Cellars Gig Cancelled
Sorry folks, not our decision...
Returning from a lovely romantic weekend away in Arundel I found that the promoter for our CD launch gig on the 23rd December at 'The Cellars at Eastney' has pulled the plug on our gig, with less than 2 weeks to go. It appears that he's been too busy to actually do the promoting. This leaves us without an official CD launch, unless we can magic something up. Sorry folks.
Posted December 14, 2009 by Teej
1st Review of 'Walking After Midnight' in Blues In The South
'This is a first class addition to the band's catalogue and is highly recommended.'
Walkin' After Midnight is a song recorded and made a huge hit by Country music star Patsy Cline reaching number two on the country charts and number twelve on the pop charts. But don't let the label 'Country Music' put you off. Red Jackson are a band of three guys, deeply rooted in the blues, who are given to playing gigs in regular venues in the BITS area but also state on their web site: "We are regular Street Performers and proud of it." So keep your eyes peeled - you may find them ANYWHERE. This is their second CD and in one sense, it is more of the same. That is, mostly covers (albeit excellent ones) of other people's work. Here you will find music originally performed by the likes of Fred McDowell, Jimmy Reed, Carl Perkins, Jerry McCain, Billy Boy Arnold, Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith and of course Patsy Cline.
But, don't expect clones of the originals; these are individual, sometimes quirky, but always fiery interpretations with real guts. However, only two of the twelve tracks are Red Jackson originals and I for one would like to hear some more of their own stuff.
This is a first class addition to the band's catalogue and is highly recommended.
Ian McKenzie – (editor: Blues In The South)
Posted February 24, 2009 by Teej
Red Jackson at The St James Tavern
A Right Carry On at the Sid James, Winchester
We're going to be shaking, rattling and rolling in one of my favourite Winchester pubs - the St James Tavern - on Saturday 21st Feb 09. It's a small (perfectly formed) boozer with a long-standing reputation for good food and real ales, now hoping to add regular live music to their attractions - so come along, buy a beer, shake a leg, cheer and shout in celebration of the glorious Saturday Night!
Posted February 04, 2009 by Teej
Official CD Launch Party!
Thursday 18th December: Platform Tavern, Southampton
We're having an Official CD Launch at The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton.Posted December 11, 2008 by Teej
Walking After Midnight
Our new CD is Available Now!
Our second CD release is now available from us at gigs, street performances and to order online via paypal.
Posted December 05, 2008 by Teej
Welcome to the Red Jackson Blog
The Truth Behind Red Jackson
Welcome to the blog part of the Red Jackson website. Here we aim to offer an insight into the varied working life of a professional gigging band. So, alongside the shameless promotion of upcoming gigs and recordings, you'll find articles about our gear, about the highs and lows of busking and gigging, links to stuff we've found useful or entertaining on the net, and probably a few examples of surreal humour – the kind of stuff we amuse ourselves with while hanging around waiting to perform.
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Posted December 01, 2008 by Teej