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Nimmo Brothers and Otis Grand And The Big Blues Band

Belting out loud, straight up blues-rock, the Nimmo Brothers opened with a rough roadhouse feel, gritty chops flying in an indulgent, onanistic set, perfect for sinking the first couple of pints. With both the guitarists on matching Gibsons competing for solos and facial contortion time, the brothers were great openers for the big blues sound of Otis Grand; raw boogie, laid-back strat-swing, and rootsy electric blues. Wandering into the crowd like a sweaty, white Buddy Guy, Otis and his incredibly tight band (with guest vocalist) blasted out their trans-American trick-bag, which the packed Jamhouse crowd lapped up, head-banging veterans and ponytailed apprentices alike. Overall, an enjoyable evening of feel-good raucous blues.

The Jamhouse, 1 Aug, 8.30pm (11.20pm), fpp jbfpp 19

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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