 |
Red Hot BluesThe MusiciansThe MusicPhone:
07785 342261
|
Blues Junction's roots are in Rhythm and Blues, and the repertoire includes numbers from Jimmy Reed, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Muddy Waters and other well-known blues and soul artists.
To this is added a mixture of Jazz, with material from the likes of Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock and Georgie Fame, and some old fashioned rock 'n roll, including Little Richard, Elvis and the Rolling Stones.
Finally, the mixture is blended with more modern material from artists such as Van Morrison, and a good helping of Swing in the style of Brian Setzer and the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. The band also write their own original material.
This mixture is stirred well and cooked to produce a unique blend of swinging, vibrant music that will provide an enjoyable evening's entertainment for all - whether for dances, concerts, functions or other events.
See below for details of the musicians and music samples.
 |
Blues Junction playing for the Queen Mother's Birthday celebrations in Whitwell, August 2000 |
About the Blues Junction Musicians
Tony - Bass Guitar & Vocals - Played in R 'n B bands in the 60's at South London venues like the "Two I's", Wimbledon Palais and Chiselhurst Caves as Tony Verne of Tony Verne and the Hoods. This was when David Bowie was just a saxophone player in another local band. (Tony's Lead guitarist, Terry Gibson, went on to join the Downliners Sect). Later Tony went into Folk music before returning to his R & B roots. Has supported acts like "Steeleye Span" and "Boys of the Lough". Has appeared on radio and played all over the UK and Europe. He once told an unknown Bill Perks he was too old to join his band. Bill then joined some other mob and changed his name to Wyman. Tony proudly claims that he was therefore responsible for making Bill a star!
Steve- Guitar and Vocals - Has played in many bands including the Dominators and The Honeycombs. Has supported many "big names" such as The Who and Tom Jones. When he was with "We Three Four", they lost the semi finals of the "Pub Entertainer of the Year" competition to a man with a bullwhip who hit himself on the head with a tray!
Mick "The Stick" - Drums Has played with a number of popular local bands. Before this, played in Mood Indigo with David Essex and also with the Honeycombs. Has supported many famous artists including Zoot Money, The Animals, Jerry Lee Lewis, Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders and Kenny Ball.
Keith "Hot Lips" - Saxophone - Toured with 60's band "The Dyaks" (hit - Got To Get A Good Thing Going/Would You Love Me Too (Columbia DB 8184) ) throughout UK, Germany and France. Cut a record at the famous "Abbey Road" studios and borrowed a tambourine from the Beatles. Has backed Gene Vincent on TV at the cavern in Liverpool and also backed Nancy Wilson in Paris, being the first band to play in one country when backing a singer in another. Has also been on radio, and has supported bands such as the "Small Faces".
Phil - Guitar - Recent addition to the band, also teaches Jazz Guitar and has played with a number of other local jazz groups.
Nik - Saxophone -Started playing after being inspired by "The Blues Brothers". Sits in as occasional second sax when not too busy playing in an orchestra, one of two jazz bands (including the North Herts Youth Jazz Orchestra), or with a Playstation. He has also played in the National Children's Wind Sinfonia.
These short clips are from portastudio recordings we made while rehearsing. You can also look at a recent Set List. If you would like to hear more, book us!
(tip - try a right click and "save target as", then play the saved file.)