** Movinmusic Newsletter Number 29 September 2006 ** 

Hello everyone, and welcome to the twenty-ninth 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: 

Sherman Robertson and BluesMove September UK/European Dates
Ana Popovic September UK Dates
James Hunter September UK Dates
Last Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys Dates 06
Little Jenny and the Blue Beans
New Blues Club in St Albans
** Sherman Robertson and BluesMove September UK/European Dates **
Sherman Robertson and BluesMove start a two month tour of the UK and Europe at the start of September. The first dates are in Denmark and Sweden but they'll be returning to the UK in mid September. The tour sees Sherman and the band playing some great European clubs and Festivals and includes, in October, their very first visit to the high arctic for the Dark Season Blues Festival on Svalbard Island http://blues.svalbard.com/ Svalbard Island is the most northerly inhabited island in the world and sits in the Arctic Ocean between Greenland and Russia. Remote indeed! 
SEPTEMBER-TOUR EURO/UK
Friday, 01/09/2006, Mosten MC Raceday, Allingabro, Denmark (+45) 8648 9010. 
Saturday, 02/09/2006, Kartellets Blues, Horsens, Denmark (+45) 7562 8000. 
Monday, 04/09/2006, Bruunske Pakhus, Fredericia, Denmark. 
Wednesday, 06/09/2006, Tante Olga, Randers, Denmark (+45) 8640 1970. 
Thursday, 07/09/2006, Danish date, details TBC,. 
Friday, 08/09/2006, Skraaen, Aalborg, Denmark. 
Saturday, 09/09/2006, Sala, Nr Stockholm, Sweden. 
Wednesday, 13/09/2006, The Cellars at Eastney, 56 Cromwell Road, Southsea, Hamps PO4 9PN 023 92826249. 
http://www.thecellars.co.uk/
Friday, 15/09/2006, Abertillery Theatre, Abertillery, South Wales 01495 350360.
http://www.blaenaugwentvenues.com/
Saturday, 16/09/2006, Painswick Blues Club, Painswick, Gloucestershire 01452 814482. 
http://www.painswickblues.co.uk/
Wednesday, 20/09/2006, The Komedia, Brighton, Sussex 01273 647100.
http://www.komedia.co.uk/
Thursday, 21/09/2006, Mojo Blues Club, Copenhagen Blues Festival, Denmark (+45) 3311 6453. 
Friday, 22/09/2006, Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter, Devon 01392 667080.
http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/
Saturday, 23/09/2006, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, Berks 01628 788997. 
http://www.nordenfarm.org/
Sunday, 24/09/2006, Nidd Hall Warner Blues Weekend, Nidd Hall, N Yorkshire, Nidd Hall, Harrogate, Yorkshire 0870 6016012.
http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/
Thursday, 28/09/2006, The Running Horse Alfreton Street, Nottingham, Notts 0115 9787398. 
http://www.therunninghorse.ukpub.net/
Friday, 29/09/2006, Penrith Blues Club , Penrith, Cumbria 07725801582.
http://www.ents24.com/web/venue/35409/Penrith/Penrith_Players_Theatre_Penrith_Playhouse.html
Saturday, 30/09/2006, Southport Arts Centre, Southport, Merseyside 01704 540011. 
http://www.seftonarts.co.uk/
Friday, 06/10/2006, Cheese and Grain, Frome Market Yard, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE 01373 455420.
http://www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk/
Saturday, 07/10/2006, Blues of the Month Club , The Leaking Boot Cleethorpes, Lincs 01472 601447. 
http://www.zyworld.com/bluesofthemonthclub2/
More info on Sherman Robertson and BluesMove's October dates to follow in next month's newsletter.
Click here for more information on Sherman Robertson and BluesMove:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/sherman_robertson.htm
** Ana Popovic September UK Dates **
The Spirit of Hendrix lives - and SHE'S playing nearby! 

Okay, so Yugoslavia may not be the first place you think of when it comes to blues music. Rock-blues is black, American and male. Always was, always will be. Well, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Ana Popovic plays an aggressive style that dukes it out big-time with any of her male counterparts. 

To quote a title from her latest release, Sexy guitar slinger Popovic is now ready to 'Steal the Show' on 'the island of the music'. Ana is on her first UK tour, to promote her CD/DVD 'Ana!' Live in Amsterdam'. 

Europe's biggest blues act. Don't worry, the only Balkan thing about Ana Popovic is her passport. You won't get pop or traditional Balkan music from this gal. Forget the way she looks (if you can!). Just close your eyes and listen. What you'll hear is searing blues guitar, smooth jazzy licks, sizzling electric slide and tight blues grooves. 

Ana Popovic grew up with the sound of American roots music at her family home in Belgrade. Weaned on her fathers' blues collection, she couldn't help but fall in love with the music. She formed her first band 'Hush' as a teenager with their record making number three in her home Country. 

Today, two studio albums and a live CD/DVD later, she's without a doubt Europe's biggest blues act. Playing sold out jazz, pop and blues festivals everywhere. She won one of France's oldest and most prestigious awards a 'Jazz A Juan Revelations' at Juan Les Pines in 2003. Ana was also nominated for 'The Best Blues Album' at the Jammie Awards, New York, (2003). She is a three time nominee in France for 'Best Singer', 'Best Guitar Player' and 'Best New Album' at the French Blues Awards. (2002). 

WC Handy Award Ana Popovic is also making a name for herself in the US. She is the only continental European Artist ever to be nominated for a prestigious WC Handy Award. In 2006 she was proud to be the first European artist ever called upon to play on the legendary 'Blues Cruise' with their original band. Most recently she was a nominee by the worlds largest blues subscription publication 'Blues Wax Magazine' readers for 'Blues Artist of the Year'. 

Fresh breeze to blues With her winning mixture of traditional blues, elements of R&B, jazz and soul, Ana Popovic is heading for the top rank of blues musicians in America too. She's got the necessary 'chops', charisma, enthusiasm and energy. Her live program brings a fresh breeze to blues rock in the 21st century - guaranteed to thrill any live music audience. 

Click on the Realaudio below for the track "Comfort to the Soul" 
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/ana_popovic/sounds/comfort_to_the_soul_28.ram
For more information check http://www.anapopovic.com or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk

ANA POPOVIC SEPTEMBER-TOUR UK

Friday, 22/09/2006, Penrith Blues Club Penrith, Cumbria 07725801582 

Saturday, 23/09/2006, Nidd Hall Warner Blues Weekend Nidd Hall, Harrogate, Yorkshire 
http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/
Sunday, 24/09/2006, The Ironworks Inverness, Scotland 
http://www.ironworksvenue.com/
Monday, 25/09/2006, The Blue Lamp Aberdeen, Scotland 

Wednesday, 27/09/2006, Blues Alive at the Half Moon Bishops Stortford, Essex 
http://www.bluesalive.co.uk/
Thursday, 28/09/2006, TBA TBA 

Friday, 29/09/2006, Darlington Rn'B Club Darlington, County Durham 
http://www.darlington-r-n-b.co.uk/
Saturday, 30/09/2006, Boom Boom Club Gander Green Lane Sutton, Sutton Surrey 
http://www.feenstra.co.uk/
** James Hunter September UK Dates** 
James Hunter's career's going from strength to strength at the moment with his profile steadily increasing both here and in the US. September sees him returning to the UK for a five date mini tour at the following venues:
SEPTEMBER-TOUR UK 
Tuesday, 26/09/2006, ABC 2, 300 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, 0870 4444224. 
http://www.abcglasgow.com/
Thursday, 28/09/2006, The Boardwalk, Snig Hill, Sheffield, 0114 2799090.
http://www.theboardwalklive.co.uk/ 
Friday, 29/09/2006, Carling Academy, 11-13 Hotham St, Liverpool. 
http://www.liverpool-academy.co.uk/
Monday, 02/09/2006, Carling Academy, Dale End, Birmingham.
http://www.birmingham-academy.co.uk/
Tuesday, 03/09/2006, Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12, 0208 2226955.
http://www.bushhallmusic.co.uk/
Click here for more information on James Hunter:
http://www.jameshuntermusic.com or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/jameshunt.htm or http://www.myspace.com/jameshuntermusic
** Last Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys Dates 06 **
Once again we're coming to the end of the year's Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys UK tour. It's been a fantastic summer for the guys especially with increasing airplay on BBC Radio 2. Expect Lighnin' back twice in 2007 for a short tour in May then for a full summer tour in August/September.
SEPTEMBER-TOUR UK 
Friday, 01/09/2006, Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington, Co. Durham 01325 486555.
http://www.darlingtonarts.co.uk/
Saturday, 02/09/2006, The Running Horse, Alfreton Street, Nottingham, Notts 0115 9787398.
http://www.therunninghorse.ukpub.net/
Thursday, 07/06/2006, Kirkby Blues Club @ Millers snooker club, 20 Diamond Avenue, Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 0 1623750260.
http://www.ashfield.gov.uk/blues/
Friday, 08/09/2006, Charter Blues on Boat, Town Bridge, Peterborough 01733 315700.
http://www.bluesontheboat.co.uk/
Saturday, 16/09/2006, Marr's Bar, 12 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, WR1 1TA 01905 613336.
http://www.marrsbar.co.uk
Click here for more information on Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/lightnin_willie_poorboys.htm or http://www.lightninwillie.com/
** Little Jenny and the Blue Beans **
Movinmusic is pleased to announce that it is now working with the all female Scandinavian band - Little Jenny and the Blue Beans. We took them on after hearing great reports about them from Monica who organises the Warner Blues Weekends. Their next appearance in the UK is at the Nidd Hall Blues weekend along with Sherman Robertson and BluesMove and Ana Popovic. Expect tours by Little Jenny and the Blue Beans in July and then again in November 2007. All interested venues can contact us at mike@movinmusic.co.uk or 01209 860067 to book this exciting act.
SEPTEMBER DATES
Saturday, 23/09/2006, Nidd Hall Warner Blues Weekend, Nidd Hall, Harrogate, Yorkshire 0870 6016012. 
http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/
Sunday, 24/09/2006, The Running Horse Alfreton Street, Nottingham, Notts 0115 9787398. 
http://www.barrysblues.co.uk/
Click below for more information on Little Jenny and the Blue Beans:
http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/little_jenny_blue_beans.htm or http://members.chello.se/littlejenny/ljbbframeset2.htm
** New Blues Club in St Albans **
Lastly, Movinmusic has just received the following announcement of the new Blues Club in St Albans from the promoter, Bob:
"Well this is it!! Welcome to the new Bi-monthly Blues club at the Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans
Please also see end of e-mail for some exciting news relating to future gigs. Following the successful first two promotions under the guiding wing of St Albans Arts (STARTS), SHADES OF BLUES aims to continue with these extra special gigs guaranteeing a good night out, starting on Saturday 23rd September with Sam Kelly's STATION HOUSE + support. This promises to be a sensational blues experience with Caribbean influences. Their unique sound is a fusion of Blues, British funk, soul, jazz, calypso and reggae. The result is a mix of music, which is far different from the norm, but still with its roots based firmly in the blues. Fronted by the inimitable Root Jackson on vocals & percussion , together with superb reggae bass player Spy, TJ Johnson on guitar, Paul Jobson on keyboards and of course, Sam Kelly on drums, Voted British Blues Connection "Drummer of the Year" for five years running! As a special extra for the launch of SHADES OF BLUES support will be from local "powerful and emotive singer songwriter" Graham Robins (the one man soul machine!). hot on the heels of a very well received set supporting The Waterboys at the Alban arena. So, as they say in New Orleans "Let the good times Roll!!" and keep your eyes peeled for future exciting SHADES OF BLUES gigs.
Tickets are available from the Maltings Box office on 01727-844222 and cost £12.50. Doors at 7:30 pm, Music from 8:00pm.
Future Gigs
Saturday November 25th The Spikedrivers http://www.spikedrivers.co.uk Taking inspiration from their American roots and the country's rich musical heritage, the Spikedrivers' song writing, vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation make their sound fresh and exciting. The atmosphere created by the band takes you on a journey, from southern juke joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance. Besides performing their main set the Spikedrivers have agreed to combine elements of one of their brilliant workshops into the evening. This will cover a brief history of the blues, where it came from and how it has influenced so much of today's popular music, the origins of the instruments, and most importantly involving the whole audience in discovering the music and having a great time doing so ! Tickets £12.50 (Cons. £10)
I know this is well in advance, but this is sure to sell out I am absolutely delighted to announce Saturday 20th January 2007 Nine Below Zero (Unplugged) !!!!!!! http://www.ninebelowzero.com/ Tickets £15 on sale during October onwards.
That's enough for the moment, I look forward to catching up with you at the gigs and hope you have had a good summer."
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