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American Independence Day! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 21:11

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

Yes this Saturday night we're playing at Henderson, look forward to a rocking night!  Unfortunately George is in hospital with Pneumonia :(  But fortunately we've managed to press gang the services of Fiona from Bullet who I'm sure will fill the bass players spot with ease!

So come along, drink beer, sing a long and dance till you drop.   And get well soon George.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 July 2009 20:50
 
The Midnight Blues Band, a live blues band based in Auckland, New Zealand PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bg   
Tuesday, 09 June 2009 12:00

Mission Bay

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!

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 10:29
 
Real Groovy - Blues Albums in Stock! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 25 June 2009 23:04

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 29th Real Groovy Queen St

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 June 2009 23:09
 
Great gigs at the weekend... PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bg   
Monday, 22 June 2009 10:04

Thanks for everyone who came along on Friday and Sunday! 

Sunday in particular was a great gig, thanks to everybody who came along and listened to some great blues and danced your feet off!   We will be back in the Malthouse very shortly and also will be playing in Takapuna too! 

Great gig, great people, great food and great Kilkenny, what more could we ask for!

 Cheers BG

 
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Thursday, 18 June 2009 03:07

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We'll also keep you up to date with when and where we're playing next :)

Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 11:02
 
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Coming in the next few months:

Fri 19/06:  The Riverhead Tavern, Riverhead: 7:30pm

Sun 21/06:  The Malthouse, Greenhithe: 2pm

Sat 4/07: Bar 159, Henderson: 8pm

Sun 12/07:  Family & Naval Tavern, K'Road, Auckland, 4pm

Fri 17/07:  The Riverhead Tavern, Riverhead: 7:30pm

Sun 16/08: The Kings Arms

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