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, Boogie, mixed with 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
Saturday 7th : Southern Parishes Conservative Club, Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton Hampshire SO30 4BB : 8.00 -11.00pm
Sunday 8th : The Bird In Hand, 131 Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 0PZ : 5.00-7.00pm
MARCH:
Friday 6th: The White Swan, High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 1HE : 9.00pm (Part of Mini Moochers weekend & cider festival)
Sunday 8th: Swanage Royal British Legion, 150 High Street, Swanage BH19 2PA : 3.30pm
Friday 20th: Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton Hampshire SO14 2NY : 9.00pm
Tuesday 24th: The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1BE : 8.30pm
Saturday 28th: The Borough Arms, 77 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NA : 9.00PM
APRIL
Saturday 4th: The Bugle Inn, High Street, Botley Hampshire SO30 2EA : 8.30pm
Saturday 11th: The Crown 2 The Square, Aldbourne Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 2DU : 9.00pm (4 Piece)
MAY
Monday 4th Blues on The Patio. The Yachtsman, Lake Road, Hamworthy, Poole Dorset BH15 4LW : (Time tbc)
Saturday 9th: Chandlers Ford Central Club, 2 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 2FZ : 8.30pm (Open to non members)
Monday 25th: The Hawkley Inn Beer Festival, Pococks Lane, Hawkley, Liss Hampshire GU30 6NE : 1.00 - 2.30pm (Time TBC) Cancelled :-(
Saturday 30th: The South Western Arms 38- 40 Adelaide Road, Southampton Hampshire SO17 2HW : 8.30 - 11.00pm
JUNE
Friday 12th: The Wig & Quill, 1 New Street, Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2PH : 9.00pm
Sunday 14th: Blues BBQ Jamboree, The New Forest. Details to follow.
Tuesday 16th: The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1BE :8.30pm
Saturday 20th: Summertime Blues, Emsworth Music Club, 43 Havant Road, Emsworth Hampshire PO19 7JF. (Time tbc)
(Tickets from emsworthmusic.club or WeGotTickets)
Saturday 27th: Bishops Waltham Summer Festival 2026, Bishops Waltham Palace, Station Road, Bishops Waltham SO32 1DH (Time TB
JULY
Saturday 4th: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton Hampshire SO32 2JG : 4.00pm (Melv's Birthday Bash all welcome)
Saturday 25th: WPM Sports & Social Club, Block D Whites Place, Gosport Hampshire PO12 3JP : 9.00pm (Open to non members)
Friday 31st: Hunters Inn, Cott Street, Swanmore Hampshire SO32 2PZ : 9.00pm
AUGUST
Sunday 2nd: The Hothampton Arms, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR : 5.00 - 8.00pm
Friday 7th: The Bird In Hand, 131 Gosport Road, Fareham Hampshire PO16 0PZ : 9.00pm
Saturday 8th: The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton Hampshire SO14 2NY : 9.00pm
Sunday 9th: The Hampshire Bowman Beer Festival, Dundridge Lane, Bishops Waltham Hampshire SO32 1GD : 2.00pm
Friday 14th: Private Party Fareham.
Friday 29th: Private Party
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 8th: The George inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1BE : 8.30pm
Saturday 12th: Private Party
Friday 18th: Friday Night Blues, Reading Berkshire (Details to follow)
Saturday 19th: Curdridge Beer Festival, The Reading Rooms, Reading Room Lane, Curdridge Hampshire SO32 2HE : 8.30pm
Saturday 26th: Cracklerock Brewery & Tap Room, 30 High Street, Botley Hampshire SO30 2EA: 8.00pm
OCTOBER
Friday 2nd: Swanage Blues Festival (Venue & time tbc)
Saturday 3rd: Swanage Blues Festival (Venue & time tbc)
NOVEMBER
Saturday 21st: The Wheatshaef Inn, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton Hampshire SO32 2JG : 4.00pm
Sunday 22nd: The Hothampton Arms, London Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1PR : 5.00 - 8.00pm
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DECEMBER
Tuesday 8th: The George inn, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO6 1BE : 8.30pm
Saturday 12th : The Bugle Inn, High Street, Botley Hampshire SO30 2EA : 8.30pm
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This new "Good Times" design is now available at gigs, via email & other designs from our online store :-
A Limited number of this T-Shirt are 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
