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Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys + M&J Blues Friday June 21st
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Author:  Craig [ Mon May 13, 2013 11:49 am ]
Post subject:  Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys + M&J Blues Friday June 21st

On Friday June 21st, WagonWheel Presents… is delighted to welcome the The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys back to Sheffield, in their own words “probably the best band you’ve never seen”. Those of you lucky enough to have seen them before know we’re in for a night of the finest old time Country, Cajun and Western Swing at The Geystones. As if that wasn’t enough, we also have Sheffield’s own rock ‘n’ rollin’ father & son duo M&J Blues to kick things off with a bang. A fantastic night out guaranteed. Advance tickets priced at £5 are available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/209254 or over the bar in the venue (12-6pm). Entry on the night will be £6. Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.


***THE LONESOME & PENNILESS COWBOYS***

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The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys, probably the best band you’ve never seen are back .

In the dark and dismal early 80′s, before you were born and when Britain was still in black and white, 3 men had a vision, a dream and indeed a calling. Somehow The Thin Man, Clive Mellor and Mog decided it was their life’s vocation to make people love country music. Before Alt Country, before New Country before Americana and before a million hipsters wore Johnny Cash T shirts The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys were formed just to let people know the truth. Hank Williams, George Jones, Gram Parsons, The Louvins etc had a body of work that any one with a heart, a soul and a hard luck story would love. Turned out the plan worked and after turning Chorlton Irish Club into a regular venue and packing it out every week the cowboys’ reputation and alongside it the love of country music in the North West grew.

The Cowboys more or less called it a day in the 90′s but realised that they enjoyed each other’s company and the joy that came ( to them and audiences) from bashing out their unique blend of Country, Cajun and Western Swing so occasional gigs were played, often more by accident than design.

In the last decade the Cowboys have played an average of 4 gigs a year, but, as none of us are getting any younger and having narrowly missed the end of the world twice in recent times. They’ve decided to up the ante and play at least 6 gigs a year. That included a recent one month residency at The King’s Arms in Salford. Tonight they make a welcome return to Sheffield after two years away.

They may well be penniless, but whilst they continue to play some of the most joyful, energetic and downright danceable Western swing in the UK they won’t ever be lonely.” Larry Gott (James)

People still talk about the Beatles residency at Hamburgs Star Club… Ditto the Velvet Underground regular as clock work engagements at Max’s Kansas City!? Me? I’m still talking about the Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys residency at the Kings Arms Salford….AND IT’S NOT EVEN STARTED YET!!!Marc Riley (6 Music)

Many folk felt that Country music died with the passing of Patsy Cline or that old country schmoozer Jim Reeves. Others thought that the more recent passings of Mr Cash and Kitty Wells spelt the end. Beyond those gravestones and fare thee wells were another breed. A breed they called the Lonesome, the Penniless, the Cowboys. They make music that keeps Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson sleeping on their backs with one eye open.” Paul Heaton


***M&J BLUES***

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M&J Blues are father and son Mark & Jeff Lyall. They’re regular performers at many Sheffield venues doing their bluesy country rock ‘n’ roll thing. The ever popular duo will kick the night off in fine style.

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http://www.last.fm/event/3592666

Author:  MR L [ Mon May 13, 2013 4:15 pm ]
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Thats me!

Author:  Poppy Dog [ Mon May 13, 2013 6:49 pm ]
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This will be a brilliant night.

OK all the WWM nights are brilliant nights - bu this will be particularly brilliant.

I've dug me hole - I'll go get in it...

Anyway it will be a brilliant night.

Author:  Craig [ Tue May 14, 2013 1:48 pm ]
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What he said. ^^^^^

I know he's usually a rambly senile old drunk, but he's right this time.

Author:  Craig [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:39 am ]
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This is a week on Friday. I know exactly how many of you here have seen and know how amazing The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys are. For every one of you that doesn't show i will drown a kitten.*













*May not be true. But do you want to take the chance?

Author:  Poppy Dog [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:27 pm ]
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At last nights Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys gig they put on Beef Chilli - now I'm wonderin' what was put in it - as it tasted purrfect...

Author:  Eoin [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:43 pm ]
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I would have pondered wandering across the road for this one alas I am gonna be in Madrid for work, You should contemplate streaming these gigs on the Internet Craig, I could then be there in spirits..

Author:  Craig [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:57 pm ]
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Eoin wrote:
I would have pondered wandering across the road for this one alas I am gonna be in Madrid for work


Hey it's your conscience.

Author:  Craig [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:26 pm ]
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Author:  Craig [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:08 am ]
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It's tonight!

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Author:  Poppy Dog [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:51 am ]
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And don't I wish I could be there - if The Cowboys do a return in Mancland for M&J Blues - I'll cover your petrol Mr L :wink: ..>

Author:  Craig [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:28 pm ]
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Poppy Dog wrote:
And don't I wish I could be there


So do these guys:

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Think the grey one will need at least a full brick...

Author:  Poppy Dog [ Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:31 am ]
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Bugger - still I'll catch them Cowboys come Sunday...

I'll let Craig post the news - big of me I know - but I think I made a mistake by not going...

Author:  Mog [ Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:22 am ]
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Big thanks to Craig for inviting us over. Thanks to Mark for lending me a bass amp. Thanks to everyone for coming down and thanks to those two local lads for playing along with us. It was a top night out and if you want to catch the Cowboys again before we have a summer break we'll be in Salford on Sunday night. Next time, we will hire the helicopter.

Author:  Dawoodcock [ Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:16 pm ]
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Poppy Dog wrote:
Bugger - still I'll catch them Cowboys come Sunday...

I'll let Craig post the news - big of me I know - but I think I made a mistake by not going...


From what Mark just posted on Facebook you did!!

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