BB BlackDog

         A distinct hint of spring in the air as we venture into March and whilst there are no  full band gigs in the upcoming weeks, three opportunities exist to catch Dale at some excellent and varied gigs.         I know Dale has been airing some more of the BB songs as solo versions at the weekly open mic nights he hosts weekly on Monday nights at his local, The Bulls Head, Belper Lane End, so you can expect an increased smattering of these alongside the usual covers at the forthcoming gigs.        First up is this Friday, March the 6th at The Fishpond Matlock Bath, when Dale will be opening for old friends Satnam's Tash, who have also gained themselves a high reputation as a unique and talented 3 piece since reforming in 2008, playing a combination of there own material and covers in a genre defying manner.     There is no admission charge and "The Pond" always has some great ales on. so wha...

          A splendid time had by all during at last months short tour with The Big Fibbers and Dale with a particularly large and receptive crowd at The Bulls Head.           Nothing planned for February, so with The Big Fibbers safely back in London, plenty of time for livers to recover.           With a quiet month ahead, a little time to reflect upon Dale's solo tour of Europe last November.          What would have been an uneventful drive to Amsterdam, was somewhat marred by a ferry booking error, in so much as they were expected at Dunkirk to travel to Dover!          Ho hey! Nothing that a little time and a £55 administration charge will not fix!          After a short stop over in Amsterdam meeting Karin's relations for a family wedding it is onwards to Bad Segeberg to pick up Lord Montague Jaques Fromage III and t...

     Another New Year upon us and here's hoping that all your resolutions endure and your ambitions come to fruition! An excellent finish to 2015 was enjoyed by many at the increasingly legendary Christmas bash at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath.        Whilst it may sadly transpire to have been Axel's farewell to BB, he will certainly have gone out                                                                              on a high.         BB played three well received sets, holding back most of the crowd favourites until the last one.                   In addition, the superb sum of over £140 was raised for the MacMillan charity.        Despite bei...

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                               So what is occurring in the world of The BlackDog?            When this blog was begun yesterday, the answer was a little different, some unexpected news having just broken leading to the insertion of this paragraph, so having wetted appetites, please read on.         Well it has been a farrow period as a full band, however Dale has been playing some solo slots,including a first solo tour in Europe.    In the UK Molly has been joining him upon occasions supplying some vocals and pounding a Cajon Drum,       Molly has also been playing and singing locally with members of Matlock's Little Dog. We have a little travelouge of Dale's Continental exploits to recount, before that though a quick gander into the next couple of weeks.       This coming Saturday the 13th Dale and Molly...

With The Loony Party Conference This weekend (BB BlackDogs Playing Saturday) at The Ridgebourne Inn, Wellington Rd,  Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5NH, Here's a little Video from Last Year :-) http://youtu.be/bggcNuaspz4 http://www.omrlp.com/

          Yes, it's conference time again for The Official Monster Raving Loony Party, this time they are off to the picturesque town of Llandrindod Wells in Powys.          The venue is The Hampton Hotel on Temple Street and will run from September 26th to the 28th.         Llandrindod Wells is reasonably well served by rail to it's own station.         There will be entertainment on the Friday and Saturday nights, featuring BB, The Big Fibbers, Buster and The Gonads, The Hurricanes and a morris group by the title of  The b.u.m.s.!          Should be an interesting weekend as BB have acquired the services of Gripper and The Gurnards drummer John Ferguson, whom many of you will remember fondly as a previous member of BB.         In a reciprocal arrangement both Dale and Molly will be joining members of The Gurnards to play as Buster a...