Track 1 is from Blueye Jack's (see their myspace) first album featuring the Mearing brothers, Paul, Tony and Steve plus Trevor the trumpet (Soul Traders)
Track 2 cover of "The Pusher" is from a live radio show hosted by Tim Aves. Owen Barry (Rockin' Armadillos, PurpleMelon) turned up and played that amazing guitar off the cuff. Other band members were Richard Pavitt, Tony Mearing (Texas Thunder), Jasper Scott and Malcom Buckland (Soul Traders, The Untouchables). Sound engineered by Pete Crisp.
Track 3 is Blueye Jacks plus superb percussionist Lester Osborne.
Track 4 Is the first incarnation of the Richard Dobney Band featuring Adrian Shaw (Stevie King's Blue Cats) and John Culleton plus Ray Bartrip (Bad Town Blues, B2B) on Hammond.
Unfortunately Blueye Jacks is currently dormant however I know we will play again some day.
People I play live with now:-
Hot Hob House Band:-
Claire Black (Bass/Vocs), John Edmonds (Guitar/Vocs), Ray Bartrip (Keyboards/Vocs), Andy Lomath (Drums)
Trio:-
Len Kemp (Double Bass/Vocs), Nick Smith (Drums) - which sometimes, expands to a quartet with the addition of Greg Camburn (Sax/Vocs). I have also played Trio type gigs with Claire on Bass and Paul Booth on Drums, again with expansion to a quartet with John Edmonds on Guitar or Greg on Sax.
I also play from time to time with Paul Cook, a true blues man, who's enthusiasm for the blues is boundless. I'd like to play more with Jon Jay (JJ Blues Experience) because not only is he is a great player but most importantly he is a lovely fellow as is Jerry Spangles, another occasional colleague - a right pair of diamonds!
Influences
Jimi Hendrix, The Kings Three.................Albert, B.B. and Freddie, Albert Collins, Johhny Guitar Watson, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Steely Dan............. and more lately Chris Cain, Ronnie Earl plus all the jazz greats................the list is endless really!
Sounds Like
Here's me singing live with my beloved Hot Hob House Band. The song is written by me and is called "Roll of the Dice", being taken from life's experience (mine unfortunately!). As usual I cock up my guitar solo and as usual John Edmonds is note perfect! Claire sounds so good and she's really into the music, which is nice. She looks great too! Andy, well, he's like a metronome ticking away like a goodun'. Missing from the video due to recovery from illness is one of the finest keyboard players known to man, Ray Bartrip. They're all great musicians and I love 'em................................
Roll of The Dice
.........and this is a video of me playing a cover, Stormy Monday, with jammers at the Hot Hob - Gary (Drums). Fergie (Bass), Mark (Harp) - for some reason he insisted playing off the floor! Also young James (Guitar) who joined in halfway through the song! It's like juggling ten balls and performing at the same time - great stuff!.....
Stormy Monday
Hi Richard, Hope you're ok mate. Would love to get my hands on one of your cd's when it comes out. Plus missing you're awesome voice, great songs and the lovely feel in your guitar playing. Plus you're a great bloke too ! All the very best Jamie.
Hi Richard...It was great to see you last night at Waiting Rooms. Thanks once again for letting Jack use your guitar. Its becoming a bit of a habit! Safe Journey on Sunday and good luck for your new life. Stay in touch. Garry and Jack
Hi Richard. Thanks so much for coming along to The Windmill Club last night. I loved you songs. I am now a blues convert! Hope to see you again. Lotsa love Jane x
Hello Richard!! We have been invited back to The Railway Hotel for another evening of our smooth acoustic covers. From Dionne Warwick, Michael Jackson to Kings of Leon and The Cure, theres always a tune that you will reconise or perhaps a song you have never heard played acoustically or sung by a female!! The Railway Hotel is a welcoming venue and has some friendly locals who love a good sing-song and dance. So please come down and enjoy yourself! We would love to see you there. :)
Thanks for those kind words. The Essex blues scene will miss your incredible vocals and your fine guitar. In the mean time the jam is in good hands, awaiting your return :) Have a great time in Thailand.
Hey Richard. Just wanted to say that I'm gonna miss you in & around these music parts! You are such a great support of music locally & contribute so much to us all! Things won't be the same without you & your FABULOUS blues. If I can eek one more performance out of you before you go then it'd be great to see you at St Annes on the 5th or The Windmill on the 11th! I really wish you luck in everything & hope that you will come back soon. Lotsa love & huge amounts of best wishes from Jane xxx
Hi Richard the feelings are mutual. I'm sure things will go very well for you. I'm missing you already. I have learnt a lot working with you, enjoyed your music and friendship many good laughs and memories to keep. So thank you for asking me to Jam with you It has helped me in many ways. Will keep in touch and im saving the air fare for our next Jam. All the very best Claire x
Top Muso Richard.......Will be sadly missed, yet I am sure you'll have a great time. If I can ever get out to you....get the blues jam up and runnin' Greg
Sending you good Karma, Richard.... I thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given me and for your friendship...please keep in touch, I will miss you! diane x
