NBT TV Phuket Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Any chance of having the schedule posted on here? This is provisional schedule from organiser, Andy: Thursday February 19: 22:00: Warm-Up Session @ Rockin’ Angels Pub, Phuket Town Friday February 20: 17:00: Gates open – darts, other games, food and drinks 18:15: Official Opening – Welcome – Ricky Zen 18:30: George Cordeiro (USA) & Fang Jang Blues Gang (45 min.) 19:30: Sam Wilko Band (Phuket) (30 min.) 20:10: Corinne Gibbons (Australia) (20 min.) 20:45: The Groove Doctors (Phuket) (55 min.) 21:50: Rich Harper Blues Band (USA) (55 min.) 22:55: Jimmy Fame (USA) Tribute to Jimi Hendrix (30 min.) 24:00: Eric Bibb (USA) (60 min.) Saturday February 21: 17:00: Gates open – darts, other games, food and drinks 18:15: Welcome – Ricky Zen 18:30: Lil’ Willie & Ko (Samui) (45 min.) 19:30: KNIKI (Australia) (30 min.) 20:15: Bert Deivert & Janne Zander (Sweden) (30 min.) 21:00: The Blues Machine (Pattaya) (60 min.) 22:15: Cannonball (Bangkok) (60 min.) 23:55: Mitch Woods (USA) & Rocket 88s (65 min.) Sunday February 22: 18:30: Festival Jam Session @ Royal Phuket Marina (120 min.) 22:00: End-of-Festival Jam Session @ Flamingo Splash Lounge Music Club, Kata Night Bazaar (120 min.) We plan to show part of this morning's press conference/interview & preview of performers at the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival this weekend on 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, Friday 20th February 2009 & http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/ & www.YouTube.com/AndamanNews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
915FM Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 ERIC BIBB played live in the studio, your right Dave this is going to be an awesome weekend. We will repeat the Eric Bibb interview tonight and it should air about 9:30pm. Tomorrow we have Rich Harper in the studio. Looking forward to it. We will re run the Groove Doctors interview on Friday at 11am for an hour. Schedule is on the website I believe, bit technically challenged for me to post it here. Also congratulatiosn to our first two ticket winners Nata and Garry. Thanks for listening The Phuket FM Radio Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Any chance of having the schedule posted on here? This is provisional schedule from organiser, Andy: Thursday February 19: 22:00: Warm-Up Session @ Rockin’ Angels Pub, Phuket Town Friday February 20: 17:00: Gates open – darts, other games, food and drinks 18:15: Official Opening – Welcome – Ricky Zen 18:30: George Cordeiro (USA) & Fang Jang Blues Gang (45 min.) 19:30: Sam Wilko Band (Phuket) (30 min.) 20:10: Corinne Gibbons (Australia) (20 min.) 20:45: The Groove Doctors (Phuket) (55 min.) 21:50: Rich Harper Blues Band (USA) (55 min.) 22:55: Jimmy Fame (USA) Tribute to Jimi Hendrix (30 min.) 24:00: Eric Bibb (USA) (60 min.) Saturday February 21: 17:00: Gates open – darts, other games, food and drinks 18:15: Welcome – Ricky Zen 18:30: Lil’ Willie & Ko (Samui) (45 min.) 19:30: KNIKI (Australia) (30 min.) 20:15: Bert Deivert & Janne Zander (Sweden) (30 min.) 21:00: The Blues Machine (Pattaya) (60 min.) 22:15: Cannonball (Bangkok) (60 min.) 23:55: Mitch Woods (USA) & Rocket 88s (65 min.) Sunday February 22: 18:30: Festival Jam Session @ Royal Phuket Marina (120 min.) 22:00: End-of-Festival Jam Session @ Flamingo Splash Lounge Music Club, Kata Night Bazaar (120 min.) We plan to show part of this morning's press conference/interview & preview of performers at the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival this weekend on 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, Friday 20th February 2009 & http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/ & www.YouTube.com/AndamanNews Thanks for that, its the same as the website one which shows nearly a gap between Cannonball and Mitch, I was a bit confused by it. Edited February 19, 2009 by davethailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBT TV Phuket Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 VDO on http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...php?news_id=972 We have part of an interesting press conference about the music industry & impromptu vocal jam of performers at the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival this weekend, featuring Eric Bibb, the headline American artist who appears at midnight tonight; Bert Deivert, an American artist, who appears with Janne Zander, at 8.15 on Saturday; plus Michael Chugg, from Australia, an International concert promoter; and Rich Harper, an American artist, who appears at 9.50 tonight and he speaks first about his role model or idol: ......... Festival at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Karon; gates open 5pm, acts on stage until 1am Contact: www.PhuketBluesFestival.com 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, Friday 20th February 2009 & http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/ & www.YouTube.com/AndamanNews Send comments to [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saneroad Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Phuketwan has photos of last night's jam session here: Phuket Blues Rock Festival: Photo Special Our reporter claimed she didn't like blues music before going to the show. She's now a believer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
915FM Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hi all, great weather and no doubt tonight and tomorrow some great music. Saturday from 12;00 noon to 3pm we are going to re run the interviews this week with The Groove Doctors, Eric Bibb and Rich Harper all on 91.5FM and online via our web site or on the links here at Thai Visa. Have a great weekend. The Phuket FM Radio Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Good show, although the acoustical sets really subdued the crowd. Too bad Rich Harper didn't play more electrical when the Jimi tribute was on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 HI Boring, boring, and only Singha and Kingfisher beer, why not let people choose what to drink, Rum called bikini to 240B a bottle, and you pay 120 for a rum and coke, where is the real spirit, come on this can be done better, some body want my ticket for tonight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) Good show, although the acoustical sets really subdued the crowd. Too bad Rich Harper didn't play more electrical when the Jimi tribute was on stage. Didn't go last night but it was the same in my place earlier in the week, although good a bit slow for the crowd although Rich did speed it up on the last few numbers and on the following night, I think he was practising the acoustic set. HIBoring, boring, and only Singha and Kingfisher beer, why not let people choose what to drink, Rum called bikini to 240B a bottle, and you pay 120 for a rum and coke, where is the real spirit, come on this can be done better, some body want my ticket for tonight..... I know someone that would! Tonight willl be alot better and faster as you have Cannonball, Blues Machine and Mitch Woods (you have to see his set, trust me). I arrived yesterday but was knackered so i didn't go, will do tonight though. Edited February 21, 2009 by davethailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggybear Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 HIBoring, boring, and only Singha and Kingfisher beer, why not let people choose what to drink, Rum called bikini to 240B a bottle, and you pay 120 for a rum and coke, where is the real spirit, come on this can be done better, some body want my ticket for tonight..... I wouldn't go so far as to say "boring" but definitely subdued sets until Bib's last couple of numbers. HDRIDER-you've been here long enough to know that in situation's like that you bring your own booze. Would've been happy to share had I known who you were, wait a minute, weren't you the guy singing in Rich Harper's "Jimi Hendrix Band" (all kidding aside, where did they dig that guy up? I'm pretty sure I saw him in the crowd at a Dead Show in CA in the 80's.) So, not boring, but just not as rocking as shows past. AND PLEASE, can we get rid of Ricki? When you're doing fart jokes you've hit rock bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Last night was ok, good sound etc. Mitch Woods was great as were The Blues Machine, the swedish guys were ok but IMO could have been alot better with a band behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Missed last night so can only comment on Friday. Thought Eric Bibb was excellent, a true bluesman and a fantastic acoustic guitarist. Stood near the stage to get a better atmosphere. Didn't really like Rich Harper's acoustic set. Jimmy Fame?? What was all that about. Must be the only Hendrix tribute act that can't play guitar, can't sing very well and doesn't make an effort to look like Jimi! The Australian girl: hmmmm Groove Doctors: very good, got some life into the place only for it to become subdued again with Rich Harper's set. They need to rethink the acts and running order IMO. Maybe they shouldn't leave the main act until last as many people leave early. Is Mitch Woods at the Flamingo tonight as he is the one act I really wanted to see last night? I hope it continues into a fifth year as it is good to have some different music on the island. That is not an insult to local musicians by the way. Anyone going to Job 2 Do at Ska Bar next Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Missed last night so can only comment on Friday.Thought Eric Bibb was excellent, a true bluesman and a fantastic acoustic guitarist. Stood near the stage to get a better atmosphere. Didn't really like Rich Harper's acoustic set. Jimmy Fame?? What was all that about. Must be the only Hendrix tribute act that can't play guitar, can't sing very well and doesn't make an effort to look like Jimi! The Australian girl: hmmmm Groove Doctors: very good, got some life into the place only for it to become subdued again with Rich Harper's set. They need to rethink the acts and running order IMO. Maybe they shouldn't leave the main act until last as many people leave early. Is Mitch Woods at the Flamingo tonight as he is the one act I really wanted to see last night? I hope it continues into a fifth year as it is good to have some different music on the island. That is not an insult to local musicians by the way. Anyone going to Job 2 Do at Ska Bar next Friday? HI Your dam_n right about the groove doctors, i was awake when they was on, otherwise half asleep, not much blues i will say, did not go last night, even i had the blue ticket, my friends went, they lasted 3 hours, told me the Pattaya guys was the best they saw, so for next year i am not sure, not that i will not spend the money but i would like i little in return, i had 12 bikini rum and Pepsi and could not feel a dam_n thing, then i had some Kingfisher, well not the best beer and Singha i dont touch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Missed last night so can only comment on Friday.Thought Eric Bibb was excellent, a true bluesman and a fantastic acoustic guitarist. Stood near the stage to get a better atmosphere. Didn't really like Rich Harper's acoustic set. Jimmy Fame?? What was all that about. Must be the only Hendrix tribute act that can't play guitar, can't sing very well and doesn't make an effort to look like Jimi! The Australian girl: hmmmm Groove Doctors: very good, got some life into the place only for it to become subdued again with Rich Harper's set. They need to rethink the acts and running order IMO. Maybe they shouldn't leave the main act until last as many people leave early. Is Mitch Woods at the Flamingo tonight as he is the one act I really wanted to see last night? I hope it continues into a fifth year as it is good to have some different music on the island. That is not an insult to local musicians by the way. Anyone going to Job 2 Do at Ska Bar next Friday? Mitch will be there, we are heading off to the Marina now also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Have to say that out of all the bands I thoroughly enjoyed The Groove Doctors and The Blues Machine from Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromphuket Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 the marina event was fantastic, just too short, next year move the whole event there its a superb venue lots of bars, great stage and easy parking . Thanks Andy for a great evening. Karons just too far away from civilization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 1673!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 All over for another year and I enjoyed it but I have to say that it could have been better by having the finishing party at the Marina and not at Kata night bazaar as that was not too good. Lets hope the artists get the revues they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBT TV Phuket Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 VDO - song by Eric Bibb at Phuket International Blues Rock Festival http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...php?news_id=978 Now we have a song from the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival held at the weekend, in the grounds of the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Karon. Let’s enjoy some of the headline or main act by Eric Bibb from USA on Friday night: ……… Andaman News NBT (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, Monday 23rd February 2009 http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/ & www.YouTube.com/AndamanNews.com Comments to [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinphuket Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 1673!!! lol Would you care to share with those of us who do not know waht you mean by 1673 -? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinphuket Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Missed last night so can only comment on Friday.Thought Eric Bibb was excellent, a true bluesman and a fantastic acoustic guitarist. Stood near the stage to get a better atmosphere. Didn't really like Rich Harper's acoustic set. Jimmy Fame?? What was all that about. Must be the only Hendrix tribute act that can't play guitar, can't sing very well and doesn't make an effort to look like Jimi! The Australian girl: hmmmm Groove Doctors: very good, got some life into the place only for it to become subdued again with Rich Harper's set. They need to rethink the acts and running order IMO. Maybe they shouldn't leave the main act until last as many people leave early. Is Mitch Woods at the Flamingo tonight as he is the one act I really wanted to see last night? I hope it continues into a fifth year as it is good to have some different music on the island. That is not an insult to local musicians by the way. Anyone going to Job 2 Do at Ska Bar next Friday? HI Your dam_n right about the groove doctors, i was awake when they was on, otherwise half asleep, not much blues i will say, did not go last night, even i had the blue ticket, my friends went, they lasted 3 hours, told me the Pattaya guys was the best they saw, so for next year i am not sure, not that i will not spend the money but i would like i little in return, i had 12 bikini rum and Pepsi and could not feel a dam_n thing, then i had some Kingfisher, well not the best beer and Singha i dont touch... You say "not much blues" after the Groove Doctors ?? The GD were followed by Rich Harper doing IMO a fabulous acoustic set, then backing up Jimmy Fame for the Hendrix thing (not the greatest tribute I've seen, I give you that), but the finale with Eric Bibb was nothing sort of spectacular! If you do not appreciate this as blues of the highest order you do not know the first thing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinphuket Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Missed last night so can only comment on Friday.Thought Eric Bibb was excellent, a true bluesman and a fantastic acoustic guitarist. Stood near the stage to get a better atmosphere. Didn't really like Rich Harper's acoustic set. Jimmy Fame?? What was all that about. Must be the only Hendrix tribute act that can't play guitar, can't sing very well and doesn't make an effort to look like Jimi! The Australian girl: hmmmm Groove Doctors: very good, got some life into the place only for it to become subdued again with Rich Harper's set. They need to rethink the acts and running order IMO. Maybe they shouldn't leave the main act until last as many people leave early. Is Mitch Woods at the Flamingo tonight as he is the one act I really wanted to see last night? I hope it continues into a fifth year as it is good to have some different music on the island. That is not an insult to local musicians by the way. Anyone going to Job 2 Do at Ska Bar next Friday? HI Your dam_n right about the groove doctors, i was awake when they was on, otherwise half asleep, not much blues i will say, did not go last night, even i had the blue ticket, my friends went, they lasted 3 hours, told me the Pattaya guys was the best they saw, so for next year i am not sure, not that i will not spend the money but i would like i little in return, i had 12 bikini rum and Pepsi and could not feel a dam_n thing, then i had some Kingfisher, well not the best beer and Singha i dont touch... You say "not much blues" after the Groove Doctors ?? The GD were followed by Rich Harper doing IMO a fabulous acoustic set, then backing up Jimmy Fame for the Hendrix thing (not the greatest tribute I've seen, I give you that), but the finale with Eric Bibb was nothing sort of spectacular! If you do not appreciate this as blues of the highest order you do not know the first thing about it. I am sorry, I misspelled above - it should of course read "nothing short of spectacular" Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think that is one of the problems, a lot of people (including myself too be honest to a certain extent) don't really know a lot about blues, it covers a wide range of music, I have to say from previous comments I've read and concerts I've seen I'd say there is definitely a difference of opinion regarding the concerts, as to who's right and who's wrong I'd say it comes down to personal taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think that is one of the problems, a lot of people (including myself too be honest to a certain extent) don't really know a lot about blues, it covers a wide range of music, I have to say from previous comments I've read and concerts I've seen I'd say there is definitely a difference of opinion regarding the concerts, as to who's right and who's wrong I'd say it comes down to personal taste. Same same here Dave: Not an expert about Blues or something but we had a great time at the RPM, went with a friend of mine and our wifes, everybody did enjoy it . Will come with my friend to Pattaya to the factory to see and hear more: Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Hi Ok then i dont know much about blues, for me blues is something LIKE the groove doctors, not SLOW like Eric Bibb, that what i mean about blues, still for me and for my friends it was kind of boring. Forgot to tell you that i did not like Rich Harper's music that much (to slow), only talking about his new album, it was a promotion tour from him. Edited February 25, 2009 by HDRIDER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think that is one of the problems, a lot of people (including myself too be honest to a certain extent) don't really know a lot about blues, it covers a wide range of music, I have to say from previous comments I've read and concerts I've seen I'd say there is definitely a difference of opinion regarding the concerts, as to who's right and who's wrong I'd say it comes down to personal taste. Same same here Dave: Not an expert about Blues or something but we had a great time at the RPM, went with a friend of mine and our wifes, everybody did enjoy it . Will come with my friend to Pattaya to the factory to see and hear more: Gerd We must have been standing very close too eachother. Hi Ok then i dont know much about blues, for me blues is something LIKE the groove doctors, not SLOW like Eric Bibb, that what i mean about blues, still for me and for my friends it was kind of boring. Forgot to tell you that i did not like Rich Harper's music that much (to slow), only talking about his new album, it was a promotion tour from him. I'm the same, I prefer the faster stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I was lucky(and early) enough to catch a table in front of the Limoncello sitting together with: very close to the stage. Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I was lucky(and early) enough to catch a table in front of the Limoncello sitting together with: very close to the stage. Gerd Was that the italian next to the stage? Mitch Woods had a bit of a problem with the manager at another restaurant so he and Mary from The Blues Machine went and sat at the italian next to the stage (maybve the one you were at), the owner/ manager there ended up covering their food and drinks for them which was very good of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Hi Ok then i dont know much about blues, For me http://www.bbking.com/ is still the King of Rhythm and Blues Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Was that the italian next to the stage? Mitch Woods had a bit of a problem with the manager at another restaurant so he and Mary from The Blues Machine went and sat at the italian next to the stage (maybve the one you were at), the owner/ manager there ended up covering their food and drinks for them which was very good of him. Yes Dave, the italian place next to the stage(Mary announced on the stage about his kindness). A Blues Factory in the RPM would be great ......................think about it!!! Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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