Tenby Blues Festival organisers are delighted to announce that the sensational Lisa Mills will be appearing at their next preview gig.
Lisa (pictured) is an incredibly gifted singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Born and raised in Mississippi, she is well grounded in her blues based, soulfully delivered, original music. Lisa has become a regular visitor to Europe appearing at the famous Bergen Blues Festival in Norway, Glastonbury and other UK folk and blues festivals. Whenever she is in the UK, her tours sell out and before long she has to come back again to satisfy demand. Hand-picked by none other than Robert Plant to support his tours of the USA and Europe, this has to be one of the most sought after acts on the blues scene and in the words of the oracle himself, "You should all check her out, she has a wonderful voice". Lisa's new album, 'By Invitation Only,' is already receiving rave reviews, and has only been released in a limited edition 'Pre-Production' form. Rarely has an album received such accolades, before its actual release. Supporting Lisa Mills will be The Revelators, offering a new breed of blues, taking standard Delta/Chicago songs and giving them a new twist and also writing some wicked songs themselves. Gordon Wride is the original member of the band, his knowledge of the blues has brought him to the attention of many international media companies which include a stint with BBC Radio Wales. Gordon has been quoted in reviews with a vocal delivery which is authentic and raw and a no frills stripped back slide technique of old, and a breath of fresh air (100 Club review, September 2005). Rob Thomas is a terrific blues harp player, whose influences range from Jimmy Reed, Junior Wells and Little Walter. Rob's harp playing is straight from the Chicago bar rooms of 50s. The launch takes place on Thursday, June 21, at Tenby Rugby Club, Upper Frog Street, Tenby, and promises to be a treat for Blues fans everywhere. Doors open at 8 pm, tickets are priced £6 and are available from DeValence, Tenby, on (01834) 843568 and SPAN Arts, Narberth, on (01834) 869323.