BO GROHL block.busking.beats one man kick-ass band: originals & covers

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Description Price
1x40 minute set£90
2x40 minute sets£140
3x40 minute sets / 2X60£200
for a duo: ('Americana & slide / roots), add these figures to above scenarios (£50 / 100 / 150)£50
travel costs for every 2 miles radius outside 30 miles from WR11 8TH, add this figure to above scenarios (£1)£1
Prices are inclusive of VAT. Payment in advance by paypal. Member of the Musicians Union, with full PLI insurance. All electronic equipment visually inspected / PAT tested.

About / Biography

WHY PICK ME?

authenticity, originality and quality

If you're looking for a singalong act, or a replica or your fave group, look elsewhere. If you're still here, you might be interested in my original tunes, and my unique covers. I play guitar, sing and play drums with my feet. No backing tracks, all organic performances.

what do I do?

I have a wide repertoire (up to 4 hours - 2 hours is the norm) of originals and covers. I play my stuff with high energy, and to an exceptionally high standard - I've been gigging for over 45 years! As for punters, I can mix it with the best and roughest too - let me know if you need me to 'keep it clean' though. I'm thoroughly professional, and I won't let you down.

Aside from my own slide / roots and alternative rock tunes, contemporary acts I cover include Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Rory Gallagher, Portishead, Grace Jones, PiL, The Prodigy, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Dr Feelgood, Massive Attack, Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green). Older blues acts I cover include Robert Johnson, Son House, RL Burnside, Huddie Leadbetter, Muddy Waters, and Tony Joe White.

how do I do it?

I play 'resonator' guitars, and 'create my own beats' live with kick and snare drums, played with my feet. It's taken a whole lot of time and effort, but it's a 'one man band' like you've never experienced before...

you decide!

I have had great reviews, lots of radio airplay, I perform at prestigious festivals with great artists (e.g. Dr Feelgood, Boomtown Rats, Gordon Giltrap) and play regularly around the Worcs. / Glos. area and further afield.

So, take a punt - your guests will thank you for it!

Cheers, Bo Grohl

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for BO GROHL block.busking.beats

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Evesham, Worcestershire

Will travel up to 145 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 145 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

My own tunes (about 40 of ’em!), plus these covers...

Glory Box

Pull Up To The Bumper

Invaders Must Die

Public Image

Spellbound

Ace of Spades

Unfinished Sympathy

Crosstown Traffic

Can’t Be Satisfied

Who Knows? (Band of Gypsys)

Wonderful Wino

Torture Never Stops

Outside Now

Goin’ Down (slight return)

Crosstown Traffic

One Sunny Day

Milk & Alcohol

Too Much Alcohol

Empire State Express

Stagger Lee

Can't Be Satisfied

Death Letter Blues

Out On The Western Plain

As The Crow Flies

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

If no PA is provided, I bring the whole lot.
If PA is being provided;
- one DI (guitar, vocals & drums mixed on stage by me using my own system);
- one monitor (ideally);
- adequate lighting.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking, arrival times, riders


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can play tunes from my phonecas required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Robin 2


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Hendrix, Zappa, Robert Johnson


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

45 years of gigging experience


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Music venues


Are you worth booking

Depends what you're looking for. If it's cheesey covers, then no. If it's skilful playing, great songwriting and a load of fun, then yes.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

15 minutes set-up.
Sound check preferred - not essential.
Whatever is required - typically 1-3 x40 minute sets, or even 1-2 x60 minute sets.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Set repertoire


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Excellent, love it

Recent Clients

BO GROHL block.busking.beats has performed for these clients:

Artist support slots:

Dr Feelgood, Boomtown Rats, Gordon Giltrap, Gwyn Ashton, Mike Vernon, Layla Zoe.

Festivals:

Breaking Bands, Droitwich (promoter = Jason Maguire)

Lechlade Festival (promoter = Jennie Turner-Maskell)

Dubs-in-the-Middle, Evesham (promoter = Natalie Clements)

Mappfest, Malvern (promoter = Andy Mapp)

Leek Blues Festival (promoter = Dave Swarbrook)

Wotton Blues Festival (promoter = Dave Draisey)

Great British R&B Festival, Colne (promoter = Paddy Maguire)

Upton Blues Festival, Upton-on-Severn (promoter = John Denton)

Old Bush Blues Festival, Callow End (promoter = Matt Williams)

Prestige Gigs:

Robin2, Bilston (promoter = Lisa Nash)

Marrs Bar, Worcester (promoter = Brian Maher)

Worleys at the Swan, Stourport (promoter = Matt Worley)

Iron Road, Evesham (promoter = Muttley Watson)

Venues

BO GROHL block.busking.beats has performed at these venues:

See above

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