June 24: TONIGHT’S SHOW CANCELLED
Due to the extreme heat, tonight’s session at the Green Bottle has been cancelled. Sorry!
Martin McNeill plays with great guests every Wednesday at the Green Bottle, 1 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2HA (upstairs at the Greedy Breakfast).
Doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm.
July 1: BEN TYZACK
The former Spikedrivers singer and guitarist, making a quick return after his solo appearance at the Green Bottle in May. This time he and Martin will be playing together.
July 8: DOM PIPKIN
The UK’s leading New Orleans-style pianist makes a return to the Green Bottle. Dom mixes his own songs with blues, gospel and jazz classics and always delivers an entertaining show.
July 15: FRANCESCA SHAW
Francesca is a double bassist who plays old-school blues with real passion. She’s one of the UK’s busiest musicians, playing with a number of UK acts including West Weston’s Bluesonics and often being called on to back visiting US artists.
July 22: RAMON GOOSE
Back by popular request, Ramon has expanded from blues to become one of the UK’s top world music players. Expect everything from Delta and Chicago blues to Cuban rhythms and African references.
July 29: CHRIS CORCORAN
Great blues and swing guitarist. Chris has gone from his early days as a member of West Weston’s Bluesonics to fronting all-instrumental line-ups at Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues and many UK and international festivals.
Aug 5: DAWNETTE FESSEY
Dawnette’s sassy, deep blues style is winning her new fans by the month. She’s best known in Essex for leading A No Good Woman and the Kingsnakes but busy Dawnette also sometimes guests with Dexter Shaw and the Wolftones and has recently formed her own trio with Remi Banklyn and Francesca Shaw. She also sings with Big Creek Slim, both in the UK and Denmark.
Aug 12: REMI BANKLYN
Remi is a singer and guitarist who excels at early Chicago-style electric blues. He came to London from Spain a while back and is carving out a niche for himself on the blues scene with solo and band gigs,
Aug 19: MARTIN McNEILL solo session
A chance for Martin dig deep into his solo repertoire, drawing on slide guitar masters like Fred McDowell, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Ry Cooder. Plus some vintage soul songs and cool instrumentals.
Aug 28: LEWIS FIELDING
Lewis is wonderul guitarist who has played with many top blues acts. He was a sidekick of the much-missed Jerimiah Marques for many years. These days Lewis gigs regularly with Rollo Markee.
Sept 2: TBC
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Sept 9: TBC
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Sept 16: LIGHTNIN’ WILLIE (USA)
The American bluesman is touring the UK, including a headline spot at the Great British RnB Festival in Colne. When he came to the Green Bottle last year, Willie captivated the audience with his passionate vocals and cool guitar licks.
Sept 23: TBC
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Sept 30: MISSISSIPPI MacDONALD
A welcome return for top UK bluesman Oli “Mississippi” MacDonald. From playing solo and leading his own band to collaborations with US acts like Hi Rhythm, Oli has become one of the busiest and most successful players around. He has won a clutch of honours in the UK Blues Awards and has a prolific recording career.
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