JUICY LUCY
+ XANDER & THE PEACE PIRATES
+ COLLETTE COOPER
JUICY LUCY
Originally formed in 1969 and signed to the legendary Vertigo label, they had a huge hit with their cover of Bo Diddley’s Who Do You Love, they then followed that up with 2 classic albums, Juicy Lucy (nicknamed the Zelda Plum album based on the fruity cover!) and Lie Back & Enjoy It. A classic British Rock band in their Prime, their last album release was Do That and You’ll Lose it which was awhile ago now, however Juicy Lucy will be releasing a brand new EP called I Believe and which contains new material on the 27th February at the 100 Club!
Many personnel changes later the current line up is Steve Fish – Lead Guitar / Vocals Michael Philips – Bass Guitar Paul ‘Fletch’ Fletcher – Drums
XANDER & THE PEACE PIRATES
Xander and the Peace Pirates are a testament to musical integrity and personal strength. Combining soul, blues and rock, their pervasive blend of inspired song writing and memorable performances has already seen them enrapture audiences around the world. Brothers Keith and Stu Xander were discovered on YouTube by Gibson Brands CEO, Henry Juszkiewicz, and during their subsequent performances for the company at numerous international events from LA to Dubai, the band caught the attention of not just an ever-growing collective of fans but also industry legends such as Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Rolling Stones) and Rick Allen (Def Leppard).
Defying all expectations, lead singer and guitarist Keith Xander was born without a right arm below the elbow and plays guitar using a prosthesis and hook with a pick attached at the end. Although many who have seen Keith play believe him to be an extraordinary guitarist despite of his (falsely) perceived ‘disability’, he is a virtuoso musician in his own right and his playing rivals the best in the industry. The band established themselves as a live-performance juggernaut after concluding their 5-year tenure as the resident band at Liverpool’s iconic Cavern Club pub and going on to support the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, The Temperance Movement, ex-Whitesnake’s Bernie Marsden and Bon Jovi to name a few.
2016 saw the band release their debut album, titled ‘11:11’, on V2 Benelux Records, recorded at the world-famous Wisseloord studios in Hilversum, outside of Amsterdam. The album has gone on to receive rave reviews from Classic Rock, Planet Rock and from BBC Radio’s Bob Harris, who has subsequently invited the band to record 2 sessions for his ‘Under the Apple Tree’ YouTube series, as well as headlining his Warehouse venue in Harrogate.
With haunting riffs, ingenious melodies, and a uniquely infectious charisma, Xander and the Peace Pirates continue to share their musical passion to standing ovations, while spreading a universal message of peace, love and harmony.
COLLETTE COOPER
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