#jack blackman

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Making Mr. Right (Susan Seidelman, 1987).

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Fatal Attraction (Adrian Lyne, 1987).

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Jack Blackman-Jack Blackman

Jack Blackman is a young singer-somgwriter highly influenced by blues, roots and folk, he began to make a name for himself when he reached the semi-finals of Radio 2's young folk award two years on the trot (2010 & 2011), he released his debut album, River Town in 2011, featuring nine originals and a couple of covers including a stunning take on Blind Blake's finger stretching Police Dog Blues. From there jack began to receive support from the likes of Radio 2's Paul Jones and national music magazines fRoots and Acoustic Magazine. This summer has seen Jack take a trip out to Mississippi, performing at Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Blues Club as well being interviewed by legendary radio host Sunshine Sonny Payne. Whilst Radio 4 have already featured Charles Walton Blues (from his new self titled album) on a documentary on Charles Walton witchcraft murder. Jack's second album opens with Moving Train and from the opening few bars it's obvious to hear why Blackman is courting so much attention, his intricate guitar picking is simply mesmeric from the of, whilst his vocals belie his tender years as he ably mirrors the vocals of a seasoned Delta blues pro. Moving Train is a stunning statement of intent, showcasing stripped down acoustic blues at it's best with a masterclass of innovative guitar and compelling, weathered vocals that urge the listener on. From there on in Jack continues to deliver a glorious album of rootsy folk and intriguing heartfelt blues from the fragile folky lament and lyrical tour de force of Ashes On My Guitar to the blustery Whiskey Grave with it's foot tapping rhythm and infectious combination of slide and plucked guitar, via the moody, dark blues folk of the aforementioned Charles Walton Blues, Jack always compels both musically and lyrically. There's not a wasted note among the nine original songs on offer here, in fact the likes of Patch Up That Hole could easily become a future blues standard, whilst album closer, Buddy Holly's Ghost could grace any major forthcoming folk release you care to mention, with it's delicate melody and heartfelt lyrics. The album is a passionate and stirring affair throughout as Jack proves he's equally adept at both the nimble fingered blues and soul searching fractured folk. Jack Blackman's second, self-titled album consolidates his position as one of the hottest prospects in blues and folk, if you like your music stripped of gloss you won't find fault with this full length masterpiece. Rhythm & Booze Rating 10 www.facebook.com/jackblackmansongs

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Jack Blackman-Jack Blackman

Jack Blackman is a young singer-somgwriter highly influenced by blues, roots and folk, he began to make a name for himself when he reached the semi-finals of Radio 2's young folk award two years on the trot (2010 & 2011), he released his debut album, River Town in 2011, featuring nine originals and a couple of covers including a stunning take on Blind Blake's finger stretching Police Dog Blues. From there jack began to receive support from the likes of Radio 2's Paul Jones and national music magazines fRoots and Acoustic Magazine. This summer has seen Jack take a trip out to Mississippi, performing at Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero Blues Club as well being interviewed by legendary radio host Sunshine Sonny Payne. Whilst Radio 4 have already featured Charles Walton Blues (from his new self titled album) on a documentary on Charles Walton witchcraft murder. Jack's second album opens with Moving Train and from the opening few bars it's obvious to hear why Blackman is courting so much attention, his intricate guitar picking is simply mesmeric from the of, whilst his vocals belie his tender years as he ably mirrors the vocals of a seasoned Delta blues pro. Moving Train is a stunning statement of intent, showcasing stripped down acoustic blues at it's best with a masterclass of innovative guitar and compelling, weathered vocals that urge the listener on. From there on in Jack continues to deliver a glorious album of rootsy folk and intriguing heartfelt blues from the fragile folky lament and lyrical tour de force of Ashes On My Guitar to the blustery Whiskey Grave with it's foot tapping rhythm and infectious combination of slide and plucked guitar, via the moody, dark blues folk of the aforementioned Charles Walton Blues, Jack always compels both musically and lyrically. There's not a wasted note among the nine original songs on offer here, in fact the likes of Patch Up That Hole could easily become a future blues standard, whilst album closer, Buddy Holly's Ghost could grace any major forthcoming folk release you care to mention, with it's delicate melody and heartfelt lyrics. The album is a passionate and stirring affair throughout as Jack proves he's equally adept at both the nimble fingered blues and soul searching fractured folk. Jack Blackman's second, self-titled album consolidates his position as one of the hottest prospects in blues and folk, if you like your music stripped of gloss you won't find fault with this full length masterpiece. Rhythm & Booze Rating 10 www.facebook.com/jackblackmansongs

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Blues @ The Jinney Ring, Hanbury 2/8/14

  Blues at The Jinney Ring, Hanbury 02/08/14   The 6th year of this blues and beer festival held at the picturesque craft centre, The Jinney Ring, near Bromsgrove. Visitors could camp or park up overnight in their VW 'splittie' and ex WD tents. Well not quite that any more, but there were plenty of pitches in use, as the day travellers rolled in, and 400+ gathered around the grounds. Plenty of good food, 21 beers and ciders, and 6 bands to entertain all over from early afternoon till late evening. Jack Blackman, opened the stage, with his acoustic Mississippi Delta style blues, he is building a strong following for his accomplished finger picking and slide work along with vocals that show a real feel for those blues. Performing country blues, like the frothy 'Patch Up That Hole', the lament that is 'Charley Walton Blues', through to fast fingering songs like his 'Police Dog Blues', 19 year old Jack's talents were there for all to hear. Closing with a railroading, fast moving, demo of Delta slide for 'Hognose Gin', excellent. Jack gave way for the light hearted, rootsy Mumbo Jumbo, with Oliver, Chris and, on piano, Fred Skidmore, who added some nice touches of boogie woogie to the set. 'Three Cool Cats' seems to sum up this comfortable, laid back, entertaining session. Bass gave way to uke in the hands of Chris, Oliver trumpeting his green credentials on washboard and cajon, with Fred providing the jam filling that glued it all together. A wooden kazoo is produced for 'Regret It', 'Nice Work', if you can get it! Retrovibe, were up next, though mainly guitar based covers, this band performed well, with a personable and powerful vocalist in Rea Lewis. 'Pride & joy', 'Bright Lights', and a nice side step as Rea sipped the beautiful jazz tinged, 'Black Coffee'. Some nice harp off Jake Thomas for 'I'm Ready', before Rae upped the tempo, for the dancing fans, with, Jailhouse Rock, and 'Johnny Be Goode'. Rae and Retrovibe had certainly stirred up the action. To follow we were treated to the funk and blues of guitar gurning band Brothers Groove. This Birmingham band, has not put a foot wrong since forming, rapidly moving from a support roll to headlining. Their strong following now producing national radio airplay and award nominations. Guitarist Shaun Hill, is not only a joy to hear, but also to watch, he wears his musical emotion firmly on his expressional face. With Nige Mellor and Deano Bass, the guitar combination is pure class. 'What’s The Deal' and 'Play the Game' came straight off their album of the same name released last year. The band finished to all round applause and a blues guitar take on Stevie Wonders 'Superstition', an exceptional faultless set, for us all to join in that groove. Following swiftly on, we moved from the award nominated Brothers, to a European Blues award winning artist in Franck Ash. Franck has supported such legends as Robert Cray and Taj Mahal and now he had brought his band to Jinney Ring for another faultless guitar led performance. That is not to diminish his vocal presence, he is a full on live performer, with plenty of that funk and soul guaranteed to please this gathering of blues fans. 'Hoochie Coochie Man' and 'Well Alright' was certainly alright here. So how do we follow up this guitar genus that has cut its groove over the evening, well it was time for everyone to get up and move to the world of The fabulous Boogie Boys and Sarah Warren. Sarah returns from last year, we all know what to expect from this powerful singer, but she likes her fun too and this is a fun session from those red coated Boogie Boys. Front man Chris Dawe, poses and struts alongside Sarah, they 'Shake Rattle and Roll', throughout the set. Everything is thrown in from 'Aint Nobody Here But Us Chickens', (plenty of ducks though) through to 'See You Later Alligator', this is what the the Fabulous Boogie Boys are made for, giving all a great evening and send off to this established little festival, in the beautiful setting of The Jinney Ring. Words & Photos By Graham Munn

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Blues @ The Jinney Ring, Hanbury 2/8/14

  Blues at The Jinney Ring, Hanbury 02/08/14   The 6th year of this blues and beer festival held at the picturesque craft centre, The Jinney Ring, near Bromsgrove. Visitors could camp or park up overnight in their VW 'splittie' and ex WD tents. Well not quite that any more, but there were plenty of pitches in use, as the day travellers rolled in, and 400+ gathered around the grounds. Plenty of good food, 21 beers and ciders, and 6 bands to entertain all over from early afternoon till late evening. Jack Blackman, opened the stage, with his acoustic Mississippi Delta style blues, he is building a strong following for his accomplished finger picking and slide work along with vocals that show a real feel for those blues. Performing country blues, like the frothy 'Patch Up That Hole', the lament that is 'Charley Walton Blues', through to fast fingering songs like his 'Police Dog Blues', 19 year old Jack's talents were there for all to hear. Closing with a railroading, fast moving, demo of Delta slide for 'Hognose Gin', excellent. Jack gave way for the light hearted, rootsy Mumbo Jumbo, with Oliver, Chris and, on piano, Fred Skidmore, who added some nice touches of boogie woogie to the set. 'Three Cool Cats' seems to sum up this comfortable, laid back, entertaining session. Bass gave way to uke in the hands of Chris, Oliver trumpeting his green credentials on washboard and cajon, with Fred providing the jam filling that glued it all together. A wooden kazoo is produced for 'Regret It', 'Nice Work', if you can get it! Retrovibe, were up next, though mainly guitar based covers, this band performed well, with a personable and powerful vocalist in Rea Lewis. 'Pride & joy', 'Bright Lights', and a nice side step as Rea sipped the beautiful jazz tinged, 'Black Coffee'. Some nice harp off Jake Thomas for 'I'm Ready', before Rae upped the tempo, for the dancing fans, with, Jailhouse Rock, and 'Johnny Be Goode'. Rae and Retrovibe had certainly stirred up the action. To follow we were treated to the funk and blues of guitar gurning band Brothers Groove. This Birmingham band, has not put a foot wrong since forming, rapidly moving from a support roll to headlining. Their strong following now producing national radio airplay and award nominations. Guitarist Shaun Hill, is not only a joy to hear, but also to watch, he wears his musical emotion firmly on his expressional face. With Nige Mellor and Deano Bass, the guitar combination is pure class. 'What’s The Deal' and 'Play the Game' came straight off their album of the same name released last year. The band finished to all round applause and a blues guitar take on Stevie Wonders 'Superstition', an exceptional faultless set, for us all to join in that groove. Following swiftly on, we moved from the award nominated Brothers, to a European Blues award winning artist in Franck Ash. Franck has supported such legends as Robert Cray and Taj Mahal and now he had brought his band to Jinney Ring for another faultless guitar led performance. That is not to diminish his vocal presence, he is a full on live performer, with plenty of that funk and soul guaranteed to please this gathering of blues fans. 'Hoochie Coochie Man' and 'Well Alright' was certainly alright here. So how do we follow up this guitar genus that has cut its groove over the evening, well it was time for everyone to get up and move to the world of The fabulous Boogie Boys and Sarah Warren. Sarah returns from last year, we all know what to expect from this powerful singer, but she likes her fun too and this is a fun session from those red coated Boogie Boys. Front man Chris Dawe, poses and struts alongside Sarah, they 'Shake Rattle and Roll', throughout the set. Everything is thrown in from 'Aint Nobody Here But Us Chickens', (plenty of ducks though) through to 'See You Later Alligator', this is what the the Fabulous Boogie Boys are made for, giving all a great evening and send off to this established little festival, in the beautiful setting of The Jinney Ring. Words & Photos By Graham Munn