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Oh boy, have we got a show for you at The Bullfrog Blues Club next Thursday
(7th June) - THEZOE SCHWARTZ BLUE COMMOTION!!
Zoe & the bandrefresh the blues genre with mostly self penned material,
hugely original arrangements, virtuosic playing and ZoeEUR?s majestic
vocal sweep and interpretive ability.The bandEUR?s exciting live set is
based around rootsy originals, strong catchy riffs, interesting
arrangements, and exciting grooves.Zoë SchwarzEUR? dynamic and commanding
vocal delivery is both eclectic and suave - one part Janis Joplin, one
part Billie Holiday, and one part Nina Simone.
The band features Rob Koral's electrifying, and unmistakable touch and flow
on guitar, together with the highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete
Whittaker on Hammond organ and Paul Robinson-drums (who's played with Nina
Simone, Van Morrison, The Proclaimers, Wonder Stuff, Paul McCartney to name
a few). These guys bring massive musical authority and the ability to push
the music in unpredictable and exciting directions.
The first Blue Commotion gig in February 2012 was a culmination of a
ten-year musical partnership between Zoë Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral.
Through their intense musical journey and compatible desire, they developed
a perfect collaboration and empathy, which, when analysed, comes from two
completely different starting points. Because of this melting pot of
musical diversity, there is a depth and uniqueness to the band's music,
which is hard to pigeonhole and categorise.Into the mix comes the sheer
virtuosity of each of the band members who are allowed the freedom to
express their musical authority, and stamp their own personal magic to the
song writing of Zoë and Rob. A testament to this chemistry is the sheer
volume of music coming out of the band, and The Blues and I Should Have a
Party; is the bandEUR?s seventh album in six years.Zoë 's unique, yearning
vocal style is blended with Rob's ability to come up with catchy vibrant
riffs and musical arrangements, which stretch the term 'blues' and keep it
moving forward so as to be relevant for our current times. There is no
ridged musical template for Blue Commotion, the only stipulation is that it
feels good, tastes good and sounds good. The band pride themselves on
filling their 'live' and album sets with original music.
The Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion have made a considerable impact these last
six years, and is one of the bandEUR?s that have added a fresh approach and
vibrancy to the UK Blues. Amongst many awards and nominations, this year
they are finalists in the UK Blues Awards with "Female Vocalist" and "Album
Of The Year".
EURoeA great band. Terrific musiciansEUR (Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2)
"An intoxicating mix of sass, class and panache.It is impossible to compare
ZoeEUR?s voice with anyone else on the blues and jazz scene, past and
present, because it is quite simply unique in terms of range, pitch and
timing.EUREUR(David J. Scott,"Blues Matters")
"This is gorgeous music that grips and caresses in equal measure." (Gareth
Hayes, "Rock n Reel")
EURoeTheir originality and adventurous spirit gives them every right to be
regarded as being in the vanguard of contemporary blues.Innovative spark,
virtuoso playing and a dare-devil attitudeEUR ( Pete Feenstra, "Get Ready
To Rock" )
EURoeA serious band with unique songs, tight instrumentation, and a powerful
woman up front... edgy vocals, and scorching guitar solos.EUR ("Blues
Blast ", USA 2017(.
"Incendiary vocal, guitar and organ work" (Ed Mitchell, "The Blues
Magazine", 2016
During the six-year period the band have been together they've covered an
enormous amount of ground and received over-whelming critical acclaim, with
a growing and steady stream of festivals and club dates through 2018 and
beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/zoeschwarzbluecommotion/
The Bullfrog Blues Club is atThe Dockyard Club), Onslow Rd, Southsea, PO5
2NH.Doors open at 8 p.m
Tickets (just £8 advance!!!!!) are available via our website -
www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com via Paypal and also from "Street Level
Music", 139 Albert Rd, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SQ, and on the door,
subject toavailability.