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Wednesday,Feb 17,2010
On the Grind - With Alex Wheatle MBE
Standing 5’7, give or take an inch or three, Alex Wheatle isn’t exactly the tallest gentleman. Shoulder....
By Ola Akanbi
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Monday,Feb 01,2010
The Root of all Evil
The love of money it is said is at the root or origin or inception or starting point or beginning of all evil and t....
By Kingsley Omose
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Monday,Feb 01,2010
Religious Crisis, Terrorism, and Our Security
This must be a very difficult time for Nigerians and Nigeria itself, especially with recent events such as; Bauchi ....
By Chinedu Vincent Akuta
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Thursday,Dec 03,2009
Embattled Deji Has Bought His Way Out Of Akure Crisis
I hope to make this article the last contribution I want to make from this end on the simmering crisis between this....
By Dr. Wumi Akintide
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Monday,Nov 23,2009
The Horrible Witch (book 1) - a short story
It was one of the scariest years of my life because I knew what was going on. Someone was invading my house. It was....
By Didi Adibe
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Monday,Nov 23,2009
The Vampire Teacher (a short story)
“Mmmm.” Another bright and shiny morning I murmured. “Can I smell pancakes? What’s the spec....
By Udoka Adibe
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Monday,Nov 09,2009
Speed Limits
Ever since I wrote my article on: Alcohol And Road Accidents In Nigeria, published on my blog (http://briefsfromaku....
By Chinedu Vincent Akuta
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Sunday,Aug 16,2009
On The Blues Scene!
For those with an eye for entertainment, here’s some news about our most exciting and entertaining up and com....
By Kerrie Braithwaite
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Friday,Jan 30,2009
University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UK branch): Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting of University of Nigeria (UK branch) takes place: Date: Saturday, January 31 2009. ....
By University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UK Branch)
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Monday,Dec 15,2008
How sugar began to taste as bitter and as sour as Agrimony Herbs
That morning, the rain forest woke up with songs. By noon the Atlantic flourished in its hoary and azure under the ....
By Konye Obaji Ori
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On The Blues Scene!
By:
Kerrie Braithwaite
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For those with an eye for entertainment, here’s some news about our most exciting and entertaining up and coming UK blues band, BIG MAMMAS DOOR! With a recent live gig at London Soho’s ‘ain’t nothing but a blues bar’, BMD once again blew the crowds away with their soulful unique evolutionary sound. Lead singer Fiona had the crowds starry-eyed as she performed some of her latest tracks, as well as her classics ‘shout about it’ and ‘don’t you feel my leg’. ‘Ain’t Nothing but a blues bar’ was a picture that Thursday night. The audience were merry, excited, cheery and above all welcoming. Funny how much music can bring out the positive in someone.
Personally I could feel the impact Fiona and the band had on the crowds, especially being the fact that I am a fan and have been to a few of their gigs. I can promise every one I have been to, I’ve realised the same thing. As soon as that band hits the stage, Mal (electric guitar) starts strumming those strings, Rob(drums) starts bringing that beat and Joe(On Keyboard) introduces that soulful organ sound, the crowd are completely distracted from their drinks and conversations. Big Mammas Door takes over. And everyone instantly looks like their having the time of their life. Without a doubt, Big Mammas Door can bring the magic through their performances.
Fiona being in the film industry in her earlier years, has a very good knowledge of how to entertain the public. Her style beauty and charm is all shown in her performance. Mal who has also appeared with jerimiah Marques and West Weston’s Bluesonics and other various artists, can amaze the crowds within 10 seconds into a track. Thanks to his hard working attitude and his major success in the blues music industry, Mal could be classed as a legendary guitarist.
Big Mammas Door will give you a whole new experience, it is the past and present mixed to make a modern unique sound. And as for the original blues lovers, this is just another band to put on your list. Big Mammas Door represents that old swing and jive Sound that has been underground for decades now. So anybody familiar with blues will have no choice but to love our new on the scene band.
Through out the beginning of September, BMD will be performing in Fiona’s home country, Ireland, at various venues such as the 'harvest Blue Festival', 'Whelans' and more. However for those of you who are Londoners or London visitors Big Mammas Door will next be performing at London Charlotte st Blues Bar 11th of August at 9.30pm. For more info on the band, up and coming events and albums. Check out their website www.bigmammasdoor.com (currently still under construction but still viewable) or www.myspace.com/bigmammasdoor or follow them on twitter and facebook.CONTINUE ON PAGE
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