Category Archives: Gig Reviews

Doublecrossed and Blue

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Wilf

I’m gonna pack my bag A third annual day of Harpin’ By The Sea completed, and another bucket load of memories collected! This year we had the very great honour of welcoming Steve Baker to his UK homeland, fresh from his … Continue reading →

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Dave Ferguson, La Vie, Cape Town, 30.Jan 2011

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Wilf

Check him out now, the funk soul brother If a sour mash of Alabama 3, Johnny Cash, Son of Dave, hip-hop, dub and fried green tomatoes was used for a whole new ass-kicking brew, the label would read Dave Ferguson’s Lucky No.7 Straight Bourbon Whiskey. In our interview with The Mountain … Continue reading →

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Andy Santana, Gary Smith and Aki Kumar, Poor House Bistro, San Jose, Sat 22.Jan 2011

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Wilf

Slow down chariot, come down easy Listen up people. The Good Doctor recently dropped into San Francisco for the winter sales, jumped the Caltrain to San Jose and bagged him a bargain. Three for the price of one, plus a surprise bonus. … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Top – Sonoma Chicken Coop, Campbell CA, Sat 27.Sept 2009

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Wilf

Old School’s Cool During its first months on line, Harp Surgery posted a review of Jason Ricci’s show at Biscuits and Blues in San Francisco. The event was a double leap of faith. Firstly we’d never encountered Jason’s radical playing … Continue reading →

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Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers – The Railhead, Las Vegas, Thursday 14th January 2010

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Wilf

You just wait till he does his walkabout and gets up on the table The Good Doctor found himself back in Vegas for the post-Christmas lull. It was strange seeing folks in coats and jackets complaining about the cold in … Continue reading →

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London Harmonicas

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Elwood

Last Wednesday Elwood the Apprentice attended a year-end performance with London Harmonicas, the informal collective that meets every other Tuesday at The Torriano Pub (7.15pm for beginners, 8pm for intermediates). What he saw was a glorious vision for the socialist … Continue reading →

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Monday Blues Jam – Sand Dollar Blues Lounge, Las Vegas 31st Aug 2009

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Wilf

Athletes in a cave Having visited the lights of Las Vegas on a few occasions, the Good Doctor had resigned himself to two sad facts of life. Firstly, gambling never pays unless you’re standing behind the table. Secondly, the jewel … Continue reading →

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Joe Filisko – The Brunswick, Brighton & Hove, Fri 31st July 2009

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Wilf

My bags are packed, I’m ready to go I am delighted to report that Joe arrived safely into the UK in advance of his residency at the University of Northampton Blues Week. He was hosted in Brighton & Hove by … Continue reading →

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Rick Estrin & The Nightcats – Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco, 29.Mar 2009

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Wilf

Get in the soup and slide This was one of the most entertaining nights I have ever experienced at Biscuits & Blues. In fact anywhere. The Nightcats took the stage with the sole aim of knocking the audience clean off … Continue reading →

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Billy Branch – Kingston Mines, Chicago, Sat 21.Mar 2009

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Wilf

The blues keep following me around Ever since buying a copy of the 1990 W.C.Handy award winning album Harp Attack, Billy Branch has had me intrigued. He’s pictured on the cover as the new kid on the block, alongside three … Continue reading →

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