** Movinmusic Newsletter Number 36 May 2007 ** 

Hello everyone, and welcome to the thirty-sixth Movinmusic Blues Agency Newsletter. You're receiving this e-mail because you have either entered your e-mail address into Movinmusic's mailing list or have requested information about our acts in the past. If you don't want to receive this Newsletter please visit http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/blues_mailing_list.htm where there is a form into which you can type your e-mail and then choose the unsubscribe button to be permanently removed from this list. This newsletter contains information about: 

Maryport Blues Festival - Final Line-up Announcements
Leicester - Blues and Acoustic Festival 5th May
Sherman Robertson May Gig Dates
Mick Pini and Aynsley Lister Double Header at Wilbarston
Additional Mick Pini Dates
Lightnin' Wilie and the Poorboys - first UK dates

** Maryport Blues Festival - Final Line-up Announcements **
Gary Moore is acknowledged as one of the finest rock blues guitarists of all time and will headline the Friday night at Maryport Blues Festival. Belfast born Moore will join another great Belfast born musician, Van Morrison, who headlines the festival on the Saturday with his eleven piece band. In a career that dates back to the 1960s, there are few musical genres that Moore has not turned his adroit musical hand to, and he has graced the line-ups of several notable rock bands: Thin Lizzy, Colosseum 11, Greg Lake and Skid Row as well as having a successful solo career. 
In 1979, Gary's solo career began in earnest with the evocative hit single, 'Parisienne Walkways', which pitched Gary's tasteful, blues-soaked lead guitar with a moody Phil Lynott guest vocal. The single reached the UK Top Ten in April of that year, and the subsequent album, 'Back On The Streets' was similarly well received. Among many cameo appearances over the years, he performed the lead guitar solo on "She's My Baby" from the album Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3. Gary His biggest British hit single was "Out in the Fields", which reached number five in 1985. Moore now appears as a regular radio host every Sunday and Monday on 'Planet Rock' radio. His show is entitled 'Blues Power' and plays many classic blues tracks, as well as some of Moore's own tracks. 
Other artists now confirmed include: Eric Bibb (US) http://www.ericbibb.com  Sharrie Williams and the Wiseguys (US) http://www.sharriewilliams.com and the Mike Harrison Band (Germany) http://halo-uk.net/index.cfm?content=65&menu=28 
The 2007 festival is the biggest and most ambitious to date. We have secured major artists headlining both Friday and Saturday and also the very best international musicians performing over the weekend. Ticket prices are kept as low as possible through subsidies from sponsorship and grants and because the festival itself is planned and organised entirely by volunteers. 
In addition to the main stage, Maryport will once again be completely live with the sounds of the many blues bands on the trail. For the second year running there will also be an outside stage. 
Details of the trail and outdoor stage artists to be announced soon. 
MAIN MARQUEE STAGE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME: 
Friday 27th July 7.00 p.m. -12.00 p.m. 
South Quay (UK) 
Blues n’ Trouble (UK) 
Eric Bibb (US)
Gary Moore (UK) http://www.gary-moore.com/ 
Saturday 28th July (Afternoon session) 2.00 p.m. -6.00 p.m. 
Family Style (Italy) http://www.familystyleband.com 
Out of the Blue (UK) http://www.myspace.com/kevinthorpe 
Harper (Australia) http://www.harper.biz/ 
Saturday 28th July (Evening session) 7.30 p.m.-12.00 p.m. 
James Hunter (UK) http://www.jameshuntermusic.com/ 
Van Morrison (UK) http://www.vanmorrison.co.uk/ 
Sharrie Williams and the Wiseguys (US) http://www.sharriewilliams.com/ 
Sunday 29th July 2.00 p.m.-7.30 p.m. 
Mike Harrison Band (Germany) http://halo-uk.net/index.cfm?content=65&menu=28 
Holmes Brothers (US) http://www.concertedefforts.com/artists_bros.html 
Never the Bride (UK) http://www.neverthebride.com/ 
C.J. Chenier and his Red Hot Louisiana Band (US) http://www.concertedefforts.com/artists_cjch.html 
For further information contact info@maryportblues.com or contact The Festival Office 01900 817200 or see the website: http://www.maryportblues.com 

** Leicester - Blues and Acoustic Festival 5th May  **
The City Blues Festival Alldayer (12 noon til Midnight) 
All the artistes and bands playing have been specially selected by The Musician Venue and are of the highest quality. The 3 stages are all under cover so whilst we expect fine weather you're not going to get wet if its not. The fantastic line up and times for each stage are listed below - this is one event definately not to be missed! 
Leicester's 2nd annual City Blues & Acoustic Festival runs from Friday 20th April to Saturday 5th May culminating in a fantastic all day event at De Montfort Hall, featuring over 30 acts across three stages. 
The inspiration behind the festival is to recognise and celebrate two fantastic, thriving genres, those of the blues and acoustic music. Many venues in and around Leicester will be taking part and hosting events showcasing a wealth of local, national and international talent. 
The highlight of the fifteen day festival is The All Dayer at the city's famous De Montfort Hall, which brings together a varied and invigorating line-up that captures all aspects of the contemporary blues and acoustic scenes. 
Brace yourselves for a celebration of music, bursting with vitality and transcending the bounds of the usual tired labels. Music that is primal, raw, soulful and heart breakingly beautiful. 
SAT 5th MAY at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Tickets only £25 / £20cons / £10 under 16 / under 5 free High quality food stalls and Real Ale and Bourbon Bars 
Tickets from DMH on - 0116 233 3111 or Musician ticket line 0116 283 5533 
ELECTRIC! Main Stage (inside) – Main Hall 
Sherman Robertson & Bluesmove, The Nimmo Brothers,  Ian Siegal Band, Jake Stigers & The Velvet Roots, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Howard Smith & the Razors amongst others.
The Musician Acoustic Stage (inside) Garden Suite 
The Two Timers, Kyla Brox, David Wyatt, Dan Britton, Gren Bartley, John Butler & Rick Willson, Gary Fletcher (Blues Band) amongst others.
Robert Johnson Stage (Marquee) Bourbon & Real Ales 
The Dirty Back Beats, 7StorySoul, Nick Harper, Jack Of Hearts Band,  Ian Siegal, Forty Fours amongst others
Click here or see below for more info: 
http://www.themusicianpub.co.uk/cityblues.htm 

** Sherman Robertson May Gig Dates **
Sherman Robertson and BluesMove will be in the UK to play six back-to-back shows at the start of May to include two festival appearances.  Sherman & the Band will only be playing 12 UK shows throughout the whole year - so catch them whilst you can! 
Gig Dates 
Wednesday, 02/05/2007, The Cellars at Eastney, 56 Cromwell Road, Southsea, Hamps PO4 9PN 023 92826249.   
http://www.thecellars.co.uk/ 
Thursday, 03/05/2007, Tythe Barn, St Donats Arts Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan 01446 799100. 
http://www.stdonats.com/  
Friday, 04/05/2007, 100 Club, Oxford Street, London 020 76360933. 
http://www.the100club.co.uk/    
Saturday, 05/05/2007, Big City Blues and Acoustic Festival (30 acts across 3 stages - Real Ale Marquee and Bourbon Bar), De Montfort Hall, Leicester, Leicestershire 0116 233 3111.  
http://www.themusicianpub.co.uk/cityblues.htm 
Sunday, 06/05/2007, Guisborough RnB Festival, Guisborough Football Club King George V Playing Field, Howlbeck Road, Guisborough, North Yorkshire 01287 634365.
http://www.guisrnbclub.co.uk/ 
Monday, 07/05/2007, The Famous Monday Blues Club, the Bullingdon, 162, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxon 01865 557849.    
http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk/ 

Click below for more info on Sherman Robertson and BluesMove: 
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/sherman_robertson.htm 

** Mick Pini and Aynsley Lister Double Header at Wilbarston **
The 12th May sees Wilbarston's second "best of the best" show in 07 with the return of two sensational guitarists, both long time favourites of the "Wilbo crowd".
MICK PINI
With a life time in music you’ll hear echoes and influences from the whole tradition of the blues in Mick’s playing. His uncompromising adherence to a genuine belief in his music has never been deflected. Those distinctive raw, attacking riffs and phrases, often reminiscent of such legendary names as Freddie King, Albert Collins or T-Bone Walker hit you with aggression not unlike a ton of bricks, then in a moment, he’ll melt your heart with a sweeping phrase of pure beauty. These are the hallmarks of Mick Pini: to encounter him live is a joy not to be missed - it’s a blues master class! 
And
AYNSLEY LISTER
"There's no young English blues guitarist with more vivid musical ideas than Lister... with his "Live in Germany" album, mostly electric and entirely electrifying, Lister challenges anyone to keep up with him... His guitar playing on tracks like 'Say Goodbye' or 'Balls Of Steel' is a fire hazard!" - MOJO -
Gig Info:
Saturday, 12/05/2007, Wilbarston, Between Market Harborough and Corby, Northamptonshire 01536 771091.   Tickets £14/16
Click here for more info on Wilbarston
http://www.loudpromotions.co.uk/
Click here for more info on Aynsley Lister
http://www.aynsleylister.co.uk/
Click here for more info on Mick Pini
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/mpband.htm or http://www.mickpini.com/

** Additional Mick Pini Dates **
Mick will be playing a short run of dates after Wilbarston to include:
Gig Dates
Wednesday, 16/05/2007, The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ 0191 2304474.    
http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/
Thursday, 17/05/2007, Millers snooker club, 20 Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 0 1623750260.  
http://www.ashfield.gov.uk/blues/  
Friday, 18/05/2007, The Musician, Clyde Street, Leicester 0116 283 5533.   
http://www.themusicianpub.co.uk/
Saturday, 19/05/2007, The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, Cleveland 01429 424440.
http://www.studiohartlepool.com/    
Sunday, 20/05/2007, Maryport Rugby League Club, Mealpot, Maryport Cumbria CA15 6NE
http://www.maryportrugbyleague.com/  
Wednesday, 23/05/2007, The Maltshovel Tavern, 121 Bridge St, Northampton, NN1 1QF Tel: 01604 234212.
http://www.maltshoveltavern.com/    
Sunday, 27/05/2007, The Hope Tavern, Caistor Road, Holton-Le-Moor, Lincs 01673 828217. 

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** First Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys Dates in 07 **
Classy swinging Blues and R&B with a hint of Texas Rockabilly - Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys will play only three dates in May in the UK whilst commuting between England and Los Angeles to complete their latest studio album.   Regular headliners on both sides of the Atlantic, Willie and the Poorboys deliver a tight, high energy performance with style, wit and a sensitivity that will leave you feeling anything but the blues. 
Lightnin' and the guys will be back in June for Scottish dates and for the whole of August and the first week of September for European and other UK areas.

Gig Dates
Saturday, 05/05/2007, The Brittania Boat Club, The Embankment, Trent Bridge, Nottingham.   
http://www.barrysblues.co.uk/ 
Sunday, 06/05/2007, Guisborough RnB Festival, Guisborough FC, Howlbeck Road, Guisborough, North Yorkshire 01287 634365.   
http://www.guisrnbclub.co.uk/ 
Saturday, 19/05/2007, Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, Herts AL1 3HL 01727 844222.     
http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/mat/

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** Next Month's Newsletter **
More to follow in next months news letter re the Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys tour (including Scottish dates), Mike Sanchez, Ian Siegal and many others.  We hope you enjoyed our newsletter and that you found it useful. If you do, however, want to unsubscribe please visit http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/blues_mailing_list.htm where there is a form into which you can type your e-mail and then choose the unsubscribe button to be permanently removed. 

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