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Thursday 14 January 2016

The Norman Beaker Trio. Check It Out !!!!

Check Out The Norman Beaker Trio.

The Norman Beaker Trio
Three of the most legendary British Blues artistes play their own brand of esteemed originals which have made them one of the most popular bands in the UK and the Continent, including the song that's taken the blues charts of the UK and Europe by
storm, "Only I Got What the Other Guys Want" as well as the music of Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, and many other masters of the genre.
The Trio are among the final links to the first Blues musicians, having worked with the greatest of the original artists from the US and the UK. The band have played the major Jazz and Blues festivals worldwide but feel just as at home in a small pub atmosphere as at the Royal Albert Hall.
Expect a musical extravaganza as well as fun and entertainment that ensure an unforgettable night!

Norman Beaker
(Guitar/Vocals/Keys/Harmonica)
Norman Beaker has been at the forefront of the British Blues scene since the late '60s, playing with Alexis Korner, Graham Bond, Jack Bruce, Eric Burdon, Paul Jones, Tony Ashton and many others. B.B. King commented, “Norman is like a white Freddie King”, a rare compliment indeed and testimony to Norman's merits as a superb frontman.
Those Norman has subsequently worked with include B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Rogers, Lowell Fulson, Van Morrison, Fenton Robinson, Carey Bell, Jon Lord, James Booker, Ruby Turner, Robert Plant, and many others.
The Beaker Band is one of the hardest-working bands on the circuit and tour permanently with Larry Garner and of course Chris Farlowe.
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John Price Steve Gibson
(Bass/Vocals) (Drums/Percussion)

John Price: One of the busiest bass players around, John has recorded and played with Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe, Eric Burdon, Tony Ashton, Tony McPhee, Herbie Goins, Mick Abrahams...and this is only a partial list!
John has been with The Beaker Band for over 20 years.

Steve Gibson: A powerhouse of the kit, Steve worked with The Buzzcocks and has become one of the most sought-after percussionists , working with Chris Farlowe, Larry Garner,Herbie Goins, Irma Thomas and Jack Bruce.

Official Website

Wikipedia

Facebook

MySpace

BBC Music

Interviews

Information Links

YouTube Channel and Playlist

Workshops can be organised if requested
The Trio have been involved in the Blues in Schools program, designed to open the eyes and ears of children and aspiring musicians alike, Often at
festivals the band address a class, taking questions, demonstrating different styles of blues and encouraging participation. It usually lasts aboutan hour, with individual instrument demonstrations as well as a short band performance. This helps to inspire and educate the next generation of blues musicians everywhere.

Hotels and Restaurants
Special options are on offer designed to suit an establishment's specific requirements, ambience and clientele. These can be arranged to satisfaction
with your entertainment coordinator.
Contact Information
Sally Sharp-Paulsen, Coordinator, the Norman Beaker Band
Mama Bear Enterprises, Ltd


Friday 27 June 2014

The Norman Beaker Blues Trio- Between The Lines

        The Norman Beaker Blues Trio
      New album “ Between the Lines "  

NORMAN BEAKER Gtr / voc/ keys / harmonica
The band consists of 3 of the most sought after blues musicians in the UK, Norman has played and recorded with US and UK greats such as BB King, Buddy Guy, Van Morrison. Jack Bruce, Alexis Korner Graham Bond, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, Lowell Fulson and far too many more to mention

JOHN PRICE Bass / vocals
One of the busiest bass players around, has recorded and played with Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe, Eric Burdon, Tony Ashton, Tony McPhee, Herbie Goins, Mick Abrahams no need to go on is there ? John has been in the Beaker Band for over 20 years, now that’s dedication.

STEVE GIBSON – Drums / Percussion
A real powerhouse of the kit, in his early days he even worked with the Buzzcocks, but has become one of the busiest drummers around, working with Chris Farlowe, Larry Garner, Herbie Goins ,Irma Thomas, Jack Bruce etc.

Contact  in the UK  nbeaker@ntlworld.com
European Booking Enquiries to...   
France    - Blues Qui Roule           harmo@wanadoo.fr 
Italy      - Luisa Parrelli            info@vertigomusic.it                               
For Slovakia / Slovenia / Bulgaria / HungaryCroatia / Serbia / Bosnia contact...
RockSvirke   @   office@rocksvirke.com  

Here is a link to a variety of videos of the band...


A walk and a talk through the Blues..
The trio take a stroll through their memories of some of the Blues greats both alive and dead, bringing an amusing and educational insight to the Blues