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Following a great duo gig by Pete and Mark from the Pete Harris Band a t Thr
R.M.A. some months back,. we're delighted to announce that the entire PETE
HARRIS BLUES BAND are appearing at The R.M.A. Tavern In Crowmwell Rd., Eastney,
Portsmouth, this Saturday! Entry, as ever is a very reasonable FREEE!!!!
The Pete Harris Blues Band has been together in its current line-up since
Autumn 1996 and is enjoying an enviable, and growing, reputation on the South
Coast and beyond. Featuring Pete on vocals and guitar the band also boasts
keyboard, harmonica, bass and drums, producing an irresistible blend of swing, funk
and down-home blues.
Pete has performed on stage with many American blues artistes, notably Phil
Guy, (brother of Buddy Guy), Lowell Fulson, Tabby Thomas, Gene "Mighty Flea"
Connors, Mojo Buford (ex Muddy Waters Band), Byther Smith, Carrie and Lurrie
Bell and Jerry McCain. He has appeared on BBC Television and many times on local
and national radio.
What they say:
"To find a better blues guitarist than Pete Harris you would probably have to
go to Chicago"
(Southampton Jazz Society)
" .....a band very difficult to outclass on the South Coast and definitely
one to be recommended!
(Blues in the South)
"Now here's a band that should be (if there was any justice) playing all of
the blues festivals and all of the high-profile venues"
(Blues in the South)
"Pete is a lead guitar player of deceptive skill and emotional depth. His
playing appeals to the head and to the feet."
(Blueprint)
"Pete Harris is a baaad man!"
(Mojo Buford)
"Book these guys, they're good!"
(Otis Grand)