The Big Blues Tribe makes its first trip to Bridgnorth with an appearance at the Theatre on the Steps on Saturday 3rd October.
Receiving high praise from the Blues Press and audiences alike, nine-piece The Big Blues Tribe plays big band blues in the style of BB King, Ray Charles and, more recently, Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra. With a full five piece brass section, from trumpet to baritone sax, and four excellent voices, the Big Blues Tribe brings good-time big band blues to life.
Fronted by Oliver Carpenter, one of the Midlands most experienced blues singers, and featuring top musicians on every stand, the band combines musical quality with an infectious sense of fun and a 100% commitment to blues music. From the first shuffle to the last jump, The Big Blues Tribe’s complex and intricate arrangements take a broad range of music from little known tracks to standards like St James’ Infirmary and make them their own.
The band is a regular at the major blues festivals and completed 14 major festival performances in 2008 and 2009. The launch of the new album ‘Warning; May Contain Blues’ has also met with universal approval.
Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from the Theatre on the Steps Box Office on 01746-763257 or online at www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk
