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Happy New Year to you all!!!! I hope, to quote Elvis you had a Blue Xmas (but in the best sense of the word) , and that you'll all be raring to go to see some top class blues artistes at the Bullfrog. Our first gig if the year is a "must see", with the great Derrin Naeuendorf returning to The Bullfrog. This man is one of the most innovative guitarists you'll ever see; shades of an Australian version Ben Andrews at times, but very much his own man. His music is a melting pot of roots influences - unique, and extremely moving, featuring flurrying guitar notes, cutting lyrics and powerful dynamic delivery. Derrin blew everyone away at the blues day at last year's Southsea Folk & Roots Festival - in particular, his version of Dylan's "Hollis Brown" was jawdropping! Derrin first picked up a guitar at school in Australia, and he was soon playing in rock and blues bands - by the age of 21 he had undertaken his first U.S tour. However, as his taste for melody and lyrics matured, he was drawn into roots and acoustic music, and in 1999 released his first CD, the highly acclaimed `Natural`. Derrin's live show has won over fans, peers and critics alike, and he's become a main stage act at festivals in Europe, UK and also his native Australia. Playing in excess of 250 shows a year, Derrin's gained a very strong following of hardcore supporters who have been known to drive up to five hours to catch a show. Make sure you bring an extra few quid with you Thursday to buy one of his CD's - you'll kick yourself if you don't..... See you at The Bullfrog on South Parade Pier this Thursday! Doors open at 8 p.m. as usual.