Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, an authentic blues band with
versatile talent, variety, and a cohesive show that includes original
driving blues. The originals are classic in nature, the standards are
revitalized with striking three part vocal harmony, three vocal
stylists, blues diva and Rami winner Monica Myhre, Legendary Saxman, Abb
Locke, passionate guitar schooled from the masters(J.B. Hutto), and tight, rock solid rythm section.From l Chicago Blues fest, to Buddy Guy's new Legends, the Meridien
Hotel (Paris), Canada, Japan, Spain, Holland, Caribbean, Germany,
Belgium, France, Sweden, England, North, South, East and West in the
USA. Here is what they say about Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames:"We along with our guest are thrilled to see the interaction you have
with the audience...your performances have set the standard for
consistency, quality and entertainment...your flexibility demonstrates
your dependability...Jacques D'Rovencourt, Director of Food and
Beverage, The Palmer House Hilton"You guys are great, fantastic, I loved it!!.....Bonnie Raitt"Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames were excellent, particularly Dave
Weld, who came offstage to play and give individual
attention...myclients have commented how great the band
played!"....Vivian Liddell, Area Sales Director, Le Meridien Hotel"On behalf of House of Blues-Chicago, we highly recommend Dave Weld and
the Imperial Flames for venue bookings thanks to there consistently
high level of talent, dedication, and cooperation........Virginia Jones,
House of Blues, Chicago"Using a metal slide, the guitarist
draws on lessons from the great JB Hutto and makes his emanations of
power and energy ever so purposeful"Frank-John Hadly, Downbeat
Magazine September, 2010"this is a killer veteran all-star,
real deal Chicago blues band at its house rockin' best... one of the
hardest working, longest running, and most talented, cohesive, Chicago
blues bands around".......Kevin Johnson, Delmark records, Aug 2010"Dave Weld is one of the friendliest, easiest guys in the music
business to work with...never seen a crowd the didn't love him..he put
together a peformance that was exactly tailored to the event... I would
recommend him highly...an evening with Dave Weld is an evening well
spent.....Lois Roewade , Event Makers. DAVE WELD THE IMPERIAL FLAMES
London Jazz pianist Rob Barron presents his debut album "What's in Store..."Deeply
rooted in the jazz tradition the album focuses on fresh new
arrangements of classic jazz songs drawing influence from the modern New
York straight ahead groups and the great pianists of Wyton Kelly, Cedar
Walton and Hank Jones. Featuring some of the finest players on the
London jazz scence including Colin Oxley on guitar, Jeremy Brown on bass
and Josh Morrison on drums.
"What's
In Store" is a collection of exquisite original arrangements of
timeless songs from the American songbook as well as one original blues
composition by the leader.Drawing influence from players such as
Cedar Walton, Wynton Kelly and Hank Jones as well as more modern piano
players from the New York scene such as Mike Ledonne and David
Hazeltine, "What's in Store" is a record full of swing and love for the
American tradition. ROB BARRON
