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Don't mess with this man

It hasnt gone unnoticed that some legendary blues songs have crept into the SHM live set lately and they all have their own story. Taking inflation into account $700 back in the fifties was worth $16770 now, so no wonder Mr Waters was feeling confident when he wrote this. Hootchie Coochie Man - Muddy Waters performed live at the Engineers. enjoy SHM

SHM - Sherbet Mandao - Live CD available at gigs

This is the most genuine of Blues Rock, strictly in the raw.
A collection of tracks combining classic covers with expertly crafted original compositions. Captured entirely live at the best of South Wales venues, this recording is guaranteed free of technical interference or enhancement, relying on musicianship alone for it’s quality of sound.

Sherbet Mandao deliver with passion. A meld of beautifully expressive guitars; warm, sexy bass and soulful, edgy vocals over drums that carry you from the first beat to the last.

Perfect it isn’t but that’s what makes this so intimately rewarding. Wind up the volume, sit back, close your eyes and you’ll be there.

SHM - Bio Review

"This exciting band went down a storm"
"described as Peter Green meets SRV and the Allman Bros"
"Don't miss em" Blues Dragon club Jul 08. "you guys are great , pure and raw " "the word is "taste" and you have it" John - Connetticut

Biography

Sherbet Mandao, have taken the Bluesbreakers in their soul to evolve into one of the most exciting Rhythm & Blues bands to ever to emerge from South Wales.

With many years of experience behind them, they play for the love of live music with integrity and passion. This hard working band has recently hit the forefront of the Blues Club scene going down “a storm” at the Blues Dragon Club, Cardiff. The rhythm comes with the pedigree of Mal Preest Bass Guitar (ex tour bass with Shakin Stevens) and Ben Tipler Drums (ex Worried Men). With thousands of gigs behind them, their experience delivers exactly the right foundation for Sherbet Mandao’s sound. Their version of Stormy Monday Blues, gained GTFM airplay alongside that of Eva Cassidy and Gary Moore, the influence of original Bluesbreakers clearly evident in this respected performance. Andy Preston guitar / vocals, Andy , masterfully blends a myriad of influences from Angus Young to Larry Carlton whilst maintaining a clear connection to the music of legends such as Peter Green, Clapton he grew up with. The band is a rare and genuine exponent of the pure tone, less is more, British blues heritage and are delighting audiences with the emotion, authenticity in their delivery of crafted, original and classic Blues! Sherbet Mandao can be seen at Blues Clubs and festivals throughout 2009!

Music and Dance collaboration.

The Blues has always been inspired by Women.

Sherbet Mandao work in collaboration with professional production and dance group, Burlesque Cardiff. This combined music and exotic dance celebrates women as the goddesses who will always inspire the Blues. It offers heavenly sensory experience for Blues Rock fans. Designed for Blues Clubs, Music bars and Festivals wanting unique entertainment for their audience.Examples are Burlesque in Blues at the Blues Rock Club and Swing into Spring a live music spectacular with cast of 25 dancers, at The Globe in Cardiff.

Sherbet Mandao and the Voodoo Women - skilled exotic eastern dance set to the emotive Blues of Sherbet Mandao.

See here for more details and pics,

Unique and potent in their entertainment value, combined live music, exotic and burlesque dance shows can be tailored to suit a range of requirements.

Contact -Sherbet Mandao for more information

Rumble in the Jungle of lovin

It seems that the identity of our new drummer now is "the secret". From time to time the beast in him is let loose and this is the result.
Hope you enjoy the chorus of angel like voices. I can assure you our backing vocals are not this good so it can only be the majority of the Engineers pub and if you listen carefully you might hear the landlord Dave, thank you for enjoying this with us.

Engineering some blues

We are indebted to the gentleman you see Mr Nick Broughton,. Nick kindly joined us last Friday at the Engineers. Indeed many may recognise him as the bass player with Jack the Biscuit. It was a great night, of course it was, its the Engineers. Great to see so many familiar faces having a great time. I don't know about you but I like to hear musicians being creative , in full flow. Given that Nick had never played this track before what a top job. It is one of our own songs and enjoy Nick in full free ride bass heaven ,cheers mate.
Take my Time.

Cheers SHM

Tears of a Woman

We have given a Joe Bonamassa riff with its own share of Zep influence some SHM re-work to create, Tears of a Woman.

Perhaps this is the Blues of a helpless man or maybe the beauty of a woman, as seen in her eyes, with hope turned to sadness creating a tear exclusively whenever it is needed.
Tears of a woman was performed live at the Market Tafarn, Abergavenny on Sunday. It is a great vibe to play here for an early Sunday evening gig and so we slotted a fitting Peter Green Song into the set we havn't played for a while.
Heart of Stone enjoy SHM

Bass Man

Its not often bass guitarists take the limelight but you would know it if they weren't there. Have a listen to Mr Finnie taking the middle of a great Blues song by storm and of course " the secret" is adding his usual rich ness. Its an uncanny double bass like tone and a real cruise to play with. and here are a few of the opening bars to the same song. Cheers SHM

The Dog returns

Perhaps our greatest achievement to date was to hear that the opening riff of Sheepdog blues is now a ring tone. Yep a top guy at the Engineers has Sheepdog Blues as his ring tone. He was put out when we left it out of the set a couple of months ago. All was put right though on Sat with a special rendition which took the crowd by surprise as it turned into a bit of T-rex, She was dirty and sweet, clad in Black, must have been a collie. It was another classic Engineers gig, thanks to Dave for keeping this venue going, we look forward to another in Nov, Colin has to work away but guest bass Nick who currently plays in Jack the biscuit has offered to help. Meanwhile in case you cant wait here is Sheepdog Blues Cheers SHM

Etched your name onto my soul

At least weve had the odd week of sunshine after the summer we missed and you know what happens to us blokes when the sun comes out, Di is even lucky enough to actually have a holiday! Maybe this is why weve slipped this love song into the first half of our set. Thank you for all the appreciation you have shown. It is a bit more latin than blues rock but hey it feels good to play a mood to hold someone you love like this anytime, enjoy !. Cheers SHM

Jazz 2 Blues friends

Its great when you meet new friends and musicians on the road.
We were asked to do a charity gig and bumped into Bruce and Mike, Jazz 2 Blues. Listening to these guys transports you to some sun kissed romantic beach with their layed back guitar. Only after a few minutes into their set at the Market Tafarn, Jaynie (the lovely music loving landlady) was taking about putting on some music / Tapas food supper type evening and that was even before they played Summertime! Their sets also include songs such as Autumn Leaves, Sunny, Misty and Need Your love So Bad (their own version of the Peter Green number). Summing up the atmosphere these guys create when they play, it feels like your on holiday. Go see them if you get chance. We hope they might join us again in the not too distant future for a gig warm up in the Monmouth area so watch this space. We havn't got any mp3 yet, maybe one day, a new gadget is on the way to improve the live capture quality and without it, we cant do these guys justice.

Every band should have one of these!

Every band needs a guy like Di, SHM's sound man and what a difference he makes. Not only does Di do a great job on the desk but he also mixs some uber cool, often forgotten blues rock tracks for your delightation in between sets. Di has played drums in the past with a number of bands in South Wales and also helps do the media for the Lizzy tribute shows, there might be one on the cards for South Wales, spot the t-shirt and guy on the right, its Mr Snowy White who used to play with Lizzy, nice tone, here is a gentle blues intro to a Lizzy fave, live at the Dolls House, Abertillery, if you want to hear the rest, come see us, its a classic blues rock moment.Cheers SHM

WaH-art

It was Mr Hendrix and the opening phrase to Voodoo child that gave the rest of us an idea what WaH-art really was about, so with some guitar effect policy relaxation, heres a bit of SHM WaH-art at the last gig. Thanks to the guys for laying down top bass and drums to paint this, a liitle exploration and a bum note in the mix too. Its the new end phrase to the Soul Connection studio track. Weve yet to capture this with some live production quality. One day, its gonna be the shivers!. Cheers SHM

Looking for Somebody - Peter Green actually

B.B. King has said, “Peter Green is the only man who ever made me sweat.”

Were lucky, hardly worthy, to be able to play some of his greatest songs live, each has its own gorgeous feel, hope you enjoy, this is a bit of "Looking for Somebody" recorded live at The Dolls House on the 5th May 2007.

Looking for Somebody - Peter Green

cheers SHM
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The blues found him

On the left is Steve Byrne who you may know from a band called Tin Pan Alley. Steve played with us for a while and during this time he kindly donated one of his songs. Steve's still hittin em hard in a prog rock band called Also Eden. Good luck Steve! with this journey, I think they have even got gig in translvania!

The song he kindly donated to the SHM cause is called "The blues found me" and we gave it a run out at the Patriot gig. Thanks Steve, we really like playing it, especially the riff which just jumps out at you, hope you like our interpretation.
The Blues found me - Steve Byrne

cheers SHM

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A weekend with plenty of Sax

Were up for a busy weekend with three gigs, Weve got Mr Chris Egan coming to join us on Sax up on a glorious hill near Garway on Friday so hope for a great party and a great sunset.

Then its off to the Railway Hotel at Crumlin on Sat. This venue gave us a great reception the last time we played and it will be good to catch up with everyone there again.

Then its Sunday and our first gig early eve between 4 and 6 at the Market Tavern, Abergavenny.

Well get some snaps or sounds to post in due course.

cheers SHM

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SHM Blues Rock the Patriot

It was a slightly nervous start, we hadn't played here before even though Sooty made us feel really welcome right from the moment we arrived, Thanks Sooty, especially for the after tour. But its amazing what throwing in the opening bars of Radar love can do to calm the nerves and warm the cockles of your valves. Here they are.

There is a great feel to this club, we were knackered the following day , Dave on drums was giving it some stick, he had the bruises to show for it. I think we suspected it was going to be a rockin night and by the time we hit "Get it hot" there really was no cooling down, well, everyone seemed to enjoy it. If you were there give us a shout with a comment below! Especially the guys how came special to see us, it would be great to hear from you. Another Blues rock moment when who appears but, Heather who works in the bank. Blues rock in a small world!

The web site for this club is http://www.patriotsmc.co.uk/ and if you want to see some live music in a really kickin venue its appnin ere.

Here is a bit of a song we played, hard to imagine a sweeter blues song to play.

no mistaking this is live at the Patriot!

cheers SHM

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SHM - Sherbet Mandao first blog

SHM -

Its a new day and a new dawn for Sherbet Mandao , weve finally come to think that the name is a tricky one, unforgettable, impossible to get right ! We have been billed as
Sherbet Mondays, Shove it up YA DAY O, Sherbert Mondoa

and just about every other combination you can possibly think of except Sherbet Mandao. So as of today we are also adopting , drum rolllllllllllll "SHM" - abbreviation of sherbet mandao. Mark is feeling good about this as it is an opportunity for new logo and posters. So COME ON lets Blues rock with some SHM or SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION, which is the official, cool definition of SHM and exactly what Marks' valve amp would do to his cones if he could get it turned up past 3 !!!!
bye for now
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