@
The Carling Academy, Newcastle - Friday 22nd
September
Gig Report
From bands like Stone
The Crows, Rod Stewart, Spencer Davis Group,
Keef Hartley Band and the Big Roll Band,
CannyGigs is proud to present these stunning
musicians in one band!
Maggie
Bell, Colin Hodgkinson,
Miller
Anderson, Zoot Money
and
Colin Allen
"It's
Friday night, so forget
Coronation Street and get the weekend off to a
great start with this rare, once in a
lifetime gig."
MAGGIE
BELL - the Scots Queen of the
Blues, once the star of Stone
The Crows, is one of the greatest
blues and soul singers of her time. Maggie was
born in Glasgow into a musical family and as a
teenager, sang with local dance bands.In the sixties she toured German US
Airforce bases, before returning to Scotland
with guitarist Leslie Harvey to form ‘Power’,
which later became Stone
The Crows. All was going well, but in
1972 due to a tragic accident, Leslie Harvey was
electrocuted on stage. Jimmy McCulloch
joined the band and they continued to tour and
record, but eventually the management decided
that Maggie should continue as a solo artist. Jerry
Wexler wanted to team up with Maggie and the
result was 'Queen Of the Night'
which earned rave reviews. Maggie was encouraged
to record her second excellent album, ‘Suicide
Sal’. For many years Maggie has lived
in Holland where she continued singing and
touring in Europe. Now she’s back home in the
UK and has teamed up with Zoot Money, Colin
Allen, Colin Hodgkinson and Miller Anderson to
go on the road once more. CannyGigs
footnote ... not many of you will
have had the opportunity to see Maggie Bell,
this is one gig we have been trying to get for
many, many years and now it is going to happen.
It's a Monday night, normally a naff night to
stage a gig, but all the more reason for you to
forget Coronation Street and enjoy this rare,
once in a lifetime gig.
ZOOT
MONEY- One of the best
“good time performers” in the business. Zoot
not only plays great keyboards but also sings
with guts and emotion. He’s been a formidable
contributor to the British music scene for four
decades! Playing with Alexis Korner, as
well as his own Big Roll Band he became a
permanent fixture at the Flamingo in
Wardour Street – known for his somewhat
outrageous antics on stage. Influenced in his
early days by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray
Charles. He’s been a writer, musical
director, producer and actor. He tours, not only
as a solo artist, but also with his own Big Roll
Band and performs regularly with Alan Price.
This man is not only hugely talented, but great
fun too! A footnote
from CannyGigs, Zoot is a major
player in the History of rock. He did not have
great chart success, but back in the 60's he was
one of the top names on the live circuit. You
would regularly find Zoot Money topping the bill
with he likes of the Beatles and the Who as the
support bands. He is an amazing character!
MILLER
ANDERSON- (He's one of the
most talented musicians I have ever seen - says
CannyGigs) The guitarist who’s played
with many of the top bands since the 60’s.
Miller came to London in 1965 from Scotland. He
joined the Keef Hartley Band in 1968 as
vocalist & guitarist & recorded five
albums on which he was also the main songwriter.
The band appeared at the legendary Woodstock
Festival. He has been a member of Savoy
Brown, Chicken Shack, Mountain, T-Rex and Donovan’s
band. Miller has toured as a guest musician with
Deep Purple, appearing on their live
CD/DVD recorded at the Albert Hall in 1999 and
of course Miller has been a member of The
Spencer Davis Group for the past 15 years
and has recorded & appeared live on Jon
Lord’s (Deep Purple) solo projects.
COLIN
HODGKINSON - Colin began his career
opening for the Beatles in 1963.
Developing his talent as a formidable bass
guitarist, he joined Alexis Korner in the
late 60’s & stayed with him for almost 20
years. Has played with Whitesnake, Brian
Auger, Chris Farlowe, Spencer Davis and Tony
Ashton. In 1999 he was invited by Bill
Wyman to open on his Rhythm Kings tour with
a 30 minute solo set and in 2001, Gary Moore asked
Colin to open on his successful UK tour. During
his career, Colin has recorded with many
renowned rock artists including Mick Jagger,
Jeff Beck, Jan Hammer (Miami Vice), James Young,
Neal Schon (ex-Santana). 2004 saw Colin
touring extensively in Europe & the UK with
The Spencer Davis Group.
COLIN ALLEN
- Played drums with Zoot Money’s Big Roll
Band, Georgie Fame John Mayall’s
Bluesbreakers, Stone the Crows, Focus, Donovan
and Bob Dylan. He’s also played with
many US blues artists including – Albert
King, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, Etta James
John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson, Memphis
Slim & soul singer Solomon Burke.
He lives in Sweden & over the years has
played with many of Sweden’s top artists.
Lately Colin has been appearing at various UK
& European blues festivals as a member of
the “British All-Star Blues Band.
It was a long time in coming, but I'm sure
everyone there will agree it was well worth it. Maggie
Bell is was in fine form and certainly has not not those
powerful vocals, if anything, she's even better.
The band were in excellent form playing a set which
had blues, R&B rock and even a touch of soul. The
understated Miller Anderson was just sublime on lead
guitar - he has to be one of the best .....
Zoot Money, Colin Hodginson and Colin Allen never
deliver less than 100% and both Zoot and Miller's vocal
contributions to the gig were very well recieved.
I'm also delighted to report that we had a big crowd
and have invited them back for a return gig next year.
Wait and see ......
MAGGIE
BELL - the Scots Queen of the
Blues, once the star of 
ZOOT
MONEY - One of the best
“good time performers” in the business. Zoot
not only plays great keyboards but also sings
with guts and emotion. He’s been a formidable
contributor to the British music scene for four
decades! Playing with Alexis Korner, as
well as his own Big Roll Band he became a
permanent fixture at the Flamingo in
Wardour Street – known for his somewhat
outrageous antics on stage. Influenced in his
early days by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray
Charles. He’s been a writer, musical
director, producer and actor. He tours, not only
as a solo artist, but also with his own Big Roll
Band and performs regularly with Alan Price.
This man is not only hugely talented, but great
fun too! A footnote
from CannyGigs, Zoot is a major
player in the History of rock. He did not have
great chart success, but back in the 60's he was
one of the top names on the live circuit. You
would regularly find Zoot Money topping the bill
with he likes of the Beatles and the Who as the
support bands. He is an amazing character!
MILLER
ANDERSON - (He's one of the
most talented musicians I have ever seen - says
CannyGigs) The guitarist who’s played
with many of the top bands since the 60’s.
Miller came to London in 1965 from Scotland. He
joined the Keef Hartley Band in 1968 as
vocalist & guitarist & recorded five
albums on which he was also the main songwriter.
The band appeared at the legendary Woodstock
Festival. He has been a member of Savoy
Brown, Chicken Shack, Mountain, T-Rex and Donovan’s
band. Miller has toured as a guest musician with
Deep Purple, appearing on their live
CD/DVD recorded at the Albert Hall in 1999 and
of course Miller has been a member of The
Spencer Davis Group for the past 15 years
and has recorded & appeared live on Jon
Lord’s (Deep Purple) solo projects.
COLIN
HODGKINSON - Colin began his career
opening for the Beatles in 1963.
Developing his talent as a formidable bass
guitarist, he joined Alexis Korner in the
late 60’s & stayed with him for almost 20
years. Has played with Whitesnake, Brian
Auger, Chris Farlowe, Spencer Davis and Tony
Ashton. In 1999 he was invited by Bill
Wyman to open on his Rhythm Kings tour with
a 30 minute solo set and in 2001, Gary Moore asked
Colin to open on his successful UK tour. During
his career, Colin has recorded with many
renowned rock artists including Mick Jagger,
Jeff Beck, Jan Hammer (Miami Vice), James Young,
Neal Schon (ex-Santana). 2004 saw Colin
touring extensively in Europe & the UK with
The Spencer Davis Group.