BBB 40th Anniversary Show Feb '08 2009
The Bluestankers trio played 2 numbers at the show on Feb'08 2009 at the Kelab Golf Subang Negara. This is in conjunction with the Brown Black Blues band's 40th anniversary dinner party and show at Perdana hall. Appearing also that evening together with us was Radiostar (with Pot Amir, ex-Innuendo) and The Big Pink. All bands including us, played their hearts out, to the delight of the 300-shy sporting audience.
BBB kicked off with classic tunes slightly after 8pm, belting out among others Bad Company, Santana, Rolling Stones, Beatles, and Eric Clapton numbers. Even after 40 years, BBB's performance was impeccable that night, given the fact most members are already in their 60s. Truly amazing, and definitely, entertaining. Radiostar gave a breath of 'modern' music touch to the classic rock filled hall with R&B themed songs and neo-fusion jazz chops by Apuk (hope I got his name right :-) ). Such great potential from this 26 year old guitarist.
Our turn came on around 10ish. And we took the stage as per norm. After a brief introduction and our appreciation to Uncle Hamdan (founder of BBB who graciously invited us for this gig)and Fuad Halimi (BBB studio manager), intro notes from Cream's Badge set the audience applausing. Clearly they know their music :-). Najip's Ginger Bakerish drum beats set the mood goin'further. Our Cream tribute had begun. Lazer Razer was brilliant on bass and vocals that night. Reminded me of Jack Bruce who mastered both skills of singing and playing so well during his hey days in Cream. Yours truly on the other hand played a '74 Stratocaster that night without any frills; just plugged straight into a Valvestate Marshall amp to get that classic single coil tone. The bell tones did it for both the numbers we churned out, which included Sunshine of your love. All in all, a super 2nd gig for us. Good sound system and appreciative crowd.
The Big Pink came right on after us and displayed an authority of blues root prowess. With frontmen Asrif on Gibson Les Paul and vocals, and Zhin on diatonic harmonica, the crowd went bonkers and were entertained by the likes of classic Muddy Waters songs being belted out. Song after song, licks after licks, the hall reverberated into an ambience of delta and Chicago style blues feeling. This has got to be some of the best blues root music being played on Klang Valley soil in a very long time. Keep them coming boys! We want to hear some Freddie' and Albert King soon! :-)
The party didn't end there. BBB rocked on some more, this set featuring guest artists and such, right until the stroke of midnight. And as our trio was walking towards the car park to call it a night, we overheard drums tunes of Moby Dick leaking out from the window panes of the hall!!! The rest as they always say, is history... Long live the BBB!
BBB kicked off with classic tunes slightly after 8pm, belting out among others Bad Company, Santana, Rolling Stones, Beatles, and Eric Clapton numbers. Even after 40 years, BBB's performance was impeccable that night, given the fact most members are already in their 60s. Truly amazing, and definitely, entertaining. Radiostar gave a breath of 'modern' music touch to the classic rock filled hall with R&B themed songs and neo-fusion jazz chops by Apuk (hope I got his name right :-) ). Such great potential from this 26 year old guitarist.
Our turn came on around 10ish. And we took the stage as per norm. After a brief introduction and our appreciation to Uncle Hamdan (founder of BBB who graciously invited us for this gig)and Fuad Halimi (BBB studio manager), intro notes from Cream's Badge set the audience applausing. Clearly they know their music :-). Najip's Ginger Bakerish drum beats set the mood goin'further. Our Cream tribute had begun. Lazer Razer was brilliant on bass and vocals that night. Reminded me of Jack Bruce who mastered both skills of singing and playing so well during his hey days in Cream. Yours truly on the other hand played a '74 Stratocaster that night without any frills; just plugged straight into a Valvestate Marshall amp to get that classic single coil tone. The bell tones did it for both the numbers we churned out, which included Sunshine of your love. All in all, a super 2nd gig for us. Good sound system and appreciative crowd.
The Big Pink came right on after us and displayed an authority of blues root prowess. With frontmen Asrif on Gibson Les Paul and vocals, and Zhin on diatonic harmonica, the crowd went bonkers and were entertained by the likes of classic Muddy Waters songs being belted out. Song after song, licks after licks, the hall reverberated into an ambience of delta and Chicago style blues feeling. This has got to be some of the best blues root music being played on Klang Valley soil in a very long time. Keep them coming boys! We want to hear some Freddie' and Albert King soon! :-)
The party didn't end there. BBB rocked on some more, this set featuring guest artists and such, right until the stroke of midnight. And as our trio was walking towards the car park to call it a night, we overheard drums tunes of Moby Dick leaking out from the window panes of the hall!!! The rest as they always say, is history... Long live the BBB!
