Frequently Asked Questions
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What is happening to the band, and in particular the band name? |
| A | The Odyssey Blues Band is now a Chicago groove style Quintet with some great reviews underpinning them. (see reviews page). |
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Where can we see the band? |
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See the Gigs section of our website or the Newspaper Listings such as "Time Out" or "The A List", or subscribe to our mailing list by completing the details on our blues room/forum page. |
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Where can I get a copy of your CDs? |
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Most
gigs, or from Steve Swales at "Indie-pendant Blues", http://www.bluesfreepress.org/ |
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What happened to and where is John L Watson? |
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John embarked on a documentary film project a couple of years ago, and we wish him every success with that venture. He is very much still around, and can always be contacted through John Mizzaroli's website. |
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Where is Rupert Webster? |
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A mischievous posting from Malcom McDowell on his Web site seemed to suggest that Rupert Webster was dead. This is not so. Rupert is very much alive, and is still living and working in London. |
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Who else has played with you (Including guests)? |
Starting with Trumpet: Colin Graham, Arthur Catt, Dave Mian, Alison Sams and Los Speyer. On Tenor: Nick Charles, Paul West, Chris Kane, Dave Eastham, Jake Telford, Pete Newman, Tom Heywood. Trombone: Andy Flaxman, Dave Pogson, Adrian Clift. Alto Sax: Rupert Heavan, Fred Schmidt. Keyboards: Ray Bartrip, Simon Beck, Jay Black, Roberto Toledo, Ian Buchanan, Dave Lennox. Guitar: Rupert Webster, Jake Zaitz, Bob Stout, Pete Aves, Lol Sanford, Jimmy C, Tony Farinha, Tsukasa Kataoka, Drew Barron. Drums: Reg Isadore, Alf Mitchell, John Phillips, George Dare, Dino Coccia, Phil Overhead, Pete Abernathy, Reg Patten. Harmonica: John O'Leary, Larry Garman, Dave Shannon. Vocals: Kat (Kate Platt) Mississippi John L Watson, Bill Hurley, Chris Jagger, Rob Brown, Judy Gallimore, Emma Blake, Mitchell Anderson, Reuben Richards, Shakey Vic (+ harp), Phil Hughes (+ harp and tenor). and
many many more who played and laughed with us. |