Buddy Whittington - Boom Boom Club,Sutton,Surrey. - U.K. 29.11.08

http://www.feenstra.co.uk/ http://www.myspace.com/buddywhittington http://www.myspace.com/papageorgeblues http://www.papageorge.co.uk/ PETE FEENSTRA -My aim is to promote the best in enduring quality music and up and coming bands in the blues-rock / r&b / roots and quality tribute field. Visit the website for forthcoming gigs at assorted venues and also view exclusive videos there. Buddy Whittington - Boom Boom Club,Sutton,Surrey. - U.K. 29.11.08 Buddy Whittington was born in Fort Worth, Texas on the 28th December 1956, and began playing guitar at the age of eight after being inspired by his sister's records of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and, in particular, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton. By the age of 14 he was already a part of the Dallas/Fort Worth music scene and playing regularly in the clubs along Jacksboro Highway. Although he became versatile enough to be able to play anything from the country music of Bob Wills to the rhythm and blues classics of Bill Doggett to rock 'n roll, his main love was, and is to this day, the blues. During the early 80's, he formed and sang with his own group "The Sidemen" who became well known to a large audience who loved their down home grooves. In 1991, "The Sidemen" were booked at a club called Dallas Alley to open up for none other than John Mayall. John was impressed enough to keep in touch and, when Coco Montoya left the Bluesbreakers in 1993, there was no doubt in John's mind who to call. Ever since that out-of-the blue phone call, Buddy has brought a powerful new dimension to the Bluesbreakers' sound. His searing guitar and unique talents have ignited the albums SPINNING COIN, BLUES FOR THE LOST DAYS, PADLOCK ON THE BLUES, ALONG FOR THE RIDE, UK TOUR 2K, NO DAYS OFF, STORIES, 70th BIRTHDAY CONCERT and ROAD DOGS. Buddy is also an accomplished blues songwriter and, in addition to the songs he sings with the Bluesbreakers on live shows, on the Bluesbreakers CD STORIES, he contributed his own "Romance Classified". He and longtime Mayall drummer Joe Yuele co-wrote "Pieces And Parts" and together, they also co-wrote 'Always a Brand New Road' on 1999's PADLOCK ON THE BLUES and Awestruck and Spellbound on the latest CD ROAD DOGS. For the same album, bassist Hank Van Sickle joined the writing team and came up with the Bluesbreakers instrumental tribute to the boss entitled Brumwells Beat. These songs continue to get critical acclaim and attention and have been quoted in many of the album's reviews. Although John Mayall makes Los Angeles his home base, Buddy is proud to live in Hurst, Texas with his family where he was raised and born to play the blues. Papa George is an Internationallyacclaimed bluesman and a well respected musician. Highly regarded, both here and in the US, and Europe, for the gritty passion of his voice and his finesse on the blues frets Paul Jones BBC Radio2. He captivates audiences playing Fender Stratocaster, or bottleneck blues-style on Amistar and National Steel guitars, with a passionate vocal style delivered with absolute conviction. In March 2007, at the Musik Messe, Frankfurt, Amistar fine resophonic guitars presented the maestro with a beautifully engraved, PAPA GEORGE CUSTOM Vintage Model, which he also showcased at The London Guitar Show. Blackjack reached the Blues Finals of the International Songwriting Competition, Nashville, TN 2005 - Out of 15000 entries from over 80 countries, it received Honorary Mention, Cleansin My Soul reached the Semi-Finals. Please visit the above links for more information.

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