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Out of the Blue[Blues, 4 piece] Based: St Albans
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Out of the Blue are a blues band who pride themselves in their ability to entertain. Far from just a jukebox spanning the ages, the band play a variety of blues, rock and soul influenced music from over the years. The set includes many songs you may have heard of and some you won't! Come to an Out of the Blue gig and you'll find it hard not to sing along. We are based in Hertfordshire/Essex/East London and formed in 2006 we have a line-up of Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums.
Our influences range from Chicago through to Memphis, Texas and back to London! Go to the MP3 section of our site and listen to some samples of our current playlist. We are available to book for mid-week gigs in and around Herts, or hosting open-mic spots, having our own PA system.
Forthcoming gigs (4 of 4 total): Wed 17th Sep: The Sunrunner, Hitchin... Thu 2nd Oct: The Red Lion, Billericay... Mon 13th Oct: The Rose & Crown, St Albans... Tue 9th Dec: The White Lion, St Albans
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| Wed 17 Sep | | | Out of the Blue at The Sunrunner, Hitchin No, not a "fun run" - you won't catch us taking that much exercise! But we'll certainly generate some heat to match the sun; and, yes, it'll be fun - as it always is at an Out of the Blue gig. This pub has booked quite a few blues and blues/rock bands, so we should all feel at home here. Come and join the fun and groove to the sound of Out of the Blue in Hitchin 'cos "y'know you need a shot of rhythm 'n blues". 8.45pm - 11.05pm Out of the Blue at the Sunrunner in Hitchin |
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| Thu 2 Oct | | | Out of the Blue at The Red Lion, Billericay When King James VI came down from Scotland to become also King James I of England he demanded that the red lion (rampant) of Scotland be displayed in public places. Lots of pubs decided that to avoid brand confusion they would call themselves "The Red Lion". Out of the Blue should have no brand confusion either - "blue by name and blue by nature". The band will be dispensing its usual fare of rampant classic and modern blues in Billericay. It's a new venue for us which we're looking forward to. Come and join us. 8.45pm Out of the Blue at the Red Lion, Billericay |
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| Mon 13 Oct | | | Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans Well, doesn't time fly? Here we are back at the Rose & Crown for another jumping, jive session from the (jolly) team at Out of the Blue. We hope you all had a good summer & autumn and are digging in for the winter. Don't dig in so far that you stay home and miss this heart-warming, foot-stomping performance. We're fresh from a trip to the east (well, Billericay) and back on familiar territory. Come on down. 8.45pm - 11.05pm Out of the Blue at the Rose & Crown, St Albans |
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| Tue 9 Dec | | | Out of the Blue at The White Lion, St Albans "Can blue men sing the whites?" Well, the blues men of Out of the Blue are certainly playing the White Lion this week. Although they don't play any Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band numbers their repertoire does include blues-influenced stuff from Jethro Tull and some Southern Rock-style numbers from Lynyrd Skynryd and Dire Straits as well as classic blues from Albert King, Junior Wells and more recent stuff from Robert Cray and Jeff Healey (RIP - what a sad death from cancer at 41). So yes, definitely white men can sing the blues - so why not the other way round? Get down to the White Lion and see the proof. 8.45pm - 11.05pm Out of the Blue at the White Lion |
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| 1. The band (l to r): Andy(g), Ray(b), Pete(v) & Nigel(d) 2. Pete - vocals 3. Andy - guitar 4. Ray - bass 5. Nigel - drums 6. The band live, (l to r): Ray(b), Pete(v), Nigel(d) & Andy(g) 7. Our Logo |
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| Previous Gigs / Events | |
Out of the Blue at Coach & Horses, Newgate Street on Tue 22nd Jul 08  write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 2nd Jun 08 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at Coach & Horses, Newgate Street on Tue 27th May 08 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 17th Mar 08 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at Coach & Horses, Newgate Street on Tue 4th Mar 08 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 4th Feb 08 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The White Lion, St Albans on Tue 15th Jan 08 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 10th Dec 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Red Hart, Hitchin on Thu 1st Nov 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at Coach & Horses, Newgate Street on Tue 2nd Oct 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 24th Sep 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at Fox & Duck Therfield, Royston on Wed 6th Jun 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at Inn on the Green, Harpenden on Thu 1st Mar 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 12th Feb 07 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
| Out of the Blue at The Oaks, West Hyde on Sun 12th Nov 06 write a gig review for Out of the Blue » | |
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 New Blue The Rose & Crown, St Albans on Mon 24th Sep 07 | |
   Out of the Blue returned to the Rose & Crown after a summer break. They haven't been idle - they've been recruiting a new guitarist. What a find: laid back, versatile and creative. Obviously a good summer.
It's a shame the punters didn't turn out, just the few of us indoors and a crowd out in the garden; apparently the band sounded just as good out there.
I recognised a few numbers from their last time here, but also a few new ones including a Bobby Bland number (something to do with "Imagination", that I'm sure I've heard as a soul number - but here given a heavier feel with the Albert King-ish bass riff).
Their "southern rock" numbers like "Let's Work Together" are infectious, but they also play some low-down blues like "Blues Before Sunrise" with lots of dynamics and excellent vocals and lead guitar.
All-in-all a band to be watched out for, I'm glad to hear they're back at the Rose & Crown in December, and I gather they're playing at a newish venue in Newgate Street next Tuesday.
If you missed them on Monday then catch them next Tuesday! | |
| A music fan, Wed 26th Sep 07 | |
| Reply from Out of the Blue: Thanks for that - we enjoyed ourselves. Hope to see you again "music fan", please introduce yourself for a free pint! Hope to see a few more new fans at the Coach & Horses next Tuesday. | |
| Fun Inn on the Green, Harpenden on Thu 1st Mar 07 | |
Well, what can I say, a band that plays well engages the audience & has fun. As a bit of and old timer myself I felt the warm glow of nostalgia (or was it IPA)!
Says it all - a stunning performance from their retiring guitarist James (gone to be a drummer !!!) Still, I am sure they will prosper with their new line up. Do yourself a favour & catch their next gig. | |
| David, Wed 7th Mar 07 | |
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 [Sat 8th Sep 07] Out of the Blue go back to the... Out of the Blue go back to their favoured lineup - vocals, guitar, bass & drums. We welcome Andy Richardson on guitar and vocals. Andy has bags of experience.... he's also played quite a bit of guitar! He'll be at our next gig at the Rose & Crown on September 24 - catch him there. | |
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| Page last updated 30 April 08, gig/event details last updated 20 June 08. |
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