From: Richard Dobney [richard_at_bottleneckblues_dot_com]

Sent: 03 July 2012 19:54

Subject: Bottleneck Blues Club

Hello All,

Thanks to all who came and made the June gig, with The Producers, such a success - what a class act! Here is John Cordingley's report:

"What a great night at the Roffen again, it was good to see the Producers back again after 12 years - voted four time best blues band. Harry has not lost that wonderful touch, producing some excellent tone and bluesy riffs and solos on his Aria Pro guitar. It was a pleasure to watch and listen to. He also did some nice slide work on his Danelectro and his voice was compared by some of the audience as very like Mr. Clapton as was some of his solo work. He talked to the audience between numbers and gave us all a good laugh with some of his stories, particularly about his French trip without his passport. The band were on top form with many songs from their new album “London Blues” and also Rock me Baby and a Reggae type number which we all enjoyed. The bass man Dave, on his Fender Jazz, was there all the time with those nice bluesy uncomplicated riffs (which I particularly like). Pete on drums kept the beat going in fine fashion, and Ray on the keyboards was given the opportunity to shine with some very nice solos. As a bonus, the band were joined by guitarist Jim Greenwood who played some nice solo work on three of the numbers. For those that could not make it you missed a very good evening. Please keep coming along to keep the club alive it’s very good value at £10. John"

Thanks John! Thanks also to Terry and Sandra for their great work on the night, as per usual.

So, for this month, something a bit different again in the form of the Jay Tamkin band. Jay is one of the "young guns" of the blues scene and is a rising star that we are catching on the way up. The list of artists he has already been chosen to play with and support is quite amazing for one so young and a real credit to his obvious talent. Jay cites his influences as SRV, Walter Trout, Albert King and Freddie King. Regardless, we are in for some mouth-watering guitar work and great original music among his set. Check him out on google and at his website www.jaytamkinband.com

That's The Jay Tamkin Band on Tuesday 31st July. Tickets £10. Bookings to me at the return email. Doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced, available to eat at your table. Further information, location map etc. available at www.bottleneckblues.com. May I remind people that parking for our gigs is not available in the venue car park (there is plenty of it immediately outside the venue).

I look forward to seeing you there!

Many thanks.

Richard Dobney

Bottleneck Blues Club