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June the 14th 2008 Mama Paula Blues Band shared the stage with Mud Morganfield, the son of Muddy Waters at the Mijas Blues Festival. A fantastic night of blues with Peaches Staton, West Weston, Lito Fernandez and Big Joe Louis also appeared. Check out my myspace for more details on these acts. Mijas village is in southern Spain, this stunning setting is now an annual event being just 7kms North of Fuengirola. Mijas is known for its water and natural beauty with of course the Donkey Taxis. I didn’t drink much water, but that’s another story. I was presented with 2 bottles of Champagne joy of joys as it was my birthday, hic!!! Can’t remember much after that!!!!! There is some video footage on www.youtube.com (of the band, not me and the Champagne!!!!!) Just type in "Mama Paula Mijas".
The Birds of Paradise:
This Autumn 2008 another of our projects, namely The Birds of Paradise (named after a flower or was it us) will be doing a few gigs in Ireland. This band comprises of, Karen Jordan, Grainne Gormley and Mama P. We play a brand of acoustic songs, somewhere between the blues and country genre. We have earned a large fan base in Spain and hope to continue the success in Ireland. There are a good number of originals in this set, and we arrange the covers ourselves. A new CD is in the making, keep looking out for the release date. Dates for this band will posted on this web site too and you can view pictures as well!
In 2004, I had the pleasure of playing at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the memorial concert for Lonnie Donegan. Rock Island Line. www.lonnieinc.com Although, in the words of Ray Cooper, it was a bitter sweet event. This was the most fantastic gig I had ever had the privilidge to have played. In the finale I stood between Roger Daltry and Joe Cocker and was surrounded by a host of my heros. Check out Lonnie’s web site to see who else was there. Peter and his mum, Sharon, Lonnie’s son and widow, remain good friends to this day. We miss you Lonnie! You were and are, an inspiration to us all, RIP.
In the nineties, I played with a few bands. Zanzara was a 10 piece soul band. We went on to play Kings Lynn festival too two years on the trot, and had the pleasure of performing in the presence of Princess Diana. Suzzie Quatro, Alan Price and Jimmy James were also on the bill.
In 1992 I left Zanzara to be replaced by my mate Jeff. I joined forces with Robbo from the country rock band, Barbary Coast and we formed Robbo and the old No7 band. We went off to tour the West Indies, and boy that was fun. We were away for a month and the guys in my local pub were making bets that I wouldn’t return, I nearly didn’t! However I did and played with Robbo for the next 5 years. Next stop back to the UK.
Not content with making a big noise in the UK, I decided to move on to new and exciting places and headed for the sun in Spain where I have enjoyed 10 years, and a good 10 years too! I have played with a few bands here and it was in Spain that the Mama Paula era started. What an era! I met up with Chick Churchill of Ten Years After and we formed Mama Paula and the Chick Churchill Band. Alvin Lee often came to see us play. He told me he thought I was a great blues player, and coming from him, it meant the world to me. We played the Piriana Festival a few times and the band went from strength to strength. Sadly for me, TYA reformed and Chick left the band to rejoin his place with the lads. He is a great keyboard player, and I should know. I am sure we will play together again one day soon. Love yer Chick, we are still good friends. I went to TYA in Cadiz in southern Spain and WOW what a band! www.ten-years-after.com
August 2008 sees Mama P heading for a few gigs in Ireland. I love Ireland. I have many friends and family there and hope to settle for a while. Along with the Guinness! Me and the band will however still be playing in Spain and the rest of Europe. My dear friend Karen Jordan will be playing together with me. I am certain we will pull a gig in at the Stables in Mullengar. Cork city and Limerick is local to us, and Dublin we hope to play too. Grainne will be joining us later in the year and we are all looking forward to that. The Burds are back in town!!!!!!
The players.
Manolo bass, Ernesto bass, Mick bass, Ben bass and guitar, Michael Lister bass. Dave bass, Terry bass, Fali bass. Alberto bass. Miguel drums,
Erik drums, Rafeal drums. Nacho drums, guitar and vocs. Javi drums. David drums. Miguel percusion. Paul guitar and vocs. Chicago Jim guitar and vocs Marcelo guitar. Michael Lister guitar, Alphonze guitar and vocs. Kouki keys. Chick Churchill keys. Sabine Shehan Vocals guitar and percusion Antonio sax. Steveie sax and, Mama Paula, guitar, vocals, keys and sax. Karan Jordan guitar and vocals and last but not least, Grainne Gormley guitar and vocals. My two Irish Angels!!!
Bands.
Mama Paula Blues Band. Binajack Band. Pink Zeppelin. Birds of Paradise. Project Acapulco.
You may wonder why so many. Well I am considred the John Mayall of the costa del sol. Many of the people came to learn how to play the blues and some, just to play, but most just to listen, man its been a blast!!!
And some I taught to play, … hey Michael!
SOME OTHER PEOPLE AND PLACES.
Opened for Dr. Feelgood … Sotogrande in 2005
Opened for Lena Lovitch … Piriana
Opened for Arthur Brown …Piriana
Aftermath party for Blondie and Van Morrison Marbella 2004
Influences:
Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Dave Gillmore, Neil Young, James Taylor,Jimmy Page, Dr John, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Mick Taylor, Rory Gallagher, Albert Lee, Billy Preston, Doyle Bramhall, Robert Johnson, Jon Lord, Alvin Lee, Chick Churchill, (who I had the pleasure to play with)The Beatles, Jimi, The Who, John Mayall, Van the Man, Arthur Brown ( who I have had the pleasure of working with ) Lonnie Donegan, Supertramp, Lee Hooker, Marcelo Saenz, 10cc, Lito Fernandez, Paul Henry, Georgie Fame, Alan Price, Micheal Dickenson, Jools Holland, The Eagles, Jonny Lang and many many more, I will be adding to this page for sure!!
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Visit my page on My Space: www.myspace.com/mamapaulabluesband
June the 14th 2008 Mama Paula Blues Band shared the stage with Mud Morganfield, the son of Muddy Waters at the Mijas Blues Festival. A fantastic night of blues with Peaches Staton, West Weston, Lito Fernandez and Big Joe Louis also appeared. Check out my myspace for more details on these acts. Mijas village is in southern Spain, this stunning setting is now an annual event being just 7kms North of Fuengirola. Mijas is known for its water and natural beauty with of course the Donkey Taxis. I didn’t drink much water, but that’s another story. I was presented with 2 bottles of Champagne joy of joys as it was my birthday, hic!!! Can’t remember much after that!!!!! There is some video footage on www.youtube.com (of the band, not me and the Champagne!!!!!) Just type in "Mama Paula Mijas".
The Birds of Paradise:
This Autumn 2008 another of our projects, namely The Birds of Paradise (named after a flower or was it us) will be doing a few gigs in Ireland. This band comprises of, Karen Jordan, Grainne Gormley and Mama P. We play a brand of acoustic songs, somewhere between the blues and country genre. We have earned a large fan base in Spain and hope to continue the success in Ireland. There are a good number of originals in this set, and we arrange the covers ourselves. A new CD is in the making, keep looking out for the release date. Dates for this band will posted on this web site too and you can view pictures as well!
In 2004, I had the pleasure of playing at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the memorial concert for Lonnie Donegan. Rock Island Line. www.lonnieinc.com Although, in the words of Ray Cooper, it was a bitter sweet event. This was the most fantastic gig I had ever had the privilidge to have played. In the finale I stood between Roger Daltry and Joe Cocker and was surrounded by a host of my heros. Check out Lonnie’s web site to see who else was there. Peter and his mum, Sharon, Lonnie’s son and widow, remain good friends to this day. We miss you Lonnie! You were and are, an inspiration to us all, RIP.
In the nineties, I played with a few bands. Zanzara was a 10 piece soul band. We went on to play Kings Lynn festival too two years on the trot, and had the pleasure of performing in the presence of Princess Diana. Suzzie Quatro, Alan Price and Jimmy James were also on the bill.
In 1992 I left Zanzara to be replaced by my mate Jeff. I joined forces with Robbo from the country rock band, Barbary Coast and we formed Robbo and the old No7 band. We went off to tour the West Indies, and boy that was fun. We were away for a month and the guys in my local pub were making bets that I wouldn’t return, I nearly didn’t! However I did and played with Robbo for the next 5 years. Next stop back to the UK.
Not content with making a big noise in the UK, I decided to move on to new and exciting places and headed for the sun in Spain where I have enjoyed 10 years, and a good 10 years too! I have played with a few bands here and it was in Spain that the Mama Paula era started. What an era! I met up with Chick Churchill of Ten Years After and we formed Mama Paula and the Chick Churchill Band. Alvin Lee often came to see us play. He told me he thought I was a great blues player, and coming from him, it meant the world to me. We played the Piriana Festival a few times and the band went from strength to strength. Sadly for me, TYA reformed and Chick left the band to rejoin his place with the lads. He is a great keyboard player, and I should know. I am sure we will play together again one day soon. Love yer Chick, we are still good friends. I went to TYA in Cadiz in southern Spain and WOW what a band! www.ten-years-after.com
August 2008 sees Mama P heading for a few gigs in Ireland. I love Ireland. I have many friends and family there and hope to settle for a while. Along with the Guinness! Me and the band will however still be playing in Spain and the rest of Europe. My dear friend Karen Jordan will be playing together with me. I am certain we will pull a gig in at the Stables in Mullengar. Cork city and Limerick is local to us, and Dublin we hope to play too. Grainne will be joining us later in the year and we are all looking forward to that. The Burds are back in town!!!!!!
The players.
Manolo bass, Ernesto bass, Mick bass, Ben bass and guitar, Michael Lister bass. Dave bass, Terry bass, Fali bass. Alberto bass. Miguel drums,
Erik drums, Rafeal drums. Nacho drums, guitar and vocs. Javi drums. David drums. Miguel percusion. Paul guitar and vocs. Chicago Jim guitar and vocs Marcelo guitar. Michael Lister guitar, Alphonze guitar and vocs. Kouki keys. Chick Churchill keys. Sabine Shehan Vocals guitar and percusion Antonio sax. Steveie sax and, Mama Paula, guitar, vocals, keys and sax. Karan Jordan guitar and vocals and last but not least, Grainne Gormley guitar and vocals. My two Irish Angels!!!
Bands.
Mama Paula Blues Band. Binajack Band. Pink Zeppelin. Birds of Paradise. Project Acapulco.
You may wonder why so many. Well I am considred the John Mayall of the costa del sol. Many of the people came to learn how to play the blues and some, just to play, but most just to listen, man its been a blast!!!
And some I taught to play, … hey Michael!
SOME OTHER PEOPLE AND PLACES.
Opened for Dr. Feelgood … Sotogrande in 2005
Opened for Lena Lovitch … Piriana
Opened for Arthur Brown …Piriana
Aftermath party for Blondie and Van Morrison Marbella 2004
Influences:
Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Dave Gillmore, Neil Young, James Taylor,Jimmy Page, Dr John, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Mick Taylor, Rory Gallagher, Albert Lee, Billy Preston, Doyle Bramhall, Robert Johnson, Jon Lord, Alvin Lee, Chick Churchill, (who I had the pleasure to play with)The Beatles, Jimi, The Who, John Mayall, Van the Man, Arthur Brown ( who I have had the pleasure of working with ) Lonnie Donegan, Supertramp, Lee Hooker, Marcelo Saenz, 10cc, Lito Fernandez, Paul Henry, Georgie Fame, Alan Price, Micheal Dickenson, Jools Holland, The Eagles, Jonny Lang and many many more, I will be adding to this page for sure!!
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