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PRESENTATION


Charlie and the Bluescats is much more than just another Blues band.

From the origins in the southern states of the U.S., deeply rooted in Africa and crossing the european scene, their's is an unique perspective over old and contemporary Blues.

For nearly a decade, Carlos and his band mates have played in several european stages developing their own sound and were lucky enough to cross paths with B.B. King, Carey Bell and Eddie Clearwater as well as with a number of relevant european musicians. They are the most representative, experienced and international Blues band from Portugal.

In 2005 the band released their first cd but live is their natural habitat so expect the unexpected when you hear and see them perform.

Charlie & The Bluescats are:

Carlos Pereira- Guitar and Vocal (Portugal)
João Luís Lobo- Drums (Portugal / Norway)
Fernando Sousa- Bass (Mozambique / Portugal)
Tiago Machado- Piano and Hammond (Portugal)

 

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PRESS CLIPS


"Deeply rooted, as they put it, in a long tradition remoting to Freddie King and Albert Collins, to mention just a few, Charlie and The Bluescats  is a very interesting band in the european Blues scene."
in VI Festival de Blues de Castilla e Léon press release
in www.laalquitara.com/blues2005/charlie.asp


"If you think blues does not exist in a country like Portugal you are wrong. Charlie & The Bluescats are lead by 43 year old singer and guitar player Carlos Pereira who has become a real reference to all portuguese blues lovers. When he was only a teenager he was strongly impressed by Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Hendrix but soon totally got into the blues world when he discovered Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf and other blues icons, although in this cd his real sound influences can be found in B.B. King, Freddie King and Albert King. If you want to discover the best blues that is being made in Portugal do not hesitate and get a cd copy. You will be surprised.
VERY GOOD!"
in www.lahoradelblues.com/criticas.htm


"...amazing Blues, I really love what they are doing..."
Vicente Zúmel
in www.geocities.com/radiopica/emision.m3u 30/12/05
www.lahoradelblues.com/playlist.htm
La Hora del Blues is a radio show hosted by Vicente Zúmel, president of the Sociedad de Blues de Barcelona (Barcelona's Blues Society). It's playlist is submitted every month since 1984 to Jim McGrath of Living Blues Mag. for Top 25 Living Blues Radio Chart and 'Roots Music Reports' among others.


"We present the line up for the VIII Edición del ciclo Ritmo Y Blues en Aragón.
This year's line up represents a strong increase in quality with the presence of artists from other countries including blues myth Sonny Rhodes. (...) We’ll also have Charlie & The Bluescats, the best Blues band from Portugal featuring singer/ guitarrist Carlos Pereira, to open this year’s Festival. (...)"
in www.ambarmusic.com/eventos


"The Blues knows only one frontier, one of quality. With the spirit and intensity generated by countless Bluesmen before him, deeply and consciously rooted in a tradition bigger than life, Carlos Pereira (Charlie) and The Bluescats honour the Blues…"
in http://bluesmentefalando.com.sapo.pt/artistas.html

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CONCERT SCHEDULE 2007

17 May, Blues Tour Cuijk, Cuijk (NL)
18 May, Blues Live Nights Heimathaus Twist, Twist (D)
19 May, Breda Jazz Festival, Breda (NL)
20 May, Breda Jazz Festival, Breda (NL)
20 Jul, Festival de Blues de Stª Maria dos Açores (P)
27 Jul, Galeria ArtKafé, Setúbal (P)
28 Jul, Coruche (P)
16 Nov, Festival Blues-Sur-Seine, Bennecourt (F)
17 Nov, Festival Blues-Sur-Seine, Bennecourt (F)
22 Nov, Tunnel, Wien (A)
23 Nov, Blankenheim (D)
24 Nov, Blues Soc. L'Esprit, Rotterdam (NL)

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PAST GIGS AND EVENTS

Cambrinus Muziek Podium  '06  Horst (NL)