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The Five Aces
R&B / Soul / Jazz

Dance, ya bunch o' totties!



Glasgow
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/5/2005
Band Websitewww.thefiveaces.com
Band MembersDuncan - Guitar; Iain - Hammond Organ; Mark - Bass; Richard - Vocals, Harmonica; Ross - Drums
Sounds Like"The band is amazing...terminally understated cool... with a vocal that packs a paralysing punch" - Hammondbeat

"The Boogaloo Investigators are one of the most soulful bands on the scene today. This band Put It Up and Lay It Down the way soul music is supposed to sound" - Neal Sugarman, Sugarman 3 and Co./Daptone Records

"Truely the Real Deal ... the U.K.s most convincing exponents of Booker T-Boned Ramalama!" - The Metro Newspaper (U.K.)

"A perfect marriage of early Stax and Chess records" - Blues In Britain (U.K.)

"Wonderfully original rhythm & blues" - Paul Jones, BBC Radio (U.K.)

"Explosive Hammond Heavies" - NOW Magazine (Canada)

"They are rock solid! A pinch of New Orleans and a dab of Georgia...that comes out all twisted and wild!" - Big Daddy Magazine

"They look perpetually tired... I find their silly little jokes rather annoying" - R. Auld, Beat Bash

Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About The Five Aces
Debut Album Now Available!

If you would like to be able to listen to The Five Aces in the comfort of your own stereo, you can do no better than to mosey on over to our web site and buy our new CD. Please note that there is no vinyl pressing at present, or imminently planned, although we will keep you posted if we manage to sort something out.
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Biographical Infomercial

By their own admission The Five Aces are "a rhythm & blues group based in Glasgow". They also claim to have an exciting live set designed for dancers. It is best to assume for now that they are referring to a troupe of Go-Go Dancers in skimpy costumes (or perhaps nipple tassles) rather than a dance floor of gyrating drunkards.

Armed with a hammond organ, a drum set and a singer (who brandishes other instruments), as well as the obligatory bass guitarist and guitar player, the band, in the words of top record producer Bosco Mann (Daptone Records) "successfully reclaim R&B" from it's "modern bastardization by major label pop".

Loosely speaking, their brand of music spans the period between the late 1950s and 1960s where rhythm & blues had almost started to develop into soul music and hammond organs played instrumentals that girls danced to. Rock n' roll was all about the twist, the monkey and 1001 other dance crazes and beat was not yet beaten into submission by the rock.

Within that description you will find them playing a generally uptempo selection of their own songs and interpretations of chart toppers previously performed by the likes of Eddie Bo, Lowell Fulson, Ray Charles, The Gardenias and of course the British Groups of yesteryear. The vocal side of their performances are augmented by instrumental toe tappers by the likes of Booker T & The MG's, Jimmy McGriff and The John Barry 7.

Although I find them and their silly little jokes rather annoying in person The Five Aces do seem to produce a thoroughly splendid musical and rhythmic presentation every time they perform. For the life of me I can't see why this type of dance beat music is even acceptable fare in today's curmudgeonly times. But something that sounds like "a perfect marriage of Stax and Chess Records" (Blues In Britain Magazine) can only ever be considered a good thing. - R. Auld, Beat Bash Magazine

The Five Aces on Youtube

You can see some footage of us playing Movin' On (as featured on our CD Shout & Shimmy!), on a Saturday afternoon in June, just after the full moon, in Dundonia (note: there are a number of clips from the same gig, uploaded by the same user here).

There's also some footage of us playing at the Crossroads Cafe in Antwerp (more footage from the same user here:

Bookings

For Bookings in Europe (excluding Holland and Spain), The States and indeed the rest of the world contact: duncan@thefiveaces.co.uk

In Holland the band is represented by Mojo Concerts and for booking enquiries you should contact: k.krosschell@mojo.nl

In Spain the band is represented by iwanna management and trouble & tea and all booking enquiries should be directed to: euroyeye@telecable.es

Pre-History of The Five Aces

Previously, the group was known as The Boogaloo Investigators, formed in 2001 and their sound was based around late-sixties/early-seventies funk, mid-sixties R&B, soul and hammond jazz.

By the end of 2004, the out and out funk material had disappeared entirely from the live repertoire, although this was still a genre that the group was largely associated with. A change of name became an increasingly attractive proposition, and just a year later the group had managed to think of one.

Buy The Boogaloo Investigators Dynamighty! CD

The Boogaloo Investigators' Dynamighty! CD is still available, and can be ordered online for £10 + P&P by clicking here.
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Buy The Boogaloo Investigators Dynamighty! LP

If you are interested in a copy on vinyl instead of CD, contact Vinyl Revival, 5 Hilton Street, Manchester, M4 1LP. Tel. 0161 661 6393 E-mail vinylrevival@btinternet.com. Cost for vinyl is £12.50 including P&P for UK (enquire with them if you require European and Worldwide postage rates).


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THE GROOVE YARD





Jul 4 2009 7:32 AM

We hope to play with you another time soon!!!
Ciao!!!
T.G.Y.
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Jul 2 2009 5:17 PM

thanks
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Jul 1 2009 8:40 PM

Blind Pig: 2nd July
Glasgow Rhythm & Blues Festival





Jul 1 2009 5:53 PM

get down to shout bamalama this friday for all the best in rock'n'roll, R&B soul and a whole lot more.

 we have the two of the usual bamalama team Mark Hislop and Jon Paul McMilllan ( the guys behind the R&B festival) and also a guest slot from paul molloy from friday street, fresh of the back of another succesfull mod weekender. free entry before 12 , and great floor fillers all the way to 3am

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Jun 30 2009 3:50 PM

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Jun 29 2009 10:46 PM

Well i'll definitely be a regular from here on in...i brought my friend Dave along too, he loved it and has made me promise that he'll be present for every gig. Ive been singing the bands (all 3) praises for months now so it was good to finally get to see you all live. Next time i'll come up to say hi...not in a stalkery way of course, just a general appreciation way haha!
Sugar Spun Sister





Jun 29 2009 10:40 AM

Mighty gig last night, first time to see you live n it was outstanding!! Bravo :)
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Jun 28 2009 1:02 PM

Wish I could be there!

Have a gab show!

Beat It Up!
Anthony



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Jun 27 2009 9:11 AM

THX 4 your ADD!

check out dj mix download on my homepage

stay tuned...
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Jun 26 2009 1:34 PM

Superb! we'll definitely be there lads - see you soon.
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Jun 26 2009 10:15 AM

Summer Fun!
 
 
Rags & Feathers





Jun 24 2009 7:33 PM


Hi, just stopping by to let you know about a couple of gigs we're doing this weekend. Also come and listen to our album tracks, click the flyer below. x





NB for info on the Insider Festival, go to www.insiderweekend.co.uk. Thanks!
MOJOKINGS-KICK ASS ROCK'N'ROLL!!!





Jun 24 2009 3:58 PM

Hi there The Five Aces....

MOJOKINGS LIVE AT THE ROCK-INN GRANTHAM THIS SATURDAY!

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Jun 22 2009 11:15 AM

Posted props on my blog.
Srry so late mate thats all i have to say..hope i can at least always continue props on ya.
All Respect.
Your Fan,
Regren

Thanks Ross
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Jun 22 2009 7:51 AM

Hi The Five Aces!
 
Thanks for the friendship and support of our new label, it’s highly appreciated!
Check out the unique & exiting debut album ”Starswinger” from Carl Beluga & his orchestra!!!
 
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Watch out for new exiting releases coming soon…
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Have a wonderful summer!
Carbel Records
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Jun 19 2009 3:10 PM

MOJOKINGS DEBUT ALBUM 'GOT THE DEVIL IN ME' NOW AVAILABLE AT ITUNES!!!

MojoKings debut album, 'Got The Devil In Me' is now available to purchase at iTunes.
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Its also now available to down load from the following webstores.

Amazon mp3, Napster, Rhapsody, GroupieTunes, Lala, eMusic, Shockhound, Armie Street.




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You can also purchase the album direct from us at our webstore...www.mojokings.com


£11 including postage to anywhere on the planet!!
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Jun 15 2009 7:34 PM

All props to you and your band. Thank You!
All Respect,
Regren
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Jun 12 2009 7:23 PM

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Jun 11 2009 10:32 PM

Cancel everything else next weekend - you know where you gotta be!!!

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Jun 10 2009 3:27 PM

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Jun 9 2009 5:34 PM

In the words of top record producer Bosco Mann (Daptone Records) "successfully reclaim R&B" from it's "modern bastardization by major label pop".
Boy that's the truth right there in't it?
Fightin' for my fave group,
Regren
Regren


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Jun 9 2009 5:01 PM

Thanks for the add, AW man only so much longer for your group? Any farewell touring gigging planned for the states or canada ? That takes the sugar out of my coffee. All thats left out there compared to you well its like sand in the coffee.
Truely love what you gents have done in the past.
You color my world right.
Bless you,
Your fan always!
Regren
Shake Your Hips !





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Opening night: Tuesday 9th june 2009 - 9pm / 11.30pm

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Thank goodness we will be opened on the 9th for the first edition of Swing Mon Amour so you'll have something nice to do on a tuesday night. It's very cheap (in terms of money not quality obviously), and you'll get great acts every week that will make you sweat and get plenty of excercice. I'm talking resident Dj El Nino from Black Cotton Club & Lady Luck, and Gentleman Tim & the Contenders a great 1950's swing R&B Chicago blues band. You'll dance all night, guaranted!

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Jun 5 2009 7:55 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
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