Re: Ian Parker

Montage of Ian's recent Sunday headliner set at Maryport 2013, with his band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56qc2zjrl-A

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

Re: Ian Parker

Ian worked 2 years at a side - project called Kinver aka Ian Parker, titled STONE HOUSE which was released last week,

http://kinvermusic.com/release/the-stone-house/ (can`t activate the link).

Re: Ian Parker

annaforjoe wrote:

Ian worked 2 years at a side - project called Kinver aka Ian Parker, titled STONE HOUSE which was released last week,

http://kinvermusic.com/release/the-stone-house/ (can`t activate the link).

It worked, surprised...

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annaforjoe wrote:

Ian worked 2 years at a side - project called Kinver aka Ian Parker, titled STONE HOUSE which was released last week,

http://kinvermusic.com/release/the-stone-house/ (can`t activate the link).

It is, certainly a very different sound to Ian's blues material, but still oozes sheer class. Old mates Steve Amadeo and Morg Morgan on bass and keys respectively, one time Aynsley drummer Alex Thomas and Beth Porter adding atmospheric cello complete the line-up Matt Butler producing (check his CV sometime....) and Jon Kelly mixing. If there's an English equivalent of Americana, then this is it.

Here's a sampler:-  www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwrGC1CMdvk

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

Re: Ian Parker

Very nice indeed, well the samples on the link. Like it. Might be worth a punt as I an is always worth supporting.

Same old story really. I could imagine with airplay he could be huge, but he is never going to get it is he?

No Hits, No Hype.......................Classic Rock Jan 2012

Re: Ian Parker

Found out at the week-end that there are changes to upcoming shows of Ian's:-

12th October - Tring is cancelled.

2nd November - Reeth
                                                   Both shows postponed - new dates to be sorted
16th November - Bromsgrove.

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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However, to make up for the above:-

Dec 22 Sun   
Christmas Special: Ian Parker - Stourbridge: Moochers (DY8 1PH) 

Feb 24 2014 
Boogaloo Blues Weekend - Stoke-On-Trent: North Stafford Hotel (ST4 2AE)

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

Re: Ian Parker

Ian Parker

Ian wrote on 30. Juli in Facebook:


"Final recording session coming up to complete my first blues/roots studio album since 'Where I Belong' in 2007. Really excited about getting this one out there and touring it. Unusually for me, it contains a couple of covers including the Cream classic, 'Politician'!!"

I hope he will be on the road again via Germany to Muddy`s Club in Weinheim, Germany. We will be there...

Re: Ian Parker

annaforjoe wrote:

Ian Parker

Ian wrote on 30. Juli in Facebook:


"Final recording session coming up to complete my first blues/roots studio album since 'Where I Belong' in 2007. Really excited about getting this one out there and touring it. Unusually for me, it contains a couple of covers including the Cream classic, 'Politician'!!"

I hope he will be on the road again via Germany to Muddy`s Club in Weinheim, Germany. We will be there...

P.S. Here is the title track from above:"Where I belong" performed 19 Febr, 2013 in Oxford:Enjoy!
     
       www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGFvvvBCLtc

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Thanks for the heads-up Anna; good to know that Ian's breaking cover soon, always a quality performer.

Here's an acoustic take of a new number as a taster:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcRqvZpgqOk

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

Re: Ian Parker

BansheeUK wrote:

Thanks for the heads-up Anna; good to know that Ian's breaking cover soon, always a quality performer.

Here's an acoustic take of a new number as a taster:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcRqvZpgqOk

... and here is "Polician" as an outtake from the Cream`s Farewell Concert live at the RAH (26, Nov. 1968) which Ian will cover:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfcgds8h0Xs

Re: Ian Parker

annaforjoe wrote:
BansheeUK wrote:

Thanks for the heads-up Anna; good to know that Ian's breaking cover soon, always a quality performer.

Here's an acoustic take of a new number as a taster:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcRqvZpgqOk

... and here is "Polician" as an outtake from the Cream`s Farewell Concert live at the RAH (26, Nov. 1968) which Ian will cover:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfcgds8h0Xs

And I want to add another version, played decades later, exactly 6, May 2005 at the same Location (RAH):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=znXmZr8MiV0.

I´m really looking forward of Ian`s interpretation of it as a high potential musician, guitarist and soulful expressive singer...

Re: Ian Parker

Ian will play the Open Air at the Schlosshof in Weinheim/Bergstraße on Saturday: August,1st (together with Aynsley Lister and Zach Prather).

Re: Ian Parker

Ian's doing an Album launch gig at Robin 2, Bilston on April 9th.

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

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Ian is back with a new album called "Politik Blues" (release date was last Monday: April, 13th 2015)

Here is a review about it:

http://music-news.com/showreview.asp

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Heard about the album launch, but couldn't make it but as soon as I got word on Monday I was on to Ian's site and ordered it. It came through the door 24 hours later and I could hardly wait to play it.

Ian's first "proper" Blues album in a long while and it's been well worth the wait. Ian has a kind of understated style which belies the power he has. As he says in the credits, he can't do an album without Morg Morgan on keys, and indeed, he's there. It is a little weird not seeing Wayne Proctor or Steve Amadeo in the credits, after long service together but Ian's puled back in his original band mates from his Strange brew days.

Long and short - it's a really, really good album; the cover of Richie Haven's cover works well, and Jack Bruce composition Politician has timely bite.

When life gives you lemons; don't make lemonade.
Give back the lemons.  Why were the lemons free?  What's wrong with the lemons?
Do Not trust the lemons...

Re: Ian Parker

Ian played this Saturday: August,1 the Muddy`s Club Blues Festival in Weinheim /Germany.
Performing were Aynsley Lister and Zach Prather  too.
Here now Ian & Aynsley having fun by "All Along The Watchtower". It was a great unforgettable Bluesnight!!! Enjoy.

https://youtu.be/gyWtvAZMytg

Re: Ian Parker

When's Ian going to do a band release?  Solo efforts aren't my bag these days.  More energy with a band sound.