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BULLFROG BLUES CLUB, 7th NOVEMBER First the bad news - I'm sorry to tell you that The Big Wolf Band will NOT be able to appear at The Bullfrog's November gig. Yesterday I received the news that their guitarist Jon - the "Big Wolf" himself - has been diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease and told he needs complete rest and must NOT play the guitar. As a result of this the band had to pull out of the gig at The Bullfrog and have been forced to cancel all their gigs for the rest of the year and in to next year. I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Jon a speedy recovery, and once they're back in action I'll certainly be booking them again. And now the GOOD news! I contacted an old Bullfrog favourite, the incomparable Stompin' Dave Allen, and as a result he's pulled together a stompingly great blues band to do the gig' so on Thursday 7th November we'll now be presenting STOMPIN' DAVE'S BAND. Although he needs no introduction to many of our regulars, suffice to say Dave is a vocalist, multi instrumentalist (and tap dancer!) who's been described by Maverick Magazine as "one of the world's greatest performers" and by The Daily Telegraph as "a master...a formidable musician and a true original." Dave has performed at many festivals including numerous appearances at Glastonbury Festival, Bestival and (closer to home) Southsea Folk & Roots Festival. Dave has appeared at both The Great Dorset Steam Fair and the Boogaloo Blues Weekend on Isle Of Wight for over ten years in succession. A former member of former UK blues band of the year The Producers, Dave was nominated for a British Blues Award in the acoustic act category 2014. "Let's face it, the man is a downright genius" "Blues In Britain" magazine'. On drums is John Butters of Norfolk based blues band Blues Situation, who have appeared at venues, festivals and Boogaloo Blues Weekends all over the U.K, and have appeared on BBC radio many times. John was previously the drummer for the seminal 1980s/90s blues band Mean Red Spiders, led by guitarist Toni Vines, who played with Alexis Korner, Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser, Louisiana Red, Lowell Fulsom, Jimmy Rogers, Paul Martinez (Robert Plant Band), Pick Withers (Dire Straits) and Mick Avory (Kinks). The Mean Red Spiders played on many TV shows and once had "record of the week on (O.G.W.T.) "Whispering" Bob Harris' BBC Radio 1 Show. John later joined Groove Doctors, and then Blues Situation, where in 2012 he was once again joined by Toni Vines Dave's old stomping partner Professor Oz will be on electric bass. From 1997 until 2006 this zany duo developed a cult following for their unique brand of music, featuring jaw dropping showmanship and instrumental wizardry. They appeared on BBC television on several occasions and made a number of appearances at Glastonbury Festival. And Dave's special guest? Our very own blues guitar hero Andy Broad!!! If you're a Bullfrog regular, you'll know Andy is Pompey's own "King Of The Blues". In 1985 Andy was a member of Duck Soup, who supported several acts, including Wilko Johnson and Steve Marriot. In 1987 Andy put together Burnt Ice - they're still playing today - Portsmouth's longest running blues band. Andy , who is also an extraordinary acoustic solo player/singer, turned professional in 1989, and in 1994 Andy became lead guitarist for The Busted Fender Blues Band, who played many top level supports, including Canned Heat, The Big Town Play Boys, Otis Grand, Kent Duchaine, Ruthless Blues and many others. However, the band split in 1997 so Andy formed The Rhythm Kings, who later became Westside Blues Band, who, like Burnt Ice, are still gigging! Fresh from a recent solo tour of Ireland where Andy played no less than three nights in succession receiving standing ovations at a Festival in Kilkee, County Clare, he's also toured extensively in France and all over the U.K. Tickets are £8 advance/£10 on the door. 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 please!) Doors open at 8.p.m. NOTE! If you have already purchased tickets for The Big Wolf Band, you tickets will remain valid for STOMPIN' DAVES' BAND, but if you should wish to be refunded, please ensure you contact JR on spiderpromos@aol.com BEFORE the gig.