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Elated at the news that BBC6 Music has been saved from the bean counters' axe. People power is alive and well ! Jul 5

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Elated at the news that BBC6 Music has been saved from the bean counters' axe. People power is alive and well !

July 5

Listening to T Model Ford's first album, "Pee Wee Get My Gun". I can't believe it, but it's even more raw and evocative than Bad Man.

July 2

Listening to T-Model Ford's Bad Man album. It's a belter.

June 17

Help The Sunset Dukes get to the Crossroads Festival. Go here: www.playcrossroads.com/sunsetdukes, sign in and vote - simple !

May 30

Chris Truman replied to Qwik Sil-ver / Waddell Johnson's discussion 'Pedal Madness'

This thing is a Mesa, man, it's built like a tank and unreliability just isn't an issue. Like any pedal, it can sound crap, but when you get it dialled in just right it's sweet as honey. I've got a couple of tube driven Electro Harmonix pedals too -…

March 1

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March 1

Chris Truman replied to Qwik Sil-ver / Waddell Johnson's discussion 'Pedal Madness'

I was lucky enough to find a Mesa V1 Bottle Rocket in my local guitar shop (Oasis, Ringwood) a couple of years ago. It sits very nicely in front of my Mesa Nomad 45 amp, all those tubes working together produces a very organic tone and highly contro…

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January 27

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STOLEN GEAR - MANCHESTER UK

I recieved this email today, listing the enormous amount of gear stolen from the band Noah And The Whale.
So, if you're UK based (maybe Europe too) spread the word, and if you have any info, Sam and Richard's contact details are at the bottom.

BAND SUFFERS FROM CRIMINAL ACTIONS

The following items were stolen from outside the Manchester Academy on September 29th, if anyone has any information regarding the following equipment or is offered any of these items, please contact either mys… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 5:02pm — 2 Comments

Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers

A few years back I came across an album by Hound Dog Taylor & The Houserockers. As soon as I started to listen to it I thought "this is what I've been looking for" if you know what I mean, it just got into my soul from the first note. I love the rough spontaneity of their music. I have several of their albums now and they're never far away from my CD player.
So I was wondering if anyone can come up with suggestions of any similar bluesmen.

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 6:20pm — 6 Comments

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About Me:

I'm a maintenance guy on a holiday center in the New Forest.
I've been playing guitar, on and off, for some 30 years or so. I play in a 50's, 60's, 70's cover band called The Dusty Nuts - it's more about getting together on a Monday night, playing and having a few beers than doing loads of gigs, but we do play a few.
I have an unhealthy love for guitars, amps and pedals.
Gigs I'll never forget :
Bo Diddley at the Jazz Cafe, Camden
The Enmores at the Railway Inn, Winchester (my son's first gig)
The Groundhogs at the Brook, Southampton

Favorite Blues Artists and Bands

Too many artists, too little time, but, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Hound Dog Taylor, T Model Ford, Seasick Steve, John Mayall and various Bluesbreakers line-ups, Tony McFee & The Groundhogs, Keith Richards, are all right up there.

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At 5:22pm on August 19, 2010, Tom 1960 said…: Hey Chris,
Love to get you on Blindman's Blues Forum! A website I help promote that's definitely worth looking up. Just GOOGLE it. Over 500,000 posts! Please stop by. You'd make a fine addition to the forum.

At 7:51am on July 6, 2010, Homesick Joe said…: Congrats on the Cricket old buddy, (looks like I owe you a beer or two) got your email. Is the back of yours and wifes head in the photo you sent or are they strangers heads?

At 8:50am on June 23, 2010, Grandpa_Erik said…: Hey Chris, my summer greeting is the homemade video with The Bluesmates. Hope life is great for you. Have a fantastic summer my friend. Love and respect. Grandpa_Erik

At 5:53am on March 1, 2010, Homesick Joe said…: Hey there Chris, yep 3 gigs in the one day did feel like a marathon but still lots of fun. I've got to admit though I was totally buggered Sunday and still a bit sore today but then again it's all worth while and I love it!!
I'm looking forward to this weekend with only one gig with the new troupe Sunset Dukes and with a bit of luck our CD will be launched.
I'm not one to rub it in but you never did answer me about the Cricket. lol :-)

At 5:38am on January 27, 2010, Homesick Joe said…: G'day Chris, long time no speak, we're doing ok with the Cricket Huh? (the Ausies I mean) What's been happening down your way are you playing heaps. I'm still with Stringy and I've joined another outfit called Sunset Dukes, all original material. I had 2 rehearsals with them and did a gig, talk about pressure, only made one major mistake the whole night, whew, and the audience didn't even notice, double whew!! Ok catch up soon mate.

At 7:49am on October 2, 2009, Homesick Joe said…: G'day Chris, haven't got the rods wet yet, got painters coming in Monday. (bugger) Tuesday we are back in the studio to do all the (sh%*) hard work, as soon as we've got it done you'll be the 1st and I'll send it to you via email. Catch up soon.

At 11:20pm on August 18, 2009, Homesick Joe said…: Thanks Chris, I'm so glad you like my music and Stringy and I have a lot of fun (on and off the stage) but he isn't into cricket (I don't hold that against him lol) I'll be getting home from a gig on Thursday night around 1sh so I'll miss the 1st bit of the cricket, bummer and I reckon your right about it going to be a close one. Will definately catch up soon.

At 9:54am on June 1, 2009, Ken Pustelnik said…: Hi Chris;
Yes Pete & myself are still " at it " as they say.
We go out as The Groundhogs Rhythm Section with variouse
frontmen , current British favourite is Eddie Martin as he has
proved to have subtle touches of Tony in his performance
( if you check out my videos , the last one has the first gig of
that line up )
Where is your local gig , if we are in the area we will give
you a shout.
Ken P & Pete C