NOBATB: Pennsylvania Railroad, Stompin Dave solo

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Pennsylvania Railroad

Ray Kemp just can't resist playing the blues. He's been playing for more years than he cares to remember. in the 70s he toured Europe with many of the  big names in the rock and blues world and was a founder member of England, The Stan Foley Band, The Travelling Bluesburys and more recently Railroad. In 2016 he started playing with Paul Smail on keys and it quickly became evident that there is a meeting of minds and talent when they play. Combined with Paul's classical background and feel, they now play and compose their own brand of blues with a jazz feel. They are often joined by other musicians on sax, double bass/bass guitar, percussion and drums. The band then takes on a more defined feel and groove that comes  from the combined experience of musicians who have been on the road with other great musicians over many years.

Ray Beavis  on sax has played with Ronnie Laine of Small Faces, toured the world with Graham Parker and the Rumour, Recorded with Shakin' Stevens, Katrina and the Waves, Boomtown Rats, Rory Gallagher,  U2 , Cliff Richard, the Clash… the list goes on. He toured for many years with Suzie Quatro. More about Ray Beavis, sax, here. 
The band is completed  with Chris and Henry holding the groove on bass and drums. 

Stompin' Dave

Stompin' Dave — a former member of 4x UK Blues Band of the Year, The Producers — was nominated for a UK Blues Award in 2024 (UK Acoustic Blues category). Dave started to perform with the stage name Stompin' Dave fifteen years ago. Since then he has released over thirty albums and made over two hundred and fifty festival appearances. He has consistently given over one hundred performances per year including many major festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival. His vast repertoire ranges from traditional songs and tunes to vintage covers and his own originals.

“In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornados, and hurricanes, in the UK we have Stompin’ Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist… A great guitar player and vocalist and accomplished songwriter…he is also an outstanding dancer…” Blues In The South.

Dave's upcoming performances in 2025 include York Blues Festival, Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival, Upton Blues Festival, The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, (Lancashire), and many more!

Videos
Maple Leaf https://youtu.be/Rc1jHzFKmpo
Anyway https://youtu.be/rEXZhqiGG8Q?si=tmuWrNmqGL4zfZY_
Goin' Down This road Feelin' Bad https://youtu.be/lmPhBOiTMXk


Followed by a blues jam/open mic session. If you would like to be included, or to find out more, contact Mary Caffrey on mary.caffrey49@gmail.com.

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