Mick Clarke
England - United Kingdom
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About the Band
British Blues Guitarist Mick Clarke continues to present new releases from his own Rockfold Studio, deep in the heart of Surrey, England.
Since the early 80s Mick and his band have toured regularly in Europe, Asia and the USA. Praised for his fiery 'straight from the wood' guitar sound, Mick is the winner of the Artist Aloud Awards 'Best International Act'. In recent years tours have included Italy, India, Bosnia and an appearance at Sweden Rock Festival. Though now 'semi-retired' from the road Mick continues to create and release a constant stream of new music.
Born in 1950, Mick began his musical career with KILLING FLOOR part of the British blues boom of the late 1960s. The band backed Texas blues guitar star Freddie King and toured with legends Howlin' Wolf, Otis Spann and Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup. Two albums were released - the first, 'Killing Floor' is one of Classic Rock Magazines' '20 greatest British blues albums 1967-1970'. In 2003 Killing Floor reformed for recording and tour projects, and were featured on several European blues and rock festivals.
In the mid 70s Mick co-formed SALT with British singer Stevie Smith, a powerful blues-rock act who were a big hit in the UK playing regularly at London's Marquee Club and other top venues. The band played at the Reading Festival and also opened for Muddy Waters at his first major London concert. In 1978 the band morphed into RAMROD with ex Rory Gallagher Band members Lou Martin and Rod De'Ath, touring in Ireland and again playing extensively in London, opening for Muddy at his Rainbow Theatre concert.
THE MICK CLARKE BAND originally started working around the London area in the early 80s, but quickly received offers of work from mainland Europe and the United States. Early festival appearances such as the Belgium R&B Festival in Peer confirmed their appeal for continental audiences, while the US tours established a world wide reputation for the band.
Mick's first solo album 'Looking For Trouble' came out on the Italian label 'Appaloosa' in the early 80s and sold well. More albums quickly followed on Appaloosa and then the German company 'Taxim' and Mick's US label 'Burnside'. Recent releases have been on Mick's own 'Rockfold' label, with CD packages produced by BGO Records.
The Mick Clarke Band has appeared on numerous festivals with artists such as Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter and Joe Bonamassa. Recent shows have included festival appearances in Italy, Belgium and India - the "Simply The Blues" Festivals in Mumbai and Bangalore. In July 2017 Mick appeared at the Mostar Blues & Rock Festival in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In June 2018 Mick played at Sweden Rock Festival, one of Europe's major rock events, headlined by Iron Maiden and Ozzy Osbourne.
In the U.S.A. Mick has appeared with artists such as Johnny Winter, Canned Heat, Foghat and Elvin Bishop. The Southern California Blues Society called him "One of the finest blues players to come out of England".
Discography
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Gimme Dat Harp Boy - SingleLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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Blues TrainLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Contemporary Blues Songs on the Album
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Blues Before SunriseLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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Resting Place - the EPLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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Rust Busters (The Collection)Label: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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MozelleLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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Dirty WorkLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock, Contemporary Blues Songs on the Album
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Mo Country Rockin'Label: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock, Country Blues Songs on the Album
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The Blues, Man, Rides Again!!Label: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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The Blues, Man, the BluesLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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A Darker Blue - SingleLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Songs on the Album
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TelegramLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock, Country Blues Songs on the Album
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Santa Goes Rockin'Label: Rockfold Genres: Holiday Styles: Christmas Songs on the Album
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Bent FretsLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Contemporary Blues Songs on the Album
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Diggin' DownLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues, Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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Ruff'n'RoarLabel: Rockfold Genres: Blues Styles: Blues, Blues Rock, Contemporary Blues Songs on the Album
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Shake It Up
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| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
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| 1 | Some Days - | Blues | Blues |
| 2 | Eat Yo Words - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 3 | Blues Start Walkin' - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 4 | No Good - | Blues | Blues |
| 5 | Danger Zone - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 6 | Shake It Up - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 7 | Begging Bowl - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 8 | Cymbaline - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 9 | Farmyard Blues - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 10 | Hymn to the Water of Life - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 11 | Every Confidence - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 12 | Pond Snake - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 13 | Easy Blues - | Blues Rock | Blues |
Crazy Blues
Label: Rockfold
Genres: Blues
Styles: Blues, Blues Rock
Songs on the Album
| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
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| 1 | No Way to Get Along - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 2 | Complicated Woman - | Blues | Blues |
| 3 | The Thing - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 4 | Stretch - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 5 | Lovin' Heart - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 6 | Rain - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 7 | See You Later Alligator - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 8 | Smoked Ham Blues - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 9 | Steady Road - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 10 | Fuzz - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 11 | Mr W's Holiday - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 12 | Crazy Blues - | Blues Rock | Blues |
Reviews
Diggin' Down
