Bluecrow Music Bands

bluecrow music

bluecrow music are able to bring you some of the best bands and musicians around the neighbourhood, besides some great acts from further away. Here is a list of bands and musicians we are happy to recomend. To check the availability of these acts use the contact details given below. If you contact any of the bands or musicians listed here please mention bluecrow music.

slimline papas

Lincoln based legends the Slimline Papas rock! They play a heady selection of R & B, blues, swing, rockabilly and good old fashioned Rock 'n' Roll. Formed in 2003, the Slimlines are Pete O'Brien (double bass/vocals), Egly Lucas (guitar/vocals) and Martin Collins (drums/percussion).

Slimline Papas performances are conducted in a style all of their own with collective spontaneity and without tedious repetition. The beauty of the three piece line-up is the flexibility to take classic songs into uncharted territory. Many of the songs have a loose structure with some recognisable landmarks and the space in between is navigated by ear. They are not a guitar-led band but are very much an integrated threesome weaving around each other.

At home on stage in large venues, pubs, clubs or summer festivals the Slimline Papas are not just very fine musicians but great entertainers as well.

The Slimline Papas are the ideal band for your event

Contact 01522 880674     07799 808908

the band from county hell

The Band From County Hell are a five-piece Celtic rock band and have been described as one of the most exciting and original Celtic bands on today's circuit.

The band was founded by frontman Steven McLelland in 1995 who has played music all his life and originates from Glasgow. The present line up of the band includes three members of the McLelland family with Ben McLelland leading the melody on fiddle, whistle and accordion.

BFCH have performed in France, Germany and Ireland, they have appeared at art centres, music venues, festivals and theatres around the UK. They have licensed songs to film makers, celebrities and football teams and they have even had their own show at The London Palladium.

2010 has seen the band release their sixth, original album 'Shifts & Changes', it has recently received a four-star review from 'RocknReel' Magazine.

Contact celticartists@aol.com 01529 302742 (normal office hours) www.bfch.co.uk

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blues train

This four piece band was formed in 2005 because of a shared interest in the electric Chicago
blues music of the '40s, '50s and '60s. Chris Bray - (guitar / vocals) and Graham Bingley – (drums / percussion) were formerly
part of “Dr. Mojo”. Kevin Smith – (harmonica / vocals) and John Benson – (bass) formed half of “Dog Daze”.
Their main influences come from blues legends such as Willie Dixon, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, to name just a few.

As the name suggests, “BluesTrain” play at a steady rolling, easy driving pace. A goodtime band who readily involve and ecourage audiences to “...hop on board and enjoy the ride!”

The perfect band for pub or party event.

Contact    01522 887988        07799675850

www.bluestrain.co.uk       www.reverbnation.com/bluestrain1

aidan marshall

Lincoln-based Aidan Marshall fell in love with the complex strains of classical guitar in childhood, and has dedicated well over a decade of his life to mastering its' intricacies.

He holds a particular admiration for Spanish and South American composers, with his performances typically featuring the works of Heitor Villa Lobos, Joaquin Turina, Fernando Sor, and Franscesco Tarrega.

Also amongst his repertoire are beautiful and complex pieces originally composed for cello by Johan Sebastian Bach. He performs not only with great technical expertise, but also enormous sensitivity and passion.

Aidan is also an acomplished blues guitarist and vocalist, as well as being a member of country blues duo the Hot Tamalas.

Contact 07540 151 189

al duncan

Elvis is alive and well and living in Lincolnshire. At least you might be forgiven for thinking so if you happened to catch Al Duncan's exceptional Elvis tribute act.

Al has been performing his tribute to the King for two years now and in September 2008 qualified as a finalist in the Britain’s Best Elvis Competitionto to be held in Stoke in January 2009.

Al has been an Elvis fan since he can remember and performs a dedicated and passionate tribute to the King.
Al says “I personally favour the early Vegas years, because Elvis performed a lot of his back catalogue in his shows so it allows me to perform a wide range of all his best loved tracks.”

Ideal for weddings, corporate events, promotional work or that special celebration event, Al has approximately 150 songs in his play-list, which is enough for a whole evening’s entertainment, or he can do one or two sets, depending on the venue and occasion.

Contact 07947 170 806

double take

A Lincoln based guitar duo featuring John Illingworth and Steve Rodda, Double Take play easy listening jazz, from the gypsy jazz of Django Reindhardt, through the Bossa Nova of Antonio Carlos Jobim to the cool of Miles Davies.

The duo have built their reputation by playing in Restaurants, pubs and clubs in the east Midlands and surrounding areas.

For larger events such as weddings and anniversary celebrations the popular duo can be augmented to form a trio with double bass, a quartet with sax/clarinet; and as the quintet.

Double Take are ideal for both private and corporate functions.

Contact 01522 567373

the treehouse

The Treehouse are a musical sextet from Lincoln, combining a folk edge with an alternative rock sound. Their music displays a ‘raw edged gutsy passion’ which is derived from the muysical styles of singer songwriter Markus Coulson whilst Anna Bennet’s classical background adds an altogether beautiful, ethereal and haunting quality to the sound. Built around vocal harmonies and intelligent musical interplay it is easy to bridge similarities between The Treehouse and bands such as Fleetwood Mac, The Dandy Warhol’s and Laura Marling.

Formed by guitarist & songwriter Markus Coulson and vocalist Anna Bennett in the Autumn of 2009. The Treehouse line up is completed by violinist Harriet Feaver, bassist Kevin Ashworth, & percussionist Kevin (Casey) Howden, the band have busied themselves since their inception crafting beautiful songs and playing a string of shows across the country.
Email - markus@buildthetreehouse.com Call - 07958 165555   www.buildthetreehouse.com

coffee bar cowboys

The Coffee Bar Cowboys are Roger 'The Thin White Duke' Williams, Washboard and Harmonica, Keith Luckey Vocals, Guitar and Tea Chest and the mighty Mr. Maurice Mulligan playing an awsome array of instruments including Double Bass, Guitar, Mandolin and Ukulele.

The Coffee Bar Cowboys play a selection of 50s & 60s pop, rock n roll, skiffle, country and blues. The boys can sometimes be found busking 'uphill' in Lincoln. If you want a good time and an evening of carbon neutral entertainment then these are the boys for you! The Coffee Bar Cowboys for Lo-Fi Punkabilly!

Contact 07900 121 820 cbc@bluecrowmusic.co.uk

dave mallett

Dave Mallett is a man of many talents! He is a solo pianist and musical director but has also been currently with: Piano playing with "The Band from County Hell"; Keyboard player with 'The Sloth Brothers" Blues Rock cover band and with the Armoury Boys. He sometimes also plays for the 'occasional band Blue Collar. He has been Musical Supervisor of many notable productions. He is also head of music at Lincoln College.

Dave’s piano style is ideal for restaurants, receptions and corporate events.
He is also available for musical direction of shows and productions and recording.
Contact admin@bluecrowmusic.co.uk