JULY 25TH - STAN WEBB'S CHICKEN SHACK
Originally part of Mike Vernon’s Blue Horizon stable which dominated the British blues renaissance of the late sixties, Chicken Shack’s reputation was built on the virtuoso guitar playing of Stan Webb and the singing of soon to be Fleetwood Mac megastar Christine Perfect (McVie), whose version of Etta James’s ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ provided their only hit single. The band first entered the recording studio in late 1967 to lay down tracks for their debut album ‘40 Blue Fingers Freshly Packed’. Following the disc’s success and still only 21, the prodigiously talented Webb quickly brought the band back to the studio to record the album ‘OK Ken?’ which peaked at no. 9 in the UK chart. Since that initial success Webb has continued to hone his skills by playing with the very best, most notably ‘Savoy Brown’, Stevie Wonder, Howlin’ Wolf and a triumvirate of himself, Miller Anderson and Kim Simmonds, before returning to the ‘Chicken Shack’ moniker. In 1997 Stan received the ‘Blue Heart Award’ for services to blues in Germany’ (won by B.B. King the previous year) and in 2001 Indigo Records released the CD ‘Webb’ to great critical acclaim. Now in his 60s Stan Webb’s stage presence, musicianship and fervour continue to please his cult audience.
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'JET' MARTIN CELMINS
Since 1991, this self confessed harmlessly obsessive fanatic of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, has devoted all his time to playing and writing about music. His well received biography of said blues guitarist lead to Jet Martin, solo guitarist and one-man band, becoming Green’s ‘Splinter Group’s regular support act on most British appearances since 1997. His delta blues style has become a firm favourite on the live music circuit leading to an invitation to appear on the Blue Flame CD ‘Tribute To Fleetwood Mac, Blues Years Vol. 2’ where he is featured on tracks “The World Keep On Turning” and “Sandy Mary”.
For further info. about these and other acts booked to appear at the KBC, visit www.keighleybluesclub.net and go to the ‘Gig Guide’ section where you will also find links to their websites.
Nimmo Brothers - 'In My Mind' live at KBC 25.4.08
Sean Webster - 'Last Night' live at KBC 26.10.08
Sounds Like
All of these acts have played at our venue:
11th March 2005- Spikedrivers.
22nd April 2005- Sean Webster.
20th May 2005- John O’Leary Band.
June 2005- Emily Druce & Steve Jones.
1st July 2005- Mojo Buford.
9th September 2005- Cahonies.
23rd September 2005- Smokehouse Blues Band.
14th October 2005- Catfish Keith.
4th November 2005- Mem Shannon & The Membership.
11th November 2005- The Elevators.
16th December 2005- Spikedrivers.
20th January 2006- Kyla Brox.
10th February 2006- Trafficker.
3rd March 2006- Cadillac Kings.
7th April 2006- Rishell & Raines.
28th April 2006- Welsh T Band.
19th May 2006- Chris Farlowe.
16th June 2006- Guy Tortora.
23rd June 2006- Memphis In The Meantime.
14th July 2006- Stumble.
8th September 2006- Dave Arcari.
22 September 2006- Smokehouse Blues Band.
6th October 2006- Jimmy Griswold.
10th November 2006- Memo Gonzales & The Bluescasters.
24th November 2006- Paul Lamb & The King Snakes.
15th December 2006- Mike Sanchez.
12th January 2007- Funkydory.
26th January 2007- Lyndon Anderson Band.
23rd February 2007- Connie Lush & Chris Dinsdale.
16th March 2007- Spikedrivers & Graham Robinson.
25th May 2007 - Dr. Brown & The Groovecats.
15th June 2007 - The Hamsters.
13th July 2007- The Stumble.
14th September 2007- Cadillac Kings & Chris Dinsdale.
26th October 2007- Sean Webster & Chris Dunn.
16th November 2007- Aynsley Lister & The Crossleys.
7th December 2007- Mike Sanchez & Sam Barrett.
4th January 2008- Green Mac & Sam Payne.
18th January 2008- Danny Bryant & Paul Cook Trio.
29th February 2008-The Elevators & Diamond Dac Charnley.
28th March 2008-King Rollo, Dr. A & David Bristow.
25th April 2008-Nimmo Brothers & Dan Burnett.
30th May 2008-Olly Alcock Band & David Bristow.
27th June 2008-The Stumble & The Naomi Mather Band.
Since opening on 11th March 2005 Keighley Blues Club has been the bluesiest, rockingest, fabest, coolest, fandabidoziest blues club in the North of England! Above, you can listen to exclusive 'live' recordings of artists performing at KBC - enjoy!
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Thank you very much for letting me join your circle of friends. I hope to see you out on the road real soon. Keep the blues alive and keep on keeping the faith! Peace and Love! Shirley King, Daughter of The Blues
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Hey Guys, We really enjoyed playing for you in Keighley last night - what an awesome club and great crowd! Hope to see you all again soon. Cheers, Naomi and The Band x
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hay guys im frends with sam barrett and was wandering wether you might be interesed in leting me play at ur place some time. i play ragtime and blues and im always on the lookout for playing new venues. hope to hear from you soon best wishes, sam.
