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Guru gigs - Ain't nothing but...great music!
Doesn't really matter what genre a song or piece of music belongs to as long as it's great, exciting, relevant and from the heart...and best of all tells us something about ourselves and the human condition...that's why the title says 'blues and other good music', as even though tastes in music may change from generation to generation...the human story goes on and is recorded in the lyrics of songs and the way people can play their chosen musical instruments.
Hopefully the following stories on this page will cover not just blues, but soul, rock'n'roll, country, punk, funk, reggae, indie, folk, metal and well just anything good really... Hope no-one minds me indulging myself a bit but the picture accompanying this is of three of my top rated artists who are currently making some of the best music around. They are Imelda May, Ian Siegal and Norman Beaker and I'm showing them here 'cos they all recently played at the night of my life here in Darlington for my birthday gig...which was so good I still haven't come down. Well that's my little indulgance over so please if you have any bands or solo musicians who 'float your boat' as much as these people (and others) float mine...or if you are in a band yourself, email me (and include a photo if possible) at beryl@guruboutique.co.uk and I'll try and include your story and any photo's you supply on here if possible.
Posted: 8th March, 2009
New bands and artists we've seen this month include:
Americans Mary Gauthier and Carrie Rodriguez at The Little Theatre in Gateshead. Mary is unique and a true poet who sings the blues in a way only she can. We are... Read more
Posted: 8th December, 2008
Recommended magazines include: 'Blues Matters' (www.bluesmatters.com), 'Blues in Britain' and of course 'Mojo'.
If you have any music books or magazines or reviews etc you think other people on here would enjoy please feel free to email details to beryl@guruboutique.co.uk Read more
Posted: 8th December, 2008
Darlington R'n'B club at Darlington Arts Centre, Newcastle City Hall, Mickleton R'n'B club at Mickleton Village Hall, Guisborough R'n'B club at Guisborough Football Club, Carmel R'n'B club at Carmel School, Darlington, The Sage in Gateshead, Rudi's Blues in Rotherham, Bronte... Read more
Posted: 2nd November, 2008
Had a news item from Michael, who with the other good folks involved in the club, does such sterling work for the music at Bronte Blues Club in Keighley...
"there was a feature on our 'Blues in Schools' work last Tuesday... Read more
Posted: 31st October, 2008
Cathryn Craig with her wonderful voice and disposition and Brian Willoughby who for many years played in that amazing folk rock outifit 'The Strawbs' and plays guitar so beautifully and intricately, are magic. If you haven't seen them yet, you... Read more
Posted: 28th October, 2008
News just in from Jonny Spencer and the band is as follows.
'They were dynamite, potent rip roaring Chicago style Blues!' extract from revue in Blues Matters Issue 42
To all friends and fans of the band, At long last our... Read more
Posted: 22nd October, 2008
There are still some weekend tickets left for this excellent festival which takes place on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of November 2008 at Swallow Hilltop Hotel, Carlisle. For more details go to www.carlislebluesfestival.com The following musicians will... Read more
Posted: 22nd October, 2008
Imelda May it is rumoured is about to sign a significant recording contract with Universal, and they have already remastered her CD 'Love Tattoo' and have it out on general release. It was quite a thrill to walk into our... Read more
Posted: 21st October, 2008
With memories of seeing The Hoax (one of Jon's former bands) many years ago in Darlington market place at the annual blues festival held there, I was looking forward to this gig, as I didn't know quite what to expect... Read more
Posted: 20th October, 2008
Col, Beryl and Mel (aka the mainstays of the Guru music club) made a trip to Rotherham last Friday night to check out Rudi's Blues bar and of course to see the addictive Ian Siegal Band. We liked Rudi's from... Read more
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