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The 491 blues newsletter is free and available on application, or can be collected at our gigs.
To receive it monthly, electronically, simply put the word 'Newsletter' in an 'e' mail to us, ensuring we are able to identify your 'e' mail address and we will send you each issue of the newsletter as it is published.
OTHER NEWS.
New band appointment.
491 blues has now a new member. Not playing, but just as important behind the scenes. Hilary, Tony's wife, who has been at most of the gigs and taken loads of the photographs on this site, has agreed to be the bands marketing and promotions manager. Having recently started, Hilary has thrown herself into the role, making two new bookings already. Welcome on board.
Added 24th May 2008.
NME Video
NME ( New Musical Express), has a web site (http://www.com), which includes a page that highlights music videos from You Tube. On May 24th some happy muso did a serach on 491 blues and it brought up all five of our videos. When we did a sarch on Google for 491 blues, that page cam up. This was the link, http://www.nme.com/video/search/491 but it has now been deactivated as they have updated the page. Don't let that stop you, find out all that is new in the music world by going to nme.com.
Added 21st May 2008.
A man with a big heart.
Mick who runs the Vincent Bar in Stevenage, is really going to town with helping out those less fortunate. He has already had several days laying on bands to support various charities and raise funds to help seriously ill children. His latest challenge is to rasie funds for a terminally ill little girl to go to Florida for a holiday. So if you are a band and can give some time to perform contact Mick on 01438 741040, or if you like good music and can spare the time to go to 'The Vincent Bar', and support the event, please do.
The fund raising day will be Friday 9th November 2007, in the evening. The place, 'The Vincent Bar', The Hyde, Shephall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9QH.
Added 2nd November 2007.
Talk about popular !
We are all really pleased at the responee from our gigs and demo CD. As a result, we are now already fully booked through to the end of March 2008. So we apologise to those venues that have tried to book us recently, but we do still have plenty of room for you to book us from April 2008 onwards.
Added 26th October 2007.
Warm Welcome !
A big warm blues welcome to Dave our new bass guitarist. Dave from Dunstable has been playing bass for more years than he cares to admit. Check the 'About Us' page for more information and his bio.
Added 9th September 2007.
Band Standing - 'EAST' Magazine print an article about 491 blues.
'East' magazine, a magazine that helps you make the most of where you live, and covers East Anglia and some of the Home Counties, printed an article about us in their August edition. Make sure you get hold of your copy from local theatres, leisure centres and supermarkets to name a few of the venues and outlets you can get a copy. It is free.
See our 'Reviews' page to see the article.
Added 27th July 2007.
Sad News !
Charlie, our bass player has decided to hang up his shoulder strap and guitar and retire. He has asked that his last gig is The Rose at Biggleswade in September, so all of his fans out there, get along and say a fond farewell to him. We will all miss him and remember that he was a founder member of 491 blues when we were struggling to find our way four years ago. We will of course keep you informed of our search for his replacement.
Added 15th July 2007.
Squirrel Hop !
We had a great time at the Squirrel Tavern on Saturday evening.Our second set started witha guest appearance by Tony's son Gary and his friend Jitters (James). Gary sang Roadhouse Blues by the Doors, while Jitters played the keyboard and the band backed this talented pair.
Added 15th July 2007.
On line shopping with 491 blues.
With the help of CafePress.com, we have launched our own shop. Here you can purchase all manner of merchandise from 'T' shirts to base ball caps, magnets to mugs and lapel badges to bags.
Added 6th July 2007.
BEECROFT BLUES LIVE RECORDING.
The audience loved our performance especially some of our new original material. Dave - bass player and Phil - drummer, from Swing the Cat (see our links page), brought along their recording equipment and recorded the entire evening. We look forward to their production so we can update our demo CD and also look to issue our first CD for sale with our own original material.
Added 1st July 2007.
BED KNOBS AND BLUES RIFFS
The band and the audience had a great evening at The Phoenix Centre in London on Monday 18th June. The gig, arranged through Post Office Ltd, was held to raise money for The Keech Cottage Hospice (Children's wing). With ticket sales, raffle and donations, £1053.00 was raised. See the article to the left, taken from the Post Office Ltd in house magazine 'FOCUS' June edition.
Added 19th June 2007.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !
How soon it has come around. On 4th May the band was 1 year old. We have come a long way in a year. From nothing to gigging regularly in a year is really great going, especially to be so popular and well received.
Added 11th May 2007.
HERTS 24 WEB AWARDS SHORT LIST
A big thank you to all of you who voted for our web site in the 'Herts 24 Web Awards'. We have been shortlisted in the Band/music category and now await the judging and the announcement of winners on 30th March.
Added 17th March 2007.
DO YOU LIKE VINCENT ?
We are pleased to support Mick the landlord at The Vincent Bar, The Hyde, Shephall Way Stevenage and his motorcycling friends, with an event to raise money for charity. Monies raised will go to three good local causes, Headway - a charity raising funds for the local head injuries unit, Shephalbury School support for autistic children and The Lister Hospital Stevenage. Entry will be via a ticket on the door on the day at £5.00. This will give you food from the barbecue, live music all day and evening from five different bands and of course the satisfaction of knowing you will be helping three great local charities. The event begins at 12 noon and ends at 11 PM on Saturday 7th July. Mick has lots of memorabilia on Vincent Motorbikes, so all you motorcycle buffs don't miss out.
Added 10th March 2007.
OUR OWN CHANNEL !
Check out 'YouTube', as we now have the 491 blues Channel on there. It has all the video footage and a gig list, along with other bits and bobs about the band.
Added 21st February 2007.
OH MAN WHAT A NIGHT !
We had a great time on Sunday 18th February, supporting the 'Three Seasons Variety Show' in aid of charity. No doubt about it, we were the best act on the night. Great reception from the audience. We managed to get hold of some amateur video of the whole of our act and you will find it on 'YouTube' and links to the individual numbers on our 'Music / Video' page and a link to 'YouTube' on our 'Links' page.
Added 20th February 2007.
WEB SITE WONDERS !
Web site update - if you are a regular visitor to this site, you will have noticed that there have been some subtle changes to the pages. We endeavour to continually improve the site, whilst ensuring it remains easy to use and easy on the eye for those with sight disabilities.
Added 11th February 2007.
VOTE FOR US !
Vote for us. We have entered the site for a web award. Later this month we will add a link to the voting page of the competition. If you enjoy our site, please take the time and vote. Thank you.
Added 10th february 2007.
PRESSING ON WITH THE PRESS !
Following the recording of our demo disc (see our 'Music / Video' page), we have sent out press packs to a large number of blues venues in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. As a result we are now starting to receive bookings. Check out our 'Gigs 2007' page for dates and venues. We are already fully booked for February and March so get in quick to guarantee we can perform at your venue soon.
Added 7th February 2007.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS !
Don't forget to come and see us when we take part in the 'Three Charities Seasons Variety Show' in aid of 'The Prostrate Cancer Charity', 'Cancer Research UK' and 'Alzheimer's Society' on Sunday February 18th. A very worthy cause with a variety of acts that should suit most peoples musical tastes. Tickets are now on sale from the Gordon Craig Theatre box office.
Click on the underlined text for the direct link to the shows internet bookings or phone the booking office on 08708 131 0300. Show organiser, Barry Bristow explains - "This show is dedicated to my late parents Albert and Olive Bristow both sufferers of Alzheimer's in the latter years of their lives. My father also suffered with Prostate Cancer which finally took him in December 2004. We have taken this unique opportunity to bring together the 3 Charities, Alzheimer's Society, Prostate Cancer and Cancer Research UK to present what we believe will be an enjoyable experience for you all, your support and donations are greatly valued.
ENJOY THE SHOW."
Tickets: £17.50, Concessions £2.00 OFF
Added 22nd December 2006.
DEMO CD RECORDED !
I am still on a high after last night at the Coach & Horses. It was a great evening.We all enjoyed ourselves and the band has been invited back in the new year for a repeat performance. In addition, we were recorded live last night by 'Jade Elephant Studios' and hope to have our first Demo CD out within the next few weeks.
Added 22nd October 2006.
KICKING OFF AT THE COACH !
Come and see us live at Tony's local, the Coach and Horses, Old Town Stevenage. Kick off at 09:00 PM.
Added 21st October 2006.
A GREAT GIG AT THE GREYHOUND !
What a great time we had at the Greyhound Pub in Dunstable. Thank you to the landlord a great host and to our Brian and others for getting such great support from a fantastic audience who had a brilliant time.
Added 9th September 2006.
ON TRACK FOR A CHARITABLE PERFORMANCE !
The band has offered its services to a variety show to be held at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage on Sunday 18th February 2007. The show is in aid of three charities involved in , Alzheimer's, Prostrate Cancer and Cancer Research.
Added 16th August 2006.
RECORDING FOR DEMO BOOKED !
Having researched suitable mobile recording and recording studios, we will soon be producing our first demo CD. It is hoped this will be available from mid October.
Added 8th August 2006.
WE GO LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME !
491 blues played in the open mic session at The Greyhound Pub, High Street South, Dunstable. Asked to play in an earlier slot than booked, we went down a storm. We were immediately booked to play a full gig at The Greyhound on Saturday 9th September. What a great start.
Added 10th July 2006.
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