UBLUES Fest 2003 will feature internationally acclaimed bands plus exciting upcoming artists from Italy, Australia, America as well as our own homegrown Singaporean acts!
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ENRICO CRIVELLARO TRIO (ITALY)
Featuring Enrico Crivellaro (guitar), Alberto Marsico (keyboards) and Gio Rossi (drums)

Enrico Crivellaro, a former student of Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard and Kenny Burrell is now regarded as one of the world's most exciting guitarists, having won the Swing Awards' "Best Swing Guitarist of the Year" for his work with Royal Crown Revue over acclaimed guitarists Brian Setzer and Sean Costello. He has played at the most renowned clubs and festivals in America, Europe, Australia and Asia sharing the bill with blues legends like John Lee Hooker and BB King. Having learned his skills directly from the master Jack McDuff, Alberto Marsico is regarded as one of Europe's finest Hammond B-3 players. His amazing resume including work with blues legend Jimmy Witherspoon and Deep Purple's drummer Ian Paice. Gio Rossi is a well-demanded musician with an enthusiastic passion for the vintage drum sounds and grooves of Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, and Fred Below.

"Three of the finest exponents of the swing/blues trio format that we'll ever hear; these guys don't just play their instruments they caress them".
Ron Spain, Jazz Scene Magazine, Australia

"Despite his young age Enrico Crivellaro is quickly becoming recognized as one of the great world touring guitarists."
Toronto Blues Society, Maple Blues, Canada

BILL HEID TRIO (USA)
Bill Heid Trio are Kennedy Center/Department of State Jazz Ambassadors. Keyboardist Bill Heid has led his own groups as well as played with such jazz artists as Grant Green, Sonny Stitt, and David "Fathead" Newman, and with blues artists including Son Seals, Jimmy Witherspoon, John Lee Hooker, Ko Ko Taylor, and Roy Buchanan. Heid has appeared at numerous prestigious festivals including the Monterey Jazz Festival, and his work has been heard on European and American media including NBC's Dateline. Bassist Patrick O'Leary has toured with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and the Illinois Jacquet Orchestra and recorded the Grammy-nominated "Sentimental Journey" with Hampton. Other leading artists with whom O'Leary has played with include James Moody and Diana Krall. Drummer Michael Petrosino completes the Trio with an extensive experience backing such entertainers as The Fifth Dimension, Lou Rawls, The Temptations and Gladys Knight.

"When I first heard Bill Heid with his organ trio some years ago at a small club in Chijmes called St. Jacques, I ran out and told all my friends that the resurgence of Hammond organ music had reached Singapore. The Hammond organ sound is such an integral part of Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll and R&B. Bill Heid is a master of the organ who plays Blues and Jazz at the highest level. He can be soulful and sweet on the ballads, raunchy on the "down home" Blues.....plus he swings his ass off on the jazz tunes. It is going to be a real treat to see and hear him play again in Singapore, this time on piano and organ at the upcoming UBLUES Fest. I can't wait"
Jeremy Monteiro - Singapore's King of Swing and Cultural Medallion winner

MIA DYSON (AUSTRALIA)
Australian rising star Mia Dyson first heard Jimi Hendrix at 14 and immediately picked up the electric guitar, and has since developed a tough, soulful style that shows a far-reaching and mature grasp of the electric guitar. In her performance, she also plays the lap steel and baritone guitars and has become a unique, versatile musician and singer. Her influences from artists such as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Little Feat, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams, Chris Whitley and Ani Di Franco.

CHELSEA GIBSON (AUSTRALIA)
Chelsea Gibson emerged the winner of the 'Australasian Singing Championships' in Perth and Surfers Paradise in 1997 and was invited to sing in the US at 'Planet Hollywood Studios' in Hollywood, and featured on the T.V. show 'Fast track to Fame' with an international audience of over 40 million viewers. With 15 years of training in vocals, drama, jazz ballet, tap, piano, drum kit and harmonica, Chelsea also acted in the movie 'Dingo' starring Miles Davies and Colin Friels playing the lead child role 'Jane' in 1989.

BLUE SHADDY (AUSTRALIA)
Back by popular demand! Blue Shaddy was the crowd favourite of UBLUES Fest 2002 last year. Drawing from many influence and styles, with a background in blues and a leaning towards dance rhythms. Blue Shaddy has a unique sound, which is best described as "new roots" with infectious grooves and outstanding musicianship. They will get you on your feet!

MANDY GAINES (USA) with CHROMAZONE (SINGAPORE)
Mandy Gaines, a talented and versatile performer has delighted audience all over the world with her soulful renditions. Highlights include opening for Herbie Hancock and winning "Best R&B Vocalist" in Cincinnati's music award show. Mandy will be backed up by ChromaZone, a group of accomplished musicians, performing a mix of traditional and modern Jazz, Blues and R&B with a little Funk & Soul, and the mood swings from cool to red hot, creating a sassy party atmosphere. The band's inspirations are diverse, from Jazz great's Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald, to music legends Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye.

SOUL SATISFACTION (SINGAPORE)
Soul Satisfaction is a Singaporean born funk and soul band who emerged winners of Europa's 'Battle of the Bands 2002'. The band's main influences are Tower of Power, Average White Band and the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Their funky performance is fun-filled as they perform magical funky grooves in pseudo-retro costumes and Afro wigs!

UBLUES (SINGAPORE)
"The Universal Blues Band plays and sings the blues with deep feeling and real taste. They are excellent musicians who compare favorably with the finest American blues bands. The intensity and honesty of their music truly moved me". Bruce Iglauer, Founder of Grammy winning Alligator Records

"Every few years in our local music scene, a musician or band appears which excites me when I listen to them. The UBlues band is one such band. They have become an important component of the Singapore music scene and they have also piqued the interest of Blues fans in the region and beyond. Blues music seems like a simple genre of music to play, mostly because most of the tunes only have three or four chord changes. It is an artform that is easy to learn but difficult to master. As a result, if not played well, I usually get restless and need to leave after two or three tunes. However, the UBlues Band plays the Blues with such authenticity and heart that I usually end up staying all night to listen to them. The Ublues band is the real thing."
Jeremy Monteiro - Singapore's King of Swing and Cultural Medallion winner

"This is just great. These guys are having a ball and its shows. The playing is first class...four stars" (Rated excellent) Ben Bartlett, Guitarist Magazine (UK)

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