Showing posts with label FrankMead. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FrankMead. Show all posts

Thursday, 21 November 2019

Beverley Skeete/Rhythm Kings UK Gigs and News 2019/20 (UK)



(c) Ines K. (2018)

Beverley Skeete is probably best known for being the lead singer in Bill Wyman's 'Rhythm Kings' for 20 Years. In that time the 'Rhythm Kings' recorded over ten albums .A retrospective album featuring Beverley and Georgie Fame has just been released as a four disc special edition 12" vinyl . This release is called ' My Rhythm King and Queen'.... featuring contributions from artistes such as the late George Harrison ,Chris Rea, Eric Clapton, Martin Taylor and Albert Lee on guitars, Gary Brooker on keyboards and Ray cooper on Percussion.




Friday, December 27th 2019  Bulls Head- Barnes    (Soul Sugar'd)
Friday, January  17th 2020 The Stables-Wavendon







NEW TOUR DATES!!!!
The Rhythm Kings feat. Beverley Skeete + Otis Redding III: 


07.12.2019 UK-Wimborne, Tivoli postponed until June 2020
17.01.2020 UK-Wavendon, The Stables

29.02.2020 UK-Hailsham, The Pavillion 

Please spread the word and share the dates! Thank you on behalf of Beverley Skeete and Terry Taylor!

NEW WEBSITE: 
https://www.therhythmkingsuk.com/

The Rhythm Kings:
Featuring an array of world-class musicians including Gerraint Watkins, Nick Payne, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead, Sara Skeete and Greg Harewood this is the must see band of 2018! A foot stomping R&B and soul evening to remember, sprinkled with a sense of humour.


Booking Enquiries: John Hessanthaler  (OEP Live !)
Original Entertainment Productions Ltd.
20 Green Willows,
Lavernham,
Suffolk,  CO10 9SP
01787-247838/ 07831-609402
jjohn.hessenthaler@btinternet.com
jwww.oeplive.com

Thursday, 1 March 2018

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings CD "Studio Time" is out in April 2018



cd cover 













Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings ‘Studio Time’ is out in April. This special set of studio recordings, the first ones to be issued since 2004, gathers up fifteen outtakes from eight different sessions, including two songs from as far back as March 1987 (before the actual formation of the Rhythm Kings). These previously overlooked and unheard gems have been newly mixed for this album by Bill Wyman and Terry Taylor. The booklet contains all the musician credits. You can pre-order now on CD or download from iTunes for the special pre-order price of £4.99! smarturl.it/studio_time

Sunday, 8 January 2017

The Equartors - Gigs 2017



Charlie Hart's Equators Live:

T O N I G H T ! Ron's Speakeasy at The Fox And Firkin! ***** SUNDAY Special! Sunday, JANUARY 8th at 8.00pm!
Beat those January blues and come down to Ron Chish

Ron's Speakeasy at The Fox And Firkin
Lewisham High Street, SE13
Bus: 47, 54, 122, 136, 225, 484, P4
Rail: Ladywell BR Lewisham BR/DLR
FREE ADMISSION AS USUAL!

Charlie Hart started playing fiddle since he was six, but immediately started straying into fields beyond conventional western music. A love of jazz and blues rapidly drew him to African music. This led to time spent in Ghana in the sixties, and later…
Charlie Hart’s Equators are a group of London based R’n’B jazz musicians. They are stepping outside their usual frames of reference and exploring the roots of the music they’ve spent a lifetime playing. 
The music - R ‘n’ B and Afrogroove - is full blooded, uplifting and unprocessed.

Members:
Charlie Hart (Charlie Hart - Website)
Frank Mead 
Les Morgan 
Ed Deane 
Jimmy Roach 
Phil Scragg



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Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III † (December 27, 1931 – June 28, 2016)




Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III (December 27, 1931 – June 28, 2016) was an American guitarist and recording engineer. He is best known for his backing of Elvis Presley in the first part of his career, between 1954 and the beginning of Elvis's Hollywood years. He was ranked 29th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2011. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2015. . Wikipedia
 
 

Saturday, 9 April 2016

Frank Mead and Peter Mullers´ Project: Slang Funk!



(c) Slang Funk Website

Have a look at this new project by Frank Mead and Peter Muller:


„Slang Funk“ is a new and exciting collaboration between British saxophonist Frank Mead and German bassist and music producer Peter Muller.
 
They have worked together for more than 15 years in the studio and on stage. Having supported each others solo releases, they both felt that the time was right to join forces and present the funkiest parts of their music to live audiences. The name „Slang Funk“ perfectly describes the music, a non-standard spin on roots funk, played with passion, fire and soul.

Frank Mead, an in demand saxophonist in the UK for many years, has worked with an impressive list of international artists ranging from Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings and Gary Moore through to B.B. King, Albert Collins and many more. 

 
(c) inesk (2014, Leuven)

Peter Muller is a critically acclaimed  German bassist,  composer and music producer who runs his own studio.  Muller has so far released three solo albums to rave reviews worldwide.

  

Have a look on their website:

 

Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings Tour Dates 2014

Beverley Skeete & The Rhythm Kings will be playing Sturmer Hall on 13, 19 and 20 December, and New Year's Eve.



This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the classic rhythm and blues. They include Terry Taylor on guitar, Geraint Watkins on keyboards and vocals, Henry Spinetty on drums, Frank Mead and Nick Payn/Neil Pyzer on horns & harmonica, Greg Harewood on bass as well the amazing vocalist Beverley Skeete (Sturmer Hall Advertisement).


Monday, 8 December 2014

Pic´s added /Scandinavia Tour of the Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings Nov/Dec 2014 - Reviews


Here are some of my pictures of the Rhythm Kings gigs in Oslo, Drammen, Hamar, Notodden, Odense and Kopenhagen (just click on the link or the pictures below to get to my flickr album):
 
Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Konserthus Oslo, 21st Nov 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Konserthus Oslo, 21st Nov 14 (Flickr)

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings, Drammen, Norway, 22nd Nov 2014
Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Union Scene Drammen, Norway, 22nd Nov 2014 

B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Greger´s Hamar, Norway, 28th Nov 2014
Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Gregers Hamar, 28th Nov 2014


Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Notodden Blues Fest










Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Notodden Blues Club 29th Nov 2014


 Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Posten Live in Odense, 04th Dec 2014
Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Posten Live Odense, 04th Dec 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Bremen Teater Copenhagen, 05th Dec 2014
Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Bremen Teater Copenhagen, 05th Dec 2014


Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings played the following gigs in Scandinavia this year:
19.11.2014 SE-Goeteborg, Lorensbergsteatern
20.11.2014 NO-Frederikstad, Bathusteatret
21.11.2014 NO-Oslo Konserthus
22.11.2014 NO-Drammen Union Scene
23.11.2014 NO-Horten,  Bakkenteigen Kulturhus
25.11.2014 NO-Rjukan, Tinn Kulturhus
26.11.2014 NO-Skien, Ibsenhuset
27.11.2014 NO-Al i Hallingdal,Kulturhuset
28.11.2014 NO-Hamar, Gregers Bar
29.11.2014 NO-Notodden, Notodden Blues Club
02.12.2014 SE-Stockholm, Göta Lejon
03.12.2014 SE-Jonköping, Konserthus
04.12.2014 DK-Odense, Posten
05.12.2014 DK-Copenhagen, Bremen Teater


Reviews of the gigs will follow as well!
More pictures coming soon!


Some Reviews / Photos / Comments can be found under links posted below:




  • Photos from Musikhuset Posten Odense, Gig on 04 December 2014, can be found on Facebook. Thanks to Emil Andresen for sharing.

Monday, 17 November 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at The Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany, 17th Nov 2014

Featuring: 
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, clarinet, flute, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Henry Spinetti - drums
Special guest: 
Mary Wilson - vocals
 


Here are my pictures of the Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings gig at the Fabrik in Hamburg, 17th Nov 2015 (just click on the picture to get to the album)! 


Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at The Fabrik, Hamburg, 17th Nov 2014
A brief review:
The bands' second German gig on this tour. I prefered to stay downstairs in the crowd and loved to take some pictures. Met some of my friends and talked to a lot of people about the latest news with fellow fans.
Right after the show, Bill and Mary made their fans happy by signing lots of items from the stage. A little later Bill came out of the backstage-area to sign even more autographs for the patiently waiting fans. The Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings carried on to Scandinavia next day where they performed a string of gigs (see the tour dates for that string of this tour here: Scandinavia Tour Dates/Pictures/Reviews .


Thank you to the fabulous crew! They were so nice to us.

Reviews:





Friday, 7 November 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings played Schiedam and Amsterdam in Nov 2014


Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Theatre aan de Schie in Schiedam, 05th Nov 2014
After one day off for the band they returned to the stage at the Theatre aan de Schie in Schiedam and played an almost sold out show. The sound on the balcony was crisped expecially Beverley´s voice was marvelous. The crowd enjoyed the songs and clapped and sang along. Have a look at another view on the band on stage in Schiedam:
BWRK´s in Schiedam 2014
(c) inesmusicpics 
(just click on the pic above to get to the album)

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Melkweg in Amsterdam, 06th Nov 2014
What can you say about the gig at the Melkweg in Amsterdam?? Well, the crowd went mad. It seemed to be a sold out show. The musicians gave their best and the sound was very good. Met with some friends and had a blast. We emjoyed every minute. The 20 minute-break between the two sets was very special, because Ellen ten Damme played some songs and introduced her new record. The "highlight" of her set was the song "Je suis un rockstar". Bill sat on stage while Ellen sang and as she sang this song he stepped up to the microphone to sing some lyrics of this great song with her. The crowd went mad! Have a look at the pictures, that I took at this show (just click under the picture of Beverley to get to the album):

(c) inesmusicpics 


Tuesday, 4 November 2014

B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Uden, Heerlen and Eindhoven 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Markant Uden 01st Nov 2014
For the first time in a few month we saw the band again. The venue seemed a bit big at first, but the crowd grew a lot before the concert started. The sound was okay, but we stood at the front so we had both (on stage sound system and front of house) sound systems, so we could not hear the singing properly. Among the crowd were several familiar faces, like Adele and Jan, Rolf and Silke and Gudrun. We chatted and although said "Hello" to the crew after a long time and have a little chat with Dave South (crew boss)! 
Bill stepped onto the stage and everyone knew that this will be a great night. He introduced the members of the band one by one and although told the crowd that Graham Broad could not make the tour and Henry Spinetti had only two days to rehearse 26 songs. He did a great job, but we although saw that Bev, Terry and Nick had to make the start and the ending of a song visible to Henry. We had a blast and got the setlist at the end. Thanks to Dave South!
Here are some pictures of the gig (just click on the picture to get to the album):
 BWRK Uden 2014
(c) inesmusicpics 


Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Parkstad Limburg Heerlen 02nd Nov 2014
The second gig went even smoother than the first. The sound was alright and better than in Uden. Gudrun and I were in a different hall of this venue and rushed to the wright one at the last minute. The band was already on stage and the crowd got wild and danced and sang along throughout the concert. 
To get some impressions of the great gig just click on the picture:

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Parkstad Limburg, Heerlen 2014
(c) inesmusicpics

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at the Musiekgebouw Eindhoven, 03rd Nov 2014
This was my second time at this venue. This time they only sold seats and my seat in the 4th row was actually very far away from the stage. Geraint surprised us: instead of telling his funny stories he did an impromptu version of Cilla Black's "Anyone who had a heart" which left Bill and the others speechless. The show was not sold out, but the band did their best to entertain the crowd. It seemed like Uden and Eindhoven were to close to each other to be both sold out show. We met with friends and had a blast and stood up for the last few songs and danced at the side. 
Have a look at some pictures of the band in action (just click on the picture to get to the album): 

 BWRK in Eindhoven 2014
(c) inesmusicpics

Saturday, 1 November 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings Tour Dates (DE/NO/SWE/NL/DK/BE) 2014


(c) inesmusicpics 





Sat Nov 01Theater MarkantUden, Holland Tickets
Sun Nov 02Parkstad Limburg TheaterHeerlen, Holland Tickets
Mon Nov 03MuziekcentrumEindhoven, Holland Tickets
Wed Nov 05Theater aan de SchieSchiedam, Holland Tickets
Thu Nov 06MelkwegAmsterdam, Holland Tickets
Sat Nov 08Centro Socio Culturel de ChaulnesChaulnes, France
Sun Nov 09Savoy TheaterDusseldorf, Germany Tickets
Tue Nov 11Luxor LiveArnhem, Holland Tickets
Wed Nov 12Wilmink TheaterEnschede, Holland Tickets
Thu Nov 13Martini PlazaGronigen, Holland Tickets
Fri Nov 14De MeentheSteenwijk, Holland Tickets
Sun Nov 16World ForumDen Haag, Holland Tickets
Mon Nov 17FabrikHamburg, Germany Tickets
Wed Nov 19LorensbergteaternGoteborg, Sweden Tickets
Thu Nov 20BathusteateretFredrikstad, Norway Tickets
Fri Nov 21KonserthusOslo, Norway Tickets
Sat Nov 22Union SceneDrammen, Norway Tickets
Sun Nov 23Bakkenteigen KulturhusHorten, Norway Tickets
Tue Nov 25Tinn KulturhusRjukan, Norway Tickets
Wed Nov 26IbsenhusetSkien, Norway Tickets
Thu Nov 27KulturhusetAl I Hallingdal, Norway Tickets
Fri Nov 28GregersHamar, Norway Tickets
Sat Nov 29Nottoden Blues KlubbNottoden, Norway Tickets
Tue Dec 02Gota LejonStockholm, Sweden Tickets
Wed Dec 03KoncerthusJonkoping, Sweden Tickets
Thu Dec 04PostenliveOdense, Denmark Tickets
Fri Dec 05Bremen TeaterCopenhagen, Denmark Tickets
Sun Dec 07Het DepotLouvain, Belgium

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings UK Summer Tour 2014

Fortunately I was able to make it to some of the gigs this summer and had a wonderful time on this tour. Thank you to the wonderful band and crew! 

Pictures will be added to the blog later. 

Here are some reviews and comments:

Bill Wyman Rhythm Kings / Maggie Bell & Friends at Edinburgh Jazz Festival - 27 July 2014
The rock 'n' roll icon was joined by Andy Fairweather Low and Hamish Stuart, both musical legends in their own right, Sunday night at 8 pm when they headlined the Jazz and Blues festival.  

The Scotsman, Edinburgh News: Preview Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings  
Lots of 4* Festival reviews from The Scotsman and The Herald today 
Video Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings with special guest Hamish Stuart performing 'I'm ready' (Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2014) 


Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Cheltenham Town Hall - 29 July 2014

 (c) inesmusicpics (Cheltenham 2014)
 (c) inesmusicpics (Cheltenham 2014) 
please click on the pic to get to the album

I took some pics at the gig, but they did not come out as aspected.

 

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Rose Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames - 30 July 2014

(c) inesmusicpics (Kingston 2014)
(c) inesmusicpics (Kingston 2014) 

I took some pictures at the concert. Just click on the pic above to get to my flickr-album.

Video: The wonderful Andy Fairweather Low singing Route 66 with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, also with Hamish Stuart on guitar.

Wednesday, 30 July 2014

50th Anniversary of Pirate Radio Beat Boat Cruise feat. Georgie Fame a. o.

50th Anniversary of Pirate Radio Beat Boat Cruise

Ship: Marco Polo 
Departs: London Tilbury 
Sail Date: Wednesday 6th Aug 2014 
Duration: 3 nights

Featuring Georgie Fame, Zoot Money, Eddie Floyd plus DJ's Johnnie Walker
& Emperor Rosko, supported by house band The Rhythm Kings.
The Rhythm Kings are: 
Terry Taylor (guitar+vocals), 
Beverley Skeete (vocals)
Geraint Watkins (keyboards and vocals), 
Graham Broad (drums), 
Frank Mead (horns & harmonica) 
and Nick Payn (horns & harmonica), 
Greg Harewood (bass).

For more informations please go to:
  


Friday, 18 July 2014

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Beverley Skeete´s New CD "Good Times"

Beverley Skeete´s New CD "Good Times" by inesmusicpics
Beverley Skeete´s New CD "Good Times", a photo by inesmusicpics on Flickr.

'Good Times' Is the latest album from Beverley Skeete. Beverley is Best Known as The Lead Vocalist for Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.Beverley has been recording and touring with Bill for over 13 Years now..Her classy ,soulfoul vocal style has earnt her a great deal of respect throughout the business and she has worked with just about every big name in the business.

1. Good Rocking Daddy
2. Where Is The Next One Coming From
3. Bang Bang
4. I Believe
5. I Just Wanna Make Love To You
6. I Can´t Turn You Away
7. Personal Jesus 
8. If I Shoud Fall Behind
9. Don´t Cry Baby
10. Hey Tonight
11. Start Me Up 

Beverley Skeete - Vocals
Neil Pyzer - Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone
Terry Taylor - Guitar
Bill Wyman - Bass
Frank Mead - Harmonica
Geraint Watkins - Accordian
Ricci P Washington - Backing Vocals 
Sara Jane Skeete - Backing Vocals 
Marizia Pyzer Skeete - Backing Vocals
Derek Green - Backing Vocals
Sylvia Mason James - Backing Vocals
Gina Foster - Backing Vocals 



You can find more informations here:

You can find some songs on SoundCloud:

Sunday, 1 December 2013

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings Autumn Tour 2013 (UK) - Various Reviews and photos


 






















Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings toured the UK in 2013 – 26 gigs across the country in October and November. The last gig took place at the Royal Theatre Plymouth on 30 November 2013.

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion

Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Graham Broad - drums, backgr vocals

Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
- Georgie Fame had to pull out after the Manchester gig due to illness -


Special guest:
Maria Muldaur - vocals, percussion


Some Reviews and Photos (follow the links):

 

Saturday, 30 November 2013

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Theatre Royal, Plymouth - 30 November 2013

Last gig of the tour. Due to tight security we had difficulties to take some pictures. The Rhythm Kings played a fab concert as usual and Katie Wyman and Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) were among the audience.
After the gig we said bye-bye to the band and the crew and talked to Graham Broad and his wife for a while. Maria talked about coming to Germany in the future and we should look out for the newsletter of her website.
Nick Payn is currently on tour with Roger Chapman.
Bill will go on a well deserved vacation and we hope to see this band again in the near future.

Thanks again to the crew. Had a great time talking to you guys.

Friday, 29 November 2013

Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Lighthouse Poole - 29 November 2013

Bill Wyman by inesmusicpics
Bill Wyman, a photo by inesmusicpics on Flickr.
My first visit to Poole and this venue. We had front row seats and took a couple of pictures in the first half. I enjoyed the solos of Terry a lot this time and had a lot of fun listening to Geraint´s short stories this time. We wer told to stop taking pictures in the interval by the very efficient security. The band played fab, but some people told Maria in the interval that they could not hear the singing-voices properly, which was corrected on the second set.

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea - 27 November 2013

The RKs with Beverley´s daughter Sara Skeete guesting on Good Rocking Daddy,
which is one of my favourite songs on Beverley´s new CD.

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Bill Wyman at The Dome Brighton - 26 November 2013

I have never been to this city and spend some time sightseeing before getting to the gig.
This venue had a barriere in front of the first row and it seemed like you are sitting in the 10th row, but the pictures came out better than I thought.The sound was very good. I was told to stop taking picture after the interval but managed to take some at the end.
Thank you to the band and crew for a great concert.