Pete Mc Gowan ---Guitar. Tommy Grimes --- Vocals.
Tony Poland --- Harp. Fran Dowling --- Drums.
Ciaran Brougham --- Bass.
Influences
Billy Branch, Lurrie Bell,Kim Wilson, Duke Robbilard,Luther Tucker,Magic Sam,Muddy Waters,Carey Bell,Rod Piazza,Johnny B Moore,Willie Kent,Freddie King,Dave Specter,James Harman,,Kenny Blue Ray,James Cotton,Otis Grand, Nick Moss, Little Walter,Buddy Guy,James Harmon,Tad Robinson,Jimmy Johnson,T- Bone Walker,Ronnie Earl, BB King,John Primer.Pee Wee Crayton,Walter Horton,Phil Guy,Little Charlie & the Nighcats, Jimi Hendrix, Sonny Boy Williamson.Mickey Jr,Albert Collins, Howling Wolf,Chicago /Texas /West Coast Blues and everyone and anyone playing the blues with love and feel.
About Us
The blues is about honesty, integrity and passion in the music - it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from - the subjects the music deals with are part and parcel of everyday life, expressing the grittier, funnier, sadder experiences life deals out - direct stuff that everyone can identify with. This is what gives the blues its universal appeal and what draws the musicians into this most enduring of musical forms.
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Formed by guitarist Pete Mc Gowan and Tommy Grimes after the demise of The Axis Blues Band, Parchman Farms' distinctive style of blues soon established them as one of Ireland's Premier blues bands.
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The aim of the band was to steer clear of the heavy side of the blues , and to retain the distinctive classic blues style of early chicago - a formula that has worked well for the band giving the favourable comments from many of the blues artists the band have played with over the years including Phil Guy, Larry Garner, Louisianna Red and Rock Bottom amongst others.
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With Chicago being the mecca for many blues musicians , Pete and Fran on different occasions had the privilege of guesting with Johnny Drummer in Lee's Unleaded blues club (South Chicago) and Charlie Love in Kingston Mines and also took to the stage in Rosa's (West Chicago) with the James Wheeler's band.
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Having played all of the major blues and Jazz festivals at home, the band have since made their mark on the International scene, gaining excellent reviews and response from critics and audiences alike when they appeared on the main stage at Lillehammer Blues Festival in Norway, and have also been well received at festival appearances and tours in the Nederlands, Finland and in Britain where the band performed four times, including appearances on the prestigious International stage at the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.
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The band's first CD “Nothing But The Blues” gained considerable European airplay and was also featured on the Paul Jones radio show in Britain , guitarist Mick Martin's Blues Party Show in California, and Don O's show in Texas, while back home they have opened the launch of the Dublin Guinness Blues festival on several occasions, as backing band to Eugene Hideaway Bridges and Johnny Mars, and also supported Joe Louis Walker and Robben Ford on main festival nights.
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At present the band are working on new material for their third CD which should be avaiable within the next few months,with the intention of taking
on some European gigs again in the new year .
Hi Parchman,Thank you.Through music I would hope to spread love throughout the world. In New Orleans we have a way we do things, and I would like to extend my hand of friendship. Always, Melvin
COWABUNGA DUDES and DUDE - ETTES …. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN KENTUCKY BARNDOOR SURFIN' MUSIC... Great stuff on your site and THANKS FOR THE ADD !!!!
Hi Pete, Tommy & Tony, been a long time, overdue a beer or two with you guys, really hope to get down your way over the coming months. Keeping an eye on your band dates and hope to see you all soon. Dino & Annie
HI, THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR SPACE AND TALENT. I AM HONORED. YOU HAVE PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE TODAY, STOP BY ANYTIME AND SAY HELLO. CDS ARE ON SALE IF YOU WISH TO GET THEM. PEACE & LUV YOUR WAY, DONNA
