Mike Markey Nick Jones

Mike Markey born in 1958 and brought up and still lives in Ebbw Vale :a long time blues fan, took up harmonica in late 70’s having been inspired by the likes of Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson and Sonny Terry as well as contemporary players like Kim Wilson of the Fab Thunderbirds and Magic Dick of the J.Geils Band. Soon joined the Gwent based Tom Williams Jazz and Blues Band played for a number of years at the prestigious Brecon Jazz Festival as well as accompanying Jazz legend George Melly and supporting Georgie Fame. Joined the Cotton Picka Rhythm n Blues band in 1990 on vocals and harmonica, this was followed by a partnership with Dave Dearnaley (Snatch it Back) in the mid 90’s with the Mercury Blues Band. Mike went on to front “Reverend Vox” a popular RnB. band Which went on to support the likes of Big Country, Geno Washington and Eugene “Hideaway”Bridges. This was followed by Mike Markey and his Band; a raucous Rhythm n blues band which supported bands as Dr. Feelgood and the Average White Band. Mike then took up a new direction with an interest in pre war and acoustic blues forming a new partnership with guitarist Nick Jones ………………