Newcastle born Paul Rose is without doubt one of the most unique and talented guitarists in the world today. Fundamentally a rock guitarist, his extraordinary playing style touches on blues, country, jazz and folk, blended together into a style that is entirely his own. Never a gig goes by where audience members don’t comment that Paul is the best guitarist they’ve seen and heard.
Oli “Mississippi” MacDonald from London, England speaks quietly but makes music with real gravitas. Mac (as friends call him) is a rising star, having been honoured with a session by Cerys Matthews on her BBC Radio 2 Blues show, championed by Mojo Magazine, and given 3 UK Blues Awards. Both his fellow musicians and many music industry pundits predict big things for MacDonald.
Today is International Men’s Day so we have a special gig for you.
First up we have Ben Tyzak and Guy Tortora bringing together two of the best US imports the UK has. Their amazing harmonies and guitar picking makes for a brilliant start to proceedings…
Then we have the legend that is John Verity and his stunning Band - John Verity began his music career in the early 1960’s, playing guitar in various local groups around his home town of Bradford, Yorkshire, until he was offered a full time gig with a pro band the ‘Richard Kent Style’. Soon gigging – sometimes twice a night, 7 nights a week all across the UK and Europe, the band became tight in the way that only a hard working band can.
We mark our 10th Birthday the way we started with Bad Influence.
Let’s be honest, it had to be this way! Plus they are celebrating 40 years together!
Formed the band on the 1st of January 1986, even though we’d known each other for a few years. A blues orientated rock band, fusing our different tastes.
THE MILK MEN ARE ONE THE MOST POPULAR AND ACCLAIMED BLUES ROCK BANDS IN THE UK.
Nominated for eight UK Blues Awards and British Blues Challenge finalists, and with a Number 1 blues single and album to their name, The Milk Men have earned a reputation as the one of the most dynamic and enjoyable live bands on the circuit. Their six albums of original material have seen them top both the Amazon and iTunes charts and won them ‘Best Album’ nominations, and their live shows are renowned for their electric energy and joyous sense of fun.
Legendary, internationally acclaimed drummer, SAM KELLY, is a professional musician with more than 50 years in the business. He is the original drummer and core member of the 1970's funk/hip-hop pioneers "Cymande".
Sam's “Station House” band has been featuring on the U.K./Worldwide music scene for many years. Originating from London’s “Station Tavern” in the early nineties, Station House has seen a wealth of quality musicians come and go over the years, all with one constant goal in mind - to mix instinctive funk/soul rhythms with the diversity of the blues.
