The Grand Theatre’s Lawrence House Studio will once again resound with the sound of slide guitars, sizzling saxophones, haunting harmonicas, blistering boogie woogie pianos and amazing acoustic sets thanks to the welcome return of the Studio Blues season from Friday 27th February.
The Bob Hall Show featuring Top Topham kick off in true rocking style on Friday 27th February with the first of two shows in Studio Blues 2009 featuring originals of the 60s Blues Boom. Acknowledged as Britain’s finest Blues & Boogie pianist; Bob Hall was a founder member of The Groundhogs and Savoy Brown and also backed visiting American bluesmen such as Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker and Chuck Berry.
In 1963, aged 15, Anthony ‘Top’ Topham was a founder member and lead guitarist for The Yardbirds. Two weeks after forming they played their first gig at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond taking over the residency vacated by The Rolling Stones.
Friday 27th March – Zoot Money
Zoot formed the Big Roll Band with Andy Summers (The Police) in the early 60s fusing R&B with jazz. He also played with Alexis Korner and Alan Price. He wrote hit songs for Lulu and Long John Baldry and produced the Tutti Frutti album from the television series of the same name in 1985, which launched the careers of Robbie Coltrane & Emma Thompson. He has also been regularly seen on our TV screens. Today Zoot’s huge talent continues to bring his own blend of experience and fun to entertain and amuse you. He’s out on the road and ready to continue his affair with R&B. All you have to do is bring yourself and enjoy....you won’t regret it.
Fri 17th April – The Stumble
Following the release of their acclaimed second CD The Houngan, The Stumble are making their first visit to the Studio. Featuring the mighty guitar of Colin Black and Paul Melville’s heartfelt vocals; this six-piece band from Preston are dedicated to hot, live, rapturous Chicago blues. What you get from them is a classic valve driven back line driven with shuffle and roll. Influences range from B.B. King, Freddy King, Maceo Parker and The Allman Brother’s Band to Booker T and King Curtis.
Friday 22nd May – Lyndon Anderson Band
When it comes to the blues, the Lyndon Anderson Band has all the bases covered. Whether it’s a 1950s Chess classic, a chunk of 70s funk, a rocking Texas shuffle, jazz influenced West Coast swing or one of their many originals, they play it all with style, authority and taste. From Lightning Hopkins to The Meters and beyond, they mix up a red hot gumbo of groove with tunes from the likes of Muddy Waters, James Brown, Junior Walker and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
To book for Studio Blues 2009 at the Lawrence House Studio at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from Friday 27th February call the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190, online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk or at the new Grand Theatre information sales point in the Houndshill Shopping Centre. -- www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
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