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Chris Collins has been playing "The Real Deal" since joining Southampton Blues Legend Bob Pearce in 1993. He has toured Europe and the UK with Bob and backed or supported numerous visiting American Blues Artists including Billy Boy Arnold, Sonny Rhodes, Magic Slim, John Primer and Koko Taylor.
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| He is joined by his band, Blues Etc…, which consists of some of the finest musicians in the South. |
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"If these Blues don’t move you, you must have a hole in your soul!"
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Depending on the venue, the line up can include Hugh Budden ( ex- Producers ) on Harp, Darren Stevens on Bass, Steve Faithful, Mark Richards, Elrad Matthews on Drums and others. Their main influences are Chicago and, West Coast Blues, but they can turn their hand to some Soul or Rock 'n' Roll if required. Many of the songs are written by Chris, quite often with some risque lyrics!!! One of his songs being recorded by Chicago based Alligator Records recording artist C.J. Chenier, on his release, "The Big Squeeze".
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They have played all types of venues, from small, laid back trio gigs to festival stages and have travelled as far as Switzerland and The Falkland Islands!! Please listen to these Blues!! |
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Forthcoming Gigs for 2009, so far...
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July 2009 |
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Wednesday 1st |
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Winchester Road,
Lower Upham,
Hampshire, SO32 1HA |
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08:30pm |
Friday 24th |
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119 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DS |
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08:30pm |
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August 2009 |
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Friday 7th |
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Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2NY |
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09:00pm |
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17-19 Lodge Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO14 6RP
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08:30pm |
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Saturday 22nd |
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10 Winchester Street, Botley, SO30 2AA
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08:30pm |
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October 2009 |
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Friday 2nd |
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The Square, Swanage, BH19 2LJ |
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08:30pm |
Saturday 17th |
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17-19 Lodge Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO14 6RP
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08:30pm |
Friday 23rd |
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119 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DS |
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08:30pm |
Saturday 31st |
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3 Cornmarket, Romsey, SO51 8GB |
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08:30pm |
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November 2009 |
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Sunday 15th |
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10 Wick Lane, Christchurch,
Dorset, BH23 1HX |
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08:30pm |
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December 2009 |
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Saturday 12th |
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3 Cornmarket, Romsey, SO51 8GB |
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08:30pm |
Last updated 06/04/2009
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