scott
DESCRIPTION:Toby Walker \nA renown US acoustic folk blues guitarist and raconteur\, who many of you will have seen here in the UK before. \n \nToby Walker from the USA is the real deal playing acoustic guitar with the virtuosity that captivates audiences and along the way he includes some amusing songs and great stories\, making for a great evening of musical entertainment with a capital E. \nInternationally and nationally acclaimed Toby Walker has been hailed as an award winning\, roots music fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and songwriter who has toured the US\, the UK\, Canada and Europe. Blending the styles of blues\, ragtime\, country\, bluegrass\, old-time jazz and rock\, Walker has developed his own style and as such\, received numerous awards\, including being the 1st place recipient of the International Blues Challenge Award in Memphis and the New York Music Award for best instrumental CD. Toby Walker has also been inducted into the New York Blues Hall Of Fame. \n“If he doesn’t get them with his phenomenal guitar playing or catchy songs\, he gets them with his wonderful stories. True entertainers have an engaging spirit that puts a smile on your face. Arlo Guthrie has it. David Bromberg has it. And so does Toby. ”  John Platt – WFUV \n“Flat out… you have to hear this great musician… I’m blown away”  Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and the Jefferson Airplane \n“A fingerpicking guitar virtuoso”  Happy Traum \n“Not only can Toby play all styles of the blues\, but he’s a remarkable story-teller as well. And you’ll be surprised by what else he’ll pull out of his hat to please his audiences. He may come out with an arrangement of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ or ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ followed by an Irish fiddle tune medley (on guitar)\, a couple of rousing singalongs and top it all off with his arrangement of the Allman Brothers tune ‘Little Martha\,’ Whipping Post’ or even a traditional bluegrass tune.” He takes the audience on one heck of a ride and leaves them smiling all the way home!!”  John Sheridan –\nThe London Sunday Times. \nWebsite \n \nJamie Scott \nLike many people of his generation Jamie Scott first came across the blues through bands like Led Zeppelin\, and worked backwards\, eventually ending up in the Mississippi delta. Forty years later he writes songs with a traditional delta and hill country vibe\, with some hints of the piedmont\, Appalachia and a dash of U.K. folk.
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/toby-walker/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230907T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221023T075555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T124016Z
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SUMMARY:Brave Rival
DESCRIPTION:Brave Rival\n \nBrave Rival have played for us before and were a resounding success. On this basis it was only right to get them back in 2023 \nThey released their debut critically acclaimed album “Life’s Machine” to rave reviews. Classic Rock described them as a cross between Heart and Tedeschi Trucks. Their songs have been featured on Joe Bonamassa’s Radio show where he informed listeners that they were “his favourite discovery of the the year” \nThey were Nominated for a UK blues award in the Best Emerging Artist category and took part in the 2022 UK Blues Challenge.  \nAt the Butlins Skegness Rock and Blues Festival in January 2022 they won the Introducing Stage vote and therefore played the mainstage at the 2023  festival. \nThey have toured the UK as the headline act (selling out many venues) and also support for Dom Martin\, Laurence Jones and Corky Laing of Mountain fame. \nwebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/brave-rival/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221028T155400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T131435Z
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SUMMARY:Hitman Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:Hitman Blues Band \n\nPhoto Credit Phil Honley \nThey’re Back!!\nNew York City’s Hitman and his Hitman Blues Band play original Modern/Alternative Blues and inspired versions of blues classics. The common thread for every tune is the blues – from soulful blues ballads to foot tappin’ music to make you want to dance. Powerful vocals\, ripping guitar\, a rock solid rhythm section\, plus a little humour in the narrative. This is a blues show like no other. The Hitman Blues Band play the blues you’ve been looking for all your life.  \nFrontman and band leader Russell ‘Hitman’ Alexander has New York City in his veins\, blues in his heart\, and the music of many worlds in his gifted hands. The man in the shades\, top hat and sharp suit on stage with that tight band in that dark club is playing real blues\, informed by 50 years of mastery of New York City’s thousand styles while imitating no one. \n“Led by New York guitarist Russell ‘Hitman’ Alexander\, Hitman has a striking\, charismatic personality and knows how to entertain and put on a show with superb danceable blues and great covers. Born to play and with real personality\, as he tells stories\, jokes with the crowd\, proudly features his excellent band and plays a spiky guitar with great panache and soul. What a find you may think and you’d be right” – Blues Matters magazine. \nWebsite\nFacebook\nUK Facebook
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/hitman-blues-band/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230803T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221023T105558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T144215Z
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SUMMARY:Factory
DESCRIPTION:Factory \n \nFactory\nAndy Qunta – Keyboards\, Guitar\, Vocals\nTony Qunta  – Guitar\, Electric Violin\, Vocals\nGeoff ‘Jaffa’ Peckham – Bass Guitar\nLaurie Cooksey – Drums \nThe Factory Story  \nMay 1970 – Factory was formed in Hastings\, UK\, by drummer\, Laurie Cooksey\, bass player\,\nJaffa Peckham\, and the Qunta brothers – Andy\, lead vocals and acoustic 12-string guitar\, and\nTony\, lead guitar/vocals. From the first rehearsal\, it was clear this band\, soon to be named “Factory”\,\nwas going to be something special. They established a rehearsal schedule that continued through\nmost of the band’s existence – Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Qunta residence. 100 watt\namp stacks and full double bass drum kit in the dining room\, while Andy and Tony’s parents tried\nto hear the TV and each other in the next room! On Sunday mornings\, there would be backing vocal\nrehearsals at Laurie’s house.  \nIn Jan ’71\, Factory went into RG Jones Studios in South London\, and recorded four songs. Two of\nthese\, the heavy rocker “Time Machine” (written by a 16-year-old Tony)\, and the folk-rock style\n“Castle on the Hill”\, were released as a limited edition single on Oak Records. In 2008\, one copy\nwas sold at auction for over 400 British pounds\, (over US$600). Time Machine continued to be\nFactory’s signature song\, and show closer.  \nBy ’72\, Andy was playing organ as well as the 12-string\, which was now electric\, instead of acoustic.\nTony was playing electric violin on some songs\, and was starting to do more of the lead vocals.\nRoger Daltrey of The Who invited them to be the band to test his new home studio. Some of these\ndemos were found in 2015\, and have been very helpful\, as the band were trying to remember and\nrehearse those songs. Roger seemed to like the band\, as they were invited back several times. He\nwas quoted in the music press that he has had Factory in his studio\, and they are “very good”.  \n1973 – Factory’s songs were by now even more adventurous\, partly due to the added range of\nsounds. Influences came from many of the great bands of the time – now called the Classic Rock\nera. Their gigs moved them further away\, and more often. They opened for bands like Manfred Mann’s\nEarth Band\, Fleetwood Mac\, 10cc\, Scorpions\, Status Quo etc. After opening for Suzi Quatro\, her\nlegendary producer\, Mickie Most collectively shook Factory’s hand\, and said he was very impressed\,\nand to contact him. Afraid of being turned into a “pop” band\, they didn’t follow up on it\, wisely or not.  \nMarch ’74 – Andy and Tony’s parents succumbed to a plane crash\, but the rest of the band helped\nthem through it\, and they were back on stage a week later. The gigs got better. Factory delivered\n110% every time. At the back was Laurie\, arms flailing\, cymbals rocking\, his facial expressions running\nthe full gamut of emotions! In front of him\, Tony\, Andy and Jaffa\, and later\, Steve\, running around\nthe stage\, throwing shapes influenced by the likes of Hendrix\, Townshend and Daltrey! During\nthis year they played on foreign turf for the first time\, at the Zoom Club in Frankfurt\, Germany.  \nSeptember ’74 – Jaffa decided to leave to pursue other things. His place was taken by another\nHastings musician friend\, Steve Kinch. Over the next 2 years\, Factory played more and more gigs\,\naveraging 3 or 4 per week. They toured Holland\, and undertook residences at the PN Club in\nMunich\, following in the footsteps of Supertramp and others.  \nNow that Factory felt ready to make a record\, the music scene was changing. Punk and disco\narrived in full force\, making things very difficult for a non-punk/non-disco band like Factory.\nIronically\, Factory were among the first to be aware of the coming of Punk. While setting up for\na gig in London\, they were informed by a gentleman named Johnny Rotten\, that his band\,\nthe Sex Pistols\, were playing first\, and were using Factory’s gear. The writing was on the wall!\nDespite making demos of increasingly “commercial” songs to please management\, the record\ncompanies had become a tough nut for Factory to crack. \nBy late ’76\, Factory had played its last gig. Or so it was thought at the time\, although there was\na rumour that\, rather than having given up\, they were planning to try their luck in another era.\nIt was well-known they had their own Time Machine\, they’d been singing about it for years\, so\nwere they planning a return? As the decades passed\, this seemed less and less likely\, but suddenly\,\n39 years later\, they were back! They were finally recording an album\, and they played a reunion\ngig in Hastings\, attended by fans old and new. The reviews were glowing\, and many commented on\nthe fact that their musicianship and energy levels seemed undiminished. How was this possible?\nThe explanation is clear – Factory did indeed disappear in the 1970’s\, and in 2015 they came\nback…in the time machine! \n \nFacebook website
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/factory/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230623T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230623T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221128T185915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T154717Z
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SUMMARY:Saints & Sinners
DESCRIPTION:Saints & Sinners \n \nBen Tyzack: guitar\, vocals & harmonica\nConstance Redgrave: bass guitar\, vocals & percussion\nMaurice McElroy : drums\, vocals & percussion\nFran McGillivray: vocals\, bass guitar\nMike Burke: vocals\, guitars \nMusic from the Cross to the crossroads. \nThe band is a merger of longstanding and much-loved outfits Fran McGillivray/Mike Burke and Spikedrivers’ trio Ben Tyzack\, Constance Redgrave and Maurice McElroy. And the array of instruments they play between them – guitars\, banjo\, bass\, harmonica\, flute\, drums\, washboard and other assorted percussion – makes for a sensational sound. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/saints-sinners/
LOCATION:Herts
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230608T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230608T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221021T105000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T122723Z
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SUMMARY:Pearl Handled Revolver
DESCRIPTION:Pearl Handled Revolver \n \n“People often deride the blues as static but this psychedelic stew of rock and kaleidoscopic blues shows the medium can be progressive if bands sprinkle invention on it as well as this British outfit do” – Powerplay Magazine. \nThey are billed as a heavy blues outfit but they are so much more than that. The band are always going to be distinctive due to the throaty Joe Cocker like vocals of Lee Vernon who not only uses that attribute superbly but also commands the stage in a way that makes it difficult to avert your gaze from him as you always feel you are going miss something. ” “You are transported back to the late 60s Cream\, The Doors and The Spencer Davis Group…. those influences added to the Joe Cocker vocals and you have a band that are more than just watchable as borne out by the very appreciative crowd who roared out for more even after an hour set. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/pearl-handled-revolver/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20230412T124426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T151056Z
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SUMMARY:Three Bar Fire
DESCRIPTION:Three Bar Fire \nSome great music after your Sunday lunch – but Food will also be available \n \nThree Bar Fire is an Americana band that play a mixture of re-worked R & B Pop and blues music.\nRock it & Roll it – Blues it & Soul it \n \nFacebook\nSpotify
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/three-bar-fire/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 1.00pm Band 2.00pm)\, Tring Rugby Union Football Club\, Cow Lane\, Tring HP23 5NS\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 5NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221020T162739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T153824Z
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SUMMARY:The Looters
DESCRIPTION:The Looters \nHad you dancing at the Christmas gig together with some authentic Blues & R&B. \nThe Looters\n \nJeff Savage – Vox\, harp\, guitar\nDzal Martin – Vox\, guitars\nJohn Gordon – Bass\, B Vox\nJim Russell – Drums\nSteve Oakman – keyboards \nPlaying Live Music from The 60’s & 70’s\, Blisterin’ Rhythm ‘n’ Blues\, Rock n Roll\, Soul and Classic Pop \nThe Looters are a London based 60’s and 70’s covers band averaging over 100 gigs a year. Playing well known songs from the 60’s & 70’s ranging from Buddy Holly\, The Stones\, Clapton\, The Beatles\, Creedence Clearwater Revival to Bob Marley\, Bill Withers\, Otis Redding\, James Brown\, The Temptations\, The Box Tops and The Pirates to name but a few. \nWhat have the following acts got in common ?\nSir Bob Geldof\, Alan Price Set\, Paul Young\, Chrissie Hynde\, Meatloaf\, The Equals\, Vanity Fair\, Chris Farlowe\, Van Morrison\, Whitney Houston to name but a few: They have all played with or still playing with members of The Looters !!! \nThey have all played with members of The Looters.
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/the-looters/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20220907T171802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T153940Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Harley @ Tring Church
DESCRIPTION:Martin Harley \n \nMartin Harley created a deep impression on the acoustic blues roots and Americana scene but these days he takes county blues riffs to the electric bottleneck slide guitar\, served up with sweet vocal harmonies over the driving rhythms.\nIf success can be measured by growing global demand to attend Martin’s dynamic live performances then perhaps his touring schedule is proof of that. \nMartin has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Exploring roots\, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding’.\nHe has released eight albums to date\, four recorded on home soil and four across the Atlantic in Texas and Nashville. \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/martin-harley-tring-church/
LOCATION:Herts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20220907T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T091311Z
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SUMMARY:The Franck Ash Band
DESCRIPTION:The Franck Ash Band\n \nFranck Ash – guitar\, vocals\nDerek White – bass\nChris Sharley – drums \nBlues guitarist Franck Ash\, was guitarist and band leader for Screamin’ Jay Hawkins\, recording two albums with him and playing in his band across the USA and Europe. Franck wows audiences with his vocal style\, impressive guitar lines and excellent rhythmic feel; playing traditional and funky/soul blues originals and interesting versions of classic blues songs.\nImmersed in Black American music from a very young age\, Franck Ash developed a passion for singing and playing guitar at the age of 12. His love of music and hunger for the Blues continued throughout his childhood and led him to become a professional musician in 1985. Franck’s debut album in 1999 ‘This Must Be Love’ was released to critical acclaim across the international Blues scene\, resulting in an award from the French Academy Of Jazz and an award as best European artist in 2000 by Euroblues. \nAlongside the work with his own band\, Franck was also invited to become band leader and guitar player for the great SCREAMIN’ JAY HAWKINS. They toured Europe and the USA\, including playing the 13th Chicago Blues Festival and recorded two albums together – ‘At Last’ in Sam Phillips Memphis studio with Muscle Shoals rhythm section (1997)\, and ‘Live At The Olympia’ in Paris (1998). This collaboration lasted up until Screamin’ Jay’s passing in February 2000.\nFranck’s debut album in 1999 ‘This Must Be Love’ was released to critical acclaim across the international Blues scene\, resulting in an award from the French Academy Of Jazz and an award as best European artist in 2000 by Euroblues.\nAs inimitably his own style\, Franck continued to develop a unique and versatile repertoire with a fusion of Soul\, R’nB and Funk on a solid Blues ground and released ‘Beyond The Clouds’ in 2003.\n2011 – ‘Caught in The Act – Live In London’ definitely shows that Franck loves being on stage and his live performances are full of energy and virtuosity. In this live recording he also truly enjoys bringing along new arrangements to great blues standards. \nFranck Ash has supported blues greats such as Luther Allison\, Dr. John\, Robert Cray\, Robben Ford \, Magic Slim and Taj Mahal and met Mr BB King several times. Sounds like a good recommendation to come and meet Franck Ash at Blues Bar Tring for a night of superb blues music ! \nFacebook
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/the-franck-ash-band/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20221020T160012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T153521Z
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SUMMARY:Secondary Modern Jazz  (Hospice of St Francis )
DESCRIPTION:Secondary Modern Jazz (Hospice of St Francis) \nThis is for people who like their jazz laid back and soulful. Expect an evening of jazz standards\, perhaps with a few surprises thrown in. \nSecondary Modern Jazz are a quartet\, and collective\, based around the wonderful voice of Rachael Brown\n \nRachael has sung in various bands and genres over the years. Working with SMJ brings her back to her roots where she started – singing jazz in high class London hotels. Rachael has that rare ability of being able to connect. Her beautiful vocals can’t fail to lift the spirits of her listeners. \nNeil Soutar has been playing guitar for over 35 years. Starting off as a fan of guitar based\, early ’70s rock music\, he soon found his way to jazz\, and became hooked on listening to players like Joe Pass\, Jim Hall\, Pat Metheny and Grant Green. Neil lives his music and there’s a real depth and authenticity to his skilful playing. \nColin Edwin is one of Australia’s finest exports. Probably best known for his fretless bass work with prog rock band Porcupine Tree\, he has played and recorded with many different artists in lots of different musical styles. At heart Colin is a jazz fan and there is a lovely feel and solidity to his upright bass playing.  \nRay Ashley-Brown served as a musician in the RAF and in the Coldstream Guards. For years he has played in big bands and small groups. Music is one of the ways he relaxes and sustains his spirit – a welcome contrast to his job as the Head of Spiritual Care at the Hospice of St Francis. Ray’s playing is not about technical fireworks\, but melody\, groove and\, above all\, the wonderful sound the trombone can produce when treated with respect. \nThe quartet is often expanded to a quintet with the addition of drummer Bill Pamplin. Bill studied music at the London College of Music specialising in percussion and double bass and continues to play and teach at a professional level. He always adds to any ensemble he plays with\, interacting creatively and sensitively with other musicians. \nFacebook
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/secondary-modern-jazz-hospice-of-st-francis/
LOCATION:Herts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20220907T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T081016Z
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SUMMARY:Alice Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Alice Armstrong \n  \nPhotos by Ken Jackson and Tony Cole \nAlice Armstrong (vocals)\nStevie Watts (keys)\nMatt Long (guitar)\nKev Hickmann (drums)\nJosh Rigal (bass)\nGemma Dorsett (bvs) \nA multi UK Blues Awards nominated singer-songwriter from the UK\, Alice is known for her wide vocal range\, unconventional lyrics\, long red hair and enigmatic delivery\, topped off with light-sensitivity glasses and an unrivalled love for chips. \nAudiences can expect to feel a full range of emotions as Alice slips effortlessly from powerful to fragile\, from raw and haunting\, to hilarious or heart-breaking. She credits Ella Fitzgerald\, Etta James\, Aretha Franklin\, Donnie Hathaway\, Amy Winehouse\, Peggy Lee and Dinah Washington to be her main musical influences\, peppering her performances with her trademark sense of humour.  \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/alice-armstrong/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010951
CREATED:20220907T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T090816Z
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SUMMARY:Malaya Blue
DESCRIPTION:Malaya Blue \n \nMalaya Blue backed by:\nSam Kelley drums\nTony Qunta guitar\nEddie Masters Bass \nAcknowledgement of Malaya Blue’s continued recognition in the worlds Blues community can be measured by the quality of musicians who travelled from far and wide to record her new album in a small back street recording studio in her home city of Norwich.  Richard Cousins (Robert Cray\, John Lee Hooker\, Etta James)\, Brett Lucas (Bettye LaVette\, Thornetta Davis\, Jeremy Spencer)\, John McCullough (Sinead O’Connor\, Van Morrison) and Sam Kelly (Gary Moore\, Chaka Khan\, Robert Plant and more) were happy to be involved. The album builds on the song-writing partnership with multi Grammy winning writer and producer Dennis Walker (Robert Cray\, BB King\, Bettye LaVette) with contributions from Brett\, Joey Delgado (Delgado Bros) and Hank Linderman (Joni Mitchell\, Eagles and Chicago). 2020’s release Still firmly planted Malaya into the Roots Music Report charts\, sticking around for over a year and gaining no less than six Grammy considerations. When such iconic figures as Dennis and the godfather of UK blues Paul Jones not only publicly sing Malaya’s praises as a vocalist but are happy to collaborate with her\, it’s time to sit up and take notice.\nMalaya burst onto the live circuit in 2015 following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Bourbon Street. Introducing her\nintoxicating stage presence to blues audiences at The Great Rock & Blues Festival that year\, a plethora of bookings followed including\niconic venues such as The Jazz Cafe\, The 100 Club\, New Crawdaddy Club and The Bulls Head\, Barnes and festivals Birmingham International and Colne.  Along the way the British Blues Association nominated Malaya UK Blues Challenge Final. \nEarly 2016 found Malaya in the studio recording the follow up album with some of the cream of British blues musicians and guest appearances by legendary Paul Jones who has become a fan and staunch supporter.\nThe resultant album Heartsick received even higher praise than the debut and introduced the Malaya Blue phenomenon to a wider audience with continued radio play on BBC Radio 2\, all the UK based blues broadcasters and at respected stations across the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Canada\, Japan\, South America and most of Europe. National and International print and online music media have been generous in their praise of the album with  reviews\, interviews and articles appearing in Classic Rock\, R2R\, Maverick\, Blues Matters\, Blues In Britain\, Rock Society\, Red Lick\, Songwriting Magazine\, Music¬News in Britain: Blues Blast and Elmore magazine in the US plus Rock Your Brain\, Rootstime\, Blues Greece and Concert Monkey in Europe to name only a few. \nThat record also introduced her vocal prowess to Dennis Walker who was blown away with what he heard and started writing songs tailored to her voice and taking Malaya under his wing to pass on his song-writing techniques and skills. The first album to come from that collaboration was Still\, which also included input from Brett Lucas and Richard Cousins. It really gave Malaya recognition to the USA blues community\, spending over a year high in the respected Roots Music charts and gaining Grammy considerations in six categories. The longer Dennis and Malaya worked together the more he was able to craft songs around her voice and style leading to the super selection of songs on the new album Blue Credentials. \nIt means a lot to Malaya to be the only UK based artist Dennis ever worked with. New album Blue Credentials displays the blossoming of this connection\, completed and given his seal of approval shortly before his passing in the Spring of 2022. \n \nWebsite
URL:https://bluesbartring.co.uk/event/malaya-blue/
LOCATION:Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm\, Band 8.30pm)\, Tring Park Cricket Club\, London Road\, Tring\, Hertfordshire\, HP23 6HA\, United Kingdom
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