Dont miss the FREE impromptu Red Hot CHICAGO BLUES NIGHT starring the Jewel-Tones Trio, from 6pm this Tuesday evening at the Burrawang pub. The trio is fronted by Sydney’s veteran blues player, Bruce Jr Bongers. The Jewel-Tones Trio play a heart-felt mix of funky & swinging, soulful grooves that always have a firm foundation in the raw Chicago blues of the ‘50’s & 60’s. Expect some Little Walter & Jr Wells harmonica-based pieces but be prepared for excursions into soul, funk and groovy jazz, sometimes punctuated by Bruce’s beefy baritone saxophone playing. Bruce (vocals, harmonicas, saxophones: ex Jr & the Gold-Tops, Bigtop Blues Band, Downhome Quarter) is joined by guitarist Dave “Cross-Cut” Shaw and master keyboardist John Tweed. The band came about when Bruce & Dave were playing with Steve Garry’s 21-20s. They quickly realized the affinity they had with each other’s playing. Both had a deep appreciation of the subtle synergies of the guitar and harmonica’s roles in classic Chicago blues and also an adventurous spirit that prepared them to explore more closely areas of soulful jazzy grooves. With a wide-range of influences (including Jr Wells, Robert Jr Lockwood, Little Walter, Jimmy Smith, Ronnie Earl, Pepper Adams, Kenny Burrell) the Jewel-Tones are carving out a unique niche in Sydney R&B scene. They have the experience, chops & determination to get you shakin’ for one special night in Burrawang.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:02:03 +0000
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