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.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Monday, April 9, 2007
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.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
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
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
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