June 9th, 2010 | Music

Jerry Donahue (born September 24, 1946, Manhattan, New York City) is an American guitarist and producer primarily known for his work in the British folk rock scene as a member of Fotheringay and Fairport Convention as well as being a member of the rock guitar trio Hellecasters.

Jerry Donahue & Don Morter

Donahue was born in New York, the son of big band saxophonist Sam Donahue and actress Patricia Donahue and grew up in Los Angeles. Encouraged by his parents, Donahue took classical guitar lessons as a child, but it was Gerry McGee (who later joined The Ventures) who made the biggest impression on him, when the 14-year-old Donahue saw him playing behind-the-nut bends at a performance at the Sea Witch, emulating Earl Scruggs’ banjo technique. Donahue then took lessons from McGee. Regarding regular bends on the fretboard, Donahue cites Amos Garrett as a major influence. Other influences in his formative years were Chet Atkins, Duane Eddy, The Shadows and The Ventures; later influences were Clarence White, Danny Gatton, Albert Lee, Tommy Emmanuel and Robben Ford.^[1][2][3]

After moving to England, Donahue soon became a respected member of the developing British folk rock scene. As a band member, he played with Poet And The One Man Band, Fotheringay and Fairport Convention. Later he recorded and/or toured with artists such as Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty, Robert Plant, Elton John, The Proclaimers, Johnny Hallyday, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Chris Rea, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Hank Marvin, Roy Orbison, Nanci Griffith and The Yardbirds. In 1990 he founded the guitar trio The Hellecasters with Will Ray and John Jorgenson.^[3] They recorded several instrumental albums and frequently toured in the 1990s. Donahue has released instructional videotapes and more recently has produced solo projects including Sandy Denny’s Gold Dust (1998) and The Animals’ Instinct (2004)^[4] as well as finishing the second album by his short-lived Folk rock band Fotheringay in 2008.^[5]

Recently, Donahue formed the band Gathering – Legends of Folk Rock with Clive Bunker, Rick Kemp, Ray Jackson, Doug Morter and daughter Kristina Donahue.^[6]

Olivers Jazz Bar

Bar Nevada, 9 Nevada Street, Greenwich, London SE10 9JL with Robbie Charles on Bass >>

Robbie & Bettie the bass

Starts around 9:45 ish.

Since 2003, Oliver’s has gained a excellent reputation for Modern Jazz and World Music. Musicians from all over the world can be heard playing Thursday through to Sunday evening. International artists like Kate Schutt, and Harry Beckett have all appeared at Oliver’s.
The Jazz Room is informal and friendly. It has its own bar where drinks are sold at pub prices. Oliver’s maintained its reputations for traditional European food, available both lunchtime and evenings.

Music at Harry Smiths Bar St Albans

Glenn Patrik’s first UK gig at The Blues Room St Albans

Glenn Patrik

The Blues Room is proud to present the first ever UK gig by the esteemed US bluesman Glenn Patrik (www.glennpatrik.com), he comes to St. Albans the UK’s premier music with a pedigree that links back to some of  the biggest names in Blues & Rock ‘n’ Roll, Albert King, Albert Collins and many more. Backed by St. Albans favourites Elephant Shelf with whom Glenn is recording – a red-hot grooving night is ensured.

18th Feb – From the USA Glenn Patrik with Elephant Shelf.

Glenn Patrick

Glenn Patrick. is from Kansas City USA and I had the good pleasure to meet him recently when I interviewed him for Blues Matters Magazine. Glenn has been acquainted with some of great names of American music including Albert Collins, Albert King, Duane Eddy and many more. He has a band full of great musicians who’ve also played with some mega names – Marshall Tucker Band,  Sister Sledge and many more. Glenn has a superb album ‘Nuthin’ but a Thang’ out on Shakehouse records. It’s an album that captures all that is best is in American music; true swing and great ensemble playing; so there’s an introduction. Tonight Glenn will be playing with Elephant Shelf as his band so expect something a little different

Elephant Shelf on Stage

Dave Blues Smith thinks there is.

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The Delta Ladies

Delta Ladies

Imagine the high lonesome sound of a mountain fiddle and bluegrass guitar, the knife edge of Delta slide guitar, the fluid jazz violin of Stephan Grapelli, the songs of Hendrix & Dylan with the addition of Gypsy violin and flamenco tinged guitar, using guitars, fiddles, mandolin and the unique chromatic dulcimer…Imagine music that contains all of these magical elements, great songs like Hey Joe, but with Gypsy violin, Night and Day with dark passion…songs about the railway, about the devil and about life…Imagine all of this, then the added spice of startling original tunes..

From Delta blues to Jazz,
From Gershwin to grunge,
From Vaudeville to Voodoo child..

www.deltaladies.com

The Delta Ladies playing at:

The Cat’s Back Pub and Restaurant

86-88 Point Pleasant SW18 1NN

02088770818

Wandsworth / Putney

East Putney

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Music at Harry Smiths Bar St Albans

30 of January: 

Chicago Blues at its best with Bea & the Honeytones.
 

Bea and the Honeytones 

Bump and Grind Chicago Blues.Your in for a mighty fine time. with: 

Bea Appleby – lead vocals
Janos Bajtala – keyboards
Ivan Ho – drums
Jamie Lawrence – upright bass
Stuart Dixon – guitar
Dave Shannon – harmonica and vocals
Influences Memphis Minnie, Sugar Pie Desanto, Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Little Walter, Van Morrison, Jimmy Smith, Tommy Tucker, O V Wright, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson, T Bone Walker, Memphis Slim 

The Blues Room continues its storming start. Last Saturday the place was rammed and Dr. Shades rocked the house. Everyone said the vibe was pure magic. So why not get on down this Saturday for a greta evening of vintage style blues with BEA & The HONEYTONES – sexy Bea Appleby on vocals , ‘Devastating Dave’ Shannon on Harmonica, Stuart Dixon on guitar and a great line-up. From around 9 – get in and enjoy what is gonna be the best live blues venue around. A Blues Matters Sponsored Venue 

‘Ain’t no gittar wankin’ here boy, i’s just real good music!’ 

6th Feb Gary Boner’s ROADHOUSE 

ROADHOUSE, led by guitarist Gary Boner are a legend on the blues rock circuit. These regular headliners at the Colne Festival feature  stunning female singers Mandie G, Suzie D and Kelly Marie. Their vocals hovering over an intoxicating mix of Gary’s rocking guitar and a rhythm section that really moves. As the critics say ‘Rocking Blues to set your soul on fire’