Blue On Black

Formed in June of 2001, this three-piece outfit has fast won audiences and venues over to their style of Weapons Grade Blues/Rock. Comprising of Keith Howe (guitar & vocals), Paul Arnot (bass and vocals) and Nigel Masters (drums and Vocals). A three piece Rock/Blues Band who have played with Deep Purple,Joe Bonamassa ,Walter Trout, Peter Frampton , Wilko Johnson , The Hamsters, to name but a few as well as touring in their own right. Their live CD “In Transit” continues to sell very well (Getting a 9 out of 10 review from “Blues in Britain” magazine) and recently headlining the Friday Blues/Rock stage at the Cambridge Rock Festival U.K. the review emphasise just what a true power trio they are, playing with a passion and commitment that captures the true nature of their chosen music. The latest Studio CD "Suckin' Out Venom" was released late 2009 and features 10 brand new originals endorsed by the Band's friend Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple fame). Not ones to sit on theoir laurels, the Guys are currently working on their next CD 'Robert Johnsosn Door' - planned to be available to download/buy in 2012. Their powerful mixture of original and classic material delivers the Band's 'Signature Brand', Guitar Driven, Weapons Grade Rock and Blues with the commitment and professionalism that has been earnt from many years touring the Blues, R&B and Rock circuits. Fast or Slow, Loud or Quiet, if you like your Rock tinged with the Passion of the Blues and played with that honest energy that can only come from people who love their music, you will not be disappointed with Blue on Black. "Hope to see you on the circuit real soon" Keith, Paul and Andy Blue on Black CDBaby: Blue On Black Facebook: Blue On Black "To Keith and Blue on Black, Hey big man, superb and cheers". Ian Gillan - Deep Purple. The Band ( Keith Howe - Guitar & Vocals, Paul Arnott - Bass Guitar & Vocals and Nigel Masters - Percussion & Vocals ) have built a reputation for delivering a powerhouse of weapons grade blues / rock! Powerful & passionate, mainly original material played with a commitment and professionalism that comes from their many years of touring the Rock, Blues and R&B circuits. Clocking up to 1,000's of performnces, the Band have power housed their way across the UK and abroad showcasing their own brand of Weapons Grade Rock and Renegade Blues. Weapons Grade Blues Rock !! Reviews "To Keith and Blue on Black, God Bless". Walter Trout "Great to play & with you guys & well done for sticking your neck out, doing great music & your own stuff!" Larry Miller "Only brave hearts can play their guitars before Walter Trout!...yeh baby!" Big Harmonica Bob " I have seen Blue on Black perform and was totally knocked out, if they can get 4,000 Deep Purple fans shouting for more they have got something, you must agree". Richard Boyles President of Walter Trout Fan Club "The brilliant Blue on Black, this band are destined for big things" Formed in June of 2001, this three-piece outfit comprises Keith (guitar & vocals), Paul (bass) and Clive (drums & vocals). Describing themselves as 'Weapons Grade Blues/Rock' the band delivers a powerful mixture of original and classic material with the commitment and professionalism that has been earnt from many years touring the Blues, R&B and Rock circuits. The Band considers it essential that the soul of the music is conveyed to their audience with excitement and are never happier than when playing live. Blue on Black strive to deliver Rock tinged with the passion of the blues and played with an honest energy whether it be through songs that are fast or slow, loud or quiet. Their first full-length studio album 'Suckin' out Venom' is being readied for release in late November 2009, and the band are now booking dates from late 2009 onwards. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.