It’s going to be something of a blues harmonica showdown! A special event that you don’t want to miss. We are very fortunate to have my pal Greg Izor from Austin Texas, USA visit us. I have taken this opportunity to put together a show featuring Greg and Al Brown. Greg is a top of the tree blues musician with a great style and swagger. Al is certainly one of the finest blues guitarist in UK today. Greg and Al will be backed by the wonderful local rhythm section of Davy Cattanach and Mike Rae.
It’s going to be a night to remember with a number of surprise guests sitting in. Starting the evening I have invited Liz Jones who is a fantastic singer songwriter from Edinburgh. She is bringing along Scottish blues guitar legend John Bruce (x Blues n Trouble) to accompany her. John and Liz are part of the Edinburgh group Broken Windows.
Oh did I say I will be playing also? Well sure, I am. I wasn’t going to miss this chance to play with some of my favourite musicians in the world. Come on down to The Blue Lamp, Friday 29th June at 8.00pm to join in the fun!”
Here is some information & quotes on the musicians
Greg Izor – http://www.gregizor.com/
“A mash-up of Louisiana grit, Austin soul, and low-down Chicago heat, blues harmonica powerhouse”
“That all-too-rare total package- a creative vocalist, harp player, songwriter, and showman.” Living Blues Magazine
“All the fat and no filler, just killer stuff!”
-Bushdog Blues Blog
Al Brown – https://www.reverbnation.com/albrown
“Clean toned blues lines sometimes with a hint of jazz” “A breath of fresh air in this world of numerous blues rock guitarists”
“Outrageously talented” Blues in Britain
Liz Jones – “a voice that can woo you like Norah Jones and rock you like Janis Joplin”
John Bruce - “Scottish blues guitar legend”
Spider MacKenzie – www.spidermackenzie.com
“Sensitive virtuosity & imagination” Sunday Times
“I would cheerfully walk 100 miles over hot coals to feel some of his music” Blueprint – magazine