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First couple of gigs since... and looking forward...

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Saturday the 1st of February 2020                              The Clutha John Martyn Gig                                                     Glasgow
Sunday the 4th of August from 2.00pm                          The Ferry                                                           Glasgow
Big Blues Day

Sunday Sessions with
The Sidekicks & Alan Murphy
on Sunday 25th August. An afternoon of free live music on The River Clyde will kick off with Ferry favourite and a regular from our Big Blues Days Alan Murphy.
The Side Kicks
will visit The Ferry for the first time playing Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Americana and 60s/70s classic songs all with a bit of humour but an abundance of experience.

FEATURED LINE UP
The Side Kicks
Alan Murphy

Free Entry
Food served from 1pm - 4pm

Live Music from 2pm - 5.30pm
2 course lunch £10 (when booked by Friday 23rd Aug)

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With Special Guest "Keri"

A Nod to John Martyn with Alan Murphy and Keri on Sunday 8th of September 2019 from 2.00pm.
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remember where I was when I heard my first John Martyn album "So Far So Good" in 1977 and it gave me a direction in music which lasts to this day.
I've watched John live in Glasgow Students Union - Met him after the gig at Edinburgh Odeon 1978 - Glasgow Sub Club - Glasgow Pavilion Theatre - Glasgow Concert hall - & Dublin Vicar Street.
I am very grateful to have played Solid Air and You Can Discover with Danny Thompson at a John Martyn music gathering, watched him playing Good By Pork Pie Hat, and listened to some of his stories over breakfast.
I've bought his "Wotcher" T shirt with his own sketch of his lifelong bass...Victoria.
John died on the 29th of January 2009. On this tenth anniversary year I played a remembrance gig and it was a pleasure to revisit John’s songs. I would like to again share some of his music along with my own compositions as a “Nod to JM” in the fabulous Ferry.
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FREE ENTRY
Muso's, Friends of The Ferry, Blues Day card holders & Gold Card members enter FREE!!! Also, if you purchase the 2 course lunch then this will save you the entry fee.

FAMILY FRIENDLY
Although our venue operates a strictly over 18's policy for public events in the evening, families (including children) are welcome for all Big Blues Day afternoons.

Food served from 1pm - 4pm
General admission tickets £5
Advanced tickets for 2 course lunch £10 (includes free entry!)

Sunday the 7th of July 2019.   "A Nod To John Martyn" at       The Ferry                                                                      Glasgow
Sunday the 2nd of June 2019                                                       The Ferry                                                                       Glasgow
Big Blues Day

Sunday the 12th of May 2019                                       The Ferry                                                       Glasgow
Big Blues Day

 
                                          John Martyn Remembrance Gig.

              Alan Murphy plays an evening of John Martyn Classics

       Saturday the 9th of February at Mugdock Theatre from 7.00pm
 

I remember where I was when I heard my first John Martyn album "So Far So Good" in 1977 and it gave me a direction in music which lasts to this day.

I've watched John live in Glasgow Students Union - Met him after the gig at Edinburgh Odeon 1978 - Glasgow Sub Club - Glasgow Pavilion Theatre - Glasgow Concert hall - & Dublin Vicar Street.

I am very grateful to have played Solid Air and You Can Discover with Danny Thompson at a John Martyn music gathering, watched him playing Good By Pork Pie Hat, and listened to some of his stories over breakfast.
I've bought his "Wotcher" T shirt with his own sketch of his life long bass...Victoria.

John died on the 29th of January 2009 and I have booked a small theatre to mark the 10th anniversary of his death at Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie, Glasgow, on Saturday the 9th of February.
I will play an evening of some of Johns best loved songs. The theatre seats 54.

Thank you to everyone that attended the gig...Much appreciated and £427.50 raised for the homeless charity Social Bite + the collecting tins from the bar...Best, A

 Thanks to Deane Granger for the video's below..."Small hours"..."Sweet little Mystery" with huge thanks to Keri for her playing on the night...and "I Don't Want To Know"
www.facebook.com/deane.granger/videos/2155467244496461/?t=0
www.facebook.com/deane.granger/videos/2155495717826947/?t=0
www.facebook.com/deane.granger/videos/2155479087828610/?t=8
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Saturday the 18th of August                                            The Swan In The Rushes                                                   Loughborough
Festival In The Rushes from 2.00pm
www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/event/festival-in-the-rushes-2/

Sunday the 18th of March 2018                                                  The Ferry                                                                      Glasgow
Blues & Soul Day from 2.00pm

 Sunday the 14th if January 2018.
Calling in to The Bay Tree in Stratford, London, around 7.00pm to play a few tunes at the open stage...All welcome

Sunday the24th of September 2017                                          The Ferry                                                                       Glasgow
Big Blues Day from 2.00pm

Sunday the 2nd of July 2017                                                        The Ferry                                                                       Glasgow
Big Blues Day. From 2.00 pm

Sunday the 25th of June  2017                                                    The Ferry                                                                        Glasgow
Big Blues Day. From 2.00 pm

21st of May 2017                                                                           The Ferry                                                                        Glasgow
Big Blues Day. From 2.00 pm

5th March 2017                                                                       Telfords Warehouse                                                            Chester
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October 23rd 2016                                                                     The Ferry                                                                      Glasgow
Followed by Blackleaf 40
4th of September 2016                                                             The Ferry                                                                     Glasgow                            Myself with Ian Murray on percussion playing from 2.00pm
7th of August 2016                                                                       The Ferry                                                                   Glasgow                            Myself with Ian Murray on percussion playing from 2.00pm till around 4.00 pm
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  Crumbs & cocktails, Smith St, Ayr                              6th Aug 2016, 9pm.                                    Supporting Blackleaf 40
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gigs:

Opening for Andy Fairweather Low at The Ferry in Glasow on the 5th of March 2016 at 8.15 pm



27th March 2016                                         Big Blues Day at The Ferry  from 2.00 pm                                                                    Glasgow
15th May 2016       from 2.00pm                                    The Ferry                                                                              Glasgow
12th June 2016       from 2.00pm                                    The Ferry                                                                              Glasgow
19th June 2016       from 2.00pm                                    The Ferry                                                                              Glasgow
10th July 2016         from 2.00pm                                    The Ferry                                                                              Glasgow



Friday the 13th of November 2015                                      The Drygate                                                                   Glasgow            


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Sunday the 13th of September                                                The Ferry                                                                    Glasgow
Sunday the 26th of July                                                            The Ferry                                                                     Glasgow

Saturday the 2nd of May 2015                                             For Transclyde Music                                               The Island of Bute
 

Friday & Saturday  the 26th & 27th of June                "The John Martyn Gathering"                                         The Green Dragon

Sunday the  28th of June                                                                  The Ferry                                                                 Glasgow

Sunday the 8th of March 2015                                                The Organ Grinder                                               Loughborough
Thursday the 5th of March                                                             John'O'Gaunt                                                    Lancaster
22nd of February 2015                                                                 The Ferry                                                            Glasgow
Big Blues Day. Admission £8.00
Sunday the 14th of December                                                         Stanley's Cask                               New Brighton, Merseyside
With Martin Byrne & Nick Lauro   6.30pm
2nd November                                                                                 The Ferry                                                         Glasgow
Big Blues Day.   Admission £8.00
21st September                                                                              The Ferry                                                         Glasgow
Big Blues Day.   Admission £8.00

5th October 2014                                                                            The Ferry                                                         Glasgow
Big Blues Day.   Admission £8.00
31st August 2014                                                                           The Ferry                                                          Glasgow
Big Blues Day.  Admission £8.00
20th July                                                                                         The Ferry                                                            Glasgow                     
Big Blues Day. Admission £8.00
17th May 2014                                                                             The Heritage                                                       Linwood
From 3.00pm The Melting Pot Music Club. Young folk welcome. Admission £1.00
25th May 2014                                                                               The Ferry                                                            Glasgow
Big Blues Day.   Admission £8.00
27th April 2014                                                                            The Ferry                                                            Glasgow                     
Big Blues Day. Admission £8.00
9th February 2014                                                                       The Ferry                                                             Glasgow
Big Blues Day. Admission £8.00
23rd February 2014                                                                     The Ferry                                                             Glasgow
Big Blues Day. Admission £8.00
22nd March 2014                                                                        Transclyde music                                                Island of Bute
Admission £10.00
Sunday the 3rd of November 2013                                            Big Blues Day                                                      The Ferry. Glasgow. 3rd
£8.00 admission
Sunday the 1st of September                                         Big Blues Day                                             The Ferry, Glasgow
"Blues if you want it, Blues if you don't".........Henry McCullough                   
Friday the 12th of July 2013                                      Ceol Music Venue                          The Seafield Hotel, Campbeltown
A new music venue in Campbeltown with the intention of bringing some of the best music to the west of Scotland....
Tickets £8.00   Please see the link below


Saturday the 8th of June 2013             The Gate Hangs Well                           Nr. Leicester
                                                                                                                                         Lewin Bridge
                                                                                                                                         Fosse Way
                                                                                                                                         Syston
                                                                                                                                         Leicester
                                                                                                                                         LE71NH Telephone: 01162 609 242    

John Martyn Summer Gathering. 11.00am Till.... Free camping. Workshops. Open Mic. Good musicians. Organisation and a JM set by David Lofts.                       
                                                        
Sunday the 26th of May 2013                                       The Ferry Blues Day                                                     Glasgow
£8.00 on the door.  Some complimentary tickets available. Send me an email if you want to attend. Alan
Sat 6th of April 2013               St Pauls Church Hall    Tickets £10.00                   Rothesay           

          The Henry McCullough Salute at Vicar Street in Dublin on March the 3rd 2013.

Vicar Street

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First of all many thanks to Pete Cummins for taking the time and effort to organise such an event for the benefit of Henry.

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Vicar Street

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58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8  Ireland
00353 1 775 5800
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster cost 28 Euro

Friday the 22nd of February  2013             The Green Hotel for Mundell Music       Tickets £10.00            Kinross
All ticket sales for this gig will be donated to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland 

Friday the 21st of December 2012                           Kino Cafe Bar Restaurant                                                                 Bournemouth
Friday the 7th of December                                          McCullough & Murphy   Emmets Bar                                               County Mayo
Satrday the 8th of December                                McCullough & Murphy   Emmets Bar                                               County Mayo
Sunday the 9th of December                                McCullough & Murphy   Emmets Bar                                               County Mayo

Henry is seriously ill following a cardiac arrest on Monday evening the 5th of November. The above gigs are cancelled. I have spent the following four days with him and Josie in the intensive care unit at Coleraine Hospital. He remains in critical condition and all our thoughts are with him and Josie. Alan

Sunday the 28th of October  2012                                        "Big Blues Day" The Ferry                                                 Glassgow
20th to the 22nd of July                                                        Falcarragh Music Festival                                                   Donegal, Ireland
Friday the 20th of July. The Corner Bar. Main Street. Falcarragh
Saturday the 21st of July. The Wine Bar. Ramelton.
Sunday the 22nd of July. The Loft. Falcarragh.      
                                                              

8th to the 10th of June  2012                                                        Kyles Festival                                                                                Tighnabruaich
1st to the 4th of June 2012                                                           Fyne Ales festival                                                           Loch Fyne
                                                                          
Saturday the 19th of May 12.30pm till 2.00pm                        Loch Fyne Food FaIr                                                                  Loch Fyne
Sunday the 29th of April                                                     "Big Blues Day" The Ferry                                                                Glassgow                                                
Sunday the 18th of March                                              The Playhouse                                                     Portrush
Support for The Henry McCullough Band


_Saturday the 28th January 2012                                                    Bryson's Bar                                                               Magherafelt NI
Support for The Henry McCullough Band

Friday the 27th of January 2012                           The Atlantic Bar main function room                               Portrush NI
Alan Murphy, Henry McCullough, & Ian Murray


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Thursday the 22nd of December                                          Pivo Pivo                                                                              Glasgow
Support to be confirmed                
Saturday the 29th of October                                                        The Ferry                                                                                               Glasgow
Supporting Wishbone Ash.......

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Thanks to Ian for his continued support and excellent percussion. Sorry I forgot to introduce you this time Ian......... Great gig
Sunday the 9th of October                                                    The Ferry Blues Day                                                                   Glasgow
Complimentary tickets available. Email easyblues@mail.com

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                                               BIG F Bute International Guitar Festival
                                        Henry McCullough, Alan Murphy, Mark Waterson & Ian Murray
                                                                   September 16th, 17th, & 18th

Thursday the 15th of September                                  The George Hotel                                                         Inveraray

Henry McCullough, Alan Murphy, Mark Waterson & Ian Murray
Sat & Sun the 10th & 11th of September   
EatBute Festival at Mount Stuart
Island of Bute

Friday the 5th of August                                        The Stonewell Tavern                                                                                  Lancaster
Saturday the 30th July                                           The Doghouse (afternoon)                                                                         Dundee
Sunday the 5th of June                                          Maggies Day at The College Bar                                                               Paisley
Saturday the 21st of May                                      The Yacht Club (Scuba Pro day for CC Marine)                                      Largs
Saturday 9th of April   8.30pm                                            Cafe Luna                                                                       Paisley
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Sunday 3rd of April     4.30pm                                            Argyll Arms                                                                     Rothesay
Friday 18th February 2011                                           The Meadow Bar                                                                 Edinburgh
Sunday 31st of October                                                       Blackfriars                                                                     Glasgow
Tickets £12.00                       HENRY McCULLOUGH, ALAN MURPHY, IAN MURRAY & MARK WATERSON

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Thursday 28th October 2010                 Henry McCullough on Pulse FM 11.00am & Rock Radio 1.00pm       Glasgow
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Saturday 2nd of October 2010                            Open Mic Uk Competition                                                     Glasgow Royal Concert hall
Tickets available for the show. £7.50 each. email ticket request to easyblues@mail.com  Show includes all regional finalists.


Wednesday 29th of September                                      The Atlantic Bar                                                               Portrush
Alan, Henry McCullough, Ian Murray & Mark Waterson
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Tuesday 14th of September                                      Sunny Govan Radio       6pm till 8pm                                   Glasgow
Sunday 12th of September                   Celtic Music Radio. Mary K. Burke Show 7.00pm till 9.00pm                   Glasgow
Sunday 12th of September                                        Pulse FM Radio     4pm till 6pm                                           Glasgow
Saturday the 14th of Aug
Sunday the 15th of Aug 2010                            The Dorna Sail & Oar Festival                                           Millport, Island of Cumbrae


Saturday 26th June 2010                                The Ferry Blues Fest                                         Glasgow
Thursday 18th February                                         The Victoria Hotel "Tam's"                                            Largs
Tues 16th February 2010                                          The Merchants Inn                                                    Rugby
Sun 14th February 2010                                            John'O'Gaunts                                                        Lancaster
Mon 15th February 2010                                           Alexanders Jazz Bar                                               Chester
£4.00 in advance      £6.00 at the door

Sat 13th February                                                       Paisley Arts Centre                                               Paisley
Admission £4.00

1st January                                                                 The Ettrick                                                            Old Kilpatrick
Lots of musicians playing about 10 hours of music to bring in the new year. Not to be missed.

31st December                Piping in the bells at the Drovers Inn at the top of Loch Lomond.                   Happy New Year
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Sunday 13th December 2009   Under The Radar. Pulse FM live wireless interview. Repeated on the following Wed at 1.00pm and the Thurs at 9.00 pm including a phone interview with the guitar legend Henry McCullough.
98.4 FM around Glasgow or on line at pulseonair.co.uk

12th December 2009                                                                   Victoria Hotel ( Support for Maggie Bell)                                                               Largs
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 1st November 2009                                                                                    The Victorian Suite                                                                                    Greenock
Support for Henry McCullough            Admission  £10.00
Saturday afternoon the 22nd of October 2011 from 3.00pm till 5.30pm at          The Doghouse                            In Dundee                                                                       

The North Coast Festival 2009.                                                                                                   Antrim

Irish dates available soon for a tour" Across The Water" to includeThe North Coast Festival from Thursday the 29th of October to Sunday the 1st of November.
29th October 2009                                                                                   Preference Brasserie                                                                                    Portstewart
30th October 2009                                                                                          Bayview Hotel                                                                                         Portballintrae
31st October 2009                                                                                               Crusoes                                                                                               Castlerock

9th October 2009                                                                                             Victoria Hotel                                                                                          Largs
12th Sept 2009                                                                               Paisley Arts Centre (See Sales/Tickets)                                                                 Paisley
7th Sept 2009                                                                                                       Pivo Pivo                                                                                              Glasgow
25th july 2009                                                                                The Vale Lounge     (See Sales/Tickets)                                                                  Glasgow

27th June 2009                                                                                             The Ferry Blues Fest                                                                                  Glasgow

12th June 2009  Cancelled                                                                          Paisley Arts Centre                                                                                    Paisley

6th June 2009                                                                                             Newport High St. Open Air                                                                         Newport South Wales

30th May 2009                                                                                     Paisley Arts Centre   (several acts)                                                                   Paisley

16th May 2009                                                                                    TJ's   Love Music Hate Racism Gig                                                                     Newport South Wales

7th May 2009   Cancelled                                                                                 Classic Grand                                                                                         Glasgow

4th April 2009                                                                                                          Club T                                                                                                 Clydebank

28th February 2009                                                                                      The Inn at Lathones                                                                                   St. Andrews
With Henry McCullough

27th February 2009                                                                                      The Inn at Lathones                                                                                   St. Andrews 
With Henry McCullough 

20th February 2009                                                                                        Eastwood Theatre                                                                                     Glasgow
Identity Album Launch

14th February 2009                                                                                               Redss                                                                                                    Paisley

4th February   2009                                                                                               Cosmopol                                                                                            Glasgow

29th January                                                                                                    The Drawing Room                                                                                   Glasgow

15th January                                                                                                    The Liquid Ship                                                                                          Glasgow

6th January                                                                                                   Chaplins Cellar Bar                                                                                       Bournemouth

1st January 2009                                                                                                The Ettrick                                                                                                Old Kilpatrick

31st December 2008                                                                                    The Drovers Inn                                                                                          Top end Loch lomond 

27th December 2008                                                                                             Reds                                                                                                      Paisley

19th December  2008                                                                                 Paisley Arts Centre                                                                                       Paisley

18th December 2008                                                                                         Linen 1906                                                                                             Glasgow

25th November 2008                                                                                          Halt Bar                                                                                                 Glasgow

6th November 2008                                                                                     Paisley University                                                                                        Paisley


28th October 2008                                                                                             Reds Bar                                                                                                 Paisley Arts Centre