Miller Anderson, Bob Brookes, Derek Austin, Jeremy Sherman, Jim Barr & Chris Hunt are gonna be in The Function Junction at The John Selden Durrington playing some Blues Gospel and Country toons waiting for 'The Sanity Clause' to come around again! We will be rummaging around in the big music sack for some iconic blues toons for your enjoyment. There will be Blues, There will be Gospel and Country plus BillyBobs Jook House gin raffle. ( also for sale if you need to stock for Christmas) Tickets available behind the bar (0103 264986) or online at wegottickets!
Miller Anderson- Woodstock legend, ex Keef Hartley, Donavon, Trex, Savoy brown, Dog Soldier, Mountain, Deep Purple, Spencer Davis Group, writer of 14 plus albums. Nuff said! The Real Deal!
Bob Brookes – Been around for a long while playing harmonica and singing with The Desperate Dan Band worked with and share the stage with Miller Anderson, Chris Farlowe, Sherman Robertson, Buddy Whittington, Eamon McCormack, Dave Mattacks (Fairport etc) and a few others
Jeremy Sherman: Jeremy Sherman was born in England in 1956 and has been playing guitar since the age of 10. The past 30 years or so he has spent playing in a wide variety of bands in the UK and abroad taking in such styles as Ska, Folk, Jazz, Cajun, Country, Rock and Blues. Ace composer of music in any style!
Derek Austin - Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Eric Burdon, Linda Lewis, Marshall Hain, Mike and The Mechanics, Caravan, Status Quo, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Maytalls, Peter Green, Shakin Stevens, David Bowie, Sheena Easton, Mike Batt, Stranglers, These Animal Men, Steelheart (USA), Leo Sayer
Chris Hunt - In a drumming career spanning over 50 years Chris Hunt has played toured and recorded with many major artists Including...Lonnie Donegan (23 years) Van Morrison, Meal Ticket, Dana Gillespie Blues Band. Chris has also backed in concert Joe Cocker, Thunderclap Newman, Joe Brown, Leo Sayer, Ronnie Wood, Billy Bragg, Mark Knopfler
Jim Barr: Well respected bass player of Desperate Dans Double Shuffle (Chris Farlowe, Fast Freddies Fingertips, many Big band ensembles & Soul Outfits) Rock solid