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Boat 1: Angela Fabian
Angela Fabian, jazz singer, has a voice and stage persona that captivates any audience, and generates a spark that ignites both young and old. The Nebraska
heartland woman belts out a deep soulful spiritual sound with an
exhilarating range that will have you in anticipation of every word. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Angela began singing at the age of 12 in her church and school choirs. Her first taste of secular performance saw her tour with an all female group that traveled throughout Mid-west USA and Canada. She was 17. Angela was then
snapped up as lead singer of the New Orleans band "Ges Werk",
which was a well-known feature in New Orleans, and at US Department
of Defense events. Her unerring
musical ability has taken her to many places throughout the world,
including Korea, Japan, Ireland Africa, Egypt, Croatia, England,
Panama, Honduras, Kuwait, Hawaii, Amsterdam, Germany, and Italy
to name a few, entertaining international audiences for six years. In 2000 Angela
performed in Taipei, Taiwan at the Grand Hyatt which opened doors
for her as a jazz solo artist. Soon Angela was called back to Taipei
to perform at the Brown Sugar jazz club, and has sang jazz ever
since, loving every bit of it. Angela's powerful
voice was quickly recognised, and she was hired by Universal Records
in Asia to sing background vocals for national artists, and was
aired on MTV Asia. In the summer of 2003, Angela and her jazz trio
performed at the Western Heritage Jazz Festival, headlining for
Jonathon Butler and Gerald Albright. Angela and her band also performed
at the Summer Jazz Jamm Fest in Lincoln, Nebraska. Angela is very
versatile with an exceptional ability to entertain in a style all
her own. She has successfully mixed the sound of yesterday, today
and tomorrow locked in a very nice groove. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Boat 2: Blonde on Blue
Blonde on Blue have been thrilling audiences with their blues grooves since 2005. With a line-up of female vocals, lead and bass guitar, drums and harmonica, they thrive on live performances to enthusiastic audiences. They deliver a unique blend of blues and grooves that mix traditional favourites with modern classics. Fronted by dynamite
female vocalist DeZ D, with Vinny “Badpaws” on guitar,
Ian “The Professor” on bass, the “Rhythm Master”
Richard on drums and welcoming our latest member Garry “Quick
Draw Fingers" on Keys. With female
vocals out front they draw their inspirations from female blues
vocalists including Debbie Davies, Shemekia Copeland, Susan Tedeschi
and Janis Joplin. They also enjoy performing songs by Stevie Ray
Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Eric Clapton. A unique blend
of Blues & Grooves from traditional to modern day classics to
create the fabulous Blonde on Blue sound. Blonde On Blue's superb repertoire of Blues and RnB, guarantee you'll be up to boogie on the dance floor. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Boat 3: Black Cat Band
Black Cat was
formed by Terry Francis and Michael Glyde in 2002 who were looking
for like-minded musicians to play some swing and jump blues. Both Terry and
Michael have had many years in the business in Australia and overseas
and after an extensive search and a few changes to the line-up they
found three seasoned blues men in Saul, Leon and Red - and the band
hit the road. Since then the
band has become an extremely tight unit with a hot swing blues sound.
They make every tune their own and play it to the hilt! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Boat 4: Panga and the True Blues
Peter “Panga” Reilly is an institution in South East Queensland. His gritty vocals and wailing blues harp can be heard at venues and festivals from Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast. An Australian
band playing mostly American Blues in an exciting style, Panga and
the True Blues are able to interpret each song in their own unique
way. Panga’s vocals can go from smooth lower register, to gravel-laced
scream, depending on the mood each song requires. His harmonica
style is derived from, according to him, influences as varied as
Sonny Boy Williamson (2nd), Paul Butterfield and Charlie Musselwhite. Panga and the
True Blues have released the albums Live @ the Ox in ‘99 (recorded
@ the Oxenford Tavern) and Six Feet in the Ground studio album in
2006. New recordings are planned for later this year, including
some more original songs. Panga and the True Blues are Vic Holder (Guitar), Steve Luckett (Guitar), Terry Eaves (Bass), Jon McKinnon (Bass), Max Murphy (Drums), and Peter "Panga" (Vocals/Harmonica). ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Boat 5: Mama Voodoo
MamaVoodoo offers heartfelt vocals backed by a solid rhythm groove - this band sure packs an original blues punch. Drawing on a wide range of influences and concentrating on original material, this band has been generating loads of interest on the Brisbane blues scene. The amazing dynamic stage presence of vocalist Anne O’Reilly, complemented by the driving emotive guitar work of Harvey, supported by the rhythm groove of Jules Victor on Drums and Grant Watson on Bass, creates an infectious feel that draws the audience into their music. Mamavoodoo have a passion for their music and performances which really comes across live. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Boat 6: Jimmy Beavis and the 385’s
Jimi Beavis and the 385s is one of the youngest blues bands in Brisbane. Their energy and enthusiasm are everpresent as they cook up a funky brew of original blues, led by singer/harmonica player/songwriter Jimi Beavis and Niyi's soul shaking lead guitar. They will make you dance, smile and - who knows - maybe cry. It's the blues... ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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