Midnight Blues Band at Bar 159 on the 4th July!

We’re not your average blues band and we don’t aim to be.  We’re loud, we’re raunchy and we don’t take ourselves seriously, although we do take our music seriously – don’t ask for SRV covers, we play what we like, not what we ought to. 

Our set is very diverse, drawing on the more British style of blues but with a nod back to Mr Johnson.  We have everything from Freddie King, T-Bone Walker, Hendrix, Rory Gallagher and even a bit of Gary Moore.

We play blues but we rock out when we want to, too many bands follow the formula and their songs are timed to the last second, we don’t do  ‘paint by numbers’ blues, neither are we blues snobs.   Expect to dance! Cos BG will be on the dance floor with you more than likely!

All the band members have a bit of experience behind them in lots of other bands, but no-one would admit to their age.

Band:

BG – sings and plays the guitar, an ex-pom from northern England, but he’s been here long enough to sound like a posh Geordie now.  His gravel voice has been compared favourably to a cement mixer – kept in top shape by a 40 a day habit and a fond liking for beer.

Dave Cheetham – Kiwi born and bred, guitarist, shouts the odd backing vocal but I give him a mic just in case.  Watch out for his tasty licks and rhythm playing, and he’s been known to build a house or two on the side.

George Komene – Bass, solid as a rock, if 3 people in the band are out of step, he’ll be the one who’s on the beat.  He is the foundation of the rhythm section.

Andy – Drums, a newcomer to the band but he stepped right up to the plate and filled the drum stool.  Another Pom but don’t hold that against him ;)  An excellent addition to the band!

Real Groovy have just bought a huge collection of guitar-oriented records including a lot of blues and blues-rock LPs, if your still into vinyl. About 1000 Records, including acoustic folk blues, 80s RnB bands (Nighthawks, Thunderbirds, etc), Chicago, British blues, and they are all in mint condition.

Sale starts June 29^th Real Groovy Queen St