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The following is an archive of all messages from the start of the forum up until 29/6/01.  (See The Forum Blues posting on the board).

The late great John Lee Hooker

From: Sarah and John
Date: 22/06/2001
Time: 18:43:08
Remote Name: webcacheW01c.cache.pol.co.uk

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What a great loss to the world and the Blues in particular.

Re: The late great John Lee Hooker

From: titti
Date: 24/06/2001
Time: 12:34:27
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GLORY TO JOHN LEE HE will be in paradise near muddy and little walter

Latest News

From: Aroneweb
Date: 17/06/2001
Time: 19:15:25
Remote Name: modem-185-69-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Just to say this page has just been updated.

Spain. Thanks Aronewev

From: David
Date: 17/06/2001
Time: 00:37:22
Remote Name: 111-CORU-X13.libre.retevision.es

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From la Coruña, thanks a lot Aronewev foryour information

Sheet music

From: James Doyle
Date: 12/06/2001
Time: 14:43:12
Remote Name: gw-nl1.origin-it.com

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I'm about 15 months into learning the Blues Harp and I want to sound as good as Paul Jones!

Yes I know it's about improvisation but is there any material out there that gives song keys and harmonica tab for some of Paul's material on the Blues Band Bootleg (or any other) album?

Re: Sheet music

From: Aroneweb
Date: 16/06/2001
Time: 11:54:34
Remote Name: modem-26-78-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Sorry, can't help you with this one. Nothing containing harmonica tabs exists relating to the band - your best bet is probably to trawl through harp related sites on the web.

Spalding Gig and New Web Site

From: Margaret & Paul - Lincoln
Date: 11/06/2001
Time: 17:38:38
Remote Name: inktomi1-nor.server.ntl.com

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Enjoyed the Spalding Gig last Friday night, although we were nearly on auto-pilot and went to the Red Lion (not "The Red-Line")to the Spalding Blues Club! As regular "Bluesers" we were pleased with the new material. However, Marg's favourite is (always)"I can't tell it all" - she thinks it's about her!! We just love the new web site. Regards, Marg & Paul

Spalding Gig

From: Captain Bagpuss
Date: 10/06/2001
Time: 23:08:17
Remote Name: modem-87-36-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Saw the band at Spalding on Friday. Better than ever, shame they'd ran out of the new CD though. Can't wait to see them at Belvoir Castle.

Spain

From: Aroneweb
Date: 10/06/2001
Time: 02:02:54
Remote Name: modem-202-79-60-62.vip.uk.com

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The band hopes to be in Spain next year ... nothing confirmed just yet. Will advise via this site when there's more info.

Waiting for the BAND in Spain

From: Stones Spain F.C.
Date: 07/06/2001
Time: 17:43:46
Remote Name: 62-36-179-180.dialup.uni2.es

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We are needing to know about the dates in Spain for a future tour. It is possible????. Allthe Best for my beloved Paul Jones & the Band http://perso.wanadoo.es/stone1 Stones Spain F.C.

Glasgow gig

From: John G
Date: 07/06/2001
Time: 08:17:58
Remote Name: inktomi1-ren.server.ntl.com

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was at the gig last night. band were superb as ever. highlight for me was Blue Collar followed closely by people get ready.

New Site

From: Ken Cooper
Date: 02/06/2001
Time: 21:42:43
Remote Name: inktomi1-lut.server.ntl.com

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Absolutely brilliant - I've been reading it for about two hours so far! Just over two weeks to go to the band's gig in Stevenage -can't wait.

Alguien sabe cuando van a tocar en España

From: David Varela([email protected])
Date: 28/05/2001
Time: 21:06:21
Remote Name: 61-CORU-X10.libre.retevision.es

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por favor, sabe alguien si van a tocar en España.

for When In Spain?

From: David Varela
Date: 28/05/2001
Time: 20:58:41
Remote Name: 61-CORU-X10.libre.retevision.es

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The blues band is the best band in the world of r´n´b, it´s incredible the voice of Paul Jones and his style in blues harp, it´s my idol together John Mayall, Peter Green, Ray Davies and Jeff Healey, My dream is can see to the blues band on stage in Spain, I think that "Bootleg" is one of the best albums in the world. I have recors of blues of a lot of artists, genius like Junior Wells, Skip James; Buddy Guy, Fleetwood Mac, but in r´n´b, the best group is The Blues Band with difference, there are big groups like Dr. Feelgod but the blues band it´s incredible, God Save All members of The blues band with healthy for ever, you are the best, thanks for your music, thanks a lot Paul Jones, you are one of the biggest artist on blues in the world, and your voice tone is incredible, different every tones, thanks Jones. From La Coruña(Deportivo de La Coruña)(Spain) a little village of 250.000 , people thanks THE BLUES BAND

Scratching On My Screen

From: Gareth
Date: 24/05/2001
Time: 20:36:33
Remote Name: host213-123-38-239.dialup.lineone.co.uk

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I've thought a while before posting this but I've spent the last couple of weeks listening to "Scratching on my screen" which is great.But I can't help thinking - do we need another live acoustic album? The band are in essence still a great live electric band and we have not yet had a live album which really captures them as they are in "normal" concerts. What chance a live CD that shows them how they really are - a great kicking good time R'n'B band.

Re: Scratching On My Screen

From: Aroneweb
Date: 26/05/2001
Time: 14:37:51
Remote Name: modem-2-68-60-62.vip.uk.com

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We presume that you are aware of the Blues Band "Live" CD, which is available on BGO and is a re-issue of the 1983 Bye Bye Blues album. Also, although currently not available, there is the "18 Years and Alive" CD (recorded 1996), shortly to be re-released by BGO probably entitled "Live in Poland". In addition, the "Live at the BBC" album, released by Windsong in 1996, featuring recordings made at various times in the 1980s, may become available once again next year.

There is also a new studio electric album likely to hit the shops (including of course the one on this site) this coming autumn.

The Scratchin' On My Screen album is only the second acoustic CD the band have released in 22 years, and reflects pretty accurately the acoustic element of their show as featured at virtually every band concert nowadays.

There are some tracks in the can but unmixed of the 1999 Ready Fans Convention gig in Grimsby, which feature not only the full Blues Band electric line-up but in addition the Rumour horns section and Bob Hall. These may be released in the future though there are no immediate plans for this.

Don't get me wrong

From: Gareth
Date: 26/05/2001
Time: 19:29:28
Remote Name: host62-6-93-252.dialup.lineone.co.uk

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Don't get me wrong I think Scratching is great, and love the accoustic stuff. I do have all the other albums(with the exception of the Poland one.) I just don't really feel that Bye Bye Blues really captured the atmosphere of time & the BBC one is too bitty. Now if you released the full recorings of, say the Dundee show that would be great. My hissy old tape of that "In concert" is probably my most played. I'm not having a moan here at all, just suggesting that we lack a really good release of the 5 piece on their own - or perhaps the Poland album is just what I'm waiting for. Those tapes with the Rumour brass sound interesting. I love Brassed Up, despite what I've just said

Re: Don't get me wrong

From: Aroneweb
Date: 26/05/2001
Time: 23:37:43
Remote Name: modem-138-66-60-62.vip.uk.com

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We never thought you were moaning ... we were just filling you in on anything you might not have known about. Your comments are valuable and appreciated.

We need some help!

From: Petra & Ralf (from Germany)
Date: 15/05/2001
Time: 22:40:28
Remote Name: cw04.BN1.srv.t-online.de

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Hi again! We still hope that there is somebody who can help us with our problem (see first entry!) with the "This is your life"-Show with Paul. Please if there is anybody...don´t leave us helpless ;-) Petra & Ralf

Birmingham

From: Svetlana
Date: 14/05/2001
Time: 22:47:41
Remote Name:

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Oops.

Missed the band tonight at the Alexandra - couldn't get a babysitter. When are they going to be here next? Used to watch the band in London in the early days - the Venue, etc. Last time was in Leeds in 1990. Got withdrawal symptoms & need another Brum date.

Re: Birmingham

From: Aroneweb
Date: 16/05/2001
Time: 21:09:43
Remote Name: modem-215-56-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Final confirmation is currently being awaited on a week's worth of Blues Band shows at Ronnie Scott's in Birmingham commencing 14 January 2002.

A tour featuring both The Blues Band and The Manfreds is currently being organised for November/December this year, kicking off with Hull on 7th November and with the possibility of a date at the Alexandra in Birmingham on 1st December. However, things have not yet been finalised for this. As soon as they are the details will be posted on the Tour Dates page.

Lincoln get together?

From: Bass
Date: 14/05/2001
Time: 00:40:37
Remote Name: medwaeg.demon.co.uk

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I see that the venue for Lincoln is still to be announced. Any plans to have a 'Ready' get together as we have done in previous years?

Re: Lincoln get together?

From: Aroneweb
Date: 16/05/2001
Time: 21:01:33
Remote Name: modem-215-56-60-62.vip.uk.com

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The Lincoln gig is now confirmed as Belvoir Castle. We're looking into the possibility of a Ready get-together and will get back to you on this.

Re: Lincoln get together?

From: Bass
Date: 17/05/2001
Time: 00:48:34
Remote Name: medwaeg.demon.co.uk

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Already looking forward to it!

Re: Lincoln get together?

From: Aroneweb
Date: 24/05/2001
Time: 10:19:52
Remote Name: modem-47-72-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Ready get-together now confirmed ... BB Fans to meet at 4pm on the day before the gates open at 5.

Re: Lincoln get together?

From:
Date: 27/05/2001
Time: 12:47:01
Remote Name: webcacheW02b.cache.pol.co.uk

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We've only been subscribing to Ready for a year now, how does the Ready get together work as it sounds intresting, being totally hooked on the band meeting others of the same persuassion sounds good.

Sarah and John

Re: Lincoln get together?

From: Aroneweb
Date: 31/05/2001
Time: 10:29:39
Remote Name: modem-68-72-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Roy Bainton (the former Ready! editor) and now Simon Gee have organised various get-togethers in past years at Lincoln, plus of course Roy's now amost legendary 20th Anniversary shindig in Grimsby in 1999. Usually facilities are arranged whereby Ready! members attending the Lincoln get-together get access into the venue prior to normal doors and the band join them for drinks and a chat before the show. Many members organise their own get-togethers with fellow fans around the event. In the past, Roy sometimes assisted in making hotel arrangements etc. You need to contact Simon for specific information relating to this year's event. Hise e-mail address is: [email protected]

Let the good tmes roll

From: Dieter
Date: 11/05/2001
Time: 10:35:25
Remote Name:

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I am from Germany and I saw the Blues Band in Krefeld on 03.05. It was a brilliant gig with brilliant musicians. In my life I saw a lot of concerts and I think this gig was one of the best I have ever seen. Can anyone help me with the playlist?

Re: Let the good tmes roll

From: Aroneweb
Date: 16/05/2001
Time: 20:47:28
Remote Name: modem-215-56-60-62.vip.uk.com

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The band doesn't have a set set list but the following is the set that is likely to have been played at Krefeld:

Acoustic set:

Stockyard Blues Drop Down Mama Sitting On Top Of The World Crossroads Georgia King Bee Don't Let Them Grind You Down Can't Be Satisfied Jesus On The Mainline Sweet Temptation Too Young To Know

Electric set:

Dust My Blues Noah Lewis Blues Same Thing Let The Good Times Roll Poor Man Take Me To The Red Line Bad Boy Longing For You Baby Swing Out Dave Baby Please Don't Go Laura Lee, Laura Lee It's Got To Be The Blues

Encore:

People Get Ready Green Stuff

Hove gig

From: Denise
Date: 11/05/2001
Time: 00:05:15
Remote Name: host213-122-162-120.btinternet.com

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Just got home from the Hove gig which was great despite the venue and the attitude of some of the staff.Perhaps you ought to give the venue a miss another time.I thought their staff were going to hustle you all off stage as you had over-run. In case you didn't notice they were hovering in the corner when you came back for your encore. it was good to see so many familiar faces. see you all again soon and thanks for a good evening.

Re: Hove gig

From: Linda A
Date: 16/05/2001
Time: 11:25:44
Remote Name:

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Hi Denise if you're reading this! Nice to meet you at Hove!

Couldn't agree more about the venue - I'm actually a local councillor & will be raising some issues with council officers, including Yvonne's experience with booked seats being deleted. Dave please note for future bookings, there are better venues in the Brighton & Hove area - the newly renovated Corn Exchange is much more adaptable and has better access & faciliites for those with disabilities. There are three good smaller venues - the Pavilion Theatre, next to the Corn Exchange, the Komedia Cabaret Bar and the Old Market Arts Centre.

Also maybe May isn't the best time to come to Brighton - too many Brighton Festival events leave a big hole in people's pockets and gigs get lost in the mass of other events.

Greetings to all Blues Band fans especially Roy & Wendy, Paul & hazel, Tricia & David, and Susan McEwan - see you at Lincoln? (or Aldeburgh or Goodnestone?).

Linda (and Richard too).

Re: Hove gig

From: John
Date: 11/05/2001
Time: 09:44:30
Remote Name:

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Couldn't agree more...great gig pity about the venue. Don't let it put you off coming back to the home of the "rocking zimmer frames" soon though....

Great gig in Hamburg! (German posting)

From: Thorsten, MeckPomm
Date: 04/05/2001
Time: 09:07:24
Remote Name:

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Hallo,

die Jungs haben am 2.5. in HH ein tolles Konzert abgeliefert! Die Michael Pickett Band glühte den Saal ordentlich vor und The Blues Band gab dem Publikum den Rest. Nach fast 22 Jahren immernoch eine Menge Fun. Das schönste allerdings ist, daß die Jungs keinerlei Berührungsängste haben, sich nach der Show mit dem Publikum zu unterhalten. Ich hab' mir eine meiner Mundis von Paul Jones signieren lassen :-))).

'Scratching on my screen': technisch brilliant und lebendig, wie wir es gewohnt sind.

Don't forget to boogie!

This is your life

From: Ralf & Petra(from Germany)
Date: 03/05/2001
Time: 08:58:14
Remote Name: cw07.BN1.srv.t-online.de

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Hi, is anybody there who can send an VHS-Copy of the show! As you like to know, aren´t we able to see the show in Germany :-( This is really a pity!! If anyone can help us, please contact us!!!E-Mail: [email protected] Many greetings...and let the blues roll on... Ralf & Petra

New Site etc!

From: Linda & Richard
Date: 29/04/2001
Time: 22:05:43
Remote Name:

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Love the new site design & content!

Paul & Dave were great at Hailsham - we're looking forward to May 10 at Hove (our home patch for once!) Hoping to get to Goodnestone & maybe Lincoln.

This is a great new way for us hardcore fans to keep in touch, too!

This Is Your Life

From: Aroneweb
Date: 29/04/2001
Time: 10:21:26
Remote Name: modem-111-67-60-62.vip.uk.com

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We've had some enquiries as to availability of a video of the programme ... unfortunately the rights lie with the BBC & Pearson Television and because of the nightmare task of getting clearances from all appearing on such shows they never release them commercially on video. (If any fan is prepared to lend out their copy to others who missed the show perhaps they could e-mail us their contact details on [email protected]) Sorry not to be able to be more help on this one.

they maybe old enough to be my grandads, but they are still more interesting than today's music

From: [email protected]
Date: 22/04/2001
Time: 13:35:27
Remote Name: host213-122-178-177.btinternet.com

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great site. i am only 14, but i have seen the blues band numerous times, and each time they just get better and better. swing out dave is my fav song, so it's great to see the lyrics on the site. they are a great bunch of guys and will always stop to sign autographs and have a chat. if you have seen them have you heard the bessie smith and delia smith story? they like that 1. if you haven't, you don't know what you're missing out on. and i have to say tom looks identical to my science teacher! oh and i've noticed daniel (rob's son) isn't mentioned at all on this site (correct me if i'm wrong). i think he deserves a mention. he sells the merchandise out the front, and we always chat to him. you've heard of friendly people, but these are just out of this world. and i'd like to rub it in to all those who are trying to request songs, we did (the work song) and paul played it for us. it really was worth it, so don't give up, keep pestering. and if you really haven't seen them, i promise you won't regret it if you do. keep up the great work.

Re: they maybe old enough to be my grandads, but they are still m...

From: Aroneweb
Date: 28/04/2001
Time: 19:04:29
Remote Name: modem-104-52-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Just to say we hadn't forgotten about Dan/the crew but are waiting on photos which we'll upload on receipt.

Re: they maybe old enough to be my grandads, but they are still m...

From: Sarah
Date: 24/04/2001
Time: 18:51:56
Remote Name: webcacheH04a.cache.pol.co.uk

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Definetly agree have seen them three times this year and they just keep on getting better. Leamington was excellent and yes I think Danny desrves a mention as well.

Please play

From: john g
Date: 17/04/2001
Time: 20:08:32
Remote Name: webcacheM04b.cache.pol.co.uk

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Re: Please play

From: Aroneweb
Date: 19/04/2001
Time: 01:49:58
Remote Name: modem-127-55-60-62.vip.uk.com

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The Blues Band's agents are currently talking to a Belfast promoter about possible 2002 gigs in Belfast, Derry and maybe Dublin.

Great Site

From: Bass
Date: 16/04/2001
Time: 00:30:12
Remote Name: medwaeg.demon.co.uk

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Just clicked to check up on some dates and...WOW...brilliant. Haven't managed to go through all of it yet: more to look forward to.

Looking Good

From: Gc
Date: 13/04/2001
Time: 20:57:45
Remote Name: host213-123-65-11.dialup.lineone.co.uk

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Graet new site, new album & more to come soon if I read the site correctly. Can't wait. All I need now is for the band to come down to Devon and it will be perfect. Missed this is your life though. Was it good?

Re: Looking Good

From: Sarah
Date: 13/04/2001
Time: 22:50:15
Remote Name: webcacheW04c.cache.pol.co.uk

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I saw the show it was tremendous. As a fellow devon resident I too would like to know if more dates will be forthcoming. Can't wait for Lanhydrock in July last year was superb.

Re: Looking Good

From: gc
Date: 14/04/2001
Time: 21:43:03
Remote Name: host213-123-74-68.dialup.lineone.co.uk

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I missed last year. I had been put off the country house / picnic concerts after Killerton a couple of years ago - the band were great but the atmosphere rubbish - I felt I was the only one who knew any of the songs ( except for the 54321 bit of 29 Ways). But maybe my expectations were too high. Most people seemed to just want a 60's night. But if Lanhydrock was better, maybe I'll give it a go this year. Any idea who else is on the bill ?

Re: Looking Good and Lanhydrock

From: Jc
Date: 18/04/2001
Time: 11:22:40
Remote Name: inktomi1-not.server.ntl.com

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As far as I can remember Lanhydrock was one of the better country house events. Last year there were plently of people down at the front jumping around, not just the usual champagne and smoked salmon sandwiches brigade. An added bonus was the best fireworks display I have seen for ages, all set to music. I don't know of the bill this year but there was nothing I would class as musically offensive last year!

Lanhydrock

From: gc
Date: 18/04/2001
Time: 20:42:44
Remote Name: host62-6-75-220.dialup.lineone.co.uk

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Just checked the tour dates & it's cancelled now!. Thanks for the info anyway.

Re: Lanhydrock

From: Aroneweb
Date: 19/04/2001
Time: 01:43:33
Remote Name: modem-127-55-60-62.vip.uk.com

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The Bodmin cancellation is down to the foot & mouth problem, unfortunately.

Re: Lanhydrock

From: Sarah
Date: 24/04/2001
Time: 18:55:50
Remote Name: webcacheH04a.cache.pol.co.uk

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Now i am really angry with foot and mouth who do I see about it.

This is Your Life

From: Captain Bagpuss
Date: 12/04/2001
Time: 23:13:39
Remote Name: modem-196-21-60-62.vip.uk.com

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Did anybody see this last night? At last something decent to watch on the telly!

Re: This is Your Life

From: John
Date: 13/04/2001
Time: 22:52:18
Remote Name: webcacheW04c.cache.pol.co.uk

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Hear, hear what a marvellous tribute to the great man and didnt the band look young. A pity that the show did not allow them to play as that would have made the evening complete.

Re: This is Your Life

From: Danie
Date: 15/04/2001
Time: 18:11:56
Remote Name:

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Well, clever clogs here obviously turned her Blues Band scanner off temporarily as I managed to MISS the show...so when can we expect the video to be made available? Seeing as there are never any adverts telling us who'll be on the show, this is? (I gave up watching it regularly about 20 years ago as it became boring after a while). The one time it isn't, I miss it...grrrr. Sorry Paul!

Well Done!

From: Jc
Date: 4/9/2001
Time: 1:58:53 PM
Remote Name: inktomi1-not.server.ntl.com

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Just a wee note to say well done with the new site! Have almost finished the complete tour and it's very impressive! Well done again. See you soon, Jc

Congrats

From: C'Andy
Date: 4/8/2001
Time: 10:48:44 AM
Remote Name: batman.npl.co.uk

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I like the site - what a lot to read. What an enormous number of delightfully dreadful photos. Someone has obviously got a scanner fetish.

New Website

From: Aroneweb
Date: 4/6/2001
Time: 2:25:31 AM
Remote Name:

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Welcome to the Blues Band Forum. The band look forward to hearing from you and hope that this discussion group will offer fans both of the band and blues in general an opportunity to talk with each other.