Welcome to Dave Saunders - Mojo Promo web site

Beverly Smith and Dahlonega's John Grimm have teamed up recently to perform some of the best old time music heard in the hills of southern Appalachia in a very long time. Both are well known old time musicians who can "play the devil out of a multitude of instruments" as well as sing like two whippoorwills on a hot summer night.
One of the most respected Guitar and Fiddle players in old time music today, Beverly Smith is also in demand as a singer and dance caller. Smith's mastery of Carter Family music is as well respected as it is beautiful. Beverly has toured extensively in both the US and the UK ,and has played concert halls and festivals all over Europe, Canada and the US. Besides her duo with John Grimm, Beverly currently plays and tours with Alice Gerrard, the indisputable Queen of Old Time Music.
John Grimm's musical talents are unparalleled in the southern Appalachians and his fiddling and banjo picking represent the old time tradition at its best. His mournful vocals pull and twist at the roots of the red Georgia clay he calls home and the forgotten days of the past. John is an award winning fiddler and multi-instrumentalist who has played with many old time bands such as The Georgia Mudcats, The Georgia Potlickers, and Rural Radio Company.
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SUN 6th MAY - THE PRODUCERS + others

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LOCATION
Guisborough R'n'B Festival, Guisborough Football Club, Howlbeck Rd,
Guisborough, Cleveland. CA11 7JG

TICKETS
Tickets + more info c/o Kath 01287 634365

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.co.uk

The festival starts at 1.00pm-about 11.30pm.ticket prices for the day will be £35.. full line up to be announced very soon but confirmed are Connie Lush, Hamilton Loomis, Chantel McGregor and The Producers of course!
The Producers haven't played at Guisborough for something like 12 years!
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TUES 8th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS

LOCATION
The Grove, Harbour Rd, Seaton, Devon EX12 2LE

TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £10.00
Door 7.30pm Start 8.30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE: 01297 21077 (ansphone)
or Seaton TIC or this website.

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WED 9th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS with special guest STOMPING DAVE ALLEN

LOCATION
Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 1SN

TICKETS
Adv £12.00 Door £14.00 Cons £11.00
Door 7.30pm Start 8.30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE BOX OFFICE: 01392 270891
or website.

LINKS
www.billsheffield.com

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Early booking advised from box office or phone to reserve.
Limited no's so book now!

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.
The big bluesman from Atlanta, Georgia is again accompanied by The Producers bassist Dave Saunders so this is a fantastic pairing. Those lucky enough to have seen Bill before know what a great singer/ guitarist and powerful performer he is. With his huge voice and stunning slide guitar this man puts his heart and soul into every show. He was guitar legend Roy Buchanons vocalist, touring with Roy throughout the United States and featuring on Roys Polydor album ‘In the Beginning’. His experience of working for blues greats such as Big Mama Thornton, Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters (Godfather to Bills daughter!), Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan (it’s a little known fact that SRV actually opened for Bill Sheffield once!) and his laid back yet energy laden stage style has made him many friends in Europe where he is always made very welcome.

In press reviews from concerts Bill Sheffield was singled out as an ‘outstanding live performer and possibly one of the best natural players and forceful vocalists that has ever visited these shores from the US'.

Some of the accolades already given to the ‘Hearing Things’ album......"The more I listen to this album the more I think it's the best acoustic music I've heard'.......... 'Simply stunning'......... 'This is a superb album and a must buy for all lovers of acoustic music'- BLUES MATTERS 2004
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THUR 10th MAY - BUDDY WHITTINGTON + his Band!
(ex John Mayalls Bluesbreakers!)

Buddy Whittington

LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass,Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX 01823 480467
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.
LIMITED ACCOM AVAILABLE, PHONE EARLY.

TICKETS (selling fast - buy soon!)
Adv £14.00 Door £16.00 (if any left!)
Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

LINKS
www.buddywhittington.com

www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Named by his ex boss of 15 years as ‘possibly the greatest Bluesbreaker of them all’. When that boss was John Mayall and the ‘all’ includes Eric Clapton, Peter Green Mick Taylor, Walter Trout and Coco Montoya this is no lightweight accolade. Touring the US supporting ZZ Top for their 1995 ‘Antenna’ World Tour, and playing alongside Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor in 2003 for John’s 70th Birthday Concert at The King’s Dock Arena in Liverpool stand out as definite high points of Buddy’s tenure as a Bluesbreaker.
Buddy has now stepped out of the shadows into the limelight with his own band. During several co-headlining tours of Europe and the US featuring Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and legendary Fleetwood Mac founder/guitarist Peter Green’s ‘Splinter Group’, a mutual admiration society emerged between Buddy, Greeny’s bassist Pete Stroud and organist/pianist Roger Cotton. The musicians enjoyed watching each others’ sets, began playing together on the encores and started talking about getting together to play some music if the opportunity ever availed itself, which it did shortly thereafter when both The Splinter Group and The Bluesbreakers disbanded and left them all ‘at liberty.’
‘The Buddy Whittington Band’ became a reality and a well-attended string of UK gigs was booked with the addition of drummer Darby Todd, who had been touring and recording with Gary Moore and Justin Hawkin (The Darkness) A coup for The Barn so please book early!
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FRI 11th MAY - THE PRODUCERS +
BILL SHEFFIELD & DAVE SAUNDERS

LOCATION
Tivoli Theatre, West Borough, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1LT

TICKETS
Adv £14.50
Door 7.30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
Box office: 01202 558866 Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.co.ukjj

This is the only time these two great acts share the stage during Bills 2012 tour of the UK! Book early!
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SAT 12th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS

Bill Sheffield and Dave Saunders

LOCATION
Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1XR

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Door 7.30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
Box office: 01305 266926 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

LINKS
www.billsheffield.com

www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

Early booking advised from box office or phone to reserve.
Limited no's so book now!
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.
The big bluesman from Atlanta, Georgia is again accompanied by The Producers bassist Dave Saunders, the award winning Producers pack out venues all around the country so this is a fantastic pairing. Those lucky enough to have seen Bill before know what a great singer/ guitarist and powerful performer he is. With his huge voice and stunning slide guitar this man puts his heart and soul into every show. He was guitar legend Roy Buchanons vocalist, touring with Roy throughout the United States and featuring on Roys Polydor album ‘In the Beginning’. His experience of working for blues greats such as Big Mama Thornton, Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters (Godfather to Bills daughter!), Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan (it’s a little known fact that SRV actually opened for Bill Sheffield once!) and his laid back yet energy laden stage style has made him many friends in Europe where he is always made very welcome.

In press reviews from concerts Bill Sheffield was singled out as an ‘outstanding live performer and possibly one of the best natural players and forceful vocalists that has ever visited these shores from the US'.

Some of the accolades already given to the ‘Hearing Things’ album......"The more I listen to this album the more I think it's the best acoustic music I've heard'.......... 'Simply stunning'......... 'This is a superb album and a must buy for all lovers of acoustic music'- BLUES MATTERS 2004
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SUN 13th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS

bill sheffield and dave saunders

LOCATION
Dunster Castle Hotel, High St, DUNSTER, Somerset. TA24 6SF

TICKETS
Adv tickets £10.00 from venue: 01643 823030 Door £12.00
Restaurant + Accommodation available. Doors 8pm Start 9pm
PHONE VENUE TO BOOK TICKETS

LINKS
www.billsheffield.com

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.
The big bluesman from Atlanta, Georgia is again accompanied by The Producers bassist Dave Saunders, the award winning Producers pack out venues all around the country so this is a fantastic pairing. Those lucky enough to have seen Bill before know what a great singer/ guitarist and powerful performer he is. With his huge voice and stunning slide guitar this man puts his heart and soul into every show. He was guitar legend Roy Buchanons vocalist, touring with Roy throughout the United States and featuring on Roys Polydor album ‘In the Beginning’. His experience of working for blues greats such as Big Mama Thornton, Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters (Godfather to Bills daughter!), Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan (it’s a little known fact that SRV actually opened for Bill Sheffield once!) and his laid back yet energy laden stage style has made him many friends in Europe where he is always made very welcome.

In press reviews from concerts Bill Sheffield was singled out as an ‘outstanding live performer and possibly one of the best natural players and forceful vocalists that has ever visited these shores from the US'.

Some of the accolades already given to the ‘Hearing Things’ album......"The more I listen to this album the more I think it's the best acoustic music I've heard'.......... 'Simply stunning'......... 'This is a superb album and a must buy for all lovers of acoustic music'- BLUES MATTERS 2004
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TUES 15th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS
(Candlelit acoustic concert)

TICKETS (none req - pay on door)
Adm £10.00
Doors 8.00pm Start 9.00pm

LINKS
www.squareandcompasspub.com

www.billsheffield.com

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WED 16th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS

LOCATION
Bridgwater Arts Centre,
Castle St, Bridgwater, Somerset.
TA6 3DD 01278 422700

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door 8pm
Adv tickets via website or phone venue.

LINKS

www.billsheffield.com

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THUR 17th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS

bill sheffield+dave saunders

LOCATION
Alexanders Jazz Cafe + Bar,
Rufus Court, Chester. CH1 2JW 01244 340005

TICKETS
Adv £8.00 Door £10.00 Door 8pm
Adv tickets + table bookings via website or phone venue.

LINKS
www.alexanderslive.com

www.billsheffield.com

Established in 1991, Alexander's is the leading North West venue, putting on an amazing range of music including jazz, blues, soul, roots and rock, comedy & drama. Alexander's is all about ambience and the joy of being close to the performance. You can also combine an evening's music with an evening meal. Nestled just inside the City Wall off Northgate Street, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, is one of Chester's most striking courtyards. 'Rufus Court’ was developed in 1991 from a number of 18th and 19th Century derelict houses, including houses on the City Wall itself. As well as being the home of Alexander's it is also home to some great places to eat and drink, and some independent, quirky shops.
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FRI 18th MAY - BILL SHEFFIELD + DAVE SAUNDERS

bill sheffield+dave saunders

LOCATION
Bronte Blues Club, Laycock, Nr Keighley,
Nth Yorkshire. BD22 0PH

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 THIS IS A TICKET ONLY GIG - PLEASE BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE.
Adv tickets from website or ticket hotline: 07773 637335

LINKS
www.bronteblues.com

www.billsheffield.com

Bronte Blues Club ('the bbc') is based at Laycock Village Hall set in the
picturesque Pennine foothills. Hospitality for artistes and early arrivals
is provided by the nearby Turkey Inn. Laycock Village Hall is two miles from
Keighley Town Centre and served by a regular bus service from there. The
Hall has wheelchair access.
‘one of the best blues clubs in the world’ - Paul Lamb
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FRI 18th MAY - THE 80s PROJECT “SIMPLY THE MOST EXCITING EIGHTIES TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD”

the 80s project

TICKETS (none req - pay on door)
Adm £10.00
Doors 8.00pm Start 9.00pm

If you love 80s music, or the 80s were your era then 80s Project are the band for you. These self confessed 80s music fanatics defy you to sit still for longer than their introduction!
Recognise these? Just some of the classics to dance the night away too!
Duran Duran – Rio + Hungry like the Wolf
Tears For fears – Everybody wants to rule the World
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax
David Bowie – Let’s Dance
Wham – I’m your man
Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Geno
Gary Numan – Cars
Prince – Purple Rain
Ultravox – All Stood Still
Boomtown Rats – I don’t like Mondays
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FRI 25th MAY - THE PRODUCERS

LOCATION
The Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil, Somerset.
Sat Nav - BA20 2RG 01935 424721
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 from venue
Doors 8.00pm Start 9.00pm

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.co.uk

www.quicksilvermail.com

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THUR 31st MAY - ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW + the LOW RIDERS!

LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX 01823 480467
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.
LIMITED ACCOM AVAILABLE, BOOK EARLY.

TICKETS
TICKETS WILL SELL FAST - BE SURE TO BOOK.
Adv £20.00 Door £22.00
Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

LINKS
www.andyfairweatherlow.com

A REAL COUP FOR THE BARN! ONE OF ONLY 2 UK DATES UNTIL NOVEMBER!

Andy Fairweather Low, one of the worlds most respected musicians rose to prominence in the 1960s as the front man and guitarist for chart topping teen idol band Amen Corner. His vocals and his distinctive voice were the perfect lead for the group. Amen Corner scored 6 memorable hits between 1967 and 1969 with ‘( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice’ reaching number 1 in January 1969. ‘Wide Eyed & Legless’ released late in 1975 became another solo Top 10 hit in the UK and a major International hit record. His notable contributions to other peoples records started with his appearance in 1978 on The Whos album ‘Who Are You’, continued with his appearance on guitar on their ‘Its Hard’ album in 1982 and Pete Townshends Psychderelict tour in 1993. From his work with The Who Andy moved on as the in demand player and ultimate guitarist to the stars, building an extraordinary reputation that has endured to this day. In the early nineties Andy joined Eric Claptons band with which he stayed until 2003 touring and recording the ‘Unplugged’, ‘From the Cradle’, ‘Pilgrim’, ‘Riding with the King’, ‘Reptile’ ‘One More Car One More Rider’, ‘Me & Mr. Johnson’ and ‘Back Home’ albums with him.
Andy was also a regular player with George Harrison, appearing on his ‘Live in Japan’ album and, in 2002, playing several of the lead guitar parts for the Harrison tribute, ‘The Concert for George’. One of Fairweather Lows longest musical relationships, however, has been as musical director with Roger Waters. The two have worked together since Waters ‘Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking’ tour of America in 1985. Since that time Andy has contributed to two of Waters albums ‘Radio K.A.O.S’ in 1987 and ‘Amused to Death’ in 1992 and played guitar and bass on the 1999-2002 ‘In the Flesh’ world tour. He also rejoined Waters for the ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ tour more recently.
On November 29th, 2002, one of the most important concerts ever was staged at the Royal Albert Hall. The Concert for George was a tribute to George Harrison, under the musical direction of Eric Clapton. Featuring Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Jules Holland and Sam Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar and Ringo Starr. Andy was a member of the Incredible House Band, which, among other great players, also included Dave Bronze, Gary Brooker, Jim Capaldi, Ray Cooper, Jim Keltner, Albert Lee and Chris Stainton. Andy is also a regular member of Bill Wymans Rhythm Kings, the consequence of another relationship that stretches back to the mid-Eighties. Andy and Bill first worked together at the Small Faces legendary bass player Ronnie Lanes A.R.M.S. Action for Research into Multiple Sclerosis benefit concert at Londons Royal Albert Hall in 1983. In 2011 Andy contributed some guitar to The Producers album ‘London Blues’ and has just finished working with Kate Bush on her "50 Words for Snow" album and had a fantastic gig with the Low Riders at Buckingham Palace... YEP, Buckingham Palace! It was a bash for Prince Phillip, Eric Clapton played a 25 min acoustic set and Andy was asked to be part of the band. A night never to be forgotten.
The current band is also a who’s who of the best players on the rock scene, joining Andy on Drums is Paul Beavis, on Bass is long standing associate Dave Bronze along with top Sax player Nick Pentelow.
Dave Bronze has played around the world in just about every place that music is heard. In a career spanning almost three decades, Dave has appeared, on record or on stage, alongside such household names as The Art Of Noise, Belinda Carlisle, Paul Carrack, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Bo Diddley, Duane Eddy, Dr. Feelgood, Bryan Ferry, Nik Kershaw, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Billy Preston, Procol Harum, Ringo Starr and Robin Trower. He can be seen playing alongside Eric Clapton in the "Live in Hyde Park" DVD, and the multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning tribute to George Harrison, "Concert For George".
Paul Beavis has been playing drums professionally for twenty five years, during which time he has worked with Judie Tzuke, Robert Fripp, The Producers, Russ Ballard, Leo Sayer, Thea Gillmore, Andy Summers, Toyah, Lisa Stansfield, Robbie McIntosh, Terry Britten, The Waterboys, Alex Parks and Sandi Thom.
Nick Pentelow, one of the UKs top Saxaphone players has toured and recorded with The Steve Gibbons Band, worked with Roger Chapmans ‘Shortlist’ and played with numerous blues bands including Juice on the Loose and Diz and the Doormen and backed visiting musicians such as Dr. John, Doug Sahm, Augie Meyers and Big Jay McNeely. Whilst working with Gary Moore, he played alongside BB King, Albert King and Albert Collins.
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SUN 3rd JUNE - HARRY SKINNER + DAVE SAUNDERS

harry skinner + dave saunders

LOCATION
Dulverton Folk Festival, Dulverton, Somerset.

TICKETS (none req - all free entry during festival)

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.com

www.dulvertonfolkfestival.net

Go to the website for Camping bookings, Festival is from 1st - 5th, loads of bands and activities, workshops and dancing - all free!

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.
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FRI 8th JUNE - STOMPIN' DAVE ALLEN + DAVE SAUNDERS
(Stompin’ Country Blues!)

Stompin Dave + Dave Saunders

LOCATION
Exmouth Festival, Exmouth, Devon.

TICKETS (none req - all events free

LINKS
www.stompindave.com

Stompin' Dave Allen performs on guitar, five-string banjo, fiddle, piano, harmonica and vocalswhilt simultaneously tap dancing! He specializes in American roots music including old-time, bluegrass, blues, country blues, folk, vintage country & hillbilly. Traditional songs & tunes, originals & covers.
Hardworking and prolific Stompin' Dave has appeared at festivals across England including Glastonbury Festival, Maverick Festival, London Remix Festival, Wilderness Festival, The Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Wessex Folk Festival, Wadebridge Folk Festival, Dave has also performed across Ireland, including Northern Ireland, and in Wales. USA.
Dave Saunders is on acoustic guitar and tea chest bass, a founder member of award winning blues band The Producers. Dave also promotes through his Mojo Records Agency, and performs with Atlanta USA blues/americana recording artist Bill Sheffield. As a duo with Stompin’ Dave he has also performed at Southsea Folk & Roots Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Ashburton Blues Festival, Boogaloo Blues Festival, and The Ealing Blues Festival among many others.
Their CD Country Blues has garnered many favourable reviews and will be available at this concert.

"Stage show bordering on mania and his stamina bordering on the impossible"
Scrumpy & Western

"A bluesy, rootsy, folky, dynamo duo " Suited & Booted

"If you get a chance to see these guys you must grab it with both hands." Blues in Britain.
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SAT 9th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

LOCATION
Lichfield Jazz + Blues Festival. Lichfield, Staffs.

TICKETS
Adv tickets from venue

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.com

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FRI 15th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

LOCATION
Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, Co Durham.

TICKETS
Adv tickets from venue

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.com

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FRI 15th JUNE - PAUL LAMB + the KINGSNAKES
(Award winning Harmonica player returns with his top class band)

Paul Lamb

TICKETS
Adv £12.00 Door £14.00
Doors 8.00pm Start 9.00pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

www.paullamb.com

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.
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SAT 16th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS
(half acoustic/half electric sets)

LOCATION
Chapel Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, Avon.

TICKETS
Adv tickets £8.00 from venue, £10.00 on Door, £7.00 students on door (SU card req)

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.com

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SUN 17th JUNE - ALBERT LEE + HOGANS HEROES!

albert lee

LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX 01823 480467
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.
NO ACCOM AVAILABLE TONIGHT - SORRY.

TICKETS
TICKETS WILL SELL FAST, ALBERT ALWAYS SELL OUT HERE - BE SURE TO BOOK.
Adv £18.00 Door £20.00
Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

LINKS
www.albertleeandhogansheroes.com

Back for his annual show at one of Alberts favourite venues. By common consent one of the worlds finest guitar players 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 was a member of the Everley Brothers band and has toured extensively with them since their 1983 reunion tour, Albert is also a popular member of Bill Wymans Rhythm Kings and fronted the band at the O2 Arena on the night of the legendary Led Zeppelin reunion concert. At Erics request Albert appeared at the prestigious 2005 George Harrison memorial concert alongside Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney amongst others, He also appeared with Sheryl Crow and Eric at Erics 2007 Crossroads guitar festival, a true guitar legend!
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 new pianist Gavin Povey whose credits include Van Morrison, Dave Edmunds and Kim Wilson.
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THUR 21st JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

The Producers

LOCATION
Alexanders Jazz Cafe + Bar,
Rufus Court, Chester. CH1 2JW 01244 340005

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00 Door 8pm
Adv tickets + table bookings via website or phone venue.

LINKS
www.alexanderslive.com

www.producersbluesband.co.uk

Established in 1991, Alexander's is the leading North West venue, putting on an amazing range of music including jazz, blues, soul, roots and rock, comedy & drama. Alexander's is all about ambience and the joy of being close to the performance. You can also combine an evening's music with an evening meal. Nestled just inside the City Wall off Northgate Street, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, is one of Chester's most striking courtyards. 'Rufus Court’ was developed in 1991 from a number of 18th and 19th Century derelict houses, including houses on the City Wall itself. As well as being the home of Alexander's it is also home to some great places to eat and drink, and some independent, quirky shops.
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FRI 22nd JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

The Producers

LOCATION
Bronte Blues Club, Laycock, Nr Keighley,
Nth Yorkshire. BD22 0PH

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 THIS IS A TICKET ONLY GIG - PLEASE BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE.
Adv tickets from website or ticket hotline: 07773 637335

LINKS
www.bronteblues.com

SAT 23rd JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

the producers

LOCATION
The Greystones, Greystones Rd, Sheffield. S11 7BS
Box office + venue: 0114 2665599

TICKETS
Adv £12.00 Door £14.00 Door 8pm
Adv tickets + table bookings via website or phone venue.

LINKS
www.mygreystones.co.uk

After a fantastic sell out reception here in 2011 this date is also expected to
sell out so book ASAP. Pub does food for pre-show eaters.
A great venue attached to a brilliant pub, come and check it out!
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SUN 24th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

the producers

LOCATION
The Box @ Royal Hotel, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire. CW2 6AG
Box office: 01270 257398

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00 Door 8pm
Adv tickets + table bookings via website or phone venue.

LINKS
www.theboxcrewe.co.uk

ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE - RING VENUE FOR DETAILS
The hospitality here is legendary! Undoubtedly one of the best live music venues in this area for miles. Now enlarged to 500 capacity and superb sound quality and easily accessible from junction 16 of the M6, The Royal Hotel is also only 200 yards from Crewe Railway Station meaning as well as a great place to stay it’s extremely convenient for a great night out. With a live music venue, club and 5 bars you can sure of a good time when you stay here - you might not get to bed very early though!
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MON 25th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

the producers

LOCATION
The Norman Knight, Whichford, Nr Shipston on Stour, Warks.

TICKETS
None req - collection will be made.
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TUES 26th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS

the producers

LOCATION
Bottleneck Blues Club, Roffin Suite, 41 New Rd, Rochester, Kent. ME11 1DX

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door 7.30pm Start 8.45pm
To book seats at the Roffen, please contact Richard using the "contact page" of the website. Adv tickets via website only.

LINKS
www.bottleneckblues.com

The Producers haven't played here for years! They hope to see some old friends. Come and see them for yourself; tape Eastenders and expose yourself to the risk of a good night out, and remember what Willie Dixon said:-
"If you don't love the blues you got a hole in your soul."
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FRI 29th JUNE - RICHARD DIGANCE

Richard Digance

LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX 01823 480467
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.
EN-SUITE ACCOM NOW AVAILABLE - phone for details.

TICKETS
Adv £12.50 Door £15.00
Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

LINKS
www.richarddigance.com

Back for his annual show at one of Richards favourite venues. 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.

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THURS 5th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS (Acoustic show)

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LOCATION
Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1XR

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00 Door 7.30pm Start 8pm
Tickets from Box office: 01305 266926

LINKS

The Producers had a fantastic reception for the 2 Chrismas shows so the experience is repeated now with tomorrows show being electric. Expose yourself to the risk of a good night out, and remember what Willie Dixon said:-
"If you don't love the blues you got a hole in your soul."
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FRI 6th JUNE - THE PRODUCERS (Electric show)

the producers

LOCATION
Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1XR

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00 Door 7.30pm Start 8pm
Tickets from Box office: 01305 266926

LINKS

The Producers had a fantastic reception for the 2 Chrismas shows so the experience is repeated now with tonights show being electric.

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FRI 13th JULY - LARRY MILLER

Larry Miller

LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX 01823 480467
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.
EN-SUITE ACCOM NOW AVAILABLE - phone for details.

TICKETS
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00 Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

LINKS
www.larrymiller.com

Larry has a powerful voice and fronts a tight 4 man band, those who have seen him live will agree his stage presence is second to none. He gigs tirelessly, all over the country and into Europe and in most peoples opinion helps fill the void left by the late, great Rory Gallagher. 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 Encylopedia of Heavy Rock

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TUES 17th JULY - LAZY LESTER! (famed New Orleans bluesman!)

LOCATION
The Barn @ Square+Compass, Windmill Hill, Nr Ilminster, Somerset.
Sat Nav - TA19 9NX 01823 480467
Superb food from 7pm table booking essential.
EN-SUITE ACCOM NOW AVAILABLE - phone for details.

LINKS

It’s certainly a month for legends! Back when blues was king and South Louisiana was the breeding ground for a blast of some of the most memorable American music ever recorded, at the heart of it was Lazy Lester. Those days are gone, and so too are most of its luminaries. And yet Lester carries the tradition almost single-handedly around the world several times over each year. This 78 year old blues legend from Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been described variously as a ‘National Treasure’ the ‘High Sheriff of Louisiana’ and ‘A nut!!’ One of the key creators of the South Louisiana swamp blues sound in the 1950’s Lester (aka Leslie Johnson) has often been imitated but never duplicated - his carefree personality prompting Excello Producer Miller to dub him ‘Lazy Lester’. Lesters tunes have been covered time and time again, his ‘I’m a lover not a fighter’ became a standard requisite of 60’s british blues band shows and was featured on the Kinks first album and which of the latest up-coming young SRV clones have ‘Sugar coated love’ in their sets? All of them! None of which beats the Fabulous Thunderbirds version of one of Lesters best known songs.
As a true living legend, his talents are as much in demand as ever. After all, there aren’t many living bluesmen who’ve had major hits, as Lester did on Excello Records in the 1950s and ‘60s, and are still performing with the gusto and precision of their youth.
He credits Jimmy Reed and Little Walter as his main blues influences, and you can easily hear Reed’s vocal style in Lester’s singing. But Lester isn’t shy about telling anyone that his first love was and still is country – the real, traditional kind. He got hooked early on Jimmie Rogers and later Hank Williams, often including some of their songs in his set.
In 2004, he played at Radio City Music Hall in New York as part of Martin Scorsese’s Year of the Blues super concert that resulted in his Lightning In A Bottle documentary. The concert included what was perhaps the most impressive lineup of blues stars ever assembled.
This is probably your last chance to see a genuine blues legend in such intimate surroundings. Get tickets now and enjoy.

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SAT 21st JULY - THE PRODUCERS

LOCATION
Ealing Blues Festival, Walpole Park, Ealing, London

TICKETS
Pay on enrty to the Park.

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.co.uk

Playing Main Stage 3pm - 4.30pm
Other acts include Ben Waters Band, The Guv'nors, Downliners Sect + lots more.
Celebrating 50 year anniversary of the Ealing Club home of the Artwoods, Rolling Stones, Downliners Sect etc, also 50 years of Marshall Amplification of Ealing!!
more info to come......
One of the most exciting and stylish new wave bands on the circuit, Bournemouth based The Producers are among the leaders of the the current Blues phenomenon topped by Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer. The Producers are something really something special, playing the freshest live blues in Britain today. Concerned with feel and attitude rather than slavishly copying 'hand me down' American music, The Producers move effortlessly between their own well crafted material and seriously reinvigorated classics stamped with their own characteristic identity. By not treating the music as some kind of museum piece The Producers are likely to incur the displeasure of a section of the blues hierarchy, however, at the same time they are barnstorming across the country building a massive audience at sell-out club dates and developing an equally impressive reputation that no one can ignore. Being invited to play prestigious Festival slots is always a sign of a band on its way, however receiving invitations to open concerts from luminaries like John Mayall, Taj Mahal, Dr John, Peter Green and Robert Cray has quickly led to The Producers becoming a major attraction in their own right. With seven acclaimed albums, air play and live appearances across Europe, the States, Australia and New Zealand, The Producers are now playing headline dates and rightfully assuming a prominent position on blues awards podiums.

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SUN 22nd JULY - THE PRODUCERS

LOCATION
Upton on Severn Blues Festival, Upton on Severn, Glos.

TICKETS
Free but weekend camping charge.

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.co.uk

Playing Main Stage 3pm - 4.30pm

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FRI 10th AUG - LAZY LESTER! (famed New Orleans bluesman!)

LOCATION
Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1XR

TICKETS
Adv £12.00 Door £14.00
Door 7.30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
Box office: 01305 266926 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

LINKS

www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

Early booking advised from box office or phone to reserve.
Limited no's so book now!
This 78 year old blues legend from Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been described variously as a ‘National Treasure’ the ‘High Sheriff of Louisiana’ and ‘A nut!!’ One of the key creators of the South Louisiana swamp blues sound in the 1950’s Lester (aka Leslie Johnson) has often been imitated but never duplicated - his carefree personality prompting Excello Producer Miller to dub him ‘Lazy Lester’. Lesters tunes have been covered time and time again, his ‘I’m a lover not a fighter’ became a standard requisite of 60’s british blues band shows and was featured on the Kinks first album and which of the latest up-coming young SRV clones have ‘Sugar coated love’ in their sets? All of them! None of which beats the Fabulous Thunderbirds version of one of Lesters best known songs.
As a true living legend, his talents are as much in demand as ever. After all, there aren’t many living bluesmen who’ve had major hits, as Lester did on Excello Records in the 1950s and ‘60s, and are still performing with the gusto and precision of their youth.
He credits Jimmy Reed and Little Walter as his main blues influences, and you can easily hear Reed’s vocal style in Lester’s singing. But Lester isn’t shy about telling anyone that his first love was and still is country – the real, traditional kind. He got hooked early on Jimmie Rogers and later Hank Williams, often including some of their songs in his set.
In 2004, he played at Radio City Music Hall in New York as part of Martin Scorsese’s Year of the Blues super concert that resulted in his Lightning In A Bottle documentary. The concert included what was perhaps the most impressive lineup of blues stars ever assembled.
This is probably your last chance to see a genuine blues legend in such intimate surroundings. Get tickets now and enjoy.

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FRI 7th SEPT - TALON - The acoustic collection!

Talon

TICKETS (Selling fast - book now)
Adv £12.50 Door £15.00 (if any left!)
Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.

THIS SHOW SOLD OUT EARLIER THIS YEAR!
Up Close & Personal Tour 2012 - Four members of Talon, Jonny, Chris, Peter and Keith sit on bar stools, armed with little more than their voices, acoustic guitars, a Ukulele and a Dobro and perform a selection of their favourite contemporary acoustic classics from such artistes as James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby Stills & Nash, John Denver, Michael Jackson and many more.
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SAT 8th SEPT - THE PRODUCERS

LOCATION
Warrington Blues Festival, Warrington, Cheshire.

TICKETS
T/B/A.

LINKS
www.producersbluesband.co.uk

Playing Main Stage

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FRI 19th OCT - DIRE STREETS - (Superb Dire Straits tribute!)

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TICKETS (Will Sell fast - book now)
Adv £10.00 Door £12.00
Door 8pm Start 9pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM THE VENUE,
COLLECT IN PERSON OR PHONE TO PAY BY CARD.
Tickets also available at:
Black Cat Records, Taunton and Acorn Records, Yeovil.