OK Queensland ….  it’s your turn ….
dress to depress with The Blues Preachers.

Renowned traditional pre war blues duo The Blues Preachers specialise in acoustic music from the 1920’s to the 1940’s. In light of the recent economic crisis, their style of depression era blues is relevant both musically and lyrically and a perfect fit for today’s modern world. Many comparisons have been made to today’s economic situation and that of the great depression. The music from that period offers hope and escapism as well as reflecting on hard times ahead. After very successful CD launches in Melbourne and Sydney, The Blues Preacher’s are ready for Queensland.

Featuring Brother John and Captain Bluetongue, The Blues Preachers are a slice of 1929 for 2009. Driving finger-style and slide-guitar combined with harmonica and old-school vocal harmonies create a sound that will have you on the edge of your seats.

The Globe Theatre
220 Brunswick St.
Fortutude Valley, Brisbane
Friday, September 11, 2009
8:00 PM
+ Mojo Webb & Rita Fontaine & Madame Mamalene
tickets http://www.globetheatre.com.au/music.html

SUNSHINE COAST BLUES FESTIVAL
NAMBOUR, QLD
Saturday, September 12, 2009
5.30 pm
http://www.blues.com.au

Dedicated Preacher’s Fan on foot to our
NeXt BiG eVeNt

http://www.lizottes.com.au/live/

Friday 26th. June

The Supper Club
134 Oxford St.Taylor Square

The Rouge Union presents an intimate night with The Blues Preachers, The Snowdroppers and some steamy burlesque.
Click Here for more details and tickets.

Highlights.

1. The boss at The Brass Monkey told the story of how on the day of a Chris Wilson show some months earlier and several hours before the venue was due to open for business, he noticed what appeared to be a homeless/street person hanging out at the back of the venue. He approached the person and said “Hey mate what do you think you’re doing?” The person was Chris ….. He had just driven from Melbourne and was having a rest before the gig.

2. Chris announced that his new band would be called The Blues Police. He will be wearing a London Bobby’s uniform and will be issuing on the spot fines, jail terms and spankings to harmonica players who among other things:
a. Overplay.
b. Repeat the same lick too many times.
c. Lie about how many positions they can play in.

3. The food at the Brass Monkey is the best in Sydney.

4. Brother John told us how at a venue a few nights earlier a cockroach had crawled up his leg and sat on his knee during a very complicated finger-picking piece. Not wanting to upset the flow of the tune, he was unable to brush it off until the song had finished. He said that the cockroach appeared to enjoy being in this newly found position of power and that he heard a voice as plain as day say: “What are you going to do now dickhead?”

5. The Music from both Chris Wilson and The Blues Preachers was excellent and hearing Chris on stage with The Preachers was a real treat.

6. Captain Bluetongue was feeling like he was in a scene from Spinal Tap when he went to the bathroom towards the end of  Chris’ set at The Heritage. On the way out, the door handle came off in his hand and he was unable to leave. It was at this moment that he heard Chris Wilson announce his last song and that The Blues Preachers would be on stage next.  The Captain managed to jimmy the door open and get to the stage just in the nick of time.

7. Thank you to all our fans and for your kind words, especially Jeff Sher who said to the Blues Preachers:  “If you guys get any better you will disappear into the ether.”

Earl Swaggart.

Don’t Forget : Dress To Depress with
The Blues Preachers and Chris Wilson.
This Thursday 28th May at The Brass Monkey Cronulla
and Friday 29th May at The Heritage Hotel Bulli

CHRIS WILSON

The Blues Preachers
The Vanguard 23rd May 2009

The Vanguard is an intimate, purpose built live music venue and restaurant that plays host to the greats of Australian and international music. With a 1920’s feel to the interior, the Vanguard’s friendly and unpretentious luxury has an ambience unlike any other. Patrons feel like they have stepped back in time.

This was the perfect Venue for The Blues Preachers ‘Dry Long So’ CD launch. Their theme for the night was ‘Sounds from The Great Depression for The Current Depression’. Many guests came in period costume to match the music and the pre-war decor.

The Venue was sold out …. We apologise to those people who had to be turned away and hope that you will consider seeing the show at The Brass Monkey in Cronulla on Thursday 28^th May or the Heritage Hotel at Bulli on Friday 29^th May.

The support acts, Ian Collard and Cass Eager were excellent and the Preachers once again managed to have the audience on the edge of their seats with their skilful guitar and harmonica playing and their inspiring vocal harmonies.

Earl Swaggart

Thank you to Kurt, a fan in the Gallery for the cool B&W pics and to Darren, the Vanguard’s house engineer for pulling an excelent sound and for adding to the vibe by providing great depression era projected images.