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The new BluesMix album ‘Flat Nine’ will be released on Feb 13th, by Proper Records Distribution.
To celebrate BluesMix are playing a special launch party/gig on Thurs Feb 16th at the fantastic Alleycat Music Club. 4 Denmark St, London WC2H 8LP.

As well as playing songs from the new album in demand DJ Lil’ Koko will play DJ sets of old school/rare New Orleans Funk and R&B. Plenty to get your feet tapping!

If you want to come and have free entry just email rpflemin@yahoo.com We will then add you to the doorlist for the night. We have a limited number of guestlist slots so hurry!
Otherwise it will be £4 entry on the night.

‘Flat Nine’ comprises 11 original songs which are Blues based with a healthy injection of vintage funk sounds.

The album was recorded to analogue 24 track tape at the well respected Cowshed Recording Studios and it was Mastered at Fluid Studios. The album was produced by Joe Leach and BluesMix.

The cover artwork was drawn by critically acclaimed illustrator/graphic novelist Luke Pearson.

‘Flat Nine’ will be distributed by Proper Records Distribution and will be available from Feb 13th on Amazon, Play.com, HMV.com and many other places ….including some good old fashioned record shops. It will also be available online at iTunes.

Doors Open 8pm.

Our new Album is done!  Stand by for an announcement in the coming days regarding the release date AND info about our special CD launch party/gig on Feb 16th in central London.

BluesMix have 2 exciting gigs coming up at the fabulous Troubadour Club in Old Brompton Rd. On Dec 17th we headline a fantastic line up including The Tonebrokers and retro DJ New Orleans funk specialist DJ Lil’Koko. And we are back at the Troubadour on NEW YEARS EVE for the New Year’s Eve party there. We hope to see you at one or both gigs!

Back at the fabulous GreenNote in Camden this Saturday Nov 26th. One of London’s best intimate live music bars/restaurants. Serving great food or just come for a drink. 2 sets from 7.30pm.
GreenNote is on Parkway , 2mins walk from Camden tube. Or there is free street parking after 5.30pm.

Info on the venue is here

We are at The Troubadour Club on Nov 12th. Support from the fantastic Meg Cavanaugh, plus Mark Harrison.The Troubadour (2mins from Earl’s Court tube) is the legendary venue where the likes of Dylan, Hendrix played.

http:/www.troubadour.co.uk

£6 on the door.
£5 in advance from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/141190

Doors Open 8pm. Live music 8.30pm until midnight. Then Club open until 2am with some retro tunes you can dance to playing.

BLUESMIX
Funky, soulful Blues from London band BluesMix. Their 2nd album release ‘Biding My Time’ received praise from the music press. Blues Matters magazine called it “Top class funky blues”. Classic Rock magazine gave it a glowing 8/10 review. RocknReel called it “an absolute treat!”. The album was featured on the Paul Jones BBC Radio 2 show and enjoyed Radio airplay as far afield as the USA.

Blues in Britain magazine said BluesMix are “Up there with the best of the UK Blues scene”.

With a focus on original material the band have a groove oriented approach to the Blues with an appeal that typically spans Blues and Funk genres.

Website: http://www.bluesmix.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BluesMix/8474101519

MEG CAVANAUGH
Meg Cavanaugh is an American singer/songwriter with an engaging stage presence and a unique blend of songs that draw on influences from folk, rock, jazz and bluegrass. A recent reviewer said she was “reminiscent at times of Sheryl Crow and Norah Jones”. Performing with her band, there will be songs from her album ‘The Musketeer’s Handbook’ and some great new ones. More info on
Website: http://www.megcavanaugh.com/

MARK HARRISON
Mark Harrison performs exclusively his own material, songs for the present that tip their hat to the acoustic blues greats of the past. He has a very distinctive sound and will be joined for this gig by the extraordinary upright bass talents of Charles Benfield.
https://www.facebook.com/markharrisonmusic

Info on the Troubadour is here:  info here.

We are back at the fantastic Troubadour Club on Oct 15th. Support from The Tonebrokers and Daysleeper. Should be a great night. Info HERE

Songwriting is well underway for the new BluesMix album. The recording studio is booked for October. Looking forward to it muchly!
We have a few cool gigs coming up….Sept 27th at Aint Nothing But, Oct 8th at Bowled Over, Aldersbrook nr Wanstead. Oct 15th at The Troubadour Club,.
All the gig info is on the Gigs page.

A track (Real Life) from our first album was MP3.com’s track of the day earlier this week. The reviewer said: “The other day we were thinking we’d like to hear Chris Rea get his funk on with Tower Of Power, maybe doing a cover the Yardbirds‘ “I’m A Man.” Then we heard BluesMix and realized it’s already getting done…and then some.”  You can still download the track for free from MP3.com

We have had a batch of fantastic gigs in recent weeks making new friends at venues such as GreenNote, Aint Nothin But, Round Midnight, Blues Kitchen. Hello to you all! Slowly but surely amassing new original songs with a view to recording a new album later this year.

BluesMix return to the Troubadour Club in Old Brompton Rd on Saturday June 25 th to headline  the popular Blues&Grooves Night, at the famous club where the likes of Hendrix, Dylan and  Paul Simon  played. Advance Tickets from WeGotTickets.! More info at the Troubadour website . Rootsey support is from the fantastic BC Blues and Mark Harrison.

The Troubadour is 2mins from Earls Court tube.

£6 on the door or £5 in advance from WeGotTickets.  Doors Open at 8pm. Live music until midnight. Club open until 2am.

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/121983   Info on the Troubadour: http://www.troubadour.co.uk/