CD
TRACKS
Recorded at Moon Studios
Essex Delta Blues - Vol II - "A - Z"
1 - B2B - www.back2blues.co.uk
What
You Doin' To Me - (Ray Bartrip) - 2:44
Lynn Taylor(Vocals), Phil Hughes(Vocals, Sax & Harp),
Alan Vincent(Guitar), Malcolm Benson(Bass),
Ed Croney(Drums), Ray Bartrip(Keyboards)
2 - Richard Dobney Band - www.richarddobney.com
Girl
(Richard Dobney) - 5:00
Richard Dobney(Guitar & Vocals),
Ray Bartrip(Keyboards), Terry Duggan(Bass), Matt Dobney(Drums)
3 - The Heaters - www.newcrawdaddyclub.co.uk
Not The Only Fool In Town (Paul Milligan) 6:25
Paul Dean(Keys), Chris Rose(Guitar & Vocals),
Paul Milligan(Guitar & Vocals), Chris Patching(Bass & Vocals),
Paul Reynolds(Drums)
4 - The Customtones - 07974 658275
Good
Taste (Martin Fieber) 2:54
Martin Feiber(Slide Guitar & Vocals), Dave Heley(Bass),
Ray Bartrip(Keyboards), Mick Parker(Drums)
5 - Spillage - www.spillage.biz
End
Of The Pier (Graeme Gleaves) 3:54
Graeme Gleaves(Guitar & Vocals), Theo McLeod(Djembe & Vocals)
6
- The Zoltans
- www.zoltans.co.uk
Killing Time (Keith Davey & Oliver Bagnall, arr. Rick Dawson) 3:11
Zoltan Jason(Drums), Zoltan Peter(Vocals), Zoltan Ian(Bass),
Zoltana Karen(Trumpet), Zoltan Kris(Tenor Sax),
Zoltan Malcolm(Alto Sax), Zoltan Rick(Piano)
7 - 3AM - www.3am.uk.com
Sister
Sunshine (Iain Black) 3:49
Helen Turner(Vocals), Tim Renton(Guitar), Iain Black(Guitar),
Trev Turley(Bass), Andy Renton(Drums), Chris Parren(Keyboards)
8 - The Untouchables -www.theuntouchablesmusic.co.uk
Muso Blues (The Untouchables) 3:44
Keith Parker(Harp & Vocals), Pete Elison(Guitar),
Malcolm Buckland(Drums), Paul Green(Bass)
9 -Jamie Williams Band - www.jamiewilliamsband.co.uk
Honey Chile (Jamie Williams, arr. Ian Woolway) 2:55
Jamie Williams(Vocals), Ian Woolway(Guitar),
Seth Govan(Bass), Sean Collyer(Drums)
10 - Bad Town Blues - www.badtownblues.com
Blues
Don't Find Me Here (Adam Norton & Clive Mulcahy)
5:32
Clive Mulcahy(Guitar & Vocals), Adam Norton(Harp),
Ray Bartrip(Keys & Vocals), Jamie Lawrence)Bass),
Reg Patten(Drums)
11 - Johnny Gunner & The Raiders - www.johnnygunner.com
One
Way Ticket (Johnny Gunner) 3:30
Johnny Gunner(Guitar & Vocals), Mark Hewitt(Drums),
Dean Amos(Double Bass)
12 - The Rockin’ Armadillos - www.rockinarmadillos.com
Twenty Four/Seven (Tim Aves) 4:05
Jane English(Vocals), Tim Aves(Vocals & Harp), Owen Barry(Guitar),
Rob Barry(Bass), Alex Hall (Guitar), Paul Lester(Drums),
13 - The Swamp Cats - www.myspace.com/swampcats
Voodoo
Doll (Feel So High) (Dave Richardson, Dale Baker, Chris
Barrow, Tim Broughton) 6:26
Dave Richardson(Guitar & Vocals), Dale Baker(Guitar),
Chris Barrow(Bass), Tim Broughton(Drums), Ray Bartrip(Keys)
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Essex Delta Blues - Vol I - "a sampler"
1 - The Nightflies -
Delta Moon - (Mark Sibley, arr. Mark Sibley) - 3:00
Mark Sibley - Vocals, Harmonica, Kevin Webb - Guitar, T.C. - Bass, Wayne Bronze - Drums.
A band in the true Thames Delta style featuring four of the genre's top exponents. All have played in many Essex bands over the years but this new collaboration is one to catch. A great track with surf tinged guitar from Kevin!
Contact Mark Sibley on 0776 429 3378
2 - The Heaters -
T-Bone Shuffle - (T.Bone Walker, arr. Paul Dean) - 4:45
Paul Dean - Keyboards, Chris Rose - Guitar/Vocals, Paul Milligan - Guitar/Lead Vocals, Chris Patching - Bass/Vocals, Paul Reynolds - Drums.
This underrated band features three Pauls & two Chris's, all of whom have been on the scene for many years. The house band at the weekly New Crawdaddy Blues Club in Billericay and with a debut CD released earlier in 2004, this is a solid and damn fine band who should get out more!
Contact Paul Dean on 01702 347007 - www.newcrawdaddyclub.co.uk
3 - Johnny Gunner & the Raiders -
Shake Your Hips - (Katie Webster, arr. Johnny Gunner) - 4:20
Johnny Gunner - Vocals/Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Cliff Jarman - Harmonica/Rhythm Guitar, Steve Spears - Drums, John Chipperfield - Double Bass.
Creating quite a stir on the rock'n'roll circuit in the UK & Europe, the band have worked more and more original r'n'b and blues into their set since harp player Cliff Jarman joined them. This fine number races along and defies you to sit still.
Contact John Gunner on 01702 311557
4
- Los Tres Armadillos -
Here in the Dark - (Bernie Anders, arr. Tim Aves) - 3:43
Tim Aves - Guitar/Vocals, Rob Barry - Bass, Paul Lester - Drums.
A debut recording for this acoustic trio comprising 50% of the Rockin' Armadillos. Increasingly in demand, they feature growling vocals, cool guitar picking and a horizontal rhythm section! Lovely
Contact Tim Aves on 01621 785605 www.rockinarmadillos.com
5 - Andy Robinson Band -
Little Wing - (Jimmy Hendrix, arr. Andy Robinson) - 5:52
Andy Robinson - Guitar/Vocals, Glyn Roberts Morgan - Bass/Vocals, Dave Manning - Drums.
Andy & his trio are one of the hardest working bands on the circuit and delight audiences wherever they play. Definitely on the rock end of the blues spectrum, left handed guitarist Andy coaxes sweet sounds from his guitar
Contact Andy Robinson on 01277 653809.
6
- Crying Out Loud -
Alone in the Dark - (John Hyatt, arr. Steve Keys) - 6.01
Steve Keys - slide guitar, Stuart Miller - drums, Chris Woods - bass, Lynn Taylor - vocals
Caught by Ray Bartrip playing support at the Riga, he persuaded the band to record some tracks, one of which you have here. Watch out for this band, they should be better known than they are.
Contact Steve Keys on 0786 122 8040
7
- Hair of the Dog -
Further on up the Road - (Unknown arr. Peter Gale) - 2.44 - Jeff Read - bass, Peter Gale - guitar, Stephen Cutmore - drums, Derek Stoton - harp/vocals.
These boys know how to have fun. Putting the Rhythm back into the Blues is what they do best and they have a ball doing it. A good stage show backed up with a high standard of musicianship. A good evening guaranteed!
Contact Jeff Read on 0208 517 4937
8
- The Jives -
Down To The Doctors - (Mickey Jupp arr Jeff Chapman) - 2.12 - Jeff Chapman - guitar & vocals, A E Bye - harmonicas.
A duo reincarnated in 2003 after twenty or so years playing with other bands. Numbers ranging from Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly to Walter Jacobs and Billy Boy Arnold by way of Nanker & Phelge and Robert Johnson means more variety than Heinz! A great version of Mickey Jupp's Essex Delta classic.
Contact Jeff Chapman on 01702 470458
9 - The Harvey Williams Band -
Ain't No Midnight Train - (Jon Tiven/Roger Reale arr. Ian Woolway) - 5.21 -
Jamie Williams - vocals, Jed Harvey - bass, Ian Woolway - guitar, Dave Mosley - keyboards, Sean Collyer - drums.
A great track from this excellent band who defy categorisation. Starting out as a soul & r'n'b covers band they have found a unique identity and write much of their own material as well as performing fine covers such as this track.
Contact Ian Woolway on 0798 991 0387 or 01245 358131 www.theharveywilliamsband.com
10 - The Rockin' Armadillos -
Honeytrap - (Bobby Mack arr. Owen Barry) Train Time Music - 4.45 -
Tim Aves - vocals, Jane English - vocals, Owen Barry - guitar, Alex Hall - guitar, Rob Barry -bass, Paul Lester - drums.
A superb version of this song by this multi-Digital Blues Award winning band. Crammed full of talent including ace guitarist Owen who also produced this track, the Armadillos are an in demand band around the UK and are HOT!
Contact Tim Aves on 07979 601197 - www.rockinarmadillos.com
11
- Gator Blues -
No Prince Charming - (Mark Sibley) Angry Alligator - 3.39
Mark Sibley - harp & vocals, Dave Lawn - guitar, Malcolm Taylor - bass, Roy Saint - drums.
Sadly, a swan song from this great band who have decided to call it a day. With front man Mark's great sense of humour and some wry lyrics as demonstrated on this track and you have a band that typified the South Essex Delta style.
www.gator-blues.com
12 - Temperton Bones - If You Ain't Got That Swing - (Ray Marquis) - 3.19
Simon Temperton - vocals/guitar/percussion, Bernie Brewster - bass, Ray Marquis - guitar, Richard Manley - drums, Trevor Folley - harp/vocals/percussion, Hilary Scarff - sax/vocals/percussion
The word quirky was invented for this band. Mixing youth with years of experience, blues with jazz, standards with original material such as this track from the multi-talented Mr Marquis, this is definitely a band who can be described as unique and who will always surprise you!
Contact Simon Temperton on 07771 613971 - www.tempertonbones.co.uk
13
- Richard Dobney Band -
How I Feel Today - (Richard Dobney) - 4.56
Richard Dobney - guitar/vocals - John Culleton - bass, Adrian Shaw - drums, Ray Bartrip - Hammond
Richard's chocolate dark vocals underscored by his band of highly talented musicians. This track makes me go all shivery but shows why Richard is the man in demand at jams such as the Hot Hob every Tuesday at Pam's Bar, Brentwood.
Contact Richard Dobney on 0778 530 7388
14 - The Swamp Cats -
Weep & Moan - (Dave Richardson) - 4.34
Dave Richardson - guitar/vocals, Dale Baker - slide guitar, Chris Barrow - bass, Tim Bale - drums, Tim Aves (special guest) - harmonica
From the deepest, darkest Dengie Delta in Northern Essex, a band that mixes Tony Joe White with Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Rolling Stones to produce a gumbo Jamie Oliver would be proud of! Cue the frogs!
Contact Dave Richardson on 01621 782856 / 07904 195777
15 - Roy Mette -
This Life Will Be the Death of Me - (Mette) - 4.40
Roy Mette - vocals and all instruments
The true Essex troubadour, blessed with a great voice, stunning guitar skills and huge songwriting talent, Roy enthrals with Hendrix covers, witty and incisive lyrics and so much more. He deserves to be top of the bill, not a support act.
Contact Roy on 01702 307877
16 - Terry Wisbey's Texas Thunder - Bad Bad Woman - (Terry Wisbey) Bladerunner Music Ltd - 3.35 -
Terry Wisbey - vocals/guitar, Tony Mearing - bass, Will Learmonth - drums
A fine example of the power rock blues trio. Probably better known outside Essex than within, this self-penned track typifies the excellent stuff that Terry Wisbey & his colleagues serve up.
Contact Terry on 01279 725053 - www.texasthunder.net
17
- Bad Town Blues -
The Butcher's Daughter - (Ray Bartrip) Bad Moon Records - 5.55
Adam Norton - harp, Clive Mulcahy - guitar/vocals, Ray Bartrip - keys/vocals, Reg Patten - drums, Jamie Lawrence - bass
Hard-driven Chicago style blues and boogie from a band fronted by two vocalists, keyboards, guitar and harp. Fine covers mixed with great original material and more than a few stonking instrumentals. Bring the house down Bad Town style!
Contact Adam Norton on 0781 104 8093 or 01206 367827 www.badtownblues.com