SUN
4th MAY - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
Real Ale and Blues Weekender, Cartwheel Inn, Whitsbury, Nr Fordingbridge, Hants.
Sat Nav - SP6 3PZ Music from 8pm
01725 518362
INFO
Real ale with Blues all weekend - sounds great doesn’t it? If no live music
is happening digital blues stations will be playing so it’s blues all the
way!
Posh BBQ and food available. New owner Richard hopes this will be successful
and if so, plan more, so help him bring this dream to fruition and support this
gig.
Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz festival
there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both as ex members
and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in their own right.
They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US and opened concerts
for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee,
Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and the Ray Charles Orchestra.
........................................................................ FRI
9th MAY - ROXY
MAGIC (Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music tribute)
One of the most requested returns - ever!
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill
Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX
01823 480467
TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door
8pm Start
9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent food.
Booking essential. LINKS
www.roxymagic.co.uk
www.squareandcompasspub.com INFO
They
took the place by storm last time. I had more complimentary e-mails about this
band than any other! ROXY
MAGIC are a band of experienced musicians who combine to reproduce the diverse
music and imagery of the hugely influential ROXY MUSIC and pop icon BRYAN FERRY.
All the hits are performed with skill and enthusiasm in an exciting tribute to
the highly regarded ROXY MUSIC with Kevin Hackett performing lead vocals in the
unique style and look that is BRYAN FERRY, Kevin is a huge BRYAN FERRY fan and
knows the man’s style better than most as he’s seen him perform live
many times. He is so immersed in the vocal style of FERRY that he sounds like
him even when singing songs by other artistes! Kevin’s image and vocal delivery
is so stunningly like BRYAN FERRY that you have to remind yourself that he isn’t
the genuine article. ROXY
MAGIC perform
their set of best remembered ROXY MUSIC hits totally live, their show is a celebration
of the sounds of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY. Because of the unique range of ROXY
MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY's music, from art rock to disco; 30's ballads to rock &
roll and ultimately to the smooth sophistication of 'Avalon', the set has
a great deal to offer to an appreciative audience, ROXY classics performed
include ‘Virginia Plain’, ‘Avalon’, ‘Dance Away’,
‘Street Life’, ‘Love is the Drug’, ‘Let’s
Stick Together’ along with a host of massive hits and proven live favourites
like ‘Re-Make/Re-Model’, ‘Ladytron’ and ‘Both Ends
Burning’. See and hear for yourself –
you’ll be truly dazzled
and amazed!
........................................................................ SUN
11th MAY - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS
Lazy Sunday
afternoon blues jam (2-5pm) 
LOCATION
The
Albion, The Square, Wimborne. Dorset
Sat Nav BH21
1HR Superb food served until 2pm - best to book
01202 882492
LINKS
www.albioninn-wimborne.co.uk
INFO
Quite a few people turned up for our first session last month
when we resumed this popular jam session, word will get round so bring your instrument
and have some fun (no drums or Marshall stacks please - acoustic only). It will
start at 2pm and finish at 5pm sharp to enable Harry and myself to get to any
Sunday night gigs. No idea yet who the guests will be - guess you’ll have
to come along and find out!
........................................................................
THURS
15th MAY - SKAVILLE UK 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823
480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door
£12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.squareandcompasspub.com
www.myspace.com/skavilleuk
INFO
Ex
members of Bad Manners, The Specials etc come together for a ska+reggae party!
Featuring Louis Alphonso (vocals/guitar) the Original guitarist in Bad
Manners (voted channel four’s 1980’s best selling band), co-wrote
(along with Martin) all the bands biggest hits including "Lip Up Fatty", "Special
Brew", "Lorraine", "Walking in the Sunshine" and "Just a Feeling". As well as
12 hit singles Bad Manners also had 4 chart albums the debut "Ska ’n’
B", "Loonie Tunes", "Gosh its!" and "Forging Ahead". The band also charted with
the compilation "The Height of Bad Manners". Louis also played with Lee "Scratch"
Perry, Judge Dread and played on Mr "Double Barrel" Dave Barker’s album
"Kingston Affair". He is the co-vocalist in Skaville UK and on the bands new CD
sings two songs "Suicide" & "Sussed to the dust".
Martin Stewart (keyboards) Original Keyboardist in Bad Manners. He was
the featured instrument on the band’s biggest hit "Can Can", Which he performed
in front of the Pope at the San Remo festival in 1981. While in Bad Manners (with
Louis), he appeared in the film "Dance Craze" alongside The Specials and Madness,
as well as making countless memorable performances on shows like Top of the Pops
and Tiswas.
Al Fletcher (drums) Al won a Grammy for
the Lee "Scratch" Perry Album "Jamaican ET" and played on the follow up "Alien
Starman". He has also drummed on The Selecter album "Cruel Brittania" & all
3 volumes of "The Trojan Songbook" . Al played many concerts for reggae legends
Laurel Aitken & Dave Barker and for the Two Tone Collective A Ska supergroup
featuring members of The Specials The Beat & The Selecter.
........................................................................ THURS
15th MAY - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
Foghertys,Blenhelm Rd, Liverpool. L18
TICKETS
Adv
tickets £10.00 c/o John 0151 4282855 INFO
I was talking to Harry recently and neither of us can remember where we
played in Liverpool last. I remember the Peter Green opening at the Irish
Centre, then a Theatre we’ve forgotten the name of, then we played in the
Hanover Hotel....actually, looking at it like that it seems like we’ve gradually
gone downhill instead of up!! This gig will hopefully rectify that,
we’re both looking forward to getting back there again and seeing some of
the old Producers fans.
........................................................................ FRI
16th MAY - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
The Box@Royal Hotel, Nantwich Rd, Crewe.
Sat Nav CW2 6AG
01270 257398 / 254154
TICKETS
Phone
for details
INFO
Talking of the Hanover Hotel in Liverpool, Ray the present owner of the Royal
used to run the Hanover and really gave us our first break in Liverpool although
I think we probably drank his pub dry in return! The Box is a new venue
that Ray has set up as part of The Royal, the last time we played Crewe was at
The Limelight where we built up quite a following, it’ll be nice to see
some of them here tonight.
........................................................................ SAT
17th MAY - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
Blaydon Sports Club,Garden St, Blaydon, Nr Newcastle upon Tyne.
Sat Nav NE21
4AG 0191 4961665 / 01207 543426
TICKETS
Doors
7.30pm Adv £8.00 LINKS
www.blaydonrnb.co.uk INFO
Some
of our best ever gigs have been at Blaydon, we remember them with very fond memories.
I'm sure they'll all come flooding back tonight
........................................................................ MON
19th MAY - JINDER sings DYLAN 
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS TICKETS
Adv tickets c/o 01202 631912
or from Reception or Stable Cafe at Lulworth
Castle or by post (see Booking section)
Adv £8.00
Door £9.00
Doors 7.30pm Start
8.30pm
Snack
food + real ale available LINKS
www.jinderonline.co.uk
www.myspace.com/jinder
www.lulworth.com INFO
Local Singer/songwrite Jinder has been featuring Bob Dylan songs in his set for
many years now, but this is taking Dylan back to the beginning, stripped down
- just Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica. Having formed his own record label the Dylan
songs will be the first release. This date is part of a tour taking in the best
selected venues, you won’t see this presentation at your local pub!
........................................................................ TUES
20th MAY - JINDER sings DYLAN 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £10.00
Door
8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for
advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.jinderonline.co.uk
www.myspace.com/jinder
www.squareandcompasspub.com
INFO
Singer/songwrite Jinder makes a welcome return to The Barn having played the Festival
twice before as well as playing in his own right. He has been featuring Bob Dylan
songs in his set for many years now, but this is taking Dylan back to the beginning,
stripped down - just Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica. Having formed his own record
label the Dylan songs will be the first release. This date is part of a tour taking
in the best selected venues, you won’t see this presentation at your local
pub!
........................................................................ WED
21st MAY - JINDER sings DYLAN
LOCATION
The Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643
702274 TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £10.00 Tickets
available from venue or post (see booking section)
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Real ales available LINKS
www.jinderonline.co.uk
www.myspace.com/jinder
INFO
This is Singer/Songwriter Jinders first visit to this seaside venue. He has been
featuring Bob Dylan songs in his set for many years now, but this is taking Dylan
back to the beginning, stripped down - just Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica. Having
formed his own record label the Dylan songs will be the first release. This date
is part of a tour taking in the best selected venues, you won’t see this
presentation at your local pub!
........................................................................ FRI
23rd MAY - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION The
Albion, The Square, Wimborne. Dorset
Sat Nav BH21
1HR 01202
882492
LINKS
www.albioninn-wimborne.co.uk
INFO
Get
here early to get in - it was packed on our last visit!
........................................................................
SUN 25th MAY - HELLS BELLS (AC/DC tribute)
LOCATION
Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG
01935 424721 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Tickets from venue or phone venue to reserve LINKS
www.hellsbells.info
INFO
Hells Bells are an accomplished AC/DC Tribute Band who have performed all
over the UK as well as Holland, Germany and Ireland. They’ve opened for
Status Quo and are regulars at the Bulldog Bash. If you love AC/DC then you'll
love their high energy performance, especially the Cannons in ‘For those
about to Rock’ and “Angus Young”s running around! Deep Purple,
Whitesnake and Kiss are also covered - a show not to be missed!.
........................................................................ WED
28th MAY - THE CASTLE BOYS (Richard Digance and Arnie Cottrell) 
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643
702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Available from venue or by post (see bookings section)
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Food until
6pm. Real ales available LINKS
www.richarddigance.com INFO
Richard
Digance has performed to an audience of eight in The Falklands and to half a million
at Knebworth with The Beach Boys and Dire Straits. He's done lots in between too
that's led him to a BAFTA Nomination and a Gold Award from The British Academy
of Composers and Songwriters. He also finds nine letter words on Countdown. He
has survived all trends in comedy and music and remains one of Britain's most
unique entertainers performing his songs, rhymes and stories like nobody else.
Others may tell stories and play guitar but they probably haven't performed with
Steve Martin and Robin Williams or played guitar with Brian May of Queen, Status
Quo or Joni Mitchell and probably supporting more acts than anyone else in the
World; Steeleye Span, David Essex, Supertramp, Elkie Brooks, Joan Armatrading,
Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Jim Davidson, Chas n Dave, The Allman Brothers and Cher,
Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Mike Oldfield and The Beach Boys
His TV specials for ITV
ran for a record 11 years and on these shows he played guitar with Brian May,
Status Quo, The Moody Blues, Buffy St Marie, Marc Cohn who wrote Walking in Memphis,
Chris de Burgh, Juan Martin and Elkie Brooks. This show is purely music with Richard
performing with renowned Southampton acoustic blues/roots artist Arnie Cottrell.
This is one of only 6 tour dates - don’t miss it.
........................................................................ THURS
29th MAY - THE CASTLE BOYS (Richard Digance and Arnie Cottrell)
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.richarddigance.com
www.squareandcompasspub.com INFO
Richard
Digance has performed to an audience of eight in The Falklands and to half a million
at Knebworth with The Beach Boys and Dire Straits. He's done lots in between too
that's led him to a BAFTA Nomination and a Gold Award from The British Academy
of Composers and Songwriters. He also finds nine letter words on Countdown. He
has survived all trends in comedy and music and remains one of Britain's most
unique entertainers performing his songs, rhymes and stories like nobody else.
Others may tell stories and play guitar but they probably haven't performed with
Steve Martin and Robin Williams or played guitar with Brian May of Queen, Status
Quo or Joni Mitchell and probably supporting more acts than anyone else in the
World; Steeleye Span, David Essex, Supertramp, Elkie Brooks, Joan Armatrading,
Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Jim Davidson, Chas n Dave, The Allman Brothers and Cher,
Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Mike Oldfield and The Beach Boys
His TV specials for ITV
ran for a record 11 years and on these shows he played guitar with Brian May,
Status Quo, The Moody Blues, Buffy St Marie, Marc Cohn who wrote Walking in Memphis,
Chris de Burgh, Juan Martin and Elkie Brooks. This show is purely music with Richard
performing with renowned Southampton acoustic blues/roots artist Arnie Cottrell.
This is one of only 6 tour dates - don’t miss it. ........................................................................ FRI
30th MAY - THE CASTLE BOYS (Richard Digance and Arnie Cottrell)
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv tickets c/o 01202 631912
or from Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth
Castle or by post (see booking section)
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Doors 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Snack food + real ale available LINKS
www.richarddigance.com
www.lulworth.com INFO
Richard
Digance has performed to an audience of eight in The Falklands and to half a million
at Knebworth with The Beach Boys and Dire Straits. He's done lots in between too
that's led him to a BAFTA Nomination and a Gold Award from The British Academy
of Composers and Songwriters. He also finds nine letter words on Countdown. He
has survived all trends in comedy and music and remains one of Britain's most
unique entertainers performing his songs, rhymes and stories like nobody else.
Others may tell stories and play guitar but they probably haven't performed with
Steve Martin and Robin Williams or played guitar with Brian May of Queen, Status
Quo or Joni Mitchell and probably supporting more acts than anyone else in the
World; Steeleye Span, David Essex, Supertramp, Elkie Brooks, Joan Armatrading,
Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Jim Davidson, Chas n Dave, The Allman Brothers and Cher,
Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Mike Oldfield and The Beach Boys
His TV specials for ITV
ran for a record 11 years and on these shows he played guitar with Brian May,
Status Quo, The Moody Blues, Buffy St Marie, Marc Cohn who wrote Walking in Memphis,
Chris de Burgh, Juan Martin and Elkie Brooks. This show is purely music with Richard
performing with renowned Southampton acoustic blues/roots artist Arnie Cottrell.
This is one of only 6 tour dates - don’t miss it. ............................................................................ SUN
8th JUNE - ROGUE DOLLS (All female band with Ruth of Morcheeba fame!) 
LOCATION
Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG
01935 424721 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Tickets
from venue or phone to reserve LINKS
www.roguedolls.com INFO
The Rogue Dolls, an all female band with a collective musical
background in Blues, Jazz, Rock and Classical (having worked with artists such
as Morcheeba,Steve Winwood,Sam Brown + Jools Holland) present an energetic, infectious
show filled with great original material vocal harmonies and amazing musicianship.
North American vocalist Katya is a highly acclaimed recording artist and songwriter,
guitarist Bridget was winner of Total Guitars Blues Guitar Competition, BBC 1
guitar expert and is a columnist on guitar techniques. Ruth on Hammond Organ comes
via chart hitters Morcheeba and in the words of Jools Holland - ‘She rocks’.
Bass player Bellatrix is a multi-intrumental
prodigy and one of the worlds top female beat boxers. Drummer Daisy is a 2 time
NCBF Gold Medallist and one of the most ‘smiley’ drummers seen on
the circuit - she’s always happy! A girl band that is all about Groove and
nothing about Gimmick! ‘Girls
with guitars drinking pints!.... marvellous stuff’ - Innes Sibun (Robert
Plant/Jools Holland)
........................................................................ MON
9th JUNE - DAVE KELLY (from THE BLUES BAND!) 
LOCATION
The
Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS TICKETS
Adv
tickets c/o 01202 631912 or from Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle
or by post (see booking section)
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Doors 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Snack food +
real ale available LINKS
www.gtamusic.co.uk/dave_kelly.htm
www.lulworth.com INFO
One
of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced.
Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning
he’s played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world –
including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy. He’s
had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing
solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones – this man simply
lives and loves the blues! Dave has written and performed music for various films,
tv series and ads including the Montreux Rose winning Strike starring Robbie Coltrane
and the BBC four part drama series, King of the Ghetto, starring Tim Roth. He
is an honorary patron of The London Guitar College along with Hank Marvin. Dave
was voted Best Acoustic Artist in the B B C polls 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
If there is such a thing as a British 'blues pedigree', then Dave Kelly's sets
the standard. Kelly is a blues craftsman - a journeyman who has served his time
with the best. In
New York he jammed with Muddy Waters. He became a friend to Howlin' Wolf and John
Lee Hooker, who both felt the benefit of Dave's playing in their touring bands.
It was Dave's big sister, the late Jo-Ann Kelly, who first opened his ears to
the blues, although his passion for rock and roll - and especially the work of
Buddy Holly - remains intact. In 1967 he joined The John Dummer Blues Band. After
three albums and a solo project he continued to polish his style and technique
throughout an adventurous career with some of Britain's finest players. When The
Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist
was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone
of The Blues Band's distinctive sound. Today,
after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo
tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects
as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is
firmly estabished as Europe's premier blues performer.
........................................................................ TUES
10th JUNE - DAVE KELLY (from THE BLUES BAND!)
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823
480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent food. Booking essential.
LINKS
www.gtamusic.co.uk/dave_kelly.htm
www.squareandcompasspub.com
INFO
One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country
has produced. Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from
the beginning he’s played with some of the greatest blues artists in the
world – including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy.
He’s had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as
performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones –
this man simply lives and loves the blues! Dave has written and performed music
for various films, tv series and ads including the Montreux Rose winning Strike
starring Robbie Coltrane and the BBC four part drama series, King of the Ghetto,
starring Tim Roth. He is an honorary patron of The London Guitar College along
with Hank Marvin. Dave was voted Best Acoustic Artist in the B B C polls 1991,
1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998. If there is such a thing as a British 'blues pedigree',
then Dave Kelly's sets the standard. Kelly is a blues craftsman - a journeyman
who has served his time with the best. In
New York he jammed with Muddy Waters. He became a friend to Howlin' Wolf and John
Lee Hooker, who both felt the benefit of Dave's playing in their touring bands.
It was Dave's big sister, the late Jo-Ann Kelly, who first opened his ears to
the blues, although his passion for rock and roll - and especially the work of
Buddy Holly - remains intact. In 1967 he joined The John Dummer Blues Band. After
three albums and a solo project he continued to polish his style and technique
throughout an adventurous career with some of Britain's finest players. When The
Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist
was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone
of The Blues Band's distinctive sound. Today,
after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo
tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects
as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is
firmly estabished as Europe's premier blues performer.
........................................................................ WED
11th JUNE - DAVE KELLY (from THE BLUES BAND!)
LOCATION
The Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643
702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Adv tickets from venue or by post (see booking section)
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Food until 6pm. Real ales available LINKS
www.gtamusic.co.uk/dave_kelly.htm
INFO
One of the very
best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced. Dave is well
known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning he’s
played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world – including
Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy. He’s had his own
Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing solo and touring
an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones – this man simply lives and loves
the blues! Dave has written and performed music for various films, tv series and
ads including the Montreux Rose winning Strike starring Robbie Coltrane and the
BBC four part drama series, King of the Ghetto, starring Tim Roth. He is an honorary
patron of The London Guitar College along with Hank Marvin. Dave was voted Best
Acoustic Artist in the B B C polls 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997 and 1998. If there is
such a thing as a British 'blues pedigree', then Dave Kelly's sets the standard.
Kelly is a blues craftsman - a journeyman who has served his time with the best. In
New York he jammed with Muddy Waters. He became a friend to Howlin' Wolf and John
Lee Hooker, who both felt the benefit of Dave's playing in their touring bands.
It was Dave's big sister, the late Jo-Ann Kelly, who first opened his ears to
the blues, although his passion for rock and roll - and especially the work of
Buddy Holly - remains intact. In 1967 he joined The John Dummer Blues Band. After
three albums and a solo project he continued to polish his style and technique
throughout an adventurous career with some of Britain's finest players. When The
Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist
was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone
of The Blues Band's distinctive sound. Today,
after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo
tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects
as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is
firmly estabished as Europe's premier blues performer.
........................................................................ FRI
13th JUNE - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION
The Shoe, Plaitford, Nr Romsey, Hants.
Sat Nav SO51 6EE
01794
322397
Great food. Table booking essential. LINKS
www.shoeinn.co.uk
INFO
Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz
festival there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both
as ex members and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in
their own right. They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US
and opened concerts for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj
Mahal, Albert Lee, Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and the Ray Charles Orchestra.
........................................................................ SUN
15th JUNE - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS
(12
noon - 3pm - ish!)
LOCATION
Wimborne
Folk Festival @ The Albion, Wimborne, Dorset.
Sat
Nav BH21 1HR
01202 882492 LINKS
www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk
www.albioninn-wimborne.co.uk INFO
We used to play this popular festival pretty much every year with The Producers.
This is our first time here in over 5 years! It's good to be back!.
........................................................................ THUR
19th JUNE - BADDEST BLUES BAND - EVER!(featuring
Rob Koral
and Zoe Schwartz)
+ HARRY SKINNER & DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door
£12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm.
Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.squareandcompasspub.com INFO
A Double Headline Jazzy-Blues bill for the Barn! Both main acts are well
known and popular on the local blues circuit, the 6 piece ‘Baddest blues
band - ever’ being formed by Rob Koral and Zoe Schwarz are an earthy, modern
blues band in which the funkiest musicians from the parallel worlds of blues,
jazz and rock return to their roots. Sultry and charismatic vocalist Zoë
Schwarz is propelled by ace jazz and blues guitarist Rob Koral and blistering
blues harp man Si Genaro. The achingly groovy all-star rhythm section features
happening Hammond organist Mike Gorman, jet-setting jazz double bassist Malcolm
Creese and dynamite drummer Dave Wallace.
This band is guaranteed to get you
rocking! Harry
Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz festival
there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both as ex members
and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in their own right.
They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US and opened concerts
for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee,
Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and thje Ray Charles Orchestra. An opportunity to experience
musical quality of this standard on the same bill happens very rarely, as such,
this show looks like a promising funky blues night out!
........................................................................ FRI
20th JUNE - -
BADDEST BLUES BAND - EVER!(featuring
Rob Koral
and Zoe Schwartz)
+ HARRY SKINNER & DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv
tickets c/o 01202 631912 or from Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle
or by post (see booking section)
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Doors 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Snack food + real ale available LINKS
www.lulworth.com INFO
First of the Summers outdoor concerts at The Courtyard and a double headline
Jazzy-Blues bill for Lulworth! Both main acts are well known and popular on the
local blues circuit, the 6 piece ‘Baddest blues band - ever’ being
formed by Rob Koral and Zoe Schwarz are an earthy, modern blues band in which
the funkiest musicians from the parallel worlds of blues, jazz and rock return
to their roots. Sultry and charismatic vocalist Zoë Schwarz is propelled
by ace jazz and blues guitarist Rob Koral and blistering blues harp man Si Genaro.
The achingly groovy all-star rhythm section features happening Hammond organist
Mike Gorman, jet-setting jazz double bassist Malcolm Creese and dynamite drummer
Dave Wallace.
This band is guaranteed to get you rocking! Harry
Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz festival
there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both as ex members
and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in their own right.
They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US and opened concerts
for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee,
Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and the Ray Charles Orchestra. An opportunity to experience
musical quality of this standard on the same bill happens very rarely, as such,
this show looks like a promising funky blues night out!
Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some fabulous grooves!
........................................................................ SAT
21st JUNE - DAVE ALLEN BLUES BAND (with Dave Saunders) 
LOCATION
Nags Head, Lyme Regis, Dorset.
........................................................................ THURS
26th JUNE - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
Bar 35, Willow St, Oswestry, Shrops.
Sat Nav SY11 1AQ
01691 661114
TICKETS
Great
food available, phone to book.
Concert starts 9pm. Phone
for more details, prices etc. LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
www.number35.net INFO
"Bill
Sheffield takes the stage unpretentiously, cradling a vintage Gibson Acoustic
or his trusted Martin OM. At first he appears almost shy, his eyes scanning the
room, making connections. He slowly starts into his own rendition of an old blues
classic, maybe Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters or Blind Blake. Before long Bill takes
control of the stage, captivating the audience. Combining a finger picking style
that rolls over you like a freight train with his electrifying and dazzling guitar
work. There is no denying it, Bill Sheffield is a master of the Blues and a true
master of the guitar. He exudes the personality of the songs he sings playing
every song from the heart. The minute you hear him you know.........."
Although the foundation for Bill Sheffield’s music is the Blues, the live
concert contains elements of many other genres’; folk, country and gospel.
Classifying it as Blues may be too limiting. “Americana” may be the
better description. Honest, gutsy, and passionate, an evening orchestrated by
Bill Sheffield promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.
....................................................................... SAT
28th JUNE - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
Blues
in the Barn Festival, Worthenbury, Nr Wrexham. LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
www.hookerblues.co.uk
www.bluesinthenorthwest.blogspot.com/ 2006/07/review-bill-sheffield-worthenbury.html TICKETS
c/o
01948 770215 Phone for ticket details, festival line up, timings etc.
INFO
"Bill Sheffield takes the stage unpretentiously, cradling a vintage
Gibson Acoustic or his trusted Martin OM. At first he appears almost shy, his
eyes scanning the room, making connections. He slowly starts into his own rendition
of an old blues classic, maybe Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters or Blind Blake. Before
long Bill takes control of the stage, captivating the audience. Combining a finger
picking style that rolls over you like a freight train with his electrifying and
dazzling guitar work. There is no denying it, Bill Sheffield is a master of the
Blues and a true master of the guitar. He exudes the personality of the songs
he sings playing every song from the heart. The minute you hear him you know.........."
Although the foundation for Bill Sheffield’s music is the Blues, the live
concert contains elements of many other genres’; folk, country and gospel.
Classifying it as Blues may be too limiting. “Americana” may be the
better description. Honest, gutsy, and passionate, an evening orchestrated by
Bill Sheffield promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.
........................................................................ SUN
29th JUNE - BILL
SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS 
LOCATION
Blues
Cafe Bar, Montpelier Parade, Harrogate. Sat Nav HG1 2TJ
The Blues Bar is an excellent place for lunch or dinner. They have a daytime 'diner'
style menu and an Eygptian Restaurant in the evenings.
LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
www.bluesbar.co.uk
TICKETS
c/o 01423
566881
Phone for ticket details, table bookings, timings etc.
INFO
"Bill Sheffield takes the stage unpretentiously, cradling a vintage
Gibson Acoustic or his trusted Martin OM. At first he appears almost shy, his
eyes scanning the room, making connections. He slowly starts into his own rendition
of an old blues classic, maybe Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters or Blind Blake. Before
long Bill takes control of the stage, captivating the audience. Combining a finger
picking style that rolls over you like a freight train with his electrifying and
dazzling guitar work. There is no denying it, Bill Sheffield is a master of the
Blues and a true master of the guitar. He exudes the personality of the songs
he sings playing every song from the heart. The minute you hear him you know.........."
Although the foundation for Bill Sheffield’s music is the Blues, the live
concert contains elements of many other genres’; folk, country and gospel.
Classifying it as Blues may be too limiting. “Americana” may be the
better description. Honest, gutsy, and passionate, an evening orchestrated by
Bill Sheffield promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.
........................................................................ SUN
29th JUNE - THE HAMSTERS (special JIMI HENDRIX / ZZ TOP SET!)
 LOCATION
Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG
01935 424721 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Tickets from venue or phone to reserve LINKS
www.thehamsters.co.uk
www.myspace.thehamstersuk
www.quicksilvermail.com INFO
The rockin’ rodents return sfter their sell out gig here back in December
playing their famed Hendrix/ZZ Top show here for the first time! The guitar, bass
and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as our premier blues-rock
attraction, having performed over 3,750 concerts in 20 years. They've a mailing
list exceeding 20,000 and a website which receives 1,000 visitors a day, and although
primarily playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana, they're
also widely regarded as the UK's leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix
and ZZ Top.
The band's guitarist/singer Slim's been asked to appear in a new documentary about
the Fender Stratocaster, titled 'Stratmasters', and it'll be released later this
year. Other players featured in the film will be Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Jeff
Beck, Chris Rea, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Robert Cray, David Gilmour, Rory Gallagher
and others. "The
Hamsters are fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio
2 "The
Hamsters are a great Blues band" - Johnny Walker, Radio 2 "Nobody
does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (apart from the real ZZ Top)”
– The Times
........................................................................ WED
2nd JULY - ALBERT LEE + HOGANS HEROES! 
LOCATION
The
Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19
9NX 01823
480467 TICKETS
Adv £15.00
Door £17.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets can be purchased
from the venue or by post (see bookings section)
or from Post Office
at Horton/Broadway (closed between 1-2pm)
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent
food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.albertleeandhogansheroes.com
www.squareandcompasspub.com
INFO
Albert returns to one of his favourite venues! Albert Lee has excited guitar fans
and audiences for many years as a member of bands such as Eric Claptons band,
Head Hands and Feet, Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band, Joe Cocker, Dave Edmunds,
The Crickets, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Armatrading and Chris Farlowes
Thunderbirds, he has been a member of the Everley Brothers band and toured extensively
with them since their 1983 reunion tour, Albert was also a popular member of Bill
Wymans Rhythm Kings. Albert appeared at the prestigious 2005 George Harrison memorial
concert alongside Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney amongst others,
a true guitar legend!
When you see that this band also includes Gerry Hogan
(Matchbox, Emmylou Harris,Tracey Ullman, Nanci Griffith, Pulp) Brian Hodgson (producer
of work by Shakin’ Stevens,Lonnie Donegan,Kirsty McColl + others) and Pete
Wingfield (remember ‘18 with a Bullet’? Colin Blunstone, Van Morrison,
Buddy Guy, Richard Thompson, The Hollies, The recent Everly Brothers farewell
tour and most recently of course at The Square the brilliant Nine Below Zero)
You will wonder how we could afford to bring such musical pedigree to this venue,
well wonder no more ‘cos The Squares reputation is spreading far and wide
........................................................................
THURS
3rd JULY - FAB BEATLES + ROLLING CLONES 
LOCATION
(outdoor concert)
Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS TICKETS
Adv
tickets from Shop or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle
or from www.lulworth.com
*please note - I am not selling tickets for this show, you will have to go to
the lulworth website or buy them from the venue*
LINKS
www.fabbeatles.com
www.rollin-clones.com
www.lulworth.com
INFO
Hear Mick Jogger, Ronnie Woodbine, Keef Ripoff, Bill Wayeyman
and Charlie Rocks recreate some of the biggest hits of the last 40 years!
THE ROLLIN' CLONES were formed in 1997
to celebrate the music and career of the greatest rock n' roll band of all time.
Since then 'The Clones' have gone from strength to strength, playing sellout concerts
at home and abroad. They enjoy the reputation of being The Best Tribute To The
Rolling Stones ever.. "no others come close"
THE SHOWS place great emphasis
on the Rolling Stones' actual LIVE performances thus creating the most dynamic
stage show, packed full of brilliantly played classics from the early 60s, 70s
and 80s, through to the new releases of today...
Roll up! Roll Up! Step right up and join the Magical Mystery Tour of the country's
most exciting Beatles tribute band. THE FAB BEATLES
- stars of the BBC's Battle of the Fantasy Bands and Japanese TV appearances and
tours as well as a brilliant appearance at the Beatles Festival in Liverpool and
sellout Theatre shows around the world. Formed in 1991 this band have risen through
sheer hard work & dedication to be one of the most sought-after Beatles tributes
in the world today, with concerts performed all over the UK, Europe, Middle East
& the Americas. The Fab Beatles pride themselves on professionalism &
attention to detail & It's well documented that the Fab's sound is the closest
you will ever hear to the originals. The Fab Beatles use only authentic instruments
& costume & can now boast to have the very drum-kit Ringo used on The
Beatles 1964 American tour no-less!
With the bat of an eyelid you'll
be taken back to the dank cellar of The Cavern, to Shea Stadium, the heady psychedelia
of 'Sergeant Pepper through to the musical maturity of 'Abbey Road' and 'Let it
Be' all played on classic equipment to recreate an authentic, accurate Beatles
sound. With a little help from your friends book tickets now and follow the long
and winding road - a splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some of the best music the 60's
produced!
........................................................................ FRI
4th JULY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION
George
Hotel, Broad St, South Molton, Devon.
01769 572514 Sat nav - EX36
3AB TICKETS
Adv £8.00
Phone to reserve or buy by post (see
bookings section) LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
........................................................................ SAT
5th JULY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643
702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Available from venue or by post (see bookings
section)
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Real ales available LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
INFO
........................................................................ SUN
6th JULY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets can be purchased
from the venue or by post (see bookings section)
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
INFO
........................................................................ FRI
11th JULY - ROXY MAGIC (Bryan Ferry / Roxy Music tribute)
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
Adv tickets c/o 01202 631912 TICKETS
Adv
tickets c/o 01202 631912 or from Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle
or by post (see booking section)
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Doors 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Snack food + real ale available
LINKS
www.roxymagic.co.uk INFO
ROXY MAGIC are a band of experienced musicians who combine to reproduce the diverse
music and imagery of the hugely influential ROXY MUSIC and pop icon BRYAN FERRY.
All the hits are performed with skill and enthusiasm in an exciting tribute to
the highly regarded ROXY MUSIC with Kevin Hackett performing lead vocals in the
unique style and look that is BRYAN FERRY, Kevin is a huge BRYAN FERRY fan and
knows the man’s style better than most as he’s seen him perform live
many times. He is so immersed in the vocal style of FERRY that he sounds like
him even when singing songs by other artistes! Kevin’s image and vocal delivery
is so stunningly like BRYAN FERRY that you have to remind yourself that he isn’t
the genuine article. ROXY
MAGIC perform their set of best remembered ROXY MUSIC hits totally live, their
show is a celebration of the sounds of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY. Because of
the unique range of ROXY MUSIC and BRYAN FERRY's music, from art rock to disco;
30's ballads to rock & roll and ultimately to the smooth sophistication of
'Avalon', the set has a great deal to offer to an appreciative audience, ROXY
classics performed include ‘Virginia Plain’, ‘Avalon’,
‘Dance Away’, ‘Street Life’, ‘Love is the Drug’,
‘Let’s Stick Together’ along with a host of massive hits and
proven live favourites like ‘Re-Make/Re-Model’, ‘Ladytron’
and ‘Both Ends Burning’. See and hear for yourself –
you’ll
be truly dazzled and amazed!
Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some of the best music the 70's
produced!
........................................................................ SUN
20th JULY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION
Shell Bay Fish Restaurant, Shell Bay, Nr Poole, Dorset. 01929
450363
Ring for bookings and timings etc
TICKETS
Adv £12.00 incl meal £15.00 door incl meal
Doors 7pm Start 8pm-ish
PLEASE NOTE - CONCERT
WILL FINISH IN TIME TO CATCH THE LAST FERRY TO SANDBANKS - IT’S CHEAPER
TO CROSS AS A FOOT PASSENGER.
(you are advised to book a table, not only to
save money but to be sure of getting in - it’s a beautiful place!)
LINKS
www.billsheffield.com
INFO
Fabulous setting for Bills last concert in the UK. Come and watch the sun go down
over one of the best settings in the South, glorious Poole Harbour and Brownsea
Island. Partake of the fantastic food and listen to some superb music at
this lovely Seafood restaurant.
........................................................................ FRI
25th JULY - and finally......PHIL COLLINS LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets can be purchased
from the venue or by post (see bookings section)
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent
food. Booking essential. LINKS
INFO
More
info to come - watch this site. ........................................................................ SAT
26th JULY - STOMPIN' DAVE ELECTRIC BAND
(with Dave
Saunders)
LOCATION
Evershot
Village Hall, Evershot, Dorset.
TICKETS
Details to be announced LINKS
www.stompindave.com
www.myspace.com/stompindaveselectricband
INFO
Stompin'
Dave's Electric Blues Band, a brand new project from Stompin' Dave Allen. Known
mainly for his eccentric banjo, acoustic guitar & fiddle playing whilst simultaneously
singing & tap dancing, Stompin' Dave's excellent electric guitar playing,
band leading, & song writing is highlighted in this new band. Dave has previously
fronted his own blues bands Dablues, & Dr. Stomp & The G.P.'s. Back in
2000 Dave gained valuable experience as a sideman with Bournemouth based band
The Producers. Dave's latest blues project Stompin' Dave's Electric Band began
in the autumn of 2007. The band has completed it's first album Original Blues
which is due for release early 2008. Accompanying Dave on the new disc are the
vastly experienced Graham V. Bundy, & Dave Saunders. Graham V. Bundy worked
as a professional drummer in the U.S.A. for 20 years. Graham performed with rockabilly
luminaries such as Dale Hawkins(author of swamp-rock classic Susie Q.), Billy
Lee Riley & Jody Evans. Graham has recorded at the legendary Sun
Studios in Memphis. Dave Saunders is on bass, a founder member of award winning
blues band The Producers and half of acoustic duo Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders.
Dave also promotes through his Mojo Records Agency, and performs with Atlanta
USA blues/americana recording artist Bill Sheffield.
........................................................................
MON 28th JULY - LISA MILLS + IAN JENNINGS 
LOCATION
The
Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
TICKETS
Adv £8.00
Door £9.00 ( if any left)
Available by post , see above, or from Reception
or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle.
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS - BOOK NOW
Doors 7.30pm
Snack food available Start
8.30pm
LINKS
www.lisamills.com
www.lulworth.com
INFO
Lisa Mills from Mobile Alabama is an exceptional singer and songwriter singing
in Janis Joplins first band 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' after Janis'
demise performing all of the Janis Joplin parts, while given the freedom to give
her own interpretation of the music. She toured with BBHC for three years throughout
the United States, Canada, and Europe. Lisa grew up in and around Hattiesburg
Mississippi, beginning her singing career in the church that her grandparents
actually built. Gospel was her first musical love, and still is deeply embedded
in her artistic foundation. Her mother loved Elvis, and her father loved Hank
Williams Sr. Mix that in with a few Brenda Lee records and Lisa had quite a diverse
road along which to develop her early musical education. She has been compared
to Etta James, Billie Holiday and Brenda Lee but her main comparison is an extraordinary
vocal similarity to Bonnie Raitt.
Led Zeppelins Robert Plant found
her and had no hesitation in asking her to open his American stadium shows - they
have performed on the same bills across the US and Europe. Lisa also appeared
with Dr John on his UK tour last October and, although she has played in front
of more than 40,000 people Lisa admits to liking it best when she can connect
with her audience - so these 3 intimate venues are perfect for her. Accompanied
by Ian Jennings of Big Town Playboys/Jeff Beck/Van Morrison/Eric Clapton fame
on upright Bass we are all in for a treat! Take Robert Plants advice 'You should
all check her out - she has a wonderful voice'. I've seen her and I can tell you
it's all true! If you don't see another gig this year - see this one!
........................................................................ MON
28th JULY - BLUES BROTHERS BANNED Big Night Out Party! 
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse Ballroom, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
Food + real ales available 01643
702274
TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets by post (see above) or from venue
LINKS
www.bluesbrothersbanned.co.uk
INFO The
Blues Brothers Banned's delivery is original and different from other tribute
acts in that they play all the classics from the Blues Brothers (and Commitments)
films but link them with more recent songs - like their own version of TVs Scrubs
theme, Reef's Place your Hands or a few bars from the Borat movie. As well as
playing R&B and soul there's an element of ska, reggae and the odd rap thrown
in. Because of this fusion of old and new and their sheer energy they appeal to
a wide range of ages - are popular with students and for parties. The Banned have
played theatres and music venues all over the country including The Edinburgh
Fringe Festival where they have sold out for two years running. A full fun filled
2 hour show of the best film soundtracks ever!
.......................................................................
TUES
29th JULY - LISA MILLS + IAN JENNINGS 
LOCATION
The
Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX
01823 480467
TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £9.00
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Phone venue for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food. Booking
essential.
LINKS
www.lisamills.com
www.squareandcompasspub.com
INFO
Lisa Mills from Mobile Alabama is an exceptional singer and songwriter singing
in Janis Joplins first band 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' after Janis'
demise performing all of the Janis Joplin parts, while given the freedom to give
her own interpretation of the music. She toured with BBHC for three years throughout
the United States, Canada, and Europe. Lisa grew up in and around Hattiesburg
Mississippi, beginning her singing career in the church that her grandparents
actually built. Gospel was her first musical love, and still is deeply embedded
in her artistic foundation. Her mother loved Elvis, and her father loved Hank
Williams Sr. Mix that in with a few Brenda Lee records and Lisa had quite a diverse
road along which to develop her early musical education. She has been compared
to Etta James, Billie Holiday and Brenda Lee but her main comparison is an extraordinary
vocal similarity to Bonnie Raitt.
Led Zeppelins Robert Plant found
her and had no hesitation in asking her to open his American stadium shows - they
have performed on the same bills across the US and Europe. Lisa also appeared
with Dr John on his UK tour last October and, although she has played in front
of more than 40,000 people Lisa admits to liking it best when she can connect
with her audience - so these 3 intimate venues are perfect for her. Accompanied
by Ian Jennings of Big Town Playboys/Jeff Beck/Van Morrison/Eric Clapton fame
on upright Bass we are all in for a treat! Take Robert Plants advice 'You should
all check her out - she has a wonderful voice'. I've seen her and I can tell you
it's all true! If you don't see another gig this year - see this one!
........................................................................
WED
30th JULY - LIZA MILLS + IAN JENNINGS
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse Ballroom, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
Food + real ales available 01643
702274
TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £9.00
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets from venue
LINKS
www.lisamills.com
INFO
See
above dates for info
........................................................................ FRI
1st AUG - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION
The Shoe, Plaitford, Nr Romsey, Hants.
Sat Nav SO51 6EE
01794
322397
Excellent food - booking essential LINKS
www.shoeinn.co.uk
INFO
Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz
festival there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both
as ex members and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in
their own right. They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US
and opened concerts for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj
Mahal, Albert Lee, Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and the Ray Charles Orchestra.
........................................................................ FRI
1st AUG - BEACH BOYS INC 
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
Adv tickets c/o 01202 631912 TICKETS
Adv
tickets c/o 01202 631912 or from Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle
or by post (see booking section)
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Doors 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Snack food + real ale available
LINKS
www.beachboysinc.com
INFO
With
the re-emergence of the multi-talented Brian Wilson to the live arenas the Beach
Boys have suddenly become hip once more! Everyones listening to the records once
again. Tonights it's your turn to relive the Californian sun, sea and surfin’
days of the 60’s through to the musical genius of ‘Good Vibrations’
and Pet Sounds with this superb Beach Boys tribute. ‘Fun,fun,fun’,
‘Little Deuce Coupe’, ‘Californian Girls’, ‘Surfin’USA’
and lots more,those fabulous hits keep coming in this full Theatre presentation!
Beach wear optional! Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some of the best music the 60's
produced!
........................................................................ SUN
3rd AUG - LARRY MILLER BAND 
LOCATION
Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG
01935 424721 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Tickets from venue or phone venue to reserve LINKS
www.larrymiller.co.uk
www.quicksilvermail.com
INFO
A much requested return visit for blues/rock guitarist Larry Miller.
Larry is promoting his latest self penned and produced album ‘Fearless’,
this is just one of over 700 gigs so far on his never ending quest to inspire
a magnitude of Blues/Rock lovers worldwide, selling out most venues whilst doing
so.
During the 80’s his debut album made No 2 in the Melody Maker charts, he
regularly sold out Londons legendary Marquee Club and played a storming set at
Reading Festival impressing a certain guitarist by the name of Jeff Beck in the
process. He featured in a ‘Top 10 Strat Players’ compilation by Blues
Matters magazine alongside Peter Green, Eric Clapton, Roy Buchanan, David Gilmour
and the aforesaid Jeff Beck. He storms into his shows with passion, spirit and
pure guitar genius and with the new album release is sure to go to the top of
the blues/rock tree once again. If heavy blues/rock is your scene - don’t
miss Larry!
............................................................................
“ The natural successor to Rory Gallagher and Alvin Lee” - International
Encyclopedia of TUES
5th AUG - DERRIN NAUENDORF 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £8.00
Door £10.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.derrinnauendorf.com
www.squareandcompasspub.com
INFO
Determined
to make something of his music career, five years ago Derrin Nauendorf arrived
at Heathrow airport from Australia with a guitar, £1200 and several extra
layers of clothing to acclimatise to the drop in temperature. From this, Derrin
spent those next five years playing anywhere that would have him, sleeping on
floors and living on tuna baguettes. Things looked up a few years ago when he
purchased an old Post Office van, which then became his home for the next six
months, more importantly, it allowed him to get gigs, and essentially his music,
out into the real depths of the UK.
Literally over 1000 gigs later
(a lot of them listed on his website), Derrin finds himself with fans not only
in England, but Scotland, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France and his native
Australia too. He has since managed to sell over 12,000 albums from the back of
that van, and become a bit of a hit on the festival circuit too. He's supported
Van Morrison and played to dignitaries and politicians in grand Parisian castles
right down to WW2 bunkers in Germany and two-men-and-a-dog type shows in Denmark
- all without the help/ hindrance of a record label, manager, agent or press officer.
Derrin is a determined sort and this independence has meant that he can turn up
anywhere and get a show out of it. He's now played practically anywhere and everywhere,
building up a small barmy army of supporters who'll follow him for several dates
at a time. Derrin's new album, The Rattling Wheel, is actually his fifth
release following such titles as 2005's New History and 2003's Wasteland, The
Rattling Wheel is a personal leap forward. Alongside tell-tale nods to his main
influences of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Martin Stevenson and Richard Thompson, there's
hints of John Martyn and traditional British folk, blended in with his own rootsier,
bluesier, and altogether gutsier sound.
From selling the music out of
the Post Office van to now having his songs on iTunes; it's obvious things can
only get hotter. An intense and raw performer, Derrin works best in the live setting
- it is, after all, how he got his reputation - and why we're here now, at the
cusp of the bigger, better things for a man who's more than paid his dues and
kept the receipts. The only way now is up.
............................................................................ FRI
8th AUG - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS
LOCATION The
Albion, The Square, Wimborne. Dorset
Sat Nav BH21
1HR 01202
882492
LINKS
www.albioninn-wimborne.co.uk
INFO
Get
here early to get in - it was packed on our last visit!
........................................................................
SAT
9th AUG - STOMPIN' DAVES ELECTRIC BAND
(with Dave
Saunders) A
one-off night comprising Stompin' Daves famous 'Stomping' set, a set from the
Electric Band and to finish a 'Rock and Roll experience' set!! This
will be a unique occasion to see all the various facets of Stompin' Dave and his
band! 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9pm
Phone for advance sales or order
by post (see booking section)
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food. Booking
essential.
LINKS
www.stompindave.com
www.myspace.com/stompindaveselectricband
INFO
Stompin'
Dave's Electric Blues Band, a brand new project from Stompin' Dave Allen. Known
mainly for his eccentric banjo, acoustic guitar & fiddle playing whilst simultaneously
singing & tap dancing, Stompin' Dave's excellent electric guitar playing,
band leading, & song writing is highlighted in this new band. Dave has previously
fronted his own blues bands Dablues, & Dr. Stomp & The G.P.'s. Back in
2000 Dave gained valuable experience as a sideman with Bournemouth based band
The Producers. Dave's latest blues project Stompin' Dave's Electric Band began
in the autumn of 2007. The band has completed it's first album Original Blues
which is due for release early 2008. Accompanying Dave on the new disc are the
vastly experienced Graham V. Bundy, & Dave Saunders. Graham V. Bundy worked
as a professional drummer in the U.S.A. for 20 years. Graham performed with rockabilly
luminaries such as Dale Hawkins(author of swamp-rock classic Susie Q.), Billy
Lee Riley & Jody Evans. Graham has recorded at the legendary Sun
Studios in Memphis. Dave Saunders is on bass, a founder member of award winning
blues band The Producers and half of acoustic duo Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders.
Dave also promotes through his Mojo Records Agency, and performs with Atlanta
USA blues/americana recording artist Bill Sheffield.
........................................................................ FRI
15th AUG - STEELY SCAM (Steely
Dan tribute)
(Outdoor Concert!) 
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
-LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS - BOOK NOW-
from
Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle or by post (see booking section)
Adv £10.00 Door
£12.00 (if any left)
Doors 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Snack food + real ale available
LINKS
www.steelyscam.co.uk
www.lulworth.com INFO
A five piece Steely Dan tribute who play Steely Dan classics including massive
hits 'Rikki don't lose that Number' 'Reelin'in the Years' 'Haitian Divorce' 'Do
it again' interspersed with the best known album tracks and Dan-esque type funk
and blues.
A must-see live performance for music lovers and musicians alike. Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some of the best music America
ever produced!
........................................................................ FRI
15th AUG - and finally......PHIL COLLINS LOCATION
Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG
01935 424721
TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.50
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets can be purchased
from the venue or phone venue to reserve. LINKS
INFO
More
info to come - watch this site. ........................................................................
FRI
22nd AUG - GREAT PRETENDER (outdoor concert!)
with BRIAN ROCK - THE
best Queen/Brian May tribute!
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv tickets
c/o 01202 631912
Adv £12.00
Door £14.00 ( if any left)
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS
- BOOK NOW
Adv tickets from Reception or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle or
by post (see booking section)
Doors 7.30pm Start 8.30pm
Snack
food and real ale available LINKS
www.great-pretender.co.uk
www.lulworth.com INFO
A consummate performer The Great Pretender presents a stunning
show, the audience hand-clapping 'We will rock you' almost before his gaudily
clad figure bursts onstage. Steve Littlewood, the 'Great Pretender' IS Freddie
Mercury and captures the special vocal sound,looks and movements associated with
the charismatic Queen frontman. He's also asked to bring his HRH band member Brian
Rock to play Brian Mays rocking guitar licks on all of Queens greatest hits, we
could hardly refuse - two for the price of one! If you're a Queen, and, particularly
Freddie fan, book now to ensure entry. Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some of the best music England
ever produced!
................................................................................. SUN24th
AUG - HAZY DAYS ALL DAY FESTIVAL! Featuring:
MEAN RED SPIDERS Rockin'
R'n'B from Bristol
BUFFALO SQUEEZE New
band formed by Ian Jennings (Liza Mills/Jeff Beck
Van Morrison +more) and Ian Roberts with young guitar
wizkid Andy Knight
HARRY
SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS Fabulous
acoustic blues
More acts to be announced
LOCATION
Square+Compass,
Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
All day (12noon - Midnight) £12.50
Eve (6pm - 12midnight) £12.00
Gates 12 noon
Music starts
1pm
Advance tickets can be purchased from the venue or by post (see bookings
section)
Food and drink available all day. LINKS
www.squareandcompasspub.com
INFO
Acoustic
acts outdoors 1pm - 6pm / Electric bands in the Barn venue 7pm - midnight
.................................................................................
FRI
29th AUG - BEACH BOYS INC
LOCATION
The
Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19
9NX 01823
480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door
£12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm.
Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.beachboysinc.com
INFO
With
the re-emergence of the multi-talented Brian Wilson to the live arenas the Beach
Boys have suddenly become hip once more! Everyones listening to the records once
again. Tonights it's your turn to relive the Californian sun, sea and surfin’
days of the 60’s through to the musical genius of ‘Good Vibrations’
and Pet Sounds with this superb Beach Boys tribute. ‘Fun,fun,fun’,
‘Little Deuce Coupe’, ‘Californian Girls’, ‘Surfin’USA’
and lots more,those fabulous hits keep coming in this full Theatre presentation!
Beach wear optional! ................................................................................. FRI
29th AUG - STIPE (REM Tribute - outdoor concert!) 
LOCATION
The Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
( if any left)
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS - BOOK NOW
Adv tickets from Reception
or Stables Cafe at Lulworth Castle or by post (see booking section)
Doors 7.30pm Start 8.30pm
Snack
food and real ale available LINKS
www.stipe.co.uk
www.lulworth.com INFO
A consistantly popular and professional act Stipes audiences
grow with every appearance, and rightly so - a fantastic night of classic REM.
One of the biggest bands to emerge from the 70’s, REM, with their charismatic
singer Michael Stipe ( complete with blue stripe across his face!) proceeded
to tear the singles and album charts up with those famous hit melodies and establish
themselves as world class musicians. Well, this is Stipe
and REM is what they do -very well! They are the UKs foremost REM tributes playing
2 hours of all the classics. You’ll find yourself singing along to songs
you didn’t realise you knew - ‘Man on the Moon’, Losing my Religion’,
‘Everybody Hurts’ and many, many more. A superb stage show not to
be missed by any serious REM fan.
Some reviews from Stipes gig at The
Limelight, Crewe....
‘By the time the band started there must have been
at least 400 people there’
‘A packed venue with high expectations
to hear the music of the world's greatest band - R.E.M., take it from me they
were not disappointed.’
‘Stipe's outstanding performance of R.E.M.
music is second to none, not to be missed, 'if you love R.E.M. then Stipe is never
going to let you forget it'.
Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some classic tracks from a classic
band
................................................................................. SAT
30th AUG - STIPE (REM Tribute) 
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643 702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00 Available
from venue or by post (see bookings section)
Door 8pm
Start 9pm
Food
until 6pm. eal ales available LINKS
www.stipe.co.uk
INFO
A consistantly popular and professional act Stipes audiences
grow with every appearance, and rightly so - a fantastic night of classic REM.
One of the biggest bands to emerge from the 70’s, REM, with their charismatic
singer Michael Stipe ( complete with blue stripe across his face!) proceeded
to tear the singles and album charts up with those famous hit melodies and establish
themselves as world class musicians. Well, this is Stipe
and REM is what they do -very well! They are the UKs foremost REM tributes playing
2 hours of all the classics. You’ll find yourself singing along to songs
you didn’t realise you knew - ‘Man on the Moon’, Losing my Religion’,
‘Everybody Hurts’ and many, many more. A superb stage show not to
be missed by any serious REM fan.
Some reviews from Stipes gig at The
Limelight, Crewe....
‘By the time the band started there must have been
at least 400 people there’
‘A packed venue with high expectations
to hear the music of the world's greatest band - R.E.M., take it from me they
were not disappointed.’
‘Stipe's outstanding performance of R.E.M.
music is second to none, not to be missed, 'if you love R.E.M. then Stipe is never
going to let you forget it'.
................................................................................. SUN
31st AUG - STIPE (REM Tribute)
LOCATION
Quicksilver
Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG
01935 424721
TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Advance tickets can be purchased
from the venue or phone venue to reserve. LINKS
www.stipe.co.uk
www.quicksilvermail.com
INFO
A consistantly popular and professional act Stipes audiences
grow with every appearance, and rightly so - a fantastic night of classic REM.
One of the biggest bands to emerge from the 70’s, REM, with their charismatic
singer Michael Stipe ( complete with blue stripe across his face!) proceeded
to tear the singles and album charts up with those famous hit melodies and establish
themselves as world class musicians. Well, this is Stipe
and REM is what they do -very well! They are the UKs foremost REM tributes playing
2 hours of all the classics. You’ll find yourself singing along to songs
you didn’t realise you knew - ‘Man on the Moon’, Losing my Religion’,
‘Everybody Hurts’ and many, many more. A superb stage show not to
be missed by any serious REM fan.
Some reviews from Stipes gig at The
Limelight, Crewe....
‘By the time the band started there must have been
at least 400 people there’
‘A packed venue with high expectations
to hear the music of the world's greatest band - R.E.M., take it from me they
were not disappointed.’
‘Stipe's outstanding performance of R.E.M.
music is second to none, not to be missed, 'if you love R.E.M. then Stipe is never
going to let you forget it'.
.................................................................................
THURS
4th SEPT - BREATHE (The music of Pink Floyd) 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £12.00
Door £14.00
Door 8pm Start
9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent
food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.breathefloyd.co.uk
www.squareandcompasspub.com INFO
Once again BREATHE are bringing that unique theatre presentation back to the Barn,
the fabulous light show,the magical musicianship,it will all be featured tonight
- 'Echoes', 'Another Brick in the Wall', 'Comfortably Numb', 'Us and Them' plus
rare excerpts from 'Meddle and 'The Wall' and all those great Pink Floyd masterpieces
that made them one of the greatest bands in the World will be featured. 'Wish
you were here'? Well, book a ticket to be sure you are!
........................................................................ FRI
5th SEPT - BREATHE (The music of Pink Floyd - outdoor
concert!)
LOCATION
The
Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv £12.00
Door £14.00 (if any left)
Advance sales from Reception or Stable
Cafe at Lulworth Castle or by post (see bookings)
Door 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Food + real ales available LINKS
www.breathefloyd.co.uk
www.lulworth.com INFO
Interest in this gig is already high just by word-of-mouth after the fantastic
show here last Summer. They are bringing that unique theatre back presentation
to The Hobby Horse, the fabulous light show,the magical musicianship,it will all
be featured tonight - 'Another Brick in the Wall', 'Comfortably Numb', 'Us and
Them' plus rare excerpts from 'Echoes', 'Meddle', 'The Wall' and all those
great Pink Floyd masterpieces that made them one of the greatest bands in the
World will be featured. 'Wish you were here'? Well, book a ticket to be sure you
are! Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to some of the best music the last
40 years have produced!
........................................................................ SAT
6th SEPT - BREATHE (The music of Pink Floyd)
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643 702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Adv tickets from venue or by post (see bookings section)
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Food until 6pm + real ales available LINKS
www.breathefloyd.co.uk
INFO
Interest
in this gig is already high just by word-of-mouth, this is the Northampton bands
much requested return to Minehead after the fantastic show here earlier this year.
They are bringing that unique theatre back presentation to The Hobby Horse, the
fabulous light show,the magical musicianship,it will all be featured tonight -
'Another Brick in the Wall', 'Comfortably Numb', 'Us and Them' plus rare excerpts
from 'Echoes', 'Meddle', 'The Wall' and all those great Pink Floyd masterpieces
that made them one of the greatest bands in the World will be featured. 'Wish
you were here'? Well, book a ticket to be sure you are!
........................................................................ WED
10th SEPT - PAUL LAMB + the KINGSNAKES! 
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643 702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Adv tickets from venue or by post (see bookings section)
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Food until 6pm + real ales available LINKS
www.paullamb.com
INFO
Hailed by aficionados and music press around the world as Europe’s foremost
blues harmonica exponent, Paul Lamb has
forged himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest players of
our time. He has won countless awards, sold record-breaking quantities of albums,
and performed the world over with his long-standing musical compatriots, The Kingsnakes.
Inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall Of Fame (alongside the likes of Peter
Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner), Lamb still continues to bring his infectious
brand of soulful blues to a plethora of fans around the globe… he has represented
Great Britain in the World Harmonica Championships, leading to a spell of working
with his mentor Sonny Terry and seeing Lamb performing with Buddy Guy, Junior
Wells, Brownie McGhee, and countless other blues greats that had originally inspired
him. To date, the band can regularly be seen far afield; from Spain to Scandinavia,
Belgium to Bahrain, Hungary to Hong-Kong…His unique harmonica skills are
constantly in demand by others, and he has amongst other experiences had a chart
hit with “Harmonica Man”(under the pseudonym of “Bravado”)
with Pete Waterman, and worked with Mark Knopfler, The Who, Rod Stewart and Jimmy
Nail amongst others. The band also features newest member Ryan
Lamb on guitar , a great player in the Jimmy Vaughan style and by co-incidence
Pauls son! Vocalist / guitarist Chad Strentz
is rated as one of the top UK singers and has won awards in his own right.
Genial Doghouse Bass player Rod
Demick toured the US for about 6 months supporting Dire Straits then started
working with The David Essex Band, and from 1979 - 1990 was touring, recording
albums and singles with David. Also, he was playing blues gigs around London and
recording with The Strawbs. Eventually, in 1990, a tour of America with the Strawbs
clashed with an Essex tour, and Rod went to America! By now all he really wanted
to do was play the blues again, so on his return, he started a blues band with
some of the Strawbs. As Turkey Leg Johnson they played the blues circuit around
the UK. Turkey Leg didn't exactly turn out as he had planned, so he joined the
Jim McCarty Band, recording a Yardbirds Reunion Concert CD. Prior to joining Paul
Lamb Rod also worked with Dr. John, Guitar Shorty, Mojo Buford, Ron Kavana, Jack
E McAuley, Terry Woods, Taj Mahal, Snooky Prior, and Gatemouth Brown.
Rock
steady drummer Sonny Below played behind
Johnny Mars as well as backing Louisiana Red and the Excello tour with Fred James,
Johnny Jones etc before becoming a Kingsnake. What
the press have to say about PAUL LAMB & THE KING SNAKES:
"... simply
better than the opposition - from whatever side of the Atlantic it happens to
come". - Blueprint. "Paul
Lamb & The King Snakes are a bloody marvellous band". - Blues in the South. "They
play blues in the same way Brando used to straddle a Triumph…. lazily,
cocksure, coolly and aggressive” - Blues & Rhythm.
........................................................................ THURS
11th SEPT - PAUL LAMB + the KINGSNAKES return!
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass,
Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat
Nav - TA19 9NX 01823
480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant
from 6.30pm. Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.paullamb.com
www.squareandcompasspub.com INFO
Hailed by aficionados and music press around the world as Europe’s foremost
blues harmonica exponent, Paul Lamb has
forged himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest players of
our time. He has won countless awards, sold record-breaking quantities of albums,
and performed the world over with his long-standing musical compatriots, The Kingsnakes.
Inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall Of Fame (alongside the likes of Peter
Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner), Lamb still continues to bring his infectious
brand of soulful blues to a plethora of fans around the globe… he has represented
Great Britain in the World Harmonica Championships, leading to a spell of working
with his mentor Sonny Terry and seeing Lamb performing with Buddy Guy, Junior
Wells, Brownie McGhee, and countless other blues greats that had originally inspired
him. To date, the band can regularly be seen far afield; from Spain to Scandinavia,
Belgium to Bahrain, Hungary to Hong-Kong…His unique harmonica skills are
constantly in demand by others, and he has amongst other experiences had a chart
hit with “Harmonica Man”(under the pseudonym of “Bravado”)
with Pete Waterman, and worked with Mark Knopfler, The Who, Rod Stewart and Jimmy
Nail amongst others. The band also features newest member Ryan
Lamb on guitar , a great player in the Jimmy Vaughan style and by co-incidence
Pauls son! Vocalist / guitarist Chad Strentz
is rated as one of the top UK singers and has won awards in his own right.
Genial Doghouse Bass player Rod
Demick toured the US for about 6 months supporting Dire Straits then started
working with The David Essex Band, and from 1979 - 1990 was touring, recording
albums and singles with David. Also, he was playing blues gigs around London and
recording with The Strawbs. Eventually, in 1990, a tour of America with the Strawbs
clashed with an Essex tour, and Rod went to America! By now all he really wanted
to do was play the blues again, so on his return, he started a blues band with
some of the Strawbs. As Turkey Leg Johnson they played the blues circuit around
the UK. Turkey Leg didn't exactly turn out as he had planned, so he joined the
Jim McCarty Band, recording a Yardbirds Reunion Concert CD. Prior to joining Paul
Lamb Rod also worked with Dr. John, Guitar Shorty, Mojo Buford, Ron Kavana, Jack
E McAuley, Terry Woods, Taj Mahal, Snooky Prior, and Gatemouth Brown.
Rock
steady drummer Sonny Below played behind
Johnny Mars as well as backing Louisiana Red and the Excello tour with Fred James,
Johnny Jones etc before becoming a Kingsnake. What
the press have to say about PAUL LAMB & THE KING SNAKES:
"... simply
better than the opposition - from whatever side of the Atlantic it happens to
come". - Blueprint. "Paul
Lamb & The King Snakes are a bloody marvellous band". - Blues in the South. "They
play blues in the same way Brando used to straddle a Triumph…. lazily,
cocksure, coolly and aggressive” - Blues & Rhythm. ........................................................................
FRI
12th SEPT - PAUL LAMB + the KINGSNAKES! (outdoor
concert!) 
LOCATION
The
Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv £12.00
Door £14.00 (if any left)
Advance sales from Reception or Stable
Cafe at Lulworth Castle or by post (see bookings)
Door 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Food + real ales available LINKS
www.paullamb.com
INFO
Hailed by aficionados and music press around the world as Europe’s foremost
blues harmonica exponent, Paul Lamb has
forged himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest players of
our time. He has won countless awards, sold record-breaking quantities of albums,
and performed the world over with his long-standing musical compatriots, The Kingsnakes.
Inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall Of Fame (alongside the likes of Peter
Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner), Lamb still continues to bring his infectious
brand of soulful blues to a plethora of fans around the globe… he has represented
Great Britain in the World Harmonica Championships, leading to a spell of working
with his mentor Sonny Terry and seeing Lamb performing with Buddy Guy, Junior
Wells, Brownie McGhee, and countless other blues greats that had originally inspired
him. To date, the band can regularly be seen far afield; from Spain to Scandinavia,
Belgium to Bahrain, Hungary to Hong-Kong…His unique harmonica skills are
constantly in demand by others, and he has amongst other experiences had a chart
hit with “Harmonica Man”(under the pseudonym of “Bravado”)
with Pete Waterman, and worked with Mark Knopfler, The Who, Rod Stewart and Jimmy
Nail amongst others. The band also features newest member Ryan
Lamb on guitar , a great player in the Jimmy Vaughan style and by co-incidence
Pauls son! Vocalist / guitarist Chad Strentz
is rated as one of the top UK singers and has won awards in his own right.
Genial Doghouse Bass player Rod
Demick toured the US for about 6 months supporting Dire Straits then started
working with The David Essex Band, and from 1979 - 1990 was touring, recording
albums and singles with David. Also, he was playing blues gigs around London and
recording with The Strawbs. Eventually, in 1990, a tour of America with the Strawbs
clashed with an Essex tour, and Rod went to America! By now all he really wanted
to do was play the blues again, so on his return, he started a blues band with
some of the Strawbs. As Turkey Leg Johnson they played the blues circuit around
the UK. Turkey Leg didn't exactly turn out as he had planned, so he joined the
Jim McCarty Band, recording a Yardbirds Reunion Concert CD. Prior to joining Paul
Lamb Rod also worked with Dr. John, Guitar Shorty, Mojo Buford, Ron Kavana, Jack
E McAuley, Terry Woods, Taj Mahal, Snooky Prior, and Gatemouth Brown.
Rock
steady drummer Sonny Below played behind
Johnny Mars as well as backing Louisiana Red and the Excello tour with Fred James,
Johnny Jones etc before becoming a Kingsnake. What
the press have to say about PAUL LAMB & THE KING SNAKES:
"... simply
better than the opposition - from whatever side of the Atlantic it happens to
come". - Blueprint. "Paul
Lamb & The King Snakes are a bloody marvellous band". - Blues in the South. "They
play blues in the same way Brando used to straddle a Triumph…. lazily,
cocksure, coolly and aggressive” - Blues & Rhythm.
Bring
your picnic chairs, wrap up warm and listen to the best harmonica led blues music
this country has ever produced!
........................................................................ THURS
18th SEPT - INTO THE BLEACH (Blondie tribute) LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643 702274 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Adv tickets from venue or by post (see bookings section)
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Food until 6pm + real ales available
........................................................................ FRI
19th SEPT - INTO THE BLEACH (Blondie tribute) LOCATION
The
Courtyard @ Lulworth Castle,East Lulworth, Dorset.
Sat Nav - BH20 5QS
TICKETS
Adv £12.00
Door £14.00 (if any left)
Advance sales from Reception or Stable
Cafe at Lulworth Castle or by post (see bookings)
Door 7.30pm
Start 8.30pm
Food + real ales available ........................................................................ FRI
19th SEPT - DIRE TRAITS (Dire Straits tribute) LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823
480467 TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent food. Booking essential.
........................................................................ FRI
26th SEPT - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS LOCATION
The Shoe, Plaitford, Nr Romsey, Hants.
Sat Nav SO51 6EE
01794 322397
Good food from 7pm. Table booking essential. LINKS
www.shoeinn.co.uk
INFO
Harry
Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz festival
there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both as ex members
and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in their own right.
They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US and opened concerts
for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee,
Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and the Ray Charles Orchestra.
........................................................................ FRI
10th OCT - HELLS BELLS (AC/DC tribute) LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823 480467 ........................................................................ SAT
18th OCT - STEELY SCAM (Steely Dan tribute)
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823 480467 ........................................................................ FRI
24th OCT - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS LOCATION
The Shoe, Plaitford, Nr Romsey, Hants.
Sat Nav SO51 6EE
01794 322397
Good food from 7pm. Table booking essential. LINKS
www.shoeinn.co.uk
INFO
Harry
Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz festival
there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both as ex members
and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in their own right.
They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US and opened concerts
for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee,
Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and the Ray Charles Orchestra.
........................................................................ SAT
25th OCT - STOMPIN' DAVES ELECTRIC BAND LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823 480467 ........................................................................ TUES
28th OCT - RAG MAMA RAG 
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX
01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £10.00
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Phone for advance sales.
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food. Booking essential. LINKS
www.ragmamarag.co.uk A
much requested return visit from the stompin’ twosome! Formed in 1991, the
English duo RAG MAMA RAG have slowly and consistently built up their reputation
as one of Europes finest Country Blues acts. With an interesting and wide range
of instruments, (ASHLEY DOW, Henderson Acoustic Guitar, National & Dobro Resonator
Bottleneck Guitars, Weissenborn Acoustic Lap Steel, Ukulele and Vocals, plus DEBORAH
DOW, Harmonica, Washboard, Percussion and Backing Vocals), RAG MAMA RAG create
an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences
feet tapping.
Their repertoire is 20s and 30s Blues based, but extremely varied,
encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White Country
tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 20s and 30s
period.
Touring non stop in Europe during the last ten years RAG MAMA RAG
have clocked up well over 2000 concerts and have played at many major festivals
in France, Belgium and Germany.
........................................................................ WED
29th OCT - RAG MAMA RAG
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643
702274 TICKETS
Adv £8.00
Door £9.00
Doors 8.00pm Start
9.00pm
Food until 6pm. Real ale available LINKS
www.ragmamarag.co.uk Formed
in 1991, the English duo RAG MAMA RAG have slowly and consistently built up their
reputation as one of Europes finest Country Blues acts. With an interesting and
wide range of instruments, (ASHLEY DOW, Henderson Acoustic Guitar, National &
Dobro Resonator Bottleneck Guitars, Weissenborn Acoustic Lap Steel, Ukulele and
Vocals, plus DEBORAH DOW, Harmonica, Washboard, Percussion and Backing Vocals),
RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic sound which
soon has audiences feet tapping.
Their repertoire is 20s and 30s Blues based,
but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds,
early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles
of the 20s and 30s period.
Touring non stop in Europe during the last ten
years RAG MAMA RAG have clocked up well over 2000 concerts and have played at
many major festivals in France, Belgium and Germany.
........................................................................ SAT
30th OCT - STIPE (REM Tribute)
LOCATION
The
Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19
9NX 01823
480467
TICKETS
Adv £10.00
Door £12.00
Available from venue or by post (see bookings
section)
Door 8pm
Start 9pm
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food.
Booking essential.Real
ales available LINKS
www.stipe.co.uk
INFO
A consistantly popular and professional act Stipes audiences
grow with every appearance, and rightly so - a fantastic night of classic REM.
One of the biggest bands to emerge from the 70’s, REM, with their charismatic
singer Michael Stipe ( complete with blue stripe across his face!) proceeded
to tear the singles and album charts up with those famous hit melodies and establish
themselves as world class musicians. Well, this is Stipe
and REM is what they do -very well! They are the UKs foremost REM tributes playing
2 hours of all the classics. You’ll find yourself singing along to songs
you didn’t realise you knew - ‘Man on the Moon’, Losing my Religion’,
‘Everybody Hurts’ and many, many more. A superb stage show not to
be missed by any serious REM fan.
Some reviews from Stipes gig at The
Limelight, Crewe....
‘By the time the band started there must have been
at least 400 people there’
‘A packed venue with high expectations
to hear the music of the world's greatest band - R.E.M., take it from me they
were not disappointed.’
‘Stipe's outstanding performance of R.E.M.
music is second to none, not to be missed, 'if you love R.E.M. then Stipe is never
going to let you forget it'.
................................................................................. THURS
6th NOV - LINDA GAIL LEWIS!!!! + Some like it Hot 
LOCATION
The
Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19
9NX 01823
480467
TICKETS
Adv £15.00
Door £17.00
Available from venue or by post (see bookings
section)
Door 8pm
Start 9pm
Restaurant from 6.30pm. Excellent food.
Booking essential.Real
ales available LINKS
www.lindagaillewis.com
INFO
Linda Gail Lewis first started making waves in Britain when - following
the launch of her highly controversial and much discussed autobiography "The Devil,
Me And Jerry Lee" and the release of her self-titled album on Sire - she toured
the U.K. and Ireland in the perfect rocking company of Shakin' Stevens. Along
the way she made several television appearances and, by the year's end, had struck
up an acquaintanceship with Van Morrison, leading on to the duet album "You Win
Again" several months touring together, and the outrageous autobiography that
knocks the socks off other "kiss and tell" diatribes. Now she's set to win even
more friends and fans with a brand new album that continues to fashion her own
identity as a singer, songwriter and musician. Appropriately titled "Out Of The
Shadows", it's another step away from the image garnished by her elder brother,
the notorious Jerry Lee Lewis.
But Linda Gail Lewis, in common with her famous
brother, has never shied away from the headlines. It comes with the territory.
Just as noted Nashville journalist Robert K. Oermann had described her autobiography
as "breezy, bemused, irreverent and more than a little racy", so such words could
be similarly to the authoress herself.
Linda Gail and
brother Jerry Lee grew up in Ferriday, Louisiana along with cousins Jimmy Swaggart
(controversial, but world-renowned evangelist) and Mickey Gilley (country singer/songwriter,
who gained a worldwide reputation via the movie "Urban Cowboy"). Most of their
colourful, but poverty stricken childhood was spent in their hometown church built
by members of the family. Their first musical experiences were right there at
"The Ferriday First Assembly of God" where Jerry and Linda sang, moving toward
what would be their life long career in music.
"I've been in the music business
my whole life," says Linda. "I went into Sun recording studio, in Memphis, with
my brother for the first time when I was 12 years old and went out on the road
with him when I was 14." The impressionable Linda Gail idolized her brother and
he returned her love with big brotherly concern. "He protected me when we were
out on the road. He wouldn't even let anyone cuss in front of me." She continues:
"You know, having name recognition is a two sided-thing, It helps you get in the
door, but once you're in, you have to blow people's minds or else they will not
like you. If I was Jerry Lee's sister, I better be damn good."
These days,
though, Linda Gail Lewis' music is making its own impact. The little sister has
now stepped out of the shadows of her big brother and enjoys the enthusiastic
support of a public that yearns for more - and the media always eager for a story
linked with the Lewis name.
.................................................................................
THURS
6th NOV - LINDA GAIL LEWIS!!!! + Some like it Hot
LOCATION
The
Hobby Horse, The Esplanade, Minehead, Somerset.
Sat Nav TA24 5QP
01643 702274 TICKETS
Adv £15.00
Door £17.00
Adv tickets from venue or by post (see bookings section)
Door 8pm Start 9-9.15pm
Food until 6pm + real ales available
LINKS
www.lindagaillewis.com
INFO
Linda Gail Lewis first started making waves in Britain when - following
the launch of her highly controversial and much discussed autobiography "The Devil,
Me And Jerry Lee" and the release of her self-titled album on Sire - she toured
the U.K. and Ireland in the perfect rocking company of Shakin' Stevens. Along
the way she made several television appearances and, by the year's end, had struck
up an acquaintanceship with Van Morrison, leading on to the duet album "You Win
Again" several months touring together, and the outrageous autobiography that
knocks the socks off other "kiss and tell" diatribes. Now she's set to win even
more friends and fans with a brand new album that continues to fashion her own
identity as a singer, songwriter and musician. Appropriately titled "Out Of The
Shadows", it's another step away from the image garnished by her elder brother,
the notorious Jerry Lee Lewis.
But Linda Gail Lewis, in common with her famous
brother, has never shied away from the headlines. It comes with the territory.
Just as noted Nashville journalist Robert K. Oermann had described her autobiography
as "breezy, bemused, irreverent and more than a little racy", so such words could
be similarly to the authoress herself.
Linda Gail and
brother Jerry Lee grew up in Ferriday, Louisiana along with cousins Jimmy Swaggart
(controversial, but world-renowned evangelist) and Mickey Gilley (country singer/songwriter,
who gained a worldwide reputation via the movie "Urban Cowboy"). Most of their
colourful, but poverty stricken childhood was spent in their hometown church built
by members of the family. Their first musical experiences were right there at
"The Ferriday First Assembly of God" where Jerry and Linda sang, moving toward
what would be their life long career in music.
"I've
been in the music business my whole life," says Linda. "I went into Sun recording
studio, in Memphis, with my brother for the first time when I was 12 years old
and went out on the road with him when I was 14." The impressionable Linda Gail
idolized her brother and he returned her love with big brotherly concern. "He
protected me when we were out on the road. He wouldn't even let anyone cuss in
front of me." She continues: "You know, having name recognition is a two sided-thing,
It helps you get in the door, but once you're in, you have to blow people's minds
or else they will not like you. If I was Jerry Lee's sister, I better be damn
good."
These days, though, Linda Gail Lewis' music is making its own impact.
The little sister has now stepped out of the shadows of her big brother and enjoys
the enthusiastic support of a public that yearns for more - and the media always
eager for a story linked with the Lewis name.
........................................................................ FRI
14th NOV - BUFFALO SQUEEZE
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823 480467 ........................................................................ FRI
28th NOV - THE GREAT PRETENDER
LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav
- TA19 9NX 01823 480467 ........................................................................ SAT
6th DEC - ROLLIN’ CLONES 
LOCATION
The
Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19
9NX 01823 480467 TICKETS
Adv £12.00
Door £14.00
Door 8pm
Start 9-9.15pm
Restaurant from 6.30pm Excellent
food. Booking essential.
Advance tickets can be purchased from the venue or
Shop/Post office at Horton + Broadway (Nr Fivedials crossroads - closed between
1 - 2pm) or by post (see bookings section) LINKS
www.rollin-clones.com A
real coup! At last we have managed to book them - one of our most requested acts.
This one is long overdue, book now as early sellout is predicted! Hear
Mick Jogger, Ronnie Woodbine, Keef Ripoff, Bill Wayeyman and Charlie Rocks recreate
some of the biggest hits of the last 40 years! THE
ROLLIN' CLONES were formed in 1997 to celebrate the music and career of the greatest
rock n' roll band of all time. Since then 'The Clones' have gone from strength
to strength, playing sellout concerts at home and abroad. They enjoy the reputation
of being The Best Tribute To The Rolling Stones ever.. "no others come close" THE
SHOWS place great emphasis on the Rolling Stones' actual LIVE performances thus
creating the most dynamic stage show, packed full of brilliantly played classics
from the early 60s, 70s and 80s, through to the new releases of today... THE
BAND MEMBERS, all outstanding musicians with numerous professional credits to
their name, recreate the songs with "frightening accuracy" and Mick Jogger "more
Mick than Mick" is sensational...... A
touch of humour and the band's fantastic stage presence make a ROLLIN' CLONES
gig an event to be remembered and most certainly "NOT TO BE MISSED" “Without
a doubt the most exciting tribute to the Rolling Stones...Outstanding”
The
Daily Mail “Frighteningly
accurate” Empire Magazine “The
Rollin' Clones manage to re-create the Stones at their most prolific and do it
with all the passion and raw energy of the real thing. Great fun, fine musicians
and an excellent choice of songs...not to be missed!”The Rolling Stones
Supporters Association “Hit
after hit were walloped out with a passion, a smirk
,and a wink that kept the dance floor moving all night...”
The
BBC “A
storming set at Ashton Court “ The NME ........................................................................
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