** Movinmusic Newsletter Number 68 –November 2010 **
Hello everyone, and welcome to the sixty-eighth Movinmusic Blues Agency Newsletter. 

Carlisle Blues Festival – 12th to 14th November 
Michael Burks – Rare UK Dates in November
Mud Morganfield (Eldest Son of Muddy Waters) - November Dates
James Hunter – November Dates
Hamilton Loomis - November Dates 
Blues in Oxford – November and December

** Carlisle Blues Festival – 12th to 14th November **
Nominated at the 2010 British Blues Awards for the BEST BLUES FESTIVAL 

The Carlisle Blues Festival’s reputation as one of the best of its kind in the UK is growing rapidly. In recognition of its popularity it has reached the final 6 nominations in the 2010 British Blues Awards.   

This year’s Carlisle Blues Festival -the fourth- is destined to be the best yet. Since it began 2007, the success of the event has exceeded all expectations and as its fourth year approaches it has become established as one of the most prestigious festivals of its kind in the UK. At a time when live music, in particular Blues, is enjoying a resurgence world -wide, the festival is now is attracting major artists from around the world; in particular, from the very home of Blues music, the USA. 

The Carlisle event has built this reputation primarily on the strength of its line-up, with the latest promising to better any other in the UK in 2010.  As well as this year featuring some major Blues talents from the USA, including headliner Michael Burks (a Grammy Award nominee), the festival will play host to a crop of some the UK’s finest including, James Hunter, Nicky Moore, Marcus Bonfanti and the jewel in the UK blues crown, Ian Siegal. 

In addition to the mighty Michael Burks, arguably the best blues/rock artist in the States who will be making his very first visit to the UK, other US stars also crossing the Atlantic for this year’s festival at the Hilltop Hotel from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th include Hamilton Loomis, Mud Morganfield and Ben Prestage. 

All the US acts are appearing in association with the Movinmusic agency, and festival organiser Nick Westgarth speaks highly about their collaboration: “I’ve worked with Movinmusic for some years now so I know how good they are. The work they have done this year to get the US guys, Michael Burks in particular, and James Hunter over for November has been invaluable, in fact absolutely crucial. I believe I’ve pulled a great line up together at Carlisle this year but I couldn’t have done it with Movinmusic.” 

The genre’s leading British Blues lights also appearing, include Chantel McGregor, Never The Bride, Kevin Thorpe’s ‘Tipping Point’, Hokie Joint, rockabilly sensations The Revolutionaires and Lucy Zirins. All in all, this promises to be a highly impressive collection of artists that will come together for a sensational weekend of top quality Blues entertainment at the ‘friendly festival’. 

Taking place each year over one weekend in November, the Carlisle Blues Festival regularly attracts blues enthusiasts from as far afield as Devon in the South and Inverness the North of the UK –  overseas visitors from Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Ireland have also already secured their tickets for this year’s event. It may not the biggest in the UK, but it is certainly earning one of the biggest reputations. In fact, many regular festival attendees who have already experienced Carlisle say it has become the best of its kind in the UK. 

Organiser Nick Westgarth is expecting the 2010 Carlisle Blues Festival to sell out in advance (especially considering that ticket pricing remains the same as last year’s successful event). Ticket sales are in fact already well ahead of last year and Nick says that the inclusive tickets with hotel accommodation sold much quicker than in previous years. “Full Weekend tickets are proving particularly popular,” he says, “although single day tickets are also up on last year, with Sunday going well too”.  
 
Click here for more info:
http://www.carlislebluesfestival.com

The Paul Jones show will be previewing the festival on Monday the 8th November.  Catch the show then or for a week afterwards online here: 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wrpd

** Michael Burks – Rare UK Dates in November **

“Michael Burks is a flamethrower guitarist. He is the complete bluesman: songwriter, singer, riff-master, bandleader, and showman...Savage fury and heartfelt tenderness” –Chicago Sun-Times 

Michael Burks will be in the UK for three very rare dates and a session for BBC Radio 2’s Paul Jones Show.  Michael will be back in the UK and Ireland in September and is available for booking via us then.

GIG DATES

Thursday, 11/11/2010, Session Recording, BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones' Show, Broadcast date to follow
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wrpd
Thursday, 11/11/2010, Charlotte Street Blues Club, 74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH 0207 580 0113. 
http://www.charlottestblues.com/
Friday, 12/11/2010, Goin' up the Country Blues and Roots Club, Overton on Dee Village Hall, Near Wrexham 01948 770215. 
http://web.mac.com/eyeimagery/HOOKERS/Welcome.html
Saturday, 13/11/2010, Carlisle Blues Festival, Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle, Cumbria 01228 409795. 
http://www.carlislebluesfestival.com/
Click here for more info:
http://www.michaelburks.com/

** Mud Morganfield (Eldest Son of Muddy Waters) - November Dates **
(With the Dirty Aces featuring Giles Robson on Harp)

From the latest "Blues in Britain Magazine": Mud was then introduced in fine style, to take centre stage and just blow the audience away with his superb vocals and engaging manner. After instructing the band to "take their time", his rendition of "King Bee" and "You Can't Lose What You Never Had" was so similar to his father's vocal style and energy that it was downright spooky, in the most enjoyable way. A snappy dresser in true Chicago style, Mud commanded attention and participation from the punters, especially during a swinging "Can't Get No Grinding" with its catchy chorus and enthusiastic backing vocals courtesy of the Dirty Aces. 

Mud will be supported in London on the 9th, in Birmingham on the 10th and in Shoreham on the 11th November by Cherry Lee Mewis:  http://www.cherryleemewis.com 

Mud will be returning to the UK in May 2011.

GIG DATES

Thursday, 04/11/2010, Selby Town Hall, York Street, Selby, North Yorks, YO8 4AJ 01757 708449 
http://www.selbytownhall.co.uk

... then 2 dates in Scandinavia

Sunday, 07/11/2010, Blues Assembly 2, The Assembly, Spencer Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 3NF 01926 523001 
http://www.leamingtonassembly.com/
Tuesday, 09/11/2010, Charlotte Street Blues Club (supported by Cherry Lee Mewis), 74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH 0207 580 0113 
http://www.charlottestblues.com/
Wednesday, 10/11/2010, Jamhouse (supported by Cherry Lee Mewis), 3 - 5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1QU 0121 200 3030
http://www.thejamhouse.com/
Thursday, 11/11/2010, Ropetackle Centre (supported by Cherry Lee Mewis), Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG 01273 464440
http://www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk/
Friday, 12/11/2010, Carlisle Blues Festival, Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle, Cumbria 01228 409795
http://www.carlislebluesfestival.com/

... then Polish dates

Click here if you'd like more info on Mud Morganfield:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/mud_morganfiel...y_waters_jr.htm

** James Hunter – November Dates **

James Hunter is just back from the USA where he's been playing rare solo shows. November sees him re-united with his band in the UK for three dates:

GIG DATES

Friday, 12/11/2010, Carlisle Blues Festival, Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle, Cumbria, 01228 409795.
http://www.carlislebluesfestival.com/
Saturday, 13/11/2010, The Twist, 25 Military Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2AD, 01206 562 453. 
http://www.thetwist.co.uk/
Sunday, 14/11/2010, The Cellars at Eastney, 56 Cromwell Road, Southsea, Hamps PO4 9PN, 023 92826249. 
http://www.thecellars.co.uk/

Click here for more info on James Hunter:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/jameshunt.htm or http://www.jameshuntermusic.com

** Hamilton Loomis - November Dates **
"You got to put some seasonin’ in what you’re doin’… and this boy’s gotta a whole salt shaker”.  Bo Diddley
Hamilton Loomis will be in the UK for a short tour sandwiched between European dates. Hamilton will be returning to the UK in May 2011.
GIG DATES
Wednesday, 10/11/2010, Riffs Bar, 26 Greatfield, Swindon SN4 8EQ 01793 778304.
http://www.riffsbar.com/
Thursday, 11/11/2010, The Forum, University of Hertfordshire, Herts 08444 771000. 
http://www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk/
Friday, 12/11/2010, Tenby Blues Festival - The DJ's Night Club, Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales 01834 843568. 
http://www.tenbyblues.co.uk/
Saturday, 13/11/2010, Carlisle Blues Festival, Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle, Cumbria 01228 409795. 
http://www.carlislebluesfestival.com/
Sunday, 14/11/2010, The Retreat, Bocking, Essex 01376 554923. 
http://www.the-retreat-bocking.co.uk/
Thursday, 18/11/2010, Earl Haig Club, Cardiff, Wales
http://www.myspace.com/bluesdragonclub
Friday, 19/11/2010, Garston Royal British Legion, The Avenue, Woolton, Garston, Liverpool L19 5LQ 0151 428 2855 
Saturday, 20/11/2010, Charlotte Street Blues Club, 74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH 0207 580 0113. 
http://www.charlottestblues.com/
Click here for more info:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/hamilton_loomis.htm or http://www.hamiltonloomis.com

** Blues in Oxford – Nov and Dec **

… and last but by no means least a shout out for the Famous Monday Blues Club at the Bullingdon in Oxford 

NOV & DEC GIG DATES

Monday, 01/11/2010, Cherry Lee Mewis Band
http://www.mudmorganfieldsite.com/
Monday, 08/11/2010, Kent Duchaine
http://www.kentduchaine.com/
Monday, 15/11/2010, Joanne Shaw Taylor
http://www.pigs-ear.biz/jst/
Monday, 22/11/2010, Matt Schofield Band
 http://www.mattschofield.net
Monday, 29/11/2010, Connie Lush and Blues Shouter
http://www.connielush.com/
Monday, 06/12/2010, Giles Hedley and the Aviators.
http://www.gileshedley.com/
Monday, 13/12/2010, Chantel McGregor Band 
http://www.chantelmcgregor.com/
Monday, 20/12/2010, XMAS PARTY – Roadhouse & Guests, Debbie Bond, Leburn and more TBA 
http://www.roadhousegb.co.uk

The Bullingdon
162, Cowley Road, 
Oxford. 
(OPPOSITE TESCO)

Click here for more info:
http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk