January 9, 200917 yr The 2009 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival is just over a month away with headline acts including performers from USA, Thailand and Australia. Looks like it will be a great weekend, anyone going? (I am). link
January 12, 200917 yr Do you have a list of venues Dave please? I have friends going to be in Phuket next month and they are into music
January 12, 200917 yr I've been to every one so far and it's worth going to. >>Do you have a list of venues Dave please? The venue is at the Hilton, or at least has been for every one so far.
January 14, 200917 yr I heard that the Soi Dogs Blues Band is not playing this year. And they were the best band in the whole festival!
January 14, 200917 yr Author The main festival is at the Hilton on the friday and saturday night and the jam session is in Kata somewhere on the sunday. I heard that the Soi Dogs Blues Band is not playing this year. And they were the best band in the whole festival! Correct they aren't playing this year, Cannonball is though who are also from BKK.
January 15, 200917 yr I was looking at their website and am considering the 3 day pass which includes the VIP tent and free beer and wine for 3000 Baht. Anybody ever do that before? Is it worth it to get the 3 day pass, it's pretty expensive.
January 15, 200917 yr >>I was looking at their website and am considering the 3 day pass which includes the VIP tent and free beer and wine for 3000 Baht. If it's good beer and decent wine then yes it's worth it. If it's beer chang like last year, you can still get free beer as a regular paying customer if they do it like like year. BTW thanks to the organizers for providing some free beer to ticket buyers, a nice gesture indeed.
January 16, 200917 yr We missed this last year, that won't be happening this year, looks like a must do event.
January 16, 200917 yr I have a feeling the free beer last year was only down to the fact it was a dry weekend so they couldn't actually sell it. Therefore, come the Saturday night they had so much that they gave it away to all people (not just VIP's). However, it didn't last long.....even though it was Beer Chang!! I think this year will be different but you never know! Anyway, I will certainly be attending. Some great music for sure.
January 17, 200917 yr Author A Blues Festival without Soi Dog - unbelievable!!!! I believe it was their choice although I agree its a shame that they aren't performing.
January 29, 200917 yr VDO - Interview with Andy Andersen, Director, Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2009 http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...php?news_id=934 We turn now to our interview with Andy Andersen, Director of the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival, to be held again at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Karon, Friday-Saturday, February 20-21. Andy first mentions how many years he has been organizing this festival: ……. Contact: www.PhuketBluesFestival.com Tel. 086 6822639 [email protected] Andaman News NBT TV (VHF dial) + Radio Thailand FM90.5 at 8.30am & perhaps repeats on Phuket Cable TV channel 1 at 7pm & 1am, broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces & maybe Mazz Radio FM108 at 7pm in Phuket, Thursday 29th January 2009 & http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/ & www.YouTube.com/AndamanNews.com Send comments to [email protected]
January 29, 200917 yr I'm looking forward to this as it should be a good weekend and don't forget you can see 3 of the festivals acts in the Blues Factory in Pattaya the week before the festival, Mitch Woods on 16th & 17th and Rich Harper on the 18th & 19th along with The Blues Machine who of course will perform at the festival on saturday 21st where they will be playing twice, once as The Blues Machine and again as the back up band for Mitch Woods. See you in Phuket.
January 29, 200917 yr Just saw today: Special event in the Royal Phuket Marina, 22nd February, 4 bands from the Blues Festival will have a special performance, 1830hrs-2030hrs. Gerd
January 29, 200917 yr Just saw today:Special event in the Royal Phuket Marina, 22nd February, 4 bands from the Blues Festival will have a special performance, 1830hrs-2030hrs. Gerd Correct, that also should be a good night.
February 1, 200917 yr The Blues Machine from Bangkok? Nice to see that they're on the poster . I missed last year and will miss again this year, both from being offshore. Bugger. I agree that it is a shame that The Soi Dogs won't be going - they are a great live act. Oh, and 3000Baht for a 3 day pass with free piss - expensive????? you have got to be joking. A bargain! LP
February 6, 200917 yr Hi all, just wanted to let you know with 2 weeks to go we at 91.5 FM will be fully promoting and supporting wherever we can this event. We are running some text in competitions with various prizes starting this Monday, along with special guests in our studio including Andy himself starting on Monday the 16th at 2 PM. We will post more information once finalised, looking forward to the 20th and 21st. Phuket FM Radio Team
February 10, 200917 yr Hi All, sorry for the delay and updates but I can now confirm our interview has been booked with the event organiser Andy Anderson and International artist promoter Michael Chugg from Australia. This will broadcast LIVE around 14:00 on Tuesday 17th on 91.5 FM and via the internet from our website. Tomorrow (the 11th) we start our text competitions which include prizes such as signed cd's, tickets to Friday and tickets to Friday and Saturday. Thanks for listening The Phuket FM Radio Team
February 12, 200917 yr The Blues Machine from Bangkok? Nice to see that they're on the poster . I missed last year and will miss again this year, both from being offshore. Bugger. I agree that it is a shame that The Soi Dogs won't be going - they are a great live act. Oh, and 3000Baht for a 3 day pass with free piss - expensive????? you have got to be joking. A bargain! LP The word from the organisers is that due to severe lack of sponsorship money this year all band were offered less money than in the past. Many accepted and some are playing for free. The Soi Dogs declined. And by the way it is VIP 2 days for 3000 baht (the main event is 2 nights, not 3) but still a bargain!!
February 12, 200917 yr Author The Blues Machine from Bangkok? Nice to see that they're on the poster . I missed last year and will miss again this year, both from being offshore. Bugger. I agree that it is a shame that The Soi Dogs won't be going - they are a great live act. Oh, and 3000Baht for a 3 day pass with free piss - expensive????? you have got to be joking. A bargain! LP The word from the organisers is that due to severe lack of sponsorship money this year all band were offered less money than in the past. Many accepted and some are playing for free. The Soi Dogs declined. And by the way it is VIP 2 days for 3000 baht (the main event is 2 nights, not 3) but still a bargain!! Soi Dogs are apparently no more! My band are playing and the conditions given and rate etc is OK considering the state of affairs at moment everywhere .
February 14, 200917 yr Hi all not long now.... I can confirm Tony “Chainsaw” Wilson and Rob Davies from The Groove Doctors will be performing live (with djt) and chatting about the band and their appearance in The Phuket Blues Festival on Wednesday afternoon (18th February) from 3pm on Tony’s Timewarp Show. The Groove Doctors will also announce the first of the competition winners, tickets for Friday Night. We will other guests on Thursday and Friday and I will update the forum when names are comfirmed. Thanks for listening The Phuket FM Radio Team
February 17, 200917 yr Live on air right now the Interview with Andy Anderson and of course some tracks from the artists. Thanks for listening The Phuket FM Radio Team
February 18, 200917 yr Afternoon all, Not long now for the LIVE interview with the Groove Doctors, on air from 91.5 FM. By the way we are going to try some LIVE jamming, not sure how this will go as it's a big first for us so don't shoot us if it doesn't work, we will try. Thanks for listening. The Phuket FM Radio Team
February 19, 200917 yr Eric Bibb...LIVE in the studio today from 2pm....listen in from the radio player here on Thai Visa. Don't forget the competition, win tickets to this weekends festival......where is the Phuket Blues Rock festival being held..... answers text in to 08 9000 40 40. Rich Harper LIVE on Friday at 2pm. Thanks for listening The Phuket FM Radio Team
February 19, 200917 yr Author After watching Mitch woods last night I think this will be a great festival! Mitch Woods and his Pattaya 88's will blow the roof off!
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