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A treat is in store when top blues singer and guitarist IAN PARKER plays a rare solo gig in the Gun Room of The R.M.A. Tavern in Eastney on Thursday 2nd December. Tickets are limited to 65, and the cost is just £6 for this intimate “up close” gig! Ian Parker began playing guitar at the age of 8, and in his teens started his first band Strange Brew, interpreting songs from the late sixties blues-rock era. He later became passionately interested the blues, and formed the band Monty Turnbull, followed by Parker’s Alibi in 1999, just prior to their appearance at Shepherds Bush Empire, opening for Jeff Beck. and in his teens started his first band Strange Brew, interpreting songs from the late sixties blues-rock era. He later became passionately interested the blues, and formed the band Monty Turnbull, followed by Parker’s Alibi in 1999, just prior to their appearance at Shepherds Bush Empire, opening for Jeff Beck. In 2002 Parker’s Alibi disbanded, and The Ian Parker Band were formed. A year later Ian recorded his debut album "Inside". In March 2004, the band appeared on the top German live music TV show, "Rockpalast" “as part of the Crossroads Festival, where the band were voted the number one act of the festival. Their performance was released as a live DVD entitled “Whilst The Wind” , although somewhat confusingly, a live CD of their performance in Hannover during Ian's 2004 European tour was also released under the same title! In March 2004, the band appeared on the top German live music TV show, "Rockpalast" “as part of the Crossroads Festival, where the band were voted the number one act of the festival. Their performance was released as a live DVD entitled “Whilst The Wind” , although somewhat confusingly, a live CD of their performance in Hannover during Ian's 2004 European tour was also released under the same title! In September 2005, Ian wrote and recorded five songs for the album, “Pilgrimage”, recorded in Clarksdale Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee, together with Aynsley Lister. The album extended Ian's touring activities throughout Europe and into the USA. In August 2006, Ian’s appearance at The Arrow Big Rivers Festival in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, won him the “Most Impressive Artist” award given to the musician who makes the biggest impression not only on the audience but also on the festival organisers. In January 2007 Ian released the album "Where I Belong", produced by Matt Butler, whose extensive CV includes Paul MacCartney In September 2005, Ian wrote and recorded five songs for the album, “Pilgrimage”, recorded in Clarksdale Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee, together with Aynsley Lister. The album extended Ian's touring activities throughout Europe and into the USA. In August 2006, Ian’s appearance at The Arrow Big Rivers Festival in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, won him the “Most Impressive Artist” award given to the musician who makes the biggest impression not only on the audience but also on the festival organisers. In January 2007 Ian released the album "Where I Belong", produced by Matt Butler, whose extensive CV includes Paul MacCartney Ian’s new album “Demons and Doubters” marks a subtle change in direction away from blues-rock towards a more mainstream guitar-lead singer/songwriter approach. More info is available on Ian’s website: IanParkerMusic.com., myspace.com/IanParkerMusic and facebook.com/pages/Ian-Parker. Tickets (£6 - no booking fee) strictly limited to 65, available on our secure website via Paypal on www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com, or from The R.M.A. Tavern during opening hours, or from “Saraband”, 163 Goldsmith Avenue Southsea PO4 8BJ during shop hours. Or take your chance on the door! It’s advisable to ring ahead to The R.M.A. to check availability (02392 820896) Ian’s new album “Demons and Doubters” marks a subtle change in direction away from blues-rock towards a more mainstream guitar-lead singer/songwriter approach. More info is available on Ian’s website: IanParkerMusic.com., myspace.com/IanParkerMusic and facebook.com/pages/Ian-Parker. Tickets (£6 - no booking fee) strictly limited to 65, available on our secure website via Paypal on www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com, or from The R.M.A. Tavern during opening hours, or from “Saraband”, 163 Goldsmith Avenue Southsea PO4 8BJ during shop hours. Or take your chance on the door! It’s advisable to ring ahead to The R.M.A. to check availability (02392 820896) Tickets (£6 - no booking fee) strictly limited to 65, available on our secure website via Paypal on www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com, or from The R.M.A. Tavern during opening hours, or from “Saraband”, 163 Goldsmith Avenue Southsea PO4 8BJ during shop hours. Or take your chance on the door! It’s advisable to ring ahead to The R.M.A. to check availability (02392 820896) IAN PARKER appears at The R.M.A. Tavern, 58 Cromwell Road, Eastney, Portsmouth Hants., PO4 9PN.Thursday 2nd December. Doors to the Gun Room open at 8 p.m. 58 Cromwell Road, Eastney, Portsmouth Hants., PO4 9PN.Thursday 2nd December. Doors to the Gun Room open at 8 p.m.