ON FRIDAY, April 11, Cirencester’s Brewery Blues line-up features the cream of the crop.
Headliners, The Charlton Blues Kings were formed through a mutual respect for the Blues of the late, lamented Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Sean Costello.
This six piece, harp-infused, twin-guitar, nitro-fuelled combo, orchestrated by audacious frontman Tony Berry, offers the kind of Blues experience to dance to, drink to and have fun to – all three are always on the cards when these dudes hit the stage.
The Newbolds are rooted in the bluesy side of rock and with the occasional funky lick and bass line dropped in, these guys are guaranteed to get an audience moving. Since making their debut at the Stroud Fringe Festival 2013, the Newbolds have gathered a loyal following across the South West who connect with their mixture of originals and well-chosen covers. Personnel include Dan Brixton: vocals, Barry Crisp: lead guitar, Tom Roberts: bass, Roy Harris: drums and Leigh Abbosh: saxophone.
Steve Ferbrache is the new kid on the town’s live music block, taking his Brewery bow last November. Although very much imbued with the traditions of the Delta Blues, Steve has used those nuances to develop his own excellent self-penned material. A picker of some distinction with a voice that’s very John Martyn-esque. If you missed him last time - it would be daft to make the same mistake twice.
Sinéad Claire is most certainly one to look out for.
Her early influences included artists such as Annie Lennox, Enya, Alanis Morissette and Kate Bush, but her sound has evolved into her own.
Sinéad’s studio accomplishments began when she worked in collaboration with renowned producer, Mike Isaacs - the results were remarkably well received. A copious writer, Sinéad is now busily channelling her creative energies into her latest, soon to be released EP.
Tickets are available at newbreweryarts.org.uk or the box office on 01285 657181; they cost £9 (£7 concessions/students) or £10 on the night. (£8 concessions/students).
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