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Pete Harris Blues Band - Bullfrog Blues Club, South Parade Pier - Thurs 11th November Although recently at The Bullfrog we've been featuring blues bands and performers from far afield places like U.S.A. and Germany, we're moving a lot closer to home this week when we welcome back The Pete Harris Blues Band. Sometimes we forget how much great talent we have almost on our doorstep, and this band prove the point admirably. This Southampton-based band have been together in its current line-up since Autumn 1996 and enjoy an enviable (and growing), reputation on the South Coast and beyond as one of the best bands around. Featuring Pete Harris on vocals and guitar, and harmonica whiz kid Marc Houghton, the band also boasts hammond organ, harmonica, bass and drums, and together they produce 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, and has appeared on BBC Television and local & national radio on many occasions. Here's what the critics and other respected bluesmen say about Pete Harris and The Pete Harris Band....... '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...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 Harris 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) And there you have it! Convinced? Of course you are- see you at The Bullfrog!! Doors open at 8.p.m., and tickets (£6) available on the door