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.
Showing posts with label Silver Buckle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silver Buckle. Show all posts
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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.
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
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!
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!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
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.
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.
Monday, February 19, 2007
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 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.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
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.
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.
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