Old Street Blues

Greater London, Greater London
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Price from: ££190 + expenses

Operating as a duo or quartet, Old Street Blues play fresh arrangements of classic standards, contemporary rhythm & blues hits and original material. The repertoire spans r&b pioneers like Elmore James & Eric Clapton all the way up to Adele and Mark Ronson and is guaranteed to get toes tapping and hips swinging.

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  • Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:

    Touring duo or quartet playing fresh arrangements of classic standards alongside original blues material.

  • What are the highlights of your career?

    Playing Glastonbury, Kentish Town Forum & Bestival. Signing publishing deals with Synctracks, Presana and Jingle Punks.

  • What is your competitive advantage (special features)?

    Authentic sound & being a jobbing music producer as opposed to part-timers.

  • What kind of events do you usually serve?

    Functions, weddings, pub gigs, festivals & touring.

  • Who are your previous clients?

    Get Involved Ltd. Hear & Now Entertainment.

  • How can event planners pay for your services?

    30 day invoices / bank transfer / paypal.

  • How long do you play for?

    Typically we offer 2 x 45 minute sets. Happy to add more / negotiate timings.

  • Do you have your own PA and lighting?

    PA - Yes. Lighting - No (though can organise for additional £).

  • Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

    You have already asked that question.

  • How much space do you require?

    4-5 square metres. Depending on duo / quartet. Drummer can use busking kit if need be.

  • My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?

    Highly likely.

  • How many breaks do you take? How long are they?

    20 mins but up to client.

  • What style of music do you offer?

    Blues - rock - classic rock - pop

  • Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

    Yes.

  • Do you do open-air acts?

    Yes

Set List/Services

Full repertoire upon request - example setlist below...

Dust My Broom
Nobody Knows You (When You're Down and Out)
DominoVan Morrison
World TurningFleetwood

Born Under a Bad Sign

Oh Well (Part 1)Fleetwood Mac

Roadhouse Blues- Doors
Alberta - Eric Clapton

Running on FaithEric Clapton
Not Fade Away Rolling Stones

California Stars Wilco

Shakin' All OverJohnny Kidd & the Pirateshttps

Pride & Joy Stevie Ray Vaughan

Set 2
Voodoo ChileJimi Hendrix Experience

Baby did a Bad Bad Thing- Chris Isaak

She Caught the KatyBlues Brothershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hB3eCv_FOkhttp://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/b/blues_brothers/she_caught_the_katy_ver2_crd.htm

Mustang SallyBuddy Guy

Let It BleedRolling Stones

Soul ManBlues Brothers

New York CityDelbert McClinton

Johnny B GoodeChuck Berry
Rumble (Instrumental)Link Wray

The Old Street BluesOld Street Blueshttp://oldstreetblues.com/listen
Sweet Home ChicagoRobert Johnson (Clapton version)

See that my Grave is Kept CleanBlind Lemon Jefferson (BB King Version)