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Bluessential Hits the Sun
Inn in Acomb, Hexham
Saturday
11th of February 2006 at 9:00 saw the kick
off of Bluessential’s gig in the Sun
Inn at Acomb near Hexham. Refurbished since I last
darkened its doors, the scene was set for a night of great music! Starting
off I thought the assembled crowd were going to be a little difficult, but as
the Band swung into Walking By Myself with Mick Cantwell on vocals, I
knew we were in for a treat. Hmm, the regulars started jigging at a very
early stage, full marks to Dickie and Dave for
hitting the floor so early on. Mojo Hand was next up with Neil Imrie on vocals.
Excellent stuff so far. A little further into the set we were treated to a
beauty of a number, Low down Dirty Shame with Mick Cantwell solo vocals
with the most gorgeous sax and a superb guitar solo
from Neil Imrie. The bar
was buzzing by now and Dickie and Dave still
cutting it with the ladies on the floor to High Heeled Sneakers, someone
should hire these guys out! The first set ended with a superb version of Hendrix’s Hey Joe with some ace drumming
from Graham Jordan and ohhh so wonderful bass guitar from Andy Crowley. Neil Imrie finished this
with superb guitar solo. Was that it? No
after a short break the long set kicked in; with Tell Me Why with Mick Cantwell on vocals,
followed by the crowd pleaser Hoochie
Coochie Man which had the folks bopping on the
seats! My treat for the night was a brilliant version of the man’s Cocaine
with Mick Cantwell on vocals
again. Could it get any better…yes Neil Imrie sounded off
the familiar riff of All Your Love, wahay, I was
transported back to The Best of Bluespower, Neil Imrie’s vocals on this excellent and Andy Crowley’s Bass hitting
the spot very nicely. Then a treat; Ridin’ on the L&N with a superb long harp solo by Mick Cantwell. Boy, that man
can play a harp! We settled in
for the last number, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, everyone joining in with the vocals, Graham Jordan’s
drumming on this piece sweet as a nut. What a shame
it had to end at 11:00, but that was
the end of an excellent two hours of Bluesatiousness!
Where are these guys playing next, oh and I will be
booking them for my next event….you should too.
Review by Vivienne
Aldred
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