Blues Brothers back for free gig in Bath
A band whose free concert in Bath was unceremoniously cut short at the weekend is to return with another gig in the New Year.
The Bath Blues Brothers have booked the city’s Chapel Arts Centre for a free gig on January 11 after its two-hour slot at the Christmas Market was brought to an end after just 20 minutes amid noise worries.
The 13-piece band were gutted by the decision to end their performance outside the abbey on Saturday night but have been touched by the response of local people, and have also seen their profile soar.
The band will now play at the Lower Borough Walls venue from 8pm.
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Band member Mark Sellick said: “When our performance was cut short last Saturday, we were as disappointed as those that had braved the cold to come out and support us. We feel that we should now give those people an opportunity to watch the remaining 90 per cent of a Bath Blues Brothers gig, and would like to invite the rest of Bath to join them in enjoying what Bath Tourism Plus sadly missed out on.”
BTP, which organises the market, had booked the band but then chief executive Nick Brooks-Sykes had become concerned at the volume and had asked the group to stop.
He said he did not want to antagonise residents whose co-operation was important to the 11-year-old market’s continuation.
More information can be found on the website www.bathbluesbrothers.com.
Comments
by Ilovespaniels
Thursday, December 06 2012, 8:43AM
“I suspect the racecourse would not want to upset the people living downwind of it. They hold so many events now, but It would be interesting to know how many complaints they receive, especially when fireworks are involved. It sometimes sounds as though war has broken out ;)”
by davidp2011
Thursday, December 06 2012, 7:10AM
“Have a great evening guys! My wife and I enjoyed your gig in Milsom Place earlier this year and no jobsworth objected to the volume!!!!!!!!!!!!”
by bathbluesbros
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 8:31PM
“@stevebean, a massive, massive thanks to Chapel Arts!!”
by bathbluesbros
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 8:20PM
“Great Viscount_V, 'Let the Good Times Roll'!!”
by stevebean
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 8:15PM
“We must also say a huge Thank you to Phil Andrews and the rest of the staff at the chapel arts centre who are providing the venue and staff at their own expense thank you from the bottom of our hearts without you this would not be possible,we look forward to seeing all of you there”
by Viscount_V
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 8:00PM
“Oh I'll be there Bath Blues Brothers, as it's my birthday month and I must celebrate for many weeks ;)
The Racecourse and its appeasing to those of sensitive tastes are not in my good books Roger. Nor are threats to review licenses by worthy councils if the sensitive few make a fuss that little Briony couldn't concentrate on her homework as the music was not of her taste. As far as BTP is concerned, they can eat my shorts..”
by rogerh3
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 7:47PM
“I think the safest bet for all bands in future that play anything other than Mozart or Abba, is to make use of independent venues."
Such as the racecourse?
.”
by bathbluesbros
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 7:38PM
“Hope to see you on the night Viscount_V, thanks for your support!”
by Viscount_V
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 7:28PM
“I think the safest bet for all bands in future that play anything other than Mozart or Abba, is to make use of independent venues. Hopefully there, our various self important agencies, many of whom are paid for by us, won't interfere and cause upset to the majority to protect the delicate earholes of the few.
Lovely gesture by this band incidentally, well done guys!”
by bathbluesbros
Wednesday, December 05 2012, 7:22PM
“Delighted to be back gigging in the centre of Bath again and very much looking forward to the 11th January already!! Doors will be open from 7pm, with kind support from Bath Guitar School students from 7.30pm - We'll be on from 8pm until 10.30pm, sticking to strict noise regulations of course ;)
More information on the band, and news of upcoming gigs, including this one, can be found on our website at http://tinyurl.com/d9l5mym
Thanks for your support!”