Two Steps Forward, Another Back.

The Savoys have had a trying past couple of years, and from what we've seen, this year isn't going to be any different.

It seems that 2009 is going to be another year of rebuilding, and reinvention, and as much as we like reinventing ourselves, it takes a lot of hard work and practice for us to get there.

Once again, the band is looking for places to play. We have a few bites, but we would rather not disclose any details until we have confirmation.

That being said, we are keeping busy. In an effort to wow potential club owners, the band is recording a demonstration CD. As of this week, the drums have been recorded, and the bass guitar tracks should be complete within a week. It is still early in the recording process, though I can already claim that (so far) it sounds fantastic, and has a really cool vibe. This will, in effect, will present exactly how we hear the band in our heads.

The CD will not be for sale. It is simply a promotional tool, though fans will be able to listen to select tracks on this website. The content will provide a cross-section of the band's musical styles, and will feature some of our best and most popular tracks.

I hope you all will enjoy the material when it is published on here. It will take time, but I hope to publish some anecdotes and some photos throughout the process.

"We're Putting the Band Back Together"

It's been a very long time, but the Savoys have survived the departure of our guitar player, we've recruited a new bass player, and we've learned a whole pile of new tunes. It's taken over 6 months, but the band is ready to start gigging again.

On August 1 and 2, the "all-new" Savoy Blues Band will be performing at the Redcliff Hylton. The show will start at 9:30. As usual, there will be no cover charge.

We hope we can get the word out to all our fans -- especially those who have been with us since the very beginning. I know everyone will love the new sound of the band. So spread the word! The Savoys are back, and we mean business.

Restructuring

First of all, I'd like to take the opportunity to wish all our fans and readers a belated Happy New Year. The Savoy Blues Band have a whole lot of exciting new developments in the recent weeks, and we hope you all come out to see our new lineup in the coming months.

Due to the departure of BG, we have been hard at work, rebuilding this band from scratch. MA has kindly taken over the duties in the Guitar Department, and we have tentatively retained a bass player -- who shall remained unnamed at this time. Our trumpet player CL, has decided to spread his wings a little, and is trying his hands at keyboards -- in select numbers. The rest of us, well, are remaining in the same place.

Our musical material is getting an overhaul. Some of the material has met the axe, and had been dropped indefinitely. This is making way for new material, which will take the band in new directions, sonically. I am confident this material is going blow everyone away.

New members add new ideas, so much of the existing material is being rearranged, with different instrumentation, thus, new life is being breathed into old material. It is very exciting for us, and we can't wait to play to for you.

We expect to fully be ready in 1 months' time. Keep watching closely for future gig announcements.

A Bientot

We knew this day would come.

The Savoys are officially on vacation. Our performance at the Blue Turtle this weekend was a blast, as it is every time we have the opportunity to play there. The club was busy, and the crowd enthusiastic.

To take five months off gigging every year is bittersweet. It is very nice to have the extra time to relax and pursue other endeavors, but after a while, you miss the crowds, and you miss making music.

But taking the time off also fuels our desire to learn new material, and get back out in the clubs during the off-season. I speak for all of us when we say we can't wait to get back, playing our unique blend of old-school blues and funk.

In the meantime, you can fest your eyes on me at our last performance Saturday night, jamming on my "new" set of Canwood Drums.

See you all in September.

Another Stroke of [Bad] Luck

Fate, as it seems, isn't shining too brightly on the Savoy Blues Band as of late. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been notified our performance tonight at the Silver Buckle, has been canceled. Furthermore, the management at the Mainliner Pub canceled our performance next weekend.

That means that only 2 shows remain before we take our annual summer hiatus, and those will take place tomorrow and Saturday at the Blue Turtle.

To say the last few months has been upsetting and frustrating amongst the band members would be an understatement. It felt like we barely got going in 2007, and now we must wait until fall before we can "reinvent ourselves" once again -- like that wasn't exactly what we did when MA joined our act not even nine months ago.

We hope to see as many of you as we can this weekend. We also look forward to seeing you in the fall. If you need your fix of live music over the course of the summer, you might want to catch Tung N' Groove, a Classic Rock band featuring 2 members of the Savoys.

See you sooner, rather than later.