12/05/2008 10:57

News: Slim's Blues Jam's at The Uplands Tavern, Swansea, The St Ives, Neath & Bar Co, Wind Street, Swansea - detail & dates below, it's going to be a really hot summer in South Wales with some sizzling blues!!!

The Abertillery Blues Festival is back for it‘s fourth year with a world class line up and will be held over three days from Thursday 17th July to Friday 19th July 2008.

The main events on the Friday and Saturday will be held under a marquee in the beautiful setting of Abertillery Park, this year’s festival sees the same successful mix of Welsh, British and American Blues.

The festival has become one of the biggest Blues events in Wales and this year its going to be even bigger, one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the UK, Dr Feelgood will headline the Friday evening. Also performing on Friday, the 21st Century blues man with his harrowing guitar work – Ian Parker. Voted best UK female voice for 5 separate years by Blues in Britain – Connie Lush and last but not least the distinctive and exciting music by Storm Warning.

On the Saturday evening we have Robert Cray coming to Abertillery Park, this American Blues artist rocks, wails and plunges way down to the bottom of the blues well and is unlike anything you have heard before. Cray has won 5 Grammy’s for his soulful vocal and instrumental artistry, he has also played at the Royal Albert Hall opening a gig for Eric Clapton himself. They have played more than a thousand gigs across the world. His second album Bad Influence shot to number one in the UK indie charts while Eric Clapton paid tribute to his colleague by covering the title song. He has recorded with the Rolling Stones, B B King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry, Bonnie Raitt along with other giants – this is a performance you would not want to miss!!

Supporting Robert Cray on the Saturday night, a fantastic line up of International Blues artists. Opening the stage the Tyler Brown Band who has been playing their individual brand of blues music around the country for the past three years. Stunningly singular talent of American blues artist, Samuel James. The Hard Travellers, this band has a fantastic line up which includes Dave Sharpe (The Alarm), Henry McCullough (Wings & Joe Cocker), Colin Allen (Dylan & Stone the Crows), Zoot Money (Animals & Big Roll Band), Gary Fletcher (The Blues Band). Last but not least Jon Cleary will also be performing.

The No1 Blues Jam's In Wales

Over 6 years and 500 Jam's of experience at performing jam nights!

Uplands, Swansea

Next Jam

Wednesday 28th May

Neath

Starting Weekly

Thursday 5th June

Wind Street, Swansea

Starting Fortnightly

Monday 9th June

Thursday 19th June - Sunday 22nd June

Blues On The Farm has been one of the leading blues festivals in Europe over the last decade and 2008 is no exception with four days of world class blues to be enjoyed with  international acts from across the Globe.                          Pump Bottom Farm  Chichester West Sussex

Blues Every Monday Night Between 10pm & 12 midnight the best in Wales

GTFM Blues Show Bob and Norm present the Blues Show on GTFM 107.9, in South Wales and LIVE on World-Wide Web, every Monday from 10 to midnight. They play the best in Blues, from Delta to Chicago to London to Texas. Blues Show Bob says: 'We feature anyone playing Blues music well on our show. We are comfortable with playing music from pub bands alongside International megastars. It's the commitment that is most important. We all need to keep promoting this wonderful music.' A recent development for the Blues Show is the number of artists keen to come to the studio to record Live sets. In recent months, we've welcomed Hamilton Loomis, Derrin Nauerndorf, Ian Parker, The Boogie Men, Brazilian Big Gilson, Sherman Robertson, Ian Siegal, Dave Arcari, The Spikedrivers, Rob Tognoni, Racing Cars, Aynsley Lister, Steve Arvey and local sensations Blue Traffic to our studio Many well-known names - including Krissy Matthews, Danny Bryant, Sean Webster, Jack The Biscuit, Claire Simone, Stevie Finn and SJ3 are queuing to record for us in coming months

The Taste

Taste was formed in Cork, Ireland in August 1966 as a trio consisting of Rory Gallagher on guitars & vocals, Eric Kitteringham`on bass, and Norman Damery on drums. In their early years Taste played around the UK before becoming regulars at Maritime Hotel, an R&B club in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1968 the original lineup split. The new lineup formed with Richard McCracken on bass and John Wilson on drums. The new Taste moved permanently to London where they signed with the record label Polydor. In 1969 Taste released their first two studio recordings, the self-titled "Taste" first and "On The Boards" soon following, the latter showing Rory and the band's jazz influences with Gallagher playing saxophone on numerous tracks. In November 1969 the band opened for Cream at Cream's farewell concerts in London. Taste then began touring the United States and Canada opening for Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker’s new band Blind Faith. Perhaps their most notable performance came in 1970 as part of the Isle of Wight Festival, joining such notable musicians as Jimi Hendrix and The Who. They were well-received by those in attendance, ultimately being called back for five encores. Later the same year Taste would once more tour Europe before performing their last show on New Year's Eve in Belfast. In 1970 Taste split leaving front man Rory Gallagher to pursue his solo career.

The Big Cheese Festival 2008 Caerphilly Wales.

Set in the shadows of one of Europe's largest Castles the town of Caerphilly comes to life as people of all ages come to The Big Cheese, an extravaganza of street entertainers, living history encampments, music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours and much more. The Big Cheese is a 'must see' attraction for all visitors. Portraying the history, heritage and culture of Caerphilly, the 2007 event attracted over 70,000 people. Families from all over the country flocked to Caerphilly to experience this fun filled programme of activities and entertainment. The Big Cheese weekend is a FREE event and over 80,000 people are expected in 2008, just click on one the links to the left to find out more.

Featuring Music from some of Wales finest blues and roots artists including blues band J44, the delta blues sounds of The Revelators and Welsh folk language artist Lowri Evans Just head for the music tent and immerse yourself in some traditional chilled out blues and roots.    THE BIG CHEESE (25th-27th July 2008)

Slim's Blues Web Site Of The Week 10th May 2008

Internet

 USA Blues

 Magazine

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Little Walter

http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/little-walter

Blues harmonica pioneer Walter “Little Walter” Jacobs was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, 10th March 2008.  Check out the link above to see the the Hall of Fame page for him.

Connect Wales A Web Directory of Business and Services throughout Wales. Search by Region: North West Wales, North East Wales, Mid Wales, West Wales and South Wales. Search by Services offered: From Builders to Estate Agents, or online shops to local councils. To start your searches please click on a region on the map, or use the left hand side menu. The Business category has a comprehensive list of services that grows as each new service is added. Clicking on the logo top left will refresh the home page.For more information on this site please use the advertise section at the bottom right of the page as the main contact.

News!

30 - 31st May 2008

Chris Jagger's Atcha

BEDOUIN JERRY CAN BAND , BELLEVUE RENDEZVOUS , CHAOS THEORY , EMBER , FFLUR DAFYDD , FFYNNON , HELEN ADAM , JOHNNY ACTION FINGER , JUDITH SILVER , LITTLE GEORGE SUEREF , LONDON BULGARIAN CHOIR , LONGITAL , LOWRI EVANS , N'FALY KOUYATE , ONE VOICE , POT BOILERS , RADIO LUXEMBURG RUMBEROS DE CUBA , SAMBA GALEZ , SIAN JAMES , SICKNOTE , SWCI BOSCAWEN , TERNE ČHAVE , YUCATAN  :       

George is one of that select few who are able to take their chosen influences and craft them into their own, strongly identifiable sound. In George's case this is a grit 'n' groove gumbo of wailin' Southern fried soul and down-home blues, closer in spirit to some mid point between Memphis and New Orleans than his London home. His album Little George Sueref & The Blue Stars (released earlier this year on his own Pussycat label) has broken out of the blues scene and gained glowing praise and airplay from the likes of Charlie Gillett and Andy Kershaw. So who is he? How come his voice is so darn soulful? And where did he get that lonesome, wailing harmonica sound from?

In the eighties Cardiff born Little George decided to make London his home and from there he began to build a solid reputation as a dedicated Blues & Soul man. His love for down-home blues included the likes of Jimmy Reed, Snooky Pryor, J.B. Hutto & Muddy Waters, not to mention some of the great soul blues artists like Johnnie Taylor, Clay Hammond & Sam Cooke. After sometime he joined forces with the like minded & wonderful 'Big Joe Louis & His Blues Kings' and very quickly they became well known as being one of the toughest blues teams around. Whilst paying his dues as Big Joe's Harp player touring all over the world, he also featured as a vocalist and soon became known as one of the U.K.'s finest and unusual blues singers and not surprisingly began running his own band as well as playing with Big Joe and then went on to win the 'Blueprint' magazine "Harp Player Of The Year" award 3 times.

SPlaying The Small Nations Festival Cilycwm Llandovery Sunday 13th July 4.30pm

The Real McCoy

 Delta Blues at it's Most Authentic!

New CD 'Betrayal Blues'

title track being played on GTFM Mon 31st March 2008

Ian Siegal: has been cited by many international magazine columists,fellow artists and press in general as probably one of the best blues singers and musicians who is currently touring and recording at the moment

Swagger “Awash with wit, lust and distraction…one of the most inventive Blues recordings ever made by a British artist.” MOJO****

Matt Schofield: A Mix of blues and jazz fusion, a regular columnist in Guitarist Magazine, with articles and in-depth analysis of his guitar technique.

Quotes; ''Dynmite'' - Guitarist Magazine. '' A master of Tone'' - Blues Review. ''The finest blues guitarist of his generation''   Blues In Britain      

Tommy Allen

&

 Trafficker 

UK's hard rocking Anglo - Welsh blues power trio - toured Europe with many legendary blues icons, including Otis Taylor & Mojo Buford ( Muddy Waters harp player)

You can also book Tommy Allen with his acoustic blues duo, stunning Mississippi delta blues set

Booking Now!

never heard your music before…also how does the music of each differ?

My sound as Trafficker is not strictly blues but rather a mixture of British blues, retro rock and hints of jazz and folk. It’s where I came from so it will always be there in whatever I do.
I am currently working on my acoustic performance and it will be a mix of the Trafficker style and traditional Delta blues songs. I guess as I write the songs, Trafficker and my acoustic set will be very similar

World Class Acoustic Music Every Month

Alleyrat Blues Club  

has been set up to raise money for local charities and is held on the Last Friday of every month. The Alleyrat Blues Club aims to be a small friendly club with atmosphere bringing you top blues bands from all over the country.

Next Gig: Sean Webster Band Friday 30th May

IF YOU HAVE ENJOYED LOOKING AT THE SITE WHY NOT JOIN THE MAILING LIST!

World class blues at both these venues music every month

“...one of the best British Blues bands ever...”
Juke Blues

“...an important force in modern British Blues.”
The Virgin Encyclopedia Of The Blues

Kevin Brown a fabulous steel guitar player who offers more than your normal steel guitar merchant.Mark Knopfler 1997 The Guitarist (Magazine)Taught by Son House, discovered by Joe Boyd, acclaimed by Mark Knopfler.

News....

Booking Abertillery Blues festival fringe events soon

 In 1996, he signed a major publishing deal with Polygram/Sweden Music, and since then, has been making frequent visits to Sweden and to California, to work with a number of successful writers including ANDY FRAZER, formerly with “FREE”. 

Roger Cotton Of Roundel Studios Keyboard Player With Peter Green's Splinter Group and The Ray Minhinnett Band

ROUNDEL STUDIOS are in the heart of the peaceful Kent countryside, and yet only two miles from the M25.

You can book Roger Cotton's recording studios from Slim's Blues, also Roger is available for session work - contact Slim's Blues for more details

Roundel Studios are a working base for musicians and producers Roger Cotton and Kevin Pyne.  Roger, who plays keyboards and guitar with the Peter Green Splinter Group, has a vast experience of studio production and engineering, working with some of the top soul, blues and jazz artists.  Many bands now tread a path to Roundel to capture the atmosphere and the vibe of these unique studios.

Kevin Pyne's background is not only in producing records and music but also working in films and TV for many years.  Together, we have written and produced music and sound tracks for film, TV and theatre, and have won awards for this.

International Session Keyboards Player

A virtuoso slide guitarist who has one of the best bands performing
some of the greatest blues tunes produced this century. His playing encompasses the
entire history of the blues but is totally individual and contemporary. His use of
turntables in the band adds a new element to the music and Messer’s
haunting vocals ooze authenticity and integrity. The American magazine, ‘Spirit’
listed Michael as one of the greatest slide guitarists ever alongside
Duane Allman and Ry Cooder"                      Dave Trace

Book Them Now For Your Festival!

Taking inspiration from their American roots and the country's rich musical heritage, the Spikedrivers' songwriting, vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation make them sound fresh and exciting.

New Live DVD Out Soon!

© 2008 Slim Blues. All rights reserved
Web Concept and Graphic Design by Gordon Wride.