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Some info about next fridays concert in fareham sent on behalf of Paul at Blue Touch Live Promotions, it's going to be really great gig! Bluetouch Live present: Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion plus Andy Broad 8pm Friday September 30th Club V Cams Alders Recreation Ground, Fareham PO14 1DJ Tickets just £10.00 from http://www.bluetouchlive.com/ or on the door. Price inlcudes a free drink and free parking. Doors open 8pm music starts at 8:30pm. **** Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion **** ************************************ www.bluecommotion.com www.zoeschwarz.info Zoë and the band have come right to the fore of the British Blues Scene as a result of an intensely busy, exciting and creative three years. Their latest CD, a live album 'I'll Be Yours Tonight? (Jun 2105) is their fourth release in three years. It follows hard on the heels of the acclaimed studio albums 'Exposed' and 'The Blues Don't Scare Me', both of which generated a series of awards and nominations including Runner-Up for ?Best Band? in the 2015 British Blues Awards, plus Runner-Up for Zo in the 2014 & 2015 British Blues Awards. "Their exemplary song writing skills coupled with outstanding performance, puts them at the very edge of triumph on the world blues scene." Ian McKenzie, Blues In The South, UK 2015 "Zoë, once again proving that there is not a better female blues singer in the UK and probably far beyond." Dave Scott, Blues In Britain, June 2015 Their exciting live set is based around the band's rootsy originals; featuring strong catchy riffs, interesting arrangements and exciting grooves, providing the perfect vehicle for Zo's yearning, passionate and commanding vocal style, and Rob's unmistakable touch and flow on guitar. The highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker-Hammond organ, and Paul Robinson-drums (Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney to name a few) bring massive musical authority with the ability to push the music in unpredictable and exciting directions. Zo has made a considerable impact in a very short space of time and is one of those new artists that have added a fresh approach and vibrancy to the thriving UK blues scene. "A whip-crack band.. expressive voice... impressive material" Pete Feenstra, Classic Rock's 'The Blues Magazine', UK, 2014 "Incendiary vocal, guitar and organ work" Ed Mitchell, The Blues Magazine, 2015 "Exceptional original songs" Blues in Britain, 2013 "Schwarz & Koral make it all look easy, blues, swinging tunes, bossas, Billie Holiday-esque ballads all delivered with an expert flair while still possessing the wild hair necessary for true authenticity..." C.Michael Bailey, All About Jazz, USA, 2013 **** Andy Broad **** ******************** Andy Broad's professional career has spanned nearly 30 years, and in that time he has taken his music arround the world to San Fransisco, France, Belgium and Germany and ofcourse extensively toured the UK. Combining the rootsy delta based blues of Robert Johnson, Son House etc al with elements of "world music" and more contemporary blues influences such as Robert Cray and Luthor Allison, he creates a lively and vibrant sound. His latest two CDs the solo "Every Penny Of The Deal" and the instrumental based "Cockeral Blues" have both recieved good reviews and extensive airplay. "clever and accomplished guitar work embellished with a resonant clear vocal ... some fine slide" Bob Chaffey - Blues In Britain Magazine "some superb picking and stupendous vocals" Russell Hill - Maverick Magazine "... a rollicking bit of slide ... " Chris Broom - The News -- --------------------------------------------------------- | Andy Broad - Blues & Jazz guitar/ vocalist | | | | Website - http://www.broad.ology.org.uk | | Reverb - http://www.reverbnation/andybroad | | Last.FM - http://last.fm/music/Andy+Broad | | WalkerBroad - http://www.walkerbroad.co.uk | | Telephone - 023 92 877 933 | | Mobile - 079 51 170 874 | ---------------------------------------------------------