 For all gigs tickets can be bought in advance ONLINE using http://www.wegotickets.com/location/449 the specific link for the Bassment.
Any enquiries just call Ian on 07802 333416 or e-mail on flaves@blueyonder.co.uk
In 2008 we will be taking a break from GIG promotion in Chelmsford after our April gigs. We aim to be back in October with a revitalised approach. We will be doing a special ONE OFF gig at The High Barn in JULY though with LIBERTY PIKE...
P-A-U-L delivers Blues Rock that's a crossbreed of deep seeded grooves, lightning riffs, and soulful melodies. A sound that creates a perfect backdrop for his heartfelt lyrical memoirs of life on the road. Paul Andrew Ulysses Lamb was born in Detroit and raised on the streets of an east side community known as Harper Woods.
see the MYSPACE
www.myspace.com/paullamb
The best of the up and coming bands in Essex. This multi-award winning six piece outfit have real energy, a muturity of songwriting and performance that spells a great career ahead.
see and hear them at www.myspace.com/closurerock
Tonight is Detroit night with P-A-U-L's band hailing from that great City as do the original WHITE STRIPES. Tonight we have a great tribute to that band.
see and hear them aon myspace www.myspace.com/notquitestripes
 Vocally Emily is world class, the harmonies that are overlayed plus the fiddle and cello make this quartet a cut above everything else:-
The reviews just get better and better:-
"the incredible voice of Emily Barker, the light, shade and effortless power of which defies and surpasses any critical superlative." Americana UK live review
"She is one of those talents that comes along once in a lifetime, if you're lucky." Maverick magazine Pickin and Grinnin review
...a willowy, plaintive voice with more than a touch of Gillian Welch and Neko Case… sharply observed, original songs.” UNCUT.
"...an authentic heartache that anchors all the best country music, and places her in the same ballpark as Gillian Welch or Canada's The Be Good Tanyas ..." Q Magazine.
"Putting a painting of yourself, replete with black eye, on the cover of your debut solo outing can't fail to grab people's attention. Barker's voice could easily do that on its own mind; with echoes of Lucinda William's rasp and Martha Wainright's breathy purr.” Word.
“…this debut solo effort displays her intuitive grasp of both mood and medium…an engaging set of songs.” The Times.
One of Essex's best loved bands. Poetic and anthemic. David Arscott writes some expansive songs and has a superb band wrapped around his Buckleyesque vocal. This really is a class act.
 www.thewhitegospel.com
DAN RAZA
 We have supported Dan from the start.. We didn't have a spare slot tonight but when it was clear Dan had a break in his crowded schedule it was great to find he could be part of the last Alter States night at the Bassment for sometime..
see www.danraza.com links to his myspace...
Truly spellbinding, stunning...if there is any justice in this world, it won't be long before Dan Raza is headlining in a town near you, take my advice and go and see him live, highly recommended." Maverick Magazine
"A great young talent."
Chris Farlowe
"One of the best support acts I've seen in two or three years...an artist that makes you take note and listen to the songs."
Slaid Cleaves
"Fantastic, absolutely brilliant."
Gareth Lloyd, BBC Three Counties
"Incredible... a wonderful songwriter."
Mary Gauthier
"Has the feel of an old fashioned protest singer but without any sort of preaching attitude."
Americana UK
 This guy is 'the' troubadour. ALTER STATES was taking a break after the 16th April gig until the opportunity popped up to host Jason. Hence the EXTRA gig treat in April.
‘One of the UK’s best-kept secrets’ MOJO
Serious talent, the old-fashioned way’ TIME OUT
‘The fingerstyle of Jansch and Graham, with all the hippest Americana influences , too’ UNCUT
James and the gang who run a successful night themselves promoting live Roots music in Kelvedon get a chance to see the big town of Chelmsford!! Great to have these guys back.
see www.songsfromthebluehouse.com or their myspace to see and hear the band.
More to follow:-
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