TRAIN OF THOUGHT
Named after the train to Chicago that transported blues legend Muddy Waters to his new life as a professional musician "Muddy boarded the Chicago"
Chicago 9 brings you a comprehensive selection of Blues mixed with some good time Rhythm & Blues, Original compositions and just a sprinkling of Rock 'n' Roll.
THE LINE UP
Angie Restorick - Vocals
Steve Brennan - Lead Guitar
Paul Tasker - Saxophone
Melvyn Lockyer - Bass
Elrad "118" Matthews - Drums
Jim "Pinkerton Smalls" Mitchell - Keys
The current line up feels privileged to have collectively or individually shared the stage & opened for Blues Greats Otis Grand, Mud Morganfield, Stan Webb's Chicken Shack, Eric Sardinas & Big Motor, Mike Vernon & The Mighty Combo, Sari Schorr & the Engine Room, J W Jones, Paul Lamb & the Kingsnakes also 70’s Rockers Eddie & the Hot Rods, Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero.
The story continues !
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JANUARY
WE ARE USING JANUARY TO REHEARSE, WRITE NEW MATERIAL ETC, SEE YOU IN FEBRUARY
FEBUARY
Sunday 2nd: The Dolphin, 30 Osborne Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2EZ : 4.00pm
Friday 14th: The Royal Oak, Lower Farringdon , Alton, Hampshire GU34 3DJ : 8.30pm
MARCH:
MAD MARCH BLUES - SWANAGE 7th, 8th & 9th
Friday 7th: Swanage RBL ,150 High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2PA : 8.30-11.00pm
Saturday 8th: The White Swan, The Square, High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2LJ : 9.00pm
Sunday 9th: Swanage Conservative Club, 27 Kings Road East, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1HE : 1.00pm
Saturday 15th: The Lord Nelson, Poole Quay, Poole Dorset BH15 1HJ: 9.30 - 12.00 Midnight
Tuesday 18th: Mardi Blues Club, Poole Hill, Bournemouth BH2 5PW : 8.00 -10.00pm
Friday 21st: The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire S014 2NY : 9.00pm
Saturday 22d: The Lamb, 5 The Parade. Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 1NE: 9.00pm (4 Piece)
Tuesday 25th: The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1BE : 8.30pm
APRIL
Saturday 5th: The Borough Arms, 77 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NA : 9.00pm
Sunday 6th: The Dolphin, 30 Osborne Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2EZ : 4.00pm
Saturday 12th: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Botley Road, Shedfield, Hampshire SO32 2JG : 9.00pm
Saturday 26th: The Bugle Inn, High Street, Botley, Hampshire SO30 2EA : 8.30pm
Sunday 27th: The Hothampton Arms, 49/51 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1PR : 5.00-8.00pm
MAY
Friday 9th: The Lord Nelson, Poole Quay, Poole Dorset BH15 1HJ: 9.30 - 12.00 Midnight
Saturday 17th: The Hawkley Inn Beer Festival. Pococks Lane, Hawkley, Liss Hampshire GU30 6NE : 12.30pm
JUNE
Friday 6th: The Wig & Quill, 1 New Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2PH : 9.00pm
Friday 20th: The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2NY : 9.00pm
Saturday 21st : The Fox Inn, Bramdean, Alresford , Hampshire SO24 0LP: 7.00pm
JULY
Friday 4th: Chandlers Ford Central Club, 2 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 2FZ : 8.30pm (Open to non members)
Saturday 12th: Park Farm Music Festival Devizes Wilshire. (Details to follow)
Saturday 19th: Jive N Boogie dance event (Details to follow)
Friday 25th: Tewkesbury Live 25, Music Festival, The Albion Inn, Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5LR : 9.00pm
Saturday 26th Family Fun Day (Private Event) 3.00-5.00pm
Saturday 26th: WPM Sports & Social Club, Block D, Whites Place, Gosport PO12 3JP: 9.00pm
Sunday 27th: The Dolphin. 30 Osborne Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2EZ : 4.00pm
AUGUST
Friday 1st: Fizz Fest, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 7AD : (Time Tbc) By invitation only.
Saturday 2nd: Fox Fest Family Fun Day The Fox Inn, Bramdean, Alresford , Hampshire SO24 0LP: 1.30pm (More Details to follow)
Saturday 2nd: Bittern Park Social Club, 76 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 1NQ : 8.30pm
Sunday 17th: The Old Bush Blues Festival, Upton Road, Callow End, Worcestershire: WR2 4TE : 1.30pm
Saturday 23rd: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Botley Road, Shedfield, Hampshire SO32 2JG : 9.00pm
Sunday 24th: The Hothampton Arms, 49/51 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1PR : 5.00-8.00pm
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 2nd: The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1BE : 8.30pm
Saturday 13th: Curdridge Beer Festival, Reading Room, Curdridge Hampshire SO32 2HE : 8.30pm
Saturday 13th Music In The City, Southampton (Tbc)
Sunday 14th Music In The City, Southampton (Tbc)
Saturday 20th: The Rover Inn, 266 Shirley Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 3HP : 9.00pm
Sunday 21st: The Triangle Tap Room (Poole Hill Brewery) Poole Hill, Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5PW : 3.00pm
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Saturday 27th: The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2NY : 9.00pm
OCTOBER
Friday 3rd: Swanage Blues Festival: The White Swan 9.00pm
Saturday 4th: Swanage Blues Festival: The Con Club 5.30pm
Sunday 5th: Swanage Blues Festival:
Saturday 11th: The Bugle Inn, High Street, Botley, Hampshire SO30 2EA : 9.00pm
Sunday 12th: Sunday Blues, Other Space Arts Centre, Karldelton House, Windsor Berkshire:5.00pm (Tickets from the venue)
NOVEMBER
Saturday 1st: The Dolphin, 30 Osborne Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2EZ 9.00pm
Friday 7th: The Lord Nelson, Poole Quay, Poole Dorset BH15 1HJ: 9.30 - 12.00 Midnight
Sunday 16th: The Hothampton Arms, 49/51 London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR : 5.00-8.00pm
DECEMBER
Tuesday 2nd: The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1BE : 8.30pm
Saturday 6th: The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2NY : 9.00pm
Sunday 7th: The Triangle Tap Room (Poole Hill Brewery) Poole Hill, Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5PW : 3.00pm
Friday 19th: The Fox Inn, Bramdean, Alresford , Hampshire SO24 0LP: 7.00pm
The Triangle Taproom (Poole Hill Brewery)
BH2 5P
Saturday 20th: Private Party
SEE YOU AT A GIG SOON
T-Shirts available at all gigs or drop us an email.
A few copies of the old line-up's recording "Sugar Your Own" are still available at gigs or drop us an email
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The band was named by original band member Mark Nolan & took it's name from the trail that Muddy Waters * many others caught from Memphis to Chicago during there migration north "Muddy boarded the Chicago 9"
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Formed from friendship and mutual musical respect the band has been playing regularly since 2002 and have become a firm favourite wherever they play.
Led from the front by skilled guitar and saxophone interplay all driven by a solid backbeat & superb vocals.
The band play their own arrangements of varied Blues classics & less obvious covers along with some good old school Rhythm & Blues with a touch of Rock’n’Roll for good measure.
"Bring your Dancing Shoes"
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This latest review from Bryan Stan says it all:
Chicago 9 is probably one of the best Rhythm and Blues bands in the South of England. The lead guitarist is, without a doubt, unique and addicting to watch. His control and arrangement throughout each gig is inspiring. The bass player is solid and unwavering with his fantastic and mellow walks up and down the fretboard. The drummer complements the bassist without fault, and then there are the keyboards and saxophonists then expertly round up the musical masterpiece. They spontaneously groove each song along so well. Finally, there is the lead singer, whose melting tones make each piece her own. If you have never heard this band, I urge you to watch them live and see the crowd dance the night away. If you’re looking to book a band, then these guys should be on your list as they come with a following to fill your event.
This band is a 10/10
Left to Right
Melvyn Lockyer - Bass
Angie Restorick - Vocals
Steve Brennan - Lead Guitar
Elrad "118" Matthews - Drums
Paul Tasker - Saxophone
Jim "Pinkerton Smalls" Mitchell - Keys
Save The Platform Fundraising gig at The Brook Southampton November 2023
