Good old house rockin' blues from Denmark!
The singer, songwriter and harp player Morten "Lightnin' Moe" Stenbaek and his band "the Peace Disturbers" plays Blues and American roots music. Their inspiration hails from the 50's Chicago blues scene, but also the influence of the funky 60's is present in their sound. The repertoire is mainly original songs, but the band always takes their time to pay their respect to some of the original creators of the blues.
The band's extensive touring through the past five years, paying their dues to the blues, has made them into a red hot burning rhythm combo, who always give the audience all they've got and then some !
Lightnin' Moe and his Peace Disturbers:
Morten "Lightnin' Moe" Stenbaek (voc, harp)
Kasper "Lefty" Vegeberg (guit)
Peter "Planet" Dunvad (acc bass)
Tim "Jumpfoot" Petersen (drums)
"Should enter the world stage and if there is any justice conquer it." |
"One of the best European retro bands I've ever heard." |
"This band kicks up real fuss, taking as their inspiration Little Walter, George Smith and Walter Horton, and recreating a nice 50's feel rarely heard in these digital days. |
"Moe's vocal chops are keen and his harmonica tone is the beefiest around. These guys should tour the States." |
"Great harp play with a classic big tone. A "pure in style" - band with a great swing and authentic sound" |
Blues for the 21. Century!
Blue Soul, the gentlemen around Michael van Merwyk, play their blues from down-to earth and grooving to distinctly swinging. They deliver a sturdy foundation for the top songwriter of modern blues. A concert to look forward to: Michael van Merwyk and Larry Garner are old friends and frequently get together to make music whenever Garner is in Europe.
Larry Garner, the guitarist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana is widely recognised as a prime songwriter. Today enjoying a worldwide reputation his career took off in Europe, much in a similar way as Luther Allison's did. Larry Garner had his great break-through in 1992 at the Burnley Blues Festival in the UK.
His modern style integrates elements from soul, funk and pop, while firmly rooted in the swamp blues of his origin. His fresh approach to the blues is just as noteworthy as his contemporary songs with their honest and emotional lyrics. Garner is an outstanding musician, poet and minstrel: Blues for the 21. Century!
Blue Soul:
Arndt Schlubach (drums)
Klaus Wagemann (bass)
Stefan Volpert (organ/piano)
Michael van Merwyk (guit./voc/lap-steel)
The Live Attraction from the UK!
Since 1977 Nine Below Zero with singer and harp player Mark Feltham stand for excellent blues in the finest British tradition. The band name is taken from a song by Sonny Boy Williamson. They joined Muddy Waters as his backing band on one of his last tours through Europe. Three of the four band members played with Rory Gallagher for a long time. Little wonder then, that this band from London know how to use their thrilling mix of Rhythm & Blues, Boogie and Rock'n Roll to "turn their audience into a surging, dancing, sweating crowd" (Musik Express). Nine Below Zero is a definite live attraction!
Nine Below Zero:
Dennis Greaves (guit, lead voc)
Mark Feltham (harp, voc)
Gerry McAvoy (bass, voc)
Brendan O'Neill (drums, voc)