Ryan's Gig Guide

A songwriter genuinely literate, some- times almost literary, Ian is an original craftsman. Expressed through a distinc- tive bitter-sweet vocal delivery, Ian's songs hold nothing back. His ability and willingness to share with his audience, naked honesty and genuine emotion, is what sets him apart. Ian’s career took off in the summer of 2003, when he signed to Ruf Records following a personal introduction to US record producer, David Z (Prince - Pur- ple Rain). His debut album 'INSIDE' (Ruf1094) was released in October of that year and in March 2004, Ian ap- peared on Germany's top live musicTV show, 'Rockpalast', establishing him as a mainstay on the European blues circuit. In September 2005, Ian wrote and recorded five songs for a Ruf Records project album, 'PILGRIMAGE' (Ruf1112) which was recorded in Clarksdale Mis- sissippi and MemphisTennessee, and re- leased in January 2006. The release of ‘PILGRIMAGE’, extended Ian's touring activities throughout Europe and im- portantly, into the USA. By 2010, Ian had begun focussing his attention firmly on his song-writing, touring internationally as a solo acoustic performer – an artis- tic process which culminated in the re- lease of his debut acoustic album, ‘The Bare Bones’ and an appearance at The Royal Albert Hall opening for Italian su- perstar,‘Zucchero’. Now firmly back in his natural guise as a Strat-wielding bluesman, bringing with him his full 4-piece band which features his long-time collaborator Morg Mor- gan on keys, David Jenkins on bass and Chris Finn on drums. Ian and his band combine their latest material with many of the highlights from Ian’s career to date.A must see show for blues fans. RGG have a pair of tickets to give away for this gig. Just send an email to the ad- dress below with 'IAN PARKER' in the subject title to be in with a chance of winning. media@rggmag.com Wednesday 30th May The Robin 2, Bilston, Wolverhampton   WIN IAN PARKER & HIS BAND + Jack Cattell www.ryansgigguide.com rgg May 2018 27