This was a cracking gig. I've often seen Snowy playing in other bands, but with him as the only lead this was extra special. If you missed the gig try the DVD

The Way It Is Tour 2005.

Legendary guitarist Snowy White returns with a mood changing mix of
rhythms on his latest album. 'The Way It Is', recorded with his band The White Flames, includes a new recording of his1983 hit single Bird Of Paradise, featuring Who keyboardist John 'Rabbit' Bundrick. It also covers good friend Peter Green's classic track, Black Magic Woman.

Remaining faithful to the same Gibson Les Paul guitar for 37 years, he has become known for his own style of 'English' blues- a combination of clear, clean blues phrases and harder-edged riffs that are a recognisable feature of his very personal songs.

The British born guitarist has toured with  Pink Floyd promoting the Animals
and The Wall albums - he performed 'Comfortably Numb' on top
of a specially created  80 foot wall in front of 350,000 people in Berlin. He also
recorded two albums with Thin Lizzy, 'Chinatown' and 'Renegade'.

To promote the new album in the UK his first promotional tour for15 years kicks off here at The Cluny, Newcastle on 9th June. Snowy is joined my his regular band members Richard Bailey, (drums/percussion) Walter Latupeirissa,
(bass) and former Jeff Beck Group member Max Middleton (keyboards). 

The new show will include the latest version of Bird of Paradise along with more songs from the new album and some old favourites. Put this together with Snowy's determination never to play exactly the same set twice it promises to be a very interesting evening!

Snowy White 

Max Middleton  - keys

Walter Latupeirissa - bass

Lukas Soestmeyer - backline 

Alfie Barton - sound

Joe Dolker drums

Plus support from George Shovlin with a superb set of acoustic blues.