The amazing Ian Parker is definetly one of the Tawe Delta's all time favourites. Ian has been playing the club almost 6 years and he never fails to excite. His mastery of the blues from a very young age has kep us in awe for almost a decade. It doesn't seem possible that this guy can get better but he will surprise you. Backed by his excellent band we can assure you a night of the blues at its very best but come early to find a seat or miss out on one of Britain's finest ....
Checkout Ian Parker's Website.....
First time appearance for this Scottish born musician. Willie joined several bands after he left school. After many years of playing guitar he toured with Celtic Rock band Runrig and wrote / recorded two albums and one single. Now with his own band he is enjoying playing the blues and delights the audience wherever he goes. ......
http://www.myspace.com/willielogan
Its the second visit to the club for the ForsterKing Band and they make a welcome return. Fronted by James Forster and Phil King, their music is a combination of BB King's shuffle and New Orleans Funk. Supported by an excellent Rythm Section, Johnny - Keyboards and Scott - Drums, this band will leave you with a real feelgood factor. ......
http://www.forsterkingband.co.uk/
Red Eye Band
The fabulous Danny Bryant plays the club after a long absence as as always his mastery of the blues will astonish you. Danny now has a solid reputation as one of Britain's best bluesmen with a style identical to the great Walter Trout who took Danny under his wing at a young age. Be prepared to be wowed by this young man.......
Visit Danny Bryant's Website
Junior Hacksaw
Formed in the mid-1980s, Cardiff's Snatch It Back have been regarded as "South Wales' premier blues band" for so long now that the phrase has almost become an appendix to their name. Despite numerous line-up changes - and a brief period spent gigging and recording as The Boogie Band - the brief has always remained the same: to play tough, no-messin', Chicago-style blues. Maybe with a hint of Texas, a dash of Memphis, a sprinkling, occasionally of New Orleans funk, but for the most part this has always been an outfit steeped in the sounds of Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, and Willie Dixon
Check out the Band's Website
Songwriter/harmonica player/vocalist Johnny Mars was born in 1942 in Laurens, South Carolina the son of sharecroppers. At the age of nine Johnny was given his first harmonica. His family moved all over the South Eastern States: North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Washington. He met many good harmonica players cultivating his love for the blues harp. In high school he formed his first band. After graduation he gigged around New York and recorded with his band "The Burning Bush" for Mercury Records. The Scandinavian press were the first to title him "The Jimi Hendrix of the Harmonica". He is an innovative musician and has a dynamic stage persona, making use of electronic effects to extend his range.
(UK)
Website
-
http://www.rootdoctors.co.uk/
Mike Harries has been making
music in Cardiff since the late 1940's for the most time in the New
Orleans traditional style. He formed the ROOT DOCTORS in 1987, bringing
together a group of both experienced and young musicians, proficient in
a variety of musical styles. The ambition was to blend together a
programme of jazz, blues, R'n'B, funk and all stations south, creating a
fresh and exciting sound. There have been many personnel changes over
the years, but the music is always eminently danceable and above all
else FUN.
(USA)
Website
-
http://www.hamiltonloomis.com/
If you
missed Hamilton last year then make a point of seeing him this year.
Straight out of Austin Texas this multi talented bluesman is wowing the
audiences everywhere he plays. Hamilton is a master of the funky blues
and plays various instruments which will astonish you but not forgetting
his enriched soulful voice, and accompanied by his fellow American
Vince on Saxophone, this band will make the blues an experience you
won't forget in a hurry.
(Ireland)
Website - http://www.johnolearyband.com/
This quiet soft spoken man will deceive you at first but don't be fooled. His blues band are one of the most complete sounds you will hear on the blues circuit. Born in Ireland, John is very busy touring and playing most major festivals, but we welcome him back to the club to wow the crowds with his authentic harmonica based blues band.
(UK)
Website - http://www.stormwarning.co.uk/
This is a band with five diverse influences that happens to make exciting music. The blues is a form that changes its shape and character to suit whoever is playing it and so this band has a very unique sound. Harmonica based, they are certainly a very versatile entertaining band bluesband but not like some bands who play the basic blues riff throughout. This band will entertain you with pure blues
Panic Station
(UK)
Website
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The Panic Station MySpace
This home grown bluesband are on of those bands who deserve more
recognition. The solid, gut wrenching, blues of this excellent trio from
Wales will you foot stomping until you ache. The bottleneck guitar of
Owen is second to none and supported by the brilliant Ray on bass with a
new drummer these guys are not to be missed ...
May
6th
The Ostreme Centre - Castle Avenue, Mumbles, Swansea
Doors Open @ 2:00pm / £20 All Day Ticket / Ring 01792 830061
Tickets on sale at the Blues Club and Swansea & Mumbles Tourist Boards
(UK)
Loose Shoes
(USA)
Dennis Maroney and the Loose Shoes are on their first visit to the UK. Frontman Dennis, who was originally in a band called The Triggermen, has played throughout America for over 30 years. The line up of musicians on this tour have a music history that is breathtaking and with their style of funky Texas blues, which has been honed to perfection, you can be sure of a night of blues at its best. This is a first ... so don't you dare miss it !!!
(UK)
Website -
The Red Jackson
Website
This excellent bluesband have been formed from the excellent Smokestack
and the The Swampthings. The Swampthings have appeared in the Blues Club
before and they started out as buskers. They were such a great band that
people started booking them for gigs and the rest his history. The new
line up is
Phil Mills (vocals, guitars, harps), Chicken-King Schultz (drums),
Lafayette Louis (Double Bass).
Armed with a double bass,
harp, guitar and drums they have developed a traditional style of blues
which has a great feelgood factor.....
(USA)
Website -
http://www.donmcminn.com/
Website - http://www.myspace.com/smithhart
Due to recent Heart Surgery Papa Don McMiinn is unable to tour. The rest of the band, including Papa Don's sons, will be here and will be joined by Albert King award winner Kirk Smithhart. We wish Papa Don a speed recorvery.
Papa Don McMinn
This Memphis musician veteran helped to start the rebirth of the famous
Beale Street in Memphis, the home of the Blues. His special brand of
southern music ranges from Delta Blues to Boogie Blues and, as
international entertainer, he has performed for audiences of all ages as
a way of helping to preserve the future of the blues. Don offers
workshops to aspiring musicians.
Robin Bibi Band
(UK)
Website -
http://www.robinbibiband.co.uk/
Having worked in many bands during his
career Robin felt he had paid his dues and formed his own band in 1996
so that he could project his love for the blues. He is one of the finest
blues guitarists in London and he has backed Robert Plan, Jimmy Page and
Ben E King. His heroes are Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Johnson, Muddy
waters and Otis Redding. Robin has soaked up these styles and blended
them into one unique style of his own. This is Robin's first visit to
the Tawe Delta Blues club.
Gary Fletcher Band
(UK)
Website -
http://www.garyfletchermusic.co.uk/
Fresh from touring with his main band,
who recently appeared at the Mumbles Jazz and Blues Festival, Gary is
just as busy with his own band and makes a welcome return to the Tawe
Delta Blues club. His laid back style makes a welcome change from the
heavy rocky blues and if you like the acoustic bottleneck style of pure
blues then don't miss Gary and his band. As busy as he is with his
touring Gary is doing what he likes best, taking centre stage and
playing his won unique style of blues
Wild T & The Spirit (Canada)
Website -
http://www.wildt.ca/
Tony Springer (Wild T) is originally from Trinidad. He grew up playing
calypso and reggae and hadn’t been listening to blues before he moved to
Canada as a teenager. Springer uses Caribbean rhythm in his music and
adds rock and blues. The music of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley is
important for him. Also known as the Canadian guitar god Wild T has over
the years performed with many of the greats including DAVID BOWIE, THE
DOORS, BOSTON, BON JOVI, JEFF HEALEY, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and
JOHNNY WINTER. '. At the time of writing our gig is only one of four
that Wild T and his band will be playing in the UK so don't, definitely
don't, miss this night!
"I followed him around
like he was a Messiah..." - Jeff Healey
(USA)
Website -
http://www.cathead.biz/BigGeorge.html
Born in Mississippi in 1932 George spent his teenage years in Clarksdale but later move to Missouri. He learned to play harmonica at a very early age whilst hanging around house parties. During his career he has played shows with the legends of blues Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Jimmy Reed and many more. Now with his own band, The Houserockers, George will blow you away with the style that is deep southern blues reminiscent of the late great Muddy Waters. This is a one off visit by George so please don't miss this amazing guy.
The Fugitives (UK)
Website -
http://www.fugitives-online.com/
These guys took our Blues Festival down in Mumbles by storm back in May and they continue to be one of the most entertaining Blues units on the Welsh Blues scene....
Website -
http://www.tsbluesband.co.uk/
The TS Blues Band hail from Cardiff and feature Steve Johnson - Lead
Vocals & Lead Guitar, Kirby Stevens – Drums, Jamie Wilkins – Guitars and
Jeff Watkins – Bass. They were formed in 1994 and play a mixture of
originals plus Rock and Blues anthems from John Mayalls Blues Breakers
to the Allman Brothers. With recordings such Good Bye Dr. Blues, Tight
as F# and Live at the Dragon this band has supported Wishbone Ash, Dr
Feelgood, Otis Grande, Larry Miller, Connie Lush and Eugene Bridges.
Mighty Houserockers (UK)
Website -
http://www.mightyhouserockers.co.uk/
ILes Wilson - ' King Of The Slide Guitar Boogie '
returns with the
Mighty Houserockers. He promises classic George Thorogood
/ Hound Dog Taylor high energy party blues. Buddy Guy , Albert
King , Fabulous Thunderbirds and BB King also feature. 6 albums
have been released on the prestigious , world-wide blues label
'Red Lightnin' with the latest being 'Slide It On
Over'.
Website -
http://www.familystyleband.com.
This amazing band from Northern Italy return
to the club for their 4th year and
are always one of the highlights of the year. Brothers Franco and Marco and cousin Davide
Bianchi play original material as well as blues favourites.
This year
they have appeared at the Castlebar Blues Festival (Ireland), Burnley
Blues Festival (UK) and at the Budapest Blues Festival. They will also
be appearing at the 9th Maryport Blues Festival on Saturday the 28th
July.
Blue Traffic
(UK)
Website - to be confirmed
Straight from the South
Wales valleys Blue Traffic are a three piece outfit comprising of Dave
Williams - Lead Guitar and Vocals, Wayne Jones - Bass and Vocals (left),
and Meirion Sampson - Drums and vocals. This is a young band with
a growing reputation on the blues circuit and we thank the guys for
stepping in at short notice following Harper's cancellation due to a
visa issue.
Little Jenny & The BlueBeans (Sweden)
Website -
http://web.comhem.se/littlejenny/
Little Jenny & the Blue
Beans started up in 1997 as Sweden's only all woman blues band. In 2001
2 of the members left the group to be replaced by Mia Kempff and Lotta
Partapuoli and since then the lineup is: Little Jenny (harp, vocal,
guitar), Lotta Partapuoli (guitar), Justina Lakin (drums) and Mia Kempff
(Bass and vocal). LJBB have performed at the Belgium Rythm'n' blues
festival, Åmål Blues festival Sweden, Lahti Blues festival Finland, Odda
Blues festival, Norway, Copenhagen Blues festival Denmark, France and
the UK. and the list goes on....Their second CD "hot spicy dish" was
released February 2006.
Website -
http://www.lightninwillie.com/
Myspace -
http://www.myspace.com/lightninwillie
"Emerging from the clubs
and bars of the U.S Blues scene, Lightnin' Willie is an accomplished and
hard-working guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Now based in Los
Angeles, Willie is a seasoned musician and talented songwriter who has
paid his dues. With four albums under his belt, this eloquent
storyteller has his own story of time on the road, personal loss, fresh
beginnings and an over-riding love of playing the "Devil's Music." (Ref:
Lighnin Willie's website)
The band will reopen the
Tawe Delta Blues Club on Tuesday as part of the UK tour , and what a way
to start back. The guys have visited on a number of times and have
always filled the place to the rafters so make sure you get there early
because the waiting is over and the blues is back with a bang !!!
Website - to be confirmed
Myspace -
http://www.myspace.com/tedcrookandtheblueshighway
Ted Crook is one of our
local favourites down here in Swansea. He has played at the club on many
occasions, with his own band and as a special guest of many of our
visitors. A few years ago the band took a break but now they are back
and we are pleased to welcome them back to the club. Ted bring with him,
in the Blues Highway, a wealth of experience with Tiny on Guitar, The
Doc on Drums and Vocals and Stiff on Bass and Vocals !!
Website -
http://www.eddiemartin.com/
Myspace -
http://www.myspace.com/eddiemartinblues
Born in London in the 60's
British Blues Boom, Eddie Martin turned professional after being
nominated for Best British Blues Guitarist, Band and Album between 1996
and 1998. Since then he has played or recorded with many greats from
both sides of the Atlantic, including John Mayall, Peter Green, Buddy
Guy, and Taj Mahal.
Eddie has rocked the Tawe Delta Blues club on a number of occasions and
the place is alway bouncing. He is backed up by an excellent band and is
a master guitar player. I know we we keep repeating ourselves down here
at the club but don't miss this one !
Eddie is on tour promoting "CONTRARY MARY"
his new album which was released on CD on 20th August 2007
Website -
http://www.mickpini.com/
Myspace -
http://www.myspace.com/mickpiniband
Mick is back in Swansea with his band after last year's amazing gig at the club. He has become a firm favourite down here in Swansea.
It has been quoted that Mick
"lives, breathes, plays and sings the blues with
genuine passion … even his 1954 Fender
Stratocaster smokes". Our past experience would confirm this and we are
looking forward to another excellent night of guitar blues at the Tawe
Delta Blues Club......
Website -
http://www.kentduchaine.com/
One of the very few solo artists to play
the club as Kent is, quite simply, a pure bluesman who can hold his own
against any band. He learned to play the guitar at 13 and progressed to
slide in 1969. Kent performed with the legendary Kim Wilson when they
backed many of the original blues greats. He found his beloved
Leadbessie guitar in 1979 and was honoured by Robert Johnson with a WC
Handy Award in 1991. Willie Dixon arranged a recording contract and a
concert sharing the bill with Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker and
Howling Wolf. He settled back in the USA to be closer to the music he
loves. After immersing himself in the music of the blues greats Kent has
developed his own electrifying stule of slide / bottleneck that is
second to none .... Authentic slide at its best
Website -
http://www.robtognoni.com/
Born in Australia, Rob visits the club for only the second time and following his successful visit last year we are sure there will be a full house. With the influences of Jimi Hendrix and BB King, Rob is one of the finest guitarists to tour the UK and although there are many different styles of blues guitar, his combination of Classic Rock, Blues Rock and utmost passion with a 100% powerfully charged performance every time, makes him on of the blues greats of our time.
Rob has a fabulous website with lots to read, listen, watch and discuss. See the link above for more details
Website -
http://www.seanwebsterband.co.uk/
MySpace -
http://www.myspace.com/seanwebstermusic
Sean is, without a doubt, one of the
finest young guitarists in the UK at the moment. A brilliant front man
for his 3 piece band he has a fantastic reputation on the blues circuit.
His rich rumbling vocals, combined with superb guitar work, means he is
already well up the ladder to join the greats. We love him down here in
Swansea and, having just returned from a USA tour, Sean will be
promoting his new live album - "Live and In Session"
Website -
http://www.robizonca.it
MySpace -
http://www.myspace.com/robizoncaband
ROBI
ZONCA has been playing the blues since he was twelve years old. He plays
bass guitar and sings (lead and backup) and is a published song
writer/composer. He has worked with dozens of bands during his career.
Just to name a few: Ginger Baker, Tolo Marton, Mia Martini, Fabio
Treves, Roberto Ciotti, Ronnie Jones, Cooper Terry, Billy Gregory, Tao
Ravao, Claudio Bazzari, James Thompson (sax with the pop star Zucchero)
Aida Cooper, Antonello Aguzzi, Andy J Forest (the latter recorded five
CDs with Robi).
(UK)
Website -
http://www.headsights.com/hoodoomoon/memphis/memphis.htm
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/hoodoomoon
Gregg Wright has had to
cancel but what a replacement show we have for you. Chris Lomas and his band,
Memphis in The Meantime, have stepped in at the last moment. Despite
their well-deserved reputation as a party band Memphis In The Meantime
have always had a flair for melodies and lyrics as well as grooves. They
are a genre-defying group, mixing blues, rockabilly, southern soul &
rock ‘n’ roll into something that is truly their own.
Website -
http://www.spikedrivers.co.uk/
This fantastic UK fingerpicking and slide based band return to the club once again and with their own America style of blues this much sought after band are wowing the crowds in all the major festivals and with such an enormous following we are sure of a sell out crowd
Website - http://www.tylerbrownbluesband.com/
A first time visit for this amazing band from Pembrokeshire. they have been on the circuit for a number of years and have recently gained major recognition following the release of their first CD ... The Long Road. We are looking forward to welcoming the Tyler Brown Band and we are sure that our famous audience will welcome them with open arms....
Website -
http://www.honeyboyhickling.com/
This week .... a legend returns.
That legend is Simon "Honey Boy" Hickling
who
needs no introduction to the regular blues club visitors here in
Swansea. One of his visits was to Louise's birthday bash in 2005
and what a night was had by all.
He is one of the circuits best blues entertainers and he
is also one of the country's finest harp players.
HoneyBoy’s
playing technique is superb, with a harp in each hand and
singing all the main vocals, he will be sure to deliver a great
set. He has great energy and you will be shattered when you
leave us .... come early !!!nd
is
Website - http://www.theworriedmen.com/
In the winter months of 1994, guitarist JAMIE THYER took time out from playing on demonstrations for Marshall amplifications and Rotosound strings. He began writing and rehearsing with a rhythm section under the ironic name of THE WORRIED MEN. Initially, they considered that the originality of their style and direction would place them on the outer peripheries of fashion motivated rock music, yet, because of their ability to entertain and not merely play, enthusiastic audiences, promoters and even record companies swiftly disproved this!
With the imminent release of their sixth album Righteous!, THE WORRIED MEN are touring constantly around England, looking forward to their by now traditional appearances at the world famous Great British R & B and Gloucester Blues Festivals, with European dates later this year.
"Think of Thorogood, Gary Moore, Wilko Johnson. These boys can show 'em all a clean pair of heels" - British Blues Connection
Website -
http://www.jackthebiscuit.com
Jack the Biscuit have been together just over a year and they have played in some of the best Jazz and Blues venues in South Wales and the best festivals in the UK. The members come from a number of different bands, Snatch it Back, In the Red, Steam House, T.S.Blues, Tin Pan Alley and The Rascals. Combined with the charismatic and soulful voice of Jane Williams, who complements this eclectic mix of musicians, you have a recipe for success.
Website -
http://www.ianparkermusic.com/
Ian Parker is one of our favourites down here in Swansea.
Ian's ever-expanding
itinerary now includes many of the major European festivals as well
as regular dates at notable venues to include the internationally
renowned ‘Ronnie Scott’s’ and ‘House of Live’, Paris. Whilst serving
his apprenticeship on the European Blues/Rock circuit Ian has shared
the stage with none other than Eric Clapton, opening a show for the
guitar legend in London, December 2002. He has also worked alongside
other notable luminaries to include: Jeff Beck, John Mayall, Walter
Trout and Peter Green.
During this period Ian has gained recognition from many of the
genre’s biggest names. “The best band I’ve seen in a decade - Ian’s
voice, feel and guitar technique are what his contemporaries can
only dream of!” WALTER TROUT
Ian will be joining us as part of his major UK Tour to support the launch of his album, earlier this year, "Where I Belong"
Marcus Malone (UK)
Website -
http://www.marcusmalone.com/
It has been a while but he's coming back .... one of the most
entertaining bluesmen around with an amazingly fresh style .... and this
time he's here for our Christmas Party and there could be some surprises
.... there always is !!!
This is when we also say good bye and thanks to Louise and Terry for the
Tawe Delta Blues Club .... come and join us at what will be a very
emotional night !!!!
Tickets Now On Sale for £12 .....