Blues man Doug MacLeod will start an extensive European tour.
One of the last remaining Bluesmen who learned from the old masters, MacLeod has lived the music, survived the life, and now continues to carry forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, he is known for his quality recordings which feature superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances.
Born in the pines of Virginia, MacLeod's unique, unorthodox, and powerfully rhythmic style of acoustic guitar playing is tempered by his early years as a blues bass player, and honed by
Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his quality recordings which feature superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. "Doug's Back Porch" , a regular feature in BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE, gives MacLeod the opportunity to share his humorous and insightful stories with thousands of blues fans.
From 1992 to 1994 Doug hosted The Blues Highway, a weekly 4-hour radio show for EuroJazz.
The Blues Foundation has nominated Doug for the 2008 Blues Music Awards in the category Acoustic Blues Artist of the Year.
Feb 29, Sesimbra (P), Cine Teatro Joao Baptista Mota
March 1, Azambuja (P), Centro Cultural Pteo Valverde
March 4, Lisboa (P), Music School (workshop)
March 5, Liboa (P), Music Box
March 6, Palmela (P), Teatro San Joao
March 7, Sao Joao de Madeira (P), Casa das artes
March 8, Portalegre (P), tba
March 13, Novi Sad (Serbia), tba
March 14, Belgrade (Serbia), tba
March 15, Nieuweschans (NL), De Oude Remise
March 16, Winterswijk (NL), Caf de Sprong
March 18, Heeze (NL), Caf de Zwaan
March 19, Bierum (NL), Willow Tree @ Hervormd centrum
March 20, Gemert (NL), JC de Bunker
March 22, Breda (NL), Chasse Theater
March 23, Vlaardingen (NL), Cafe de Hommel
March 24, Ruiselede (B), Banana Peel
March 27, Helsinki (SF), Malmitalo
March 28, Turku (SF), Karen
March 29, Helsinki (SF), Club Libert
March 30, Amen (NL), Caf de Amer
April 2 (afternoon), Hampton (UK), The Raven n the Blues @ BFBS Radio 2
April 2 (evening), Fishbourne (UK), Chichester (UK), Barn @ the Bulls Head
April 3, Liverpool (UK), Harbourside Club
April 4, Blackpool (UK), Towerblues @ Grand Theatre
April 5, Narberth (UK), Queens Hall
April 7, Menai Bridge (UK), Victoria Hotel
April 8, Cork (IRL), Lee Delta Blues Club @ Spailpin Fanach
April 9, Listowel Co Kerry (IRL), St Johns Theatre
April 11, Keighley (UK), Bronte Blues Club (concert + workshop)
April 12, Castor, Peterborough (UK), Shakedown Blues @ Villagehall
April 13, Newcastle (UK), the Cluny
For more information
Contact: Jan Mittendorp
Black and Tan Records
Address: PO Box 10168
Apeldoorn Gelderland
7301 GD
Phone 31 55 521 4757
Email: jan@crossroads.nl
