We’re always excited to welcome a band for the first time to St Harmonica’s Blues Club. Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion come very highly recommended by our resident film maker Mark Hawkins who, sadly for him, is away this weekend and will miss this performance!
Vibrant and melodic, funky rocking blues featuring Hammond-organ, drums, guitar and vocals. Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion refresh the blues genre with eclectic arrangements, virtuosic playing and vocal prowess. Expect an exciting live set based around rootsy original songs, strong catchy riffs and exciting grooves; they mix old school tradition with contemporary verve and sophistication.
Zoe’s dynamic and commanding vocal delivery and interpretive ability is complimented by the unmistakable and inimitable touch and flow of Rob Koral’s guitar; together with the highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker on Hammond organ and Eddie John on drums they bring massive musical authority and the ability to push the music in unpredictable and exciting directions.
“A great band. Terrific musicians all four of them” - Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
LIVE QUOTES:
“This is a band of exceptional quality, fronted by the stellar vocals of Zoe Schwarz; you really shouldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy them” - Live Review, Brian Harrington, Arlington Arts, Newbury Times, Apr 2021
“A different level of class ... Zoe's vocal: powerful yet vulnerable ... Rob, Pete and Paul turned out a masterclass in Schofieldesque sophistication” - Live Review, 100 club London, Blues in Britain Magazine Apr 2019
Support comes in the form of Pulling Strings, Tig Trafford with Simon Bennett, who will play from 8.30 followed by two sets from Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion starting just after 9.00pm.