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Date: 06/03/2010
From Alfie Boe
Hometown Salt Lake city USA
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Advertisement at Venue

Great Band
What a night, started of with some rockin' Chicago blue's and went from blues to swing with ease. By the end of the night everybody was dancing and singing along. Well done fella's, keep up the good work.


  
Date: 08/11/2009
From Ian Briggs
Hometown Budleigh Salterton
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Kinsale

Kinsale
Hi Guys, Really missed you in Kinsale this year. Hope everything is well with you all, All the best, Ian


  
Date: 16/09/2009
From Barbara Binyon
Hometown Stisted Essex
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Onley Arms pub Stisted

Many thanks
Thank you very much to Tim and the boys for playing on Sunday at my birthday party,you were great. Everyone has said how much they enjoyed the mix of music you played and hope to hear you again soon back at the Onley Arms. Well done, and thanks again Barbara X


  
Date: 15/09/2009
From Dave Binyon
Hometown Stisted
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The Onley Arms

Thank You
Hi Tim, Thank you very much for Sunday 13th September Barbara's birthday, You And the Band were Absolute quality mate everyone commented, fabulous, great, brillant, excellent, superb, Hope to see you soon at the Onley, thanks again, Kindest Regards Dave Binyon


  
Date: 07/09/2009
From Jan Littlemore
Hometown Wimbledon
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BB's Blues Club

Gig at the Colour House Theatre
The band were full of enthusiasm and energy from start to finish and had me moving in my seat and tapping my feet. Great sound in a great venue which needs to be publicised more widely to bring in the crowds it deserves. Fantastic night out. Definitely going to future gigs!


  
Date: 01/09/2009
From Jo Howard
Hometown Manchester
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On Maryport publicity for their Blues Festival

Your wonderful music
Your contribution to the Maryport Blues Festival was superb. Looking forward to hearing your marvellous music on CD and at next year's festival. We wish you every success. Jo & Alan Howard


  
Date: 28/07/2009
From Geoff
Hometown Carlisle
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Maryport Blues Fest

Gig in a dress shop!
How good it was to see such a prfessional attitude when a short notice change brought you guys to Her Citi on Sunday afternoon. Thanks for an entertaining hour will definiteley look you out again!


  
Date: 16/06/2009
From andy
Hometown Cleethorpes
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online

left hook
Just bought you're left hook CD...absolutely fantastic, hasnt come out of car stereo since I got it. From all accounts even better live, so hopefully catch up with you in the flesh, sooner rather than later.


  
Date: 05/04/2009
From Mac
Hometown Basildon
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Blues at The Farm

GIG
Yo Tim Many thanx for a wicked gig on Saturday afternoon. Every time you appear at The Farm, you just get better. A truly polished, tight & fluent act. Well done bro, you & the lads gave us all a brilliant Saturday afternoon`s entertainment. Vocals, Harp, Guitar, Bass & Drums, equally superb.


  
Date: 05/04/2009
From Dave Elliott.
Hometown Dagenham
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Blues at the Farm.

Performance
Thanks for a great afternoon at "Blues at the Farm" on Saterday 4th April. As I said to you at the end of your performance a most professional act. Talking to some of my friends after and they all said how good and profesional the band is. Keep the standard up and please come back, soon!!!!!!


  
Date: 05/04/2009
From Carly Griffin
Hometown Cardiff but study in london
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From the band themselves :)

3/4/2009
Hi! I was at Ain't nothing but blues on Friday night. I have to say I really loved your guys music, it completely took me back to how I imagine it was when Blues was really going yet it was completely original. I really admire you guys and what you do, and I now want to run away with a blues band of my own!! Hopefully I'll see you guys again. all the best and again. AMAZING! Carly. x


  
Date: 04/04/2009
From Maan
Hometown Amman, Jordan
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Saw them live at the Blues Bar

great show at the blues bar
thanks for a lovely evening at the Blues Bar last night. you guys were brilliant. keep it up.


  
Date: 31/03/2009
From George Slater
Hometown London
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Sydenham Blues Club

Friday 27th March 2009
Fantastic 4-piece with superb harmonica. Will look forward to seeing them again and would go out of my way to do so. Worth checking out.


  
Date: 09/03/2009
From Matthew Ball
Hometown London
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Saw them at Aint Nothin but the Blues

Storming performance
First time I'd seen the band but put in a storming performance at Aint Nothin But the Blues last Friday. Best blues harmonica you're likely to hear round these parts.


  
Date: 30/11/2008
From Christian M
Hometown London
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Seen at Ain't Nothin' But quite a few times!

Birthday Bash 22nd Nov
Thank you all so much for the phenomenal performance at my birthday - you made it a night none of my guests will forget. Anyone thinking of booking the band - stop thinking & do it! Awesome entertainment and a bargain - thanks!


  
Date: 10/11/2008
From Dave Corderoy
Hometown Ipswich
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Farnham Blues Festival

Great Gig
Did a storming gig to open the festival and set the standard for the rest of the day. Our party agreed that Gentleman Tim and the Contenders were the highlight of the day. Hope to see you again soon.


  
Date: 10/11/2008
From David Bradbury
Hometown Camberley
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Maltings Blues Festival

Enjoyed your set
You gave the whole day a great start. Thoroughly enjoyed your 90 minutes. Definitely catch next time at the Maltings.


  
Date: 25/09/2008
From Fiona
Hometown Kuala Lumpur
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Ain't Nothin but The Blues Bar

Great show!
Thanks for swingin and rockin last Saturday away! (ANBT Bar on September 20th) One of the best musical evening's I've had in London!


  
Date: 18/09/2008
From beryl
Hometown Darlington
How did You Hear About The Band?
Through ANB

Argh!!!
I see you are playing ANB on Oct 2nd...and we are in London on the 1st...so hopefully one of these days we'll coincide our trip down from the North with one of your gigs in Kingly Street and at last have the pelasure of seing and hearing you. Here's to many great gigs, from Beryl.


  
Date: 10/09/2008
From Mark
Hometown Feltham
How did You Hear About The Band?
From the web and your CD launch gig

Cricketers Gig - 6th September
Thanks for another excellent evening of swing & blues. The band was really cooking on Saturday. Hope to see you again at Farnham in November. I'll make sure the Contenderettes are there...!


  
Date: 10/08/2008
From Dominy and John
Hometown London
How did You Hear About The Band?
Ain't nothing but bar

Wedding extravaganza
Thank you guys for playing so brilliantly at our wedding. So many people of all ages danced, soaked up the brilliant music and had an excellent time. You really made the atmosphere what it was. Looking forward to seeing you in London again sometime soon!


  
Date: 27/06/2008
From Mick
Hometown Matlock Derbyshire
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On one of my many visits to Ain't Nothin' But The Blues Bar

Gig 27th June
Fantastic gig on Friday night bought the CD and played it non stop on my drive back to Derbyshire - Brilliant. Hopeto see you again will keep a watch on the gig list.


  
Date: 27/06/2008
From laura
Hometown central coast, australia
How did You Hear About The Band?
nothin but blues gig listing online

bloody brilliant!
G'day guys thanks for an awesome show last night i had a brilliant time! more upbeat than what i was expecting but loads of fun. i don't think i've ever seen a modern blues harp player give it that much sweat and soul, it was hard to contain my enjoyment! would love to hear a 'left hook' on a dinah washington or bessie smith number sometime.. thanks for the shout out! catch you next time, xx - laura


  
Date: 14/06/2008
From Spud Malone
Hometown London
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From Jurassic Geoff

You guys kick ass!
Finally made it to one of your gigs last night- the place was packed & jumping! Your tight rhythms and bawlin' harmonica had the crowd shouting out loud in excitement- there can't have been a more enjoyable live act to see anywhere else in town!


  
Date: 10/06/2008
From Volker
Hometown Duisburg
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Saw You in Kinsale

Thank You for the music ;o)
Hey guys, that were great nights in Kinsale with You and the other bands. Two fantastic nights of blues. I really like You're style. As I wrote Geoff just today, You're CD is actually one of my favourites, just beside Van Morrison's Keep it Simple and Michel Petrucciani's Live in Tokyo with Steve Gadd and Anthony Jackson. So - keep on bluesin' - hope to see You again! I think, i have to come to London in the next months ;o) Greets!


  
Date: 11/05/2008
From Terence
Hometown Scotland
How did You Hear About The Band?
Online website

Friday 9th May 2008
Saw you friday night! Im the scottish graphic designer guy if u remember? :) You guys are amazing! I hope to see you soon for another inspiring/astounding show! :)


  
Date: 22/04/2008
From Hanz
Hometown Dublin
How did You Hear About The Band?
strangers in the street

EXCITED
I am so excited for you all coming to Ireland in May/June. Can't wait to see you all again. Hanz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


  
Date: 25/03/2008
From Dawn
Hometown Blackpool
How did You Hear About The Band?
Time Out Gig Listing

Aint Nothin But Blues 21st March 08
Any band that can get me dancing on a chair until 2 in the morning deserve a thank you ! ! !


  
Date: 04/03/2008
From deborah mcpherson
Hometown london
How did You Hear About The Band?
blues bar

gig at blues bar london
Hello, I really enjoyed your gig on 28th Feb. It was my first time and I'm a convert.


  
Date: 23/02/2008
From Liv Rumohr Selland
Hometown Norway
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Blues Bar

Thank you!
Thank you for the very nice evening at the Blues Bar on the 11th of January! I'm the norwegian lady who bought your CD after the show. I have listened to it a lot, and I really enjoyed it - makes me happy. I am so impressed by the quality of you all as musicians! Best wishes from Liv Rumohr Selland! PS: I recorded you on my mobile phone at the Blues Bar and now I've got it as my ring tone.


  
Date: 27/01/2008
From gian piero
Hometown Milan
How did You Hear About The Band?
Blues Bar

Amazing
Hi all, I saw you live on the 24th Jan at the Blues Bar in London and I was so impressed by you guys. You were totally amazing! Your CD is great!


  
Date: 21/01/2008
From Cameron Gray
Hometown Glasgow
How did You Hear About The Band?
At a gig

The hardest working band in the Blues!!
I've seen Tim (and he is a gentleman) and the lads many times in London.They don't come much better than this ! So if you want an evening of authentic Chicago blues and West Coast Swing,this is the band to see. Their cd will give you an appetite that will only be saited by catching them at their very best, live!!


  
Date: 12/01/2008
From Christina
Hometown Golders Green
How did You Hear About The Band?
ain't nothin bar

Live performance
Friday 11th January 2008 ....best live gig i have ever seen. I could have danced all night! Why didn't you do Mustang Sally? Who were the extrememly tall men i saw you talking with?


  
Date: 06/01/2008
From Andy Vincent
Hometown Philadelphia USA
How did You Hear About The Band?
Nothin But the Blues website

Great Harp Tone
From 1 harp player to another - great tone & feel! Tim & the Contenders could hold up to most US blues bands - great West Coast swing!


  
Date: 28/12/2007
From Mark Betts
Hometown Peterborough
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Through Tim

Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you today Tim, love the reverb unit. I like the cd and will try and catch you live soon. Check out my studio at myspace/thebatcaverecordingstudio


  
Date: 23/12/2007
From Tony
Hometown London
How did You Hear About The Band?
Hadn't heard until this gig...!!!

Fantastic gig @ Aint Nothin' But
Saw you guys playing Friday 19th, amazing gig, looking forward to catching you again in London town..!


  
Date: 18/11/2007
From Olivier Pages
Hometown France
How did You Hear About The Band?
Blues Bar

CD
I was in London for just a few days when i saw your latest gig at Blues Bar last Thursday which was fantastic, great time! I live in France and would like to buy a CD and receive by post.


  
Date: 18/11/2007
From Declan Culliton
Hometown Kilkenny
How did You Hear About The Band?
Kilkenny Rhythm 'n Roots

Kilkenny Rhythm 'n Roots
Be sure to come back next may - you're the only band i've ever seen live three times in two days. Class act


  
Date: 18/11/2007
From Jim Palana -The Chili Brothers
Hometown back in Boston
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Kinsale

Kinsale Festival
love the new cd! great sound, great production, great playing, see you next year in Kinsale. Be well and keep swinging


  
Date: 29/10/2007
From jim brown
Hometown Inistioge Co.Kilkenny Ireland
How did You Hear About The Band?
Kilkenny rhythm & roots festival

Cork Jazz Festival
just got home from Kinsale,what a weekend we had, the place was jumpin. Love the new web site,catch you again in Kilkenny next may.


  
Date: 31/08/2007
From Bob
Hometown Scotland
How did You Hear About The Band?
"Aint Nothing But"

Web Site
Great new site, like it very much. Down in London at the end of Sept but will unfortunatly miss your gigs at "Aint nothing But". Thanks for the support in the marathon. Your album "Left Hook on the Blues" kept me sane while pounding the streets, an excellent album. Hope to catch up soon. cheers!


  
Date: 15/08/2007
From Daniele
Hometown Matera(Italy)-London
How did You Hear About The Band?
Blues Bar

Impossible to forget!
I saw u few month ago and I can't forget that night!! Amazing show,and a music that speaks directly to the heart!! I hope I can see you next saturday!


  
Date: 11/08/2007
From Georgina
Hometown Milan
How did You Hear About The Band?
Saw you live

Great show
Me and my friend are here staying from Italy and wanted to see good live music so someone told us to go and see Gentleman Tin and we thought you were fantastic.


  
Date: 11/08/2007
From Max
Hometown Notting Hill
How did You Hear About The Band?
Blues Bar

WOW !
Saw you guys at the Blues Bar on Thursday and WOW! what a great night. You really do kick it out. Love you website by the way.