Old Street Blues
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Description
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.
FAQs
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)