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The Bullfrog Blues Club have another scorching gig lined up when on Thursday 7th November weâ????re presenting BIG WOLF BAND FEATURING ZOE GREEN After two year's solid gigging followed by the release of their ground-breaking debut album "A Rebel's Story" in 2017, Big Wolf Band firmly established themselves as one of the must-see bands on the rock and blues circuit. The album quickly claimed number 1 slot as bestselling blues album in the Amazon charts, a place in iTunes Top 20 and number 5 in the IBBA Radio Chart. The album also had international radio exposure and was played by Paul Jones on his BBC Radio 2 Blues Programme, achieved a string of great reviews. Big Wolf Band's live performances take the listener on a blues rock fuelled journey with dynamic highs and lows, creating an energy filled set that incorporates everything you want to see and hear from a live band. Jon Earp - a.k.a. The Big Wolf - was influenced by such greats as Peter Green, Freddie King, Clapton, Hendrix, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and Paul Kossoff, although his distinctive individual style is very much his own. Big Wolf Band have been touring over the last few years with their own headline shows and also appearing with The Move, Ian Parker, Brothers Groove, Kirk Fletcher, Leon Hendrix, Ben Poole, Stevie Nimmo Trio, Rebecca Downes, Pat McManus, Stacie Collins, Chantel McGregor, The Climax Blues Band and Elles Bailey. In July 2018 the Big Wolf Band played to a packed Big Top Stage at Upton Blues Festival receiving amazing support and feedback from the crowd, and two months later were invited to perform at "John Bonham - A Celebration Concert" in Redditch.. Early in 2019 the band joined forces with the amazing Zoe Green. This is a unique collaboration between two major forces, that individually and now together, deliver incredible live shows. Zoe has forged a reputation as one of the best female vocalists on the scene with her band the Zoe Green Band, whilst The Big Wolf Band is renowned as being one of the best live bands on the scene, so much so that they were asked to support Bernie Marsden at the 2019 Nantwich Jazz and Blues Festival . Together the two powerhouses deliver one extraordinary show, and together they've wowed audiences, festivals and promoters up and down the country . "It was another of those night where you really had to be there... Big Wolf Band Featuring Zoe Green played to a packed house at The Tuesday Night Music Club and won them all over. The standing ovation at the end of the night told you all you need to know" (Richard Dunning - Tuesday Night Music Club) "I'm still buzzing from last night's Bourne Music Club gig at The Ypres. It was amazing to have a sell-out event and The Big Wolf Band played an awesome show for a non-stop 2 hour set" (Mark Matthews - Bourne Music Club) "We've had the best at our club and the Big Wolf Band Featuring Zoe Green were up there with them" (Garry Jacobs - Sedgefield Blues Club) "The Big Wolf Band came to Saltburn and blew the house down. With the soulful vocals of Zoe Green reminiscent of Janis Joplin and the Peter Green like lead guitar of Jon Earp" (Harry Simpson - Saltburn Blues Club) "Such was the intensity of the playing and the tight knit performance the whole band produced; you know why they are in such demand for their powerhouse performances" (Andy Davis - Blues at The Woodlands) "Such a tight band with a wonderful groove to their playing. If any of you get a chance to see this awesome band live, please don't hesitate and treat yourself to a copy of their superb album. You will not be disappointed" (steviejblues.co.uk) "I can't remember a better debut gig from a new band that was so exciting than tonight's Darlington RnB Club gig with Big Wolf Band" (Mike Prendergast - Gasto Promotions) "Played a blinding set. With a mix of self-penned blues and rock and a few classic covers, they wowed the audience with seamless guitar solos, funky takes and catchy blues shuffles. A fantastic band live, so well worth seeking them out if they are in your area" Rosy Greer - Lancashire Blues Archive and Independent Reviewer Their new album "Be Free" Stormed to number 1 in Amazon Blues Best Selling Albums, Best New Release and Top 10 in iTunes. Their album has been played world-wide including Planet Rocks Blues Power and has received some stunning reviews along the way. "Frighteningly good album" (Blues In Britain) "Full of great songs, excellent vocals and amazing guitar playing" ( Paul Gregory -Fireworks Magazine) "This album has it all. It is a punchy, yet well mastered album that takes the listener on a journey through the bands ample capabilities and potentials, and is a must have for any serious collector or lover of the genre" (Nigel Thorne. presenter of "The 'Original' Blues Bar") "Can't stop listening to Big Wolf Bands Debut Album, A Rebels Story.... It's been a long time in the making, but the wait has been well worth it" (Hugh Fee - Irvine Beat) The Bullfrog Blues Club is at The Dockyard Club, Onslow Rd, Southsea, PO5 2NH. Tickets for this fantastic gig are just are £8 advance/£10 on the door. (Doors open 8 p.m.) Advance tickets are available via our website - www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com via Paypal and also from Street Level Music, 139 Albert Rd, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SQ. (cash only..)