A B.G. Farewell

Well it seems as though we just got going again and we have to go through another major upheaval!
When we take the stage this weekend at the "Royal", it will be BG's last official gig with the band.
Other business commitments are begging his attention and he doesn't feel he can give the band the energy & time that it requires.
As someone personally benefiting from one of these ventures (Look for future posts on this and tung n' groove's blog about ELECTROGLIDE AMPS)I know I speak for all members when I say "Bill, you will be greatly missed".
Anyone out there that knows the Savoys from the band's long standing in "the Hat" might want to get out this weekend and wish Bill a fond farewell.
The Savoys will continue, but we all realize that this is the end of an era!
Thanks Bill for keeping the Blues alive and well in Southern Alberta!

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 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.

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.