Back in the Saddle Again

Hey gang!
Thanks for your patience, new info has been along time coming!

The Savoy's have done just one gig since summer so it's great to inform you of the upcoming gig at the Mainliner Pub (Nov. 14-15).

We'll be showcasing all the new (hoppin') material and the best of the old!
The band really has taken on a new flavour.

Hope to see you there.

Mark

"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.

Just a Little Teaser

Hello fans, It's been six months since the Savoys had a performance. As I mentioned earlier, we are in a major transition period, and we have been hard at work learning new material, and rehearsing with a new bass player.

If you want to see what this new lineup has to offer, we will be hosting the Mainliner Jam on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 9:00PM. This is a very limited-time engagement, as we fully expect we will be done playing our set before 10:00PM.

Mainliner Pub
505 North Railway Street SE
Medicine Hat


We do have a few dates we will be playing around town when Summer arrives; at this time though, we still have a lot of work to do. Until then, we hope to see you all at the Mainliner in a couple days.

We're Back!

In less than 24 hours, the Savoy Blues Band begins gigging once again. This weekend's performance will take place at The Mainliner Pub, located on North Railway Street.

Next weekend, the band will be entertaining crowds at the Redcliff Hylton.

It's been something like six months since we gigged last. We are definitely excited to be playing again.

In addition, the tour dates on the sidebar are behaving erratically. I will do my best to fix it when I have an idea as how to accomplish it.

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 Gig Cancelled

Crud!

Sadly, the Savoys were put in a position where we had to cancel Friday's Gig at the Silver Buckle, due to illness.

Yeah, yeah, I've heard the cliche: The show must go on. Just not Friday.

We have a very busy Easter weekend, with performances at both the Silver Buckle and The Blue Turtle. All three nights will be a blast, and we hope you come along and party too.

Only Three Weeks Remain

Until the Savoy Blues Band goes on it's yearly summer hiatus. That means if you need your fix of big band blues, time is running out to catch us!

Friday March 30, 2007 at The Silver Buckle, 9:30pm start
Thursday, April 3, 2007 at The Silver Buckle, 9:30pm start
Friday & Saturday April 4-5, 2007 at the Blue Turtle, ~9:30pm start
Friday & Saturday April 11-12, 2007 at the Mainliner Pub, ~9:30pm start

We will return in the Fall, where we should have new material for all you fans. This year has been very productive for us; we managed to work in a new bass player, and replace a large selection of material that we lost when our female lead singer left the act at the same time. We now have a solid set of funk that's making everybody shake their booty.

We expect to pick up more blues, funk and even some ska for the fall, but I can only speculate as much as the next guy -- and I'm in the band!

We're Back

I am pleased to inform all readers that the Savoy Blues Band have reunited, and will be returning to the stage this week!

Tour dates are posted on the calendar on the right sidebar. Click the calendar for more details.

This reunion is bittersweet; we only have about three weeks until the band goes on "Summer Vacation". That means you only have three weeks to get your fix of big-band blues. After that, sadly, you will have to wait until September, at the very least.

We will return in the fall with a bunch of new material.

Temporary Hiatus

A family emergency has called our saxophone / harmonica player Orv out of the province for an indefinite period of time. Being the integral player he is for the Savoys, we had little choice but to cancel our out-of-town performance in Lethbridge this weekend. We will be monitoring the situation, and if the need be, we may have to cancel upcoming shows in the coming weeks.

As much as we love music and performing for our fans, our families always come first. Our thoughts and prayers are with Orv and his family at this time.

We will return to club near you as soon as possible.

With Love,

The Savoy Blues Band

Open Stage tobe held at the Blue Turtle This Tuesday

Attention all Medicine Hat and area musicians:

The Blue Turtle will be hosting an open stage this Tuesday (that's tomorrow) at approximately 9:00pm. If you have a favorite instrument, guitar, harmonica, one-man-band, or didgeridoo, bring it along.

This is a great opportunity for all local musicians to get together, network, socialize, and make some music together, especially for those who haven't yet had the chance to perform at the Blue Turtle.

I only mention this, because at least two members of the Savoys will be there.

Don't forget, we will be playing at the Silver Buckle this Thursday. Check the calendar for more upcoming dates.

The Weekend Abstract

This past weekend marked the return of the Savoy Blues Band to the stage since December. Even though we haven't been gigging, we have certainly been busy, and I hope it was reflected in our performances. Since our last show we have added about 5 more songs to our repertoire: Looking Back, (Going Down to) Big Mary's, Sweet Soul Music, Hold On I'm Comin', and I am sure there are a few others that have eluded me.

The addition of all this material puts the Savoys in an interesting position; since the departure of BW and PW, we lost a lot of material, and has been subsequently replaced with a solid set of upbeat blues and funk that will make anyone want to shake their booty. This also means that the Savoys now have more material than can be performed on any given night. So, even though some of the less exciting material can be dropped from the roster, it is more likely that our music will enter a rotation, and every show will be different.

Overall, it was a successful weekend. The crowd was energetic, enthusiastic, and very supportive of our material. As or the band, after dusting off a few cobwebs at the Silver Buckle on Thursday, the band kept getting tighter and tighter, until Saturday, where everything was working like a well-oiled machine. I think this weekend was the best we have played since Mark joined the band.

In two weeks we will be entertaining the Folks at the Redcliff Hylton. Check the calendar for more info. We aim to have a few more songs ready for that show. If you can make it, we'd love to see you there.

Drink To Santa

We received our first press appearance in the Medicine Hat News today! Our guitarist Bill was interviewed yesterday with respect to our upcoming performance at the Blue Turtle this weekend.

On Friday, December 8, the Savoy Blues Band are special guests at the Blue Turtle, 937 - 13th Street SW. As this is a fundraising event, there will be a cover charge of $5.00 per person at the door. All proceeds will be donated to the Santa Claus Fund. The entertainment begins at 9:00pm.

We are excited to be part of this evening gala. This is a perfect opportunity for locals to come out, support a good cause, and enjoy some local talent.

We will also being performing at the Blue Turtle on Saturday evening, however there will be no cover charge for Saturday's performance.

Hope to see many of you there!