** Movinmusic Newsletter Number 55 May 2009 ** 

Hello everyone, and welcome to the fifty-fifth 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: 

An Evening with Jon Cleary: Solo Piano Performance
Italy's Family Style Band Dates - May
Sharrie Williams and the Wiseguys - UK Mini Tour June
Blues on the Farm Festival - Chichester
New Matt Schofield CD and Dates
Mike Sanchez and the Portions - German and Swiss Dates

** An Evening with Jon Cleary: Solo Piano Performance **

Jon Cleary will be in the UK for a very limited number of solo dates at the end of May/beginning of June.

"Jon Cleary is the ninth wonder in the world." - Bonnie Raitt 
“I haven’t heard anybody close to having absorbed so much funk and so many subtleties of the different genius piano players and guitar players and rhythms of New Orleans.” - Jazziz Magazine 2002 
Cleary plays piano as if he's revving up an engine and sings as if a line drawing of his behatted self were next to "soul" in Webster's. - The Washington Post June 15, 2005 -- Pamela Murray Winters 

GIG DATES

Tuesday, 26/05/2009, The Cellars at Eastney, 56 Cromwell Road, Southsea, Hamps PO4 9PN 023 92826249. 
http://www.thecellars.co.uk/

Wednesday, 27/05/2009, Bluefunk Club, YMC, Poynton, Cheshire. 
http://www.myspace.com/bluefunkblues 

Thursday, 28/05/2009, Park & Dare Theatre (Theatr y Parc a'r Dâr), Dyfodwg Street, Treorchy, Mid Glamorgan CF42 6NL 01443 773112. 
http://www.rct-arts.co.uk

Friday, 29/05/2009, Southport International Jazz Festival, Southport Arts Centre, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside 01704 540011. 
http://www.visitsouthport.com/jazz/home

Saturday, 30/05/2009, Brewery Arts Centre, Hightgate, Kendal, Cumbria 01539 725133.
http://www.breweryarts.co.uk/ 

Sunday, 31/05/2009, Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG 0870 060 3777 (Standing Tickets). 
http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk/ 

Monday, 01/06/2009, The Famous Monday Blues Club, the Bullingdon, 162, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxon 01865 557849. 
http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk/

More info on Jon Cleary can be found here: http://www.joncleary.com or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/jon_cleary.htm

** Italy's Family Style Band Dates - May **

Following on from their highly successful appearances at the Burnley and the Maryport Blues Festivals as well as the Bodelwyddan Blues Weekend, Movinmusic is pleased to announce that Family Style will be back in the UK once again at the very end of May 2009. 

GIG DATES

Monday, 25/05/2009, The Famous Monday Blues Club, the Bullingdon, 162, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxon 01865 557849
http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk/

Wednesday, 27/05/2009, The Maltshovel Tavern, 121 Bridge St, Northampton, NN1 1QF Tel: 01604 234212
http://www.maltshoveltavern.com/

Thursday, 28/05/2009, Running Horse, Alfreton Road, Nottingham 07826803941 
http://www.runninghorsemusic.co.uk/

Friday, 29/05/2009, The Blues Dragon Rhythm & Blues Club, Cafe Jazz, St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1PL
http://www.bluesdragon.org.uk/

Friday 29 May - 1 June 2009

The Big Blues Weekend at Lakeside, Hayling Island, Hants 

A brilliant weekend of blues and R&B in the friendly atmosphere of Lakeside, Hayling Island. Live bands every night, acoustic blues session on Saturday and late night jams led by Tim Aves. MC: Pete G. We're delighted to confirm The Nimmo Brothers are playing at this one, plus Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation, Family Style, Primo Blue with Val Cowell, Funkydory, The Swamp Cats and Sarah Warren Band. 

http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/

Click here for more information on Family Style:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/family_style.htm or http://www.myspace.com/familystyleband

** Sharrie Williams and the Wiseguys - UK Mini Tour June **

Sharrie Williams with her band the Wiseguys will be in the UK for a very limited number of dates at the end of June 2009.

"Mrs. Sharrie Williams Is the Voice! A galactic vocal force to be reckoned with, a ragging flame of fire that has been sprayed with gasoline, she has a message burning within her soul. Sharrie has a powerful voice, with a range that can reach and rattle the castle tower one minute, while soothing the soul of a crying child the next, she possess an unaffected nature, which gives her grace and a sensibility that pays homage to the great female artist of rock and blues without ever being imitative, in short, Sharrie Williams is the real deal, a true original. She brings you in, by singing her insides out, hearing her is a pure delight, but seeing her perform will make you a believer. Williams has a warm and radiant stage presence, that takes hold of you and capture your imagination and captivate your senses, the sound of her voice is compelling, it promises redemption. With every note She makes you cry, laugh and dance, she can even wake up the dead, I guess one would call her the voice of an emotional cocktail."

GIG DATES

Thursday, 18/06/2009, The Pigalle Club, 215 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HN 0800 988 5470. Click here for more info.
http://www.vpmg.net/pigalle/

Friday, 19/06/2009, Blues On The Farm Festival, Pump Bottom Farm, Birdham Road, Appledram, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EH 01243 773828. Click here for more info.
http://www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk/

Saturday, 20/06/2009, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, Berks 01628 788997. Click here for more info.
http://www.nordenfarm.org/

Sunday, 21/06/2009, Bandstand (afternoon), Southsea, Hamps 
http://www.liveinportsmouth.com/index_4_Bandstand.htm

Sunday, 21/06/2009, Brailes Village Hall, Near Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, Midlands 01608 685332. Click here for more info.
http://www.myspace.com/timportermusic

Monday, 22/06/2009, The Famous Monday Blues Club TBC, the Bullingdon, 162, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxon 01865 557849. Click here for more info.
http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk/

Wednesday, 24/06/2009, Blues Alive at the Half Moon , Bishops Stortford, Essex 07973 217140. Click here for more info. 
http://www.bluesalive.co.uk/

Click here for more info on Sharrie Williams
http://www.sharriewilliams.com or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/sharrie_williams_wiseguys.htm

** Blues on the Farm Festival - Chichester **

Thousands of People … 19 bands … 4 days … 1 Outstanding Festival!
 
"The Friendliest Festival in the U.K." … Sunday Times
Hailed as "The Friendliest Festival in the UK", a bunch of grassy fields near Chichester will again play host to a stunning line-up of World class musicians in June, at Blues on the Farm 2009.

Set in 40 acres of the beautiful Sussex Plain south of Chichester, Blues on the Farm has a big reputation and attracts thousands of festival-goers from around the UK to enjoy a wide and eclectic mix of music from some of the finest artist in their genre … Make sure you’re there!

Now in its 18th year, 19 bands will be performing across four days from 18th to 21st June ... And there’s a real international flavour with bands coming from around the Globe including South Africa, Australia, Italy, Ireland and the US. “Now that we’ve reached 18, I wanted to fly in some of the best acts in the World and combine them with favourites from the UK music scene”, said Festival organiser Julian Moores. "All of the acts are now confirmed and booked, and I know we have one of the best line-ups in UK Blues festivals!"

This website has full details on all the bands and artists appearing at Blues on the Farm … Plus there’s loads of useful information about accommodation, travel, camping, food and drink and everything you need to know to make sure you have great festival!

Make sure you don’t miss out! … Tickets for each night and full weekend tickets are available … 

LINE-UP

Thursday Evening

Mike Sanchez
Matt Schofield
Oli Brown Ban

Friday Evening

Sharrie Williams & The Wiseguys 
King King featuring Alan Nimmo
Storm Warning

Saturday

Matthew Lee
Imelda May
Stephen Dale Petit
Stationhouse
Ian Siegal
Derrin Nauendorf Band
Rory Ellis

Sunday

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
Rodney Branigan
The Swing Commanders
Electric Revelators
Sarah Savoy & The Francadians
The Groanbox Boys

Click here for more info on the Blues on the Farm Festival
http://www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk/

**  New Matt Schofield CD and Dates **

Matt Schofield's new CD "Heads, Tails and Aces" is now available to purchase from the Movinmusic website for £11.99 including P&P.  Click here for MP3 samples and purchase details: http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/matt_schofield_trio/mstsounds.htm

"Inspired by the Blues, infused with the funk rhythms of New Orleans and topped-off by virtuoso musicianship, Matt Schofield is being talked of as the finest Blues guitarist to have emerged in Europe for several generations, perhaps even in the World." 
GIG DATES

Monday, 15/06/2009,  The Famous Monday Blues Club, the Bullingdon, 162, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxon 01865 557849. 
http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk/
     
Thursday, 18/06/2009,  Blues On The Farm Festival, Pump Bottom Farm, Birdham Road, Appledram, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EH 01243 773828. Click here for more info.
http://www.bluesonthefarm.co.uk/
       
Friday, 19/06/2009,  Marrs Bar   Worcester, UK        
Saturday, 20/06/2009,  Running Horse, Alfreton Road, Nottingham 07826803941 or 0115 9792678 
http://www.runninghorsemusic.co.uk/       

Tuesday, 23/06/2009, The Thunderbolt,  Bristol         
http://www.thethunderbolt.net

Wednesday, 24/06/2009, Mr Kyps, 8a Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, Poole , Dorset BH14 0JY 01202 748945.  
http://www.mrkyps.net/ 
     
Thursday, 25/06/2009,  Milkwood Jam,  50 Plymouth Street, Swansea    
http://www.milkwoodjam.com/    

Friday, 26/06/2009,  The Corn Exchange & New Greenham Arts, Market Place, Newbury, Berks
http://www.cornexchangenew.com/
     
Saturday, 27/06/2009  Lichfield Real Ale Jazz and Blues Festival, Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LU 01543 262223.
http://www.lichfieldarts.org.uk/rajb.asp
       
Tuesday, 30/06/2009  Bottleneck Blues Club,  Rochester 
http://www.bottleneckblues.com     
  
Wednesday, 01/07/2009  Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex
http://www.colchesterartscentre.com/     
     
Thursday, 02/07/2009  Arkenstall Centre,  Haddenham, nr. Ely    
http://www.arkenstallcentre.co.uk/
      
Friday 03/07/2009,   Gaildorf Blues Festival, Gaildorf, Germany 
http://www.bluesfest.de/html/home/home.htm  

Click here for more info on Matt Schofield: 
http://www.mattschofield.com or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/matt_schofield_trio.htm 

**  Mike Sanchez and the Portions - German and Swiss Dates **

Mike Sanchez will be on tour in Germany and Switzerland during May 2009.

Mike’s indelible image as a frenetic frontman, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking red suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him. 

GIG DATES

Tuesday, 26/05/2009, Interview on Bremen/Nordwestradio, FR Music - Radio Show . 

Tuesday, 26/05/2009 Evening concert: Moments-Club, Vor dem Steintor 65, 28203 Bremen. 0421/7926633 
http://www.club-moments.de/

Thursday, 28/05/2009, Neue Welt, Ingolstadt, Germany
http://www.neuewelt-ingolstadt.de/

Friday, 29/05/2009, Mühle Hunziken, Rubigen, Switzerland
http://www.muehlehunziken.ch/

Saturday, 30/05/2009, Staudacher Musikbuhne, Staudacher, Germany
http://www.staudachermusikbuehne.de

Sunday, 31/05/2009, Grütli, Rüthi, Switzerland
http://www.msplinks.com/mailto:info@gruetli.info

Monday, 01/06/2009, Jazztime, Hildesheim, Germany
http://www.jazztime-hildesheim.de/

Click here for more info on Mike Sanchez
http://www.mikesanchez.co.uk or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/mike_sanchez.htm

** Next Month's Newsletter ** 
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