The blues is in your blood and whether or not you were drawn to its people and what it stands for via Robert Johnson or Son House, Muddy Walters or Howlin’ Wolf, The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin, Stevie Ray Vaughan or Gary Moore… the blues is inside you.It can remain hidden, just under the surface and in the shadows, but it can’t be denied.
You can try to suppress and dismiss it, but it will never die.
In recent times the blues has started to make its presence felt once again.
The Auckland Live Blues Club committee, chaired by Dean Morris, aims to bring the best of local blues talent back into the light by regularly putting on quality shows throughout the Auckland region.
“The blues is the story of mans journey through life and I have meet some great people on my journey. It’s taken me too many crossroads and given me a lot. Through The Auckland Live Blues Club committee I’m glad to be able to give something back and look forward to the future” says Dean.
With the support of Bulleit Bourbon and Music Works, The Auckland Live Blues Club committee hosts a show every Sunday afternoon at The Naval and Family Hotel (formally known as The Crest Hotel) on the corner of Karangahape Road and Pitt Street, starting at 4.00 pm with free entry.
On the last Sunday of each month the show moves to The Thirsty Dog on the corner of Karangahape Road and Howe Street.
Each of these shows is proceeded by a screening of a blues themed DVD, starting at 2.30 pm.
The band starts at 4.00 pm.
A full lunch menu is available, and there is a $10 door charge.
The Auckland Live Blues Club committee also hosts a show every Thursday night at the Broadway Pub and Café located at 4 Osborne Street in Newmarket.
The purpose built live music venue provides an excellent area for live music and the Broadway Pub and Café offers a full dinner menu.
The show starts at 8.00 pm, with the dinner service from 6.00pm.
Entry to these gigs is free.
Check out The Auckland Live Blues Club web site for more details.
Dean Morris
As well as being the Chairman of The Auckland Live Blues Club, Dean also manages the Darcy Perry Band [please see my Darcy Perry Interview post].
Dean can be contacted via Live Music Marketing Management, check out The Auckland Live Blues Club web site for more details.
