The Sensational Blues Burglars - Chicago Blues at its best

Video online

Have a look at this:

http://www.whitby.tv/compassclub/bluesburglars.htm

You may need to click on the "can't see the video?" link to make it happen. It's a couple of videos of the band at Whitby last weekend, shot by the promoters to go on their website. We have some live tracks for a new album from that session, as they were recording 16 track audio too! See the CDs & Music page for more details.

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Archive

Newcastle based, in 1986 The Burglars released an album (“Whoopin’”) on the legendary Red Lightnin’ label and swiftly became known as a band to be reckoned with, due to the huge critical acclaim that accompanied the release.

The return of original guitarist John Whitehill to his native North East after 15 years with Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes, was the catalyst for the band performing a 'one off' New Year's day gig. Fortunately for blues fans up and down the country, this was so well received that they have reformed!

The Blues Burglars are:
Billy Sharp: vocals
John Whitehill: guitar
P.J. White: bass
Ed Bowman: drums
Martin Fletcher: harmonica

Critical acclaim continued to build for the band. Following an excellent review in influential blues publication 'Blues Matters!' the latest issue of 'blues in britain' features an interview, and this from the editorial: "Outstanding guitarist, Johnny Whitehill, left The Kingsnakes to return to the North East and the original Burglars line-up got back together, with Martin Fletcher taking on harp duties... take the opportunity to see them when they come your way."
Read more on the Gigs and News page.

The Blues Burglars next gig is on the Gigs, News and Reviews page.