Monthly Archives: March 2009

Martin May 1957-2009

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Wilf

Martin May 1957-2009 It is with deep sorrow that I have to report the passing of Martin May, a pillar of the live music scene in Brighton & Hove. Those of you who knew Martin will remember him for his … Continue reading →

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It’s Bad You Know – R L Burnside [..with tab]

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Wilf

Background I remember seeing R.L. Burnside in Brighton in the late 1990′s. “She asked me why. I just went on and told her. The engineer blown the whistle, the fireman he rang the bell.”The gig was above a pub (the … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Ship – The Housemartins [..with tab]

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Wilf

The Mighty Ship seems to crop up on a regular basis on TV, Radio, at training seminars and on line, the same way that Groovin’ With Mr. Bloe does. It is a rare ‘good time’ harmonica instrumental. As a resident … Continue reading →

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Misty – Jerry Portnoy [..with tab]

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Wilf

On my own, Would I wander through this wonderland alone, Never knowing my right foot from my left, My hat from my glove, I’m too misty, and too much in love.. Misty (Johnny Burke) In 1995, Jerry Portnoy recorded his … Continue reading →

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Mountain of Love (Alabama 3), Concorde II, Brighton, 2 Dec.2008

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Wilf

You know how it is when people evangelise. You smile, nod your head and then shove an invisible finger in each ear. The first time I heard Exile On Coldharbour Lane, I was unreceptive. My friend, on the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Tuning Up The Band

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Wilf

Thanks to Jim Faulkner for raising this point at today’s workshop. As it is such a handy point, I thought it would be better posted under Hints and Tips than Lesson Feedback… ‘Did you know The Who used a harp … Continue reading →

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