Post by Mike Bee on Jul 20, 2006 10:17:33 GMT
The Liquid Blues and the history of the Warrington music scene as you know it.
PART 1 How this scene began
Along time ago
In the year 2001 in a Galaxy far away inside the depths of Warrington
An event occurred that has now but all been forgotten. But for those who remember it they still think back to the days where there were only 2 musical giants on the landscape of Warrington
Picture the scene, because this will be like a history lesson for you.
Once upon a time there was a pub on a corner in Warrington town centre (yes I know there are many, but this pub was different) this particular pub was different because it wasnt like all the other Scally infested haunts (Chavs didnt exist then)
This pub was special because it only had about 4 customers and they were all over the age of 79, drunks, and urinated in their pants while sliding down the stools.
I actually remember going to this pub during one of my mental breakdowns, it was the only place I could meet up with my then girlfriend to try and sort my head out. BECAUSE IT WAS EMPTY. (Head and Pub) This pub was called
The White Hart and had just recently been purchased by a Mr Daniel Johnson, a man in despair.
He shouldnt have worried, because things werent going to stay quiet for much longer, and the birth of the Warrington music scene as it is now was about to happen, this quiet town was about to get a kick in the ass. LIQUID STYLE
Out of the depths of Warrington Collegiate emerged 4 musicians, by the names of.
Mike Bee, a promising 20yr old lead guitarist and front man.
Craig David, a bass player who had only been playing for 1 month but showed an amazing capacity for learning at a very fast rate,
Rick Britain the funkiest drummer on the block,
And a disturbed young man by the name of Kev Grier, who was one of the only Congo players around at the time.
They discovered very quickly they were able to read each others minds, and they were musically tuned into each other to an extent they had never known before. Each musician would make the other one better, and they pushed themselves to explore strange new ways of making music (like Captain Kirk on Acid)
The Liquid Blues first made their debut at a local battle of the bands competition, they had only been together 2 weeks but had already created 4 unique songs, 2 of which you can hear on this site Feedback and Ya pregnant dog iz a hoe. In an explosive 15minute set The Liquid Blues annihilated the competition and won their sacred slot at the Palace Nightclub in Levenshulme.
Their first proper gig was at legendary Barley Mow in Warrington; at the time it was one of the only music venues in town along with The Lord Rodney and The Bluebell. The LBs took the second slot and preceded to drop a musical bomb on all those witnessing, this resulted in a lot of jaw dropping and 5 complaints to the landlady about the lyrical content and aggression in the set. An almost Sex Pistols effect happened, and word spread like wildfire and the myth had begun.
It was at this time that the band started drinking in Friars Court, where they would often bump into the most established local band at the time Red Mojo. Front-man Bee became friends with the group due to their similar musical, but mostly because of the mutual passion for booze and mind altering substances but most importantly The Blues.
The Blues lifestyle is never an easy one, but its one you have to experience if you want to play from the heart Mike Bee
While drinking heavily one day Bee was persuaded to pop into the White Hart by his friend and part time LB vocalist Paula Godby to watch an acoustic gig in action. It was then he first met with Landlord Daniel Johnson who spoke of his passion to turn the White Hart into a live music venue, seeing this as a good opportunity for both parties Bee agreed he would help Dan do this by playing regular gigs at the pub, and he would also be one of four people to organize the very first White Hart Festival In April 2001.
The day of the festival came and Bee and Dan Johnson had little sleep, was anyone actually going to turn up? the clock seemed to tick very slowly that morning, but slowly and surely the people began to turn up and before too long the dream had become a reality, (when it took 30minutes to get served at the bar!)
The Liquid Blues took to the stage at 4.30pm to a great crowd, but it would sadly be the final gig of LBs Mark One, as substances and in-house rows took their toile, Mike Bee had enough and closed down the LB for the foreseeable future. Allthough the band were only together for a total of 6 months it had the biggest impact any local band ever has, people are still asking for 'Ya pregnant dog Iz a HoE!' now 4 years later at local acoustic nights.
The day was not in-vain, Red Mojo headlined and other local bands that had been playing elsewhere returned home to play the festival, including The 4ft soldiers, Watershed, and the mighty metal machine 'Donkey Wong'. there are many others which simply cant be remembered. (but feel free to say if you played it so it can be updated)
This was the turning point, following the success Dan decided to convert the upstairs function room into what is now known as The White Room. Enabling more bands to play locally without fear of not being good enough, Lyrics of some of the greatest songs ever were enscribed on the walls in the chill out room, and what bands lyrics were also featured? Liquid Blues 'Ya pregnant dog Iz a Hoe' was. Sketched in Warrington history forever.
In Part 2 How the Liquid Blues rose from the Ashes and the Warrington scene continued to grow.
PART 1 How this scene began
Along time ago
In the year 2001 in a Galaxy far away inside the depths of Warrington
An event occurred that has now but all been forgotten. But for those who remember it they still think back to the days where there were only 2 musical giants on the landscape of Warrington
Picture the scene, because this will be like a history lesson for you.
Once upon a time there was a pub on a corner in Warrington town centre (yes I know there are many, but this pub was different) this particular pub was different because it wasnt like all the other Scally infested haunts (Chavs didnt exist then)
This pub was special because it only had about 4 customers and they were all over the age of 79, drunks, and urinated in their pants while sliding down the stools.
I actually remember going to this pub during one of my mental breakdowns, it was the only place I could meet up with my then girlfriend to try and sort my head out. BECAUSE IT WAS EMPTY. (Head and Pub) This pub was called
The White Hart and had just recently been purchased by a Mr Daniel Johnson, a man in despair.
He shouldnt have worried, because things werent going to stay quiet for much longer, and the birth of the Warrington music scene as it is now was about to happen, this quiet town was about to get a kick in the ass. LIQUID STYLE
Out of the depths of Warrington Collegiate emerged 4 musicians, by the names of.
Mike Bee, a promising 20yr old lead guitarist and front man.
Craig David, a bass player who had only been playing for 1 month but showed an amazing capacity for learning at a very fast rate,
Rick Britain the funkiest drummer on the block,
And a disturbed young man by the name of Kev Grier, who was one of the only Congo players around at the time.
They discovered very quickly they were able to read each others minds, and they were musically tuned into each other to an extent they had never known before. Each musician would make the other one better, and they pushed themselves to explore strange new ways of making music (like Captain Kirk on Acid)
The Liquid Blues first made their debut at a local battle of the bands competition, they had only been together 2 weeks but had already created 4 unique songs, 2 of which you can hear on this site Feedback and Ya pregnant dog iz a hoe. In an explosive 15minute set The Liquid Blues annihilated the competition and won their sacred slot at the Palace Nightclub in Levenshulme.
Their first proper gig was at legendary Barley Mow in Warrington; at the time it was one of the only music venues in town along with The Lord Rodney and The Bluebell. The LBs took the second slot and preceded to drop a musical bomb on all those witnessing, this resulted in a lot of jaw dropping and 5 complaints to the landlady about the lyrical content and aggression in the set. An almost Sex Pistols effect happened, and word spread like wildfire and the myth had begun.
It was at this time that the band started drinking in Friars Court, where they would often bump into the most established local band at the time Red Mojo. Front-man Bee became friends with the group due to their similar musical, but mostly because of the mutual passion for booze and mind altering substances but most importantly The Blues.
The Blues lifestyle is never an easy one, but its one you have to experience if you want to play from the heart Mike Bee
While drinking heavily one day Bee was persuaded to pop into the White Hart by his friend and part time LB vocalist Paula Godby to watch an acoustic gig in action. It was then he first met with Landlord Daniel Johnson who spoke of his passion to turn the White Hart into a live music venue, seeing this as a good opportunity for both parties Bee agreed he would help Dan do this by playing regular gigs at the pub, and he would also be one of four people to organize the very first White Hart Festival In April 2001.
The day of the festival came and Bee and Dan Johnson had little sleep, was anyone actually going to turn up? the clock seemed to tick very slowly that morning, but slowly and surely the people began to turn up and before too long the dream had become a reality, (when it took 30minutes to get served at the bar!)
The Liquid Blues took to the stage at 4.30pm to a great crowd, but it would sadly be the final gig of LBs Mark One, as substances and in-house rows took their toile, Mike Bee had enough and closed down the LB for the foreseeable future. Allthough the band were only together for a total of 6 months it had the biggest impact any local band ever has, people are still asking for 'Ya pregnant dog Iz a HoE!' now 4 years later at local acoustic nights.
The day was not in-vain, Red Mojo headlined and other local bands that had been playing elsewhere returned home to play the festival, including The 4ft soldiers, Watershed, and the mighty metal machine 'Donkey Wong'. there are many others which simply cant be remembered. (but feel free to say if you played it so it can be updated)
This was the turning point, following the success Dan decided to convert the upstairs function room into what is now known as The White Room. Enabling more bands to play locally without fear of not being good enough, Lyrics of some of the greatest songs ever were enscribed on the walls in the chill out room, and what bands lyrics were also featured? Liquid Blues 'Ya pregnant dog Iz a Hoe' was. Sketched in Warrington history forever.
In Part 2 How the Liquid Blues rose from the Ashes and the Warrington scene continued to grow.
