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Next Thursday (5th November) at The Bullfrog Blues Club on South Parade Pier, Southsea I'm really pleased to tell you we've got the wonderful MICK PINI BAND!
"The legitimate successor to Peter Green” - so says Eric Clapton . Not a bad endorsement!!!!!
When you see Mick live you are guaranteed the real
deal; no pedals, no effects, just a '54 Strat played by
a bluesmeister, who makes it plead, bleed, sing, scream, cry
– and smoke!
With a life time in music you’ll hear
echoes and influences from the whole tradition of the blues in Mick’s
playing. His uncompromising adherence to a genuine belief in his music
has never been deflected. Those distinctive raw, attacking riffs and
phrases, often reminiscent of such legendary names as Freddie King,
Albert Collins or T-Bone Walker hit you with aggression like a
ton of bricks, then in a moment, he’ll melt your heart with a sweeping
phrase of pure beauty. These are the hallmarks of Mick Pini. To
encounter him live is a joy not to be missed -nothing less than a blues master
class!
Mick started playing guitar as a young boy back in 1960. Since then
he’s paid his dues in pubs, clubs, festivals, concert halls - hell,
even busking on the streets. Over a lifetime he’s worked with all
sorts: Doctor Ross, Professor Longhair, Rich Grech, Mojo Buford,
Louisana Red, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Chris Farlowe, Mike Vernon, BB
King, Luther Allison – and more than a few others. Currently based in
Germany, Mick has more recently worked with Roy Estrada (Little Feat)
and the late Jimmy Carl Black (Frank Zappa).
Live he’s simply brilliant. Mick Vernon
described him as “ having the energy and attack that made Freddie King
one of the greats. There are too few great guitarists working the
European scene. Sure there are many good ones, but only a few have the
potential to make a mark in a way Peter Green did many years ago.”
A
recent gig produced the newspaper headline: “An honour to see a blues
legend in action.”
Perhaps the most telling tribute is the fact that
when Mick is in town, Mick Double, Eric Clapton’s manager can regularly
be found at the back of the room, quietly enjoying Mick’s set.
Here's some accolades from his peers...
B.B.King - "Great man, I like it!"
Ian Parker (Blues Matters) - "Best live Blues player I've ever seen and been influenced by".
Maggie Bell - "Keep playing them blues, Mick".
Luther Allison - "Man, we're going to have to get together!'
Sherman Robertson - "You're the first white blues player with a black feel".
Annie Nightingale - "Absolutely brilliant".
Roger Chapman - "A great player".
Dick Heckstall Smith -" I haven't heard anything like this since I did the Clapton' Beano' 1966 John Mayall album".
Mick Avery (Kinks drummer) - "A real great player".
Joachim Kirsten (Blues News Germany ) - "One of the top acts on the Continent".
Dirk Fohrs ('Blues News' magazine, Germany) - "A great British Blues player".
Dr Ross - "Man, I love your playing".
Roger Inniss - 'You need help, brother!'
Sam Kelly: "He' s an animal! Great to be on stage with!"
For more info, chck out...http://www.mickpini.com
So... don't miss the fabulous Mick Pini Band at South Parade Pier, on Thirsday 5th November. Doors opem at 8 p.m, and it's just £8!
To be sure of your ticket please book via our website, www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com - all bookings are secure viaPaypal.
or...take your chances on the door!
See you there!
J.R.