6th I was at the Saturday of Cambridge Rock Festival, this is a great event running annually over 4 days and has some amazing acts. First up for me was the rather excellant Cherry Lee Mewis and her great band who soon blew ther cobwebs off those early rising hangovers to wow the crowd with a superb set. Next for me was a rather wonderful surprise in the form of Stolen Earth who were playing their first gig and it was a joy to behold. Hailing from York they played a set of some superbly crafted songs in the melodic prog style. Really looking forward to hearing more from them. I went to the other stage after to see The Jives, The Heaters and Roy Mette Band who kept the crowd happy with some lovely afternoon tunes. Aireya51 were the next act for me who played an accomplished set of rock tunes, then it was time for Chantel McGregor who had the crowd in the palm of her hand , she and her band played a glorious set of covers and self-penned material that I am sure sold well after the set had finished. After Chantel I had to leave sadly due to lack of sleep and a drive home for an early start somewhere else next day. Rather enjoyable affair at Cambridge catching up with old friends and making new ones as well, its what festivals are all about and I cannot wait for 2012.
13th was a trip to see pals 24 Pesos at BATF, another excellant gig from these guys playing songs from their two releases plus some new material. The crowd are loving this band at this venue.
14th proved to be a briiliant night in Powers Bar, Kilburn, with the amazing Marcus Bonfanti Band. Loads of fans and musicians in the crowd to witness the devil at our doorstep. New songs and old played with class and emotion.
15th I was once again with 24 Pesos back at 606 Club London, great club and the boys played a diferent set from a couple of days ago but it was just as good, a few new fans gained.
27th saw myself at Rhythm Festival for the first of my two days here. I had the added bonus of helping out Sandi Thom with the merchandise and of course seeing her and her excellant band give a super performance. Other bands I had the pleasure of seeing there as well Jack Bruce, Sidewalk Doctors , Nick Lowe, Imelda May and the fabulous Curved Air. The second day I took in The Stone Foundation, the fantastic Saint Jude, Oli Brown Band, Sherman Robertson and finally the always excellant The Blockheads. My visit was rather short at the festival, not due to the unpredictable weather, but to go to The Stables at Milton Keynes to see Cherry Lee Mewis supporting Robin Trower at a sold out gig. I wasn't merely a spectator but also helping out with the merchandise during and after the cracking show.
29th was my first visit to New Cross Inn in South London to see a great gig line up of Jon Amor Blues Group who played a marvellous set featuring tracks from the upcoming cd release. Marcus Bonfanti and Paddy Milner played a couple of wonderful solo sets, then setting up together for a great send off set, so many smiling faces in the crowd and was a joy to behold.
CD - The Curious Case Of Paddy Milner
CD - Jon Amor Blues Group
13th was a trip to see pals 24 Pesos at BATF, another excellant gig from these guys playing songs from their two releases plus some new material. The crowd are loving this band at this venue.
14th proved to be a briiliant night in Powers Bar, Kilburn, with the amazing Marcus Bonfanti Band. Loads of fans and musicians in the crowd to witness the devil at our doorstep. New songs and old played with class and emotion.
15th I was once again with 24 Pesos back at 606 Club London, great club and the boys played a diferent set from a couple of days ago but it was just as good, a few new fans gained.
27th saw myself at Rhythm Festival for the first of my two days here. I had the added bonus of helping out Sandi Thom with the merchandise and of course seeing her and her excellant band give a super performance. Other bands I had the pleasure of seeing there as well Jack Bruce, Sidewalk Doctors , Nick Lowe, Imelda May and the fabulous Curved Air. The second day I took in The Stone Foundation, the fantastic Saint Jude, Oli Brown Band, Sherman Robertson and finally the always excellant The Blockheads. My visit was rather short at the festival, not due to the unpredictable weather, but to go to The Stables at Milton Keynes to see Cherry Lee Mewis supporting Robin Trower at a sold out gig. I wasn't merely a spectator but also helping out with the merchandise during and after the cracking show.
29th was my first visit to New Cross Inn in South London to see a great gig line up of Jon Amor Blues Group who played a marvellous set featuring tracks from the upcoming cd release. Marcus Bonfanti and Paddy Milner played a couple of wonderful solo sets, then setting up together for a great send off set, so many smiling faces in the crowd and was a joy to behold.
CD - The Curious Case Of Paddy Milner
CD - Jon Amor Blues Group
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