Sons of the Delta
Bridget and the Big Girls Blues
Steve Browning
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Sons of the Delta
Just returned from their third year of festival appearances in Mississippi and fresh from the release of their highly acclaimed second CD ("...a belter of an album." Gordon Baxter, Blues in Britain magazine) Mark Cole and Rick Edwards perform their passionate blend of traditional and original juke joint and street corner delta blues complimented by songs in the many roots music styles from the South
Bridget and the Big Girls Blues
The name "Big Girls Blues" was the idea of a late friend of the band, and refers to the great women blues and jazz signers of the 1920's and 30's. Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Alberta Hunter, Memphis Minnie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and many more were all larger then life. They sang of love, heartache and survival, often alongside vaudeville and double entendre.
Lead Vocalist of the trio, Bridget, recreates with passion and a powerful voice, the spirit of the era. She is joined by accomplished and dedicated musicians, Andy Wood on guitar and arrangements, with Syd Greenfield on double bass or Steve Browning on guitar,
Steve Browning
Steve is a versatile guitarist whose playing covers everything from electric blues and jazz to fingerstyle acoustic and slide guitar, as well as a soulful vocalist. He has played at major festivals including Glastonbury, Womad, Sidmouth, Cheltenham jazz, and the Upton and Gloucester blues festivals.
Photos of live Blues music at the Crown and Trumpet Inn
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