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Next Thursday at The Bullfrog - Lightnin' Willie & The Poorboys!!

LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POORBOYS: Thursday, 12/08/2004, Bullfrog Blues Club, 
South Parade Pier Southsea, 

"Lightnin’" Willie Hermes was born in Dallas, Texas, but is now based in Los 
Angeles.
His appearance at the Bullfrog Blues Club, Southsea, on his  UK tour with his 
band The Poorboys, is  eagerly anticipated by Portsmouth's many  blues 
afficianados. 

A guitar player and singer, Lightnin’ Willie is a brilliant performer who has 
the rare ability to work an audience and generate a massive level of 
enjoyment. He has a wide range of styles and his repertoire  ranges from   Stevie Ray 
Vaughan’ to  Eddie Cochran, whilst  tipping his 10 gallon hit to the early 
masters like Jimmy Reed and Otis Rush.

The Poorboys feature the magnificent harp playing of Giles King,  whilst the 
"engine room" of the Poorboys features Silvio Gallaso on bass and Franck 
Rouleau on drums. 

LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POORBOYS appear on Thursday, 12/08/2004, at The 
Bullfrog Blues Club, South Parade Pier Southsea. Doors open  8.p.m. Tickets 
available at Wedgewood Roms Box Office (023) 9286 3911 or on the door.