THE BARREL HOUSE BLUES
OFFICIAL SITE
COLIN HUGHES - GUITAR
Equipment:
Fender Strats
Gibson Les Paul
Cornford Amps
+Big White Hat
Style:
On the line blues rock wailing guitar
and no nonsense vocals
Influences:
Rory Gallagher
Freddy King
Eric Clapton
History:
Plenty
Likes:
This & That
Dislikes:
The Other
Hobbies:
Flower Pressing
Fender Strats
Gibson Les Paul
Cornford Amps
+Big White Hat
Style:
On the line blues rock wailing guitar
and no nonsense vocals
Influences:
Rory Gallagher
Freddy King
Eric Clapton
History:
Plenty
Likes:
This & That
Dislikes:
The Other
Hobbies:
Flower Pressing
PHIL CUNNIFFE - DRUMS
When Phil first picked up a pair of sticks at the age of seventeen a drummer was born.
After playing in a few bands, his potential was recognised in 1969 with 'Anubis' - a rock/blues combo who were one of the Midlands stalwarts. Until 1972 Anubis played pubs, clubs, and universities around the country, becoming regulars at JB's in Dudley and the Lafayette in Wolverhampton. During this time they supported many big names, including:- Black Sabbath, Status Quo, Gary Moore, Mott The Hoople, Barclay James Harvest, and Lindisfarne.
With the demise of Anubis, he filled time in and out of bands until joining 'Gasoline' in 1976. They played reworked covers and original material, concentrating on the college circuit until splitting up to follow other careers in the early eighties.
Phil meantime, took advantage of a summer break to play in a Bavarian Um-Pah band in the Isle of Man. It was a complete change of style (and an interesting experience!) demonstrating his open minded approach and versatility. However, the eighties music scene proved to be disillusioning for Phil. He kept a low profile during this time, playing across a diverse spectrum of style, but never settling on one. He played Country and Western, Rock, Blues and Pop until 'Crossfire' was born. This ill-fated band entertained the fans in local pubs with covers of Stevie Ray Vaughn and similar for a couple of years.
Ultimately, Phil's needs for a stable, solid band re-surfaced and together with Barry Anderson from 'Gasoline' and 'Crossfire' and Colin Hughes, the mighty Barrelhouse Blues Band was formed in 1992, the line up has proved durable and given Phil the outlet for his talents.
He has earned his spurs and proved himself to be a dynamic, powerful drummer, not afraid to branch out and be innovative, but remaining the powerhouse of the band.
:Equipment Used:
Drum Kit #1
Classic 70's Ludwig Natural Maple Finish
6", 8", 10", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16",18" Tom Toms and floorTom
24" Bass Drum
14" Premier Snare Drum
60's Ludwig 400 Supraphonic 14" Snare Drum
Pearl Stands
Paiste 2002 Sound Edge 14" Hi Hats
Paiste 2002 15" Crash Cymbal
Paiste 2002 20" Crash Cymbal
Paiste 2002 20" Ride Cymbal
Iron Cobra Double Bass Pedal
2B Sticks by Vater
Drum Kit #2
Arbiter Flats
22" Bass Drum
12" Tom Tom
14" Tom Tom
16" Floor Tom
14" Snare Drum
After playing in a few bands, his potential was recognised in 1969 with 'Anubis' - a rock/blues combo who were one of the Midlands stalwarts. Until 1972 Anubis played pubs, clubs, and universities around the country, becoming regulars at JB's in Dudley and the Lafayette in Wolverhampton. During this time they supported many big names, including:- Black Sabbath, Status Quo, Gary Moore, Mott The Hoople, Barclay James Harvest, and Lindisfarne.
With the demise of Anubis, he filled time in and out of bands until joining 'Gasoline' in 1976. They played reworked covers and original material, concentrating on the college circuit until splitting up to follow other careers in the early eighties.
Phil meantime, took advantage of a summer break to play in a Bavarian Um-Pah band in the Isle of Man. It was a complete change of style (and an interesting experience!) demonstrating his open minded approach and versatility. However, the eighties music scene proved to be disillusioning for Phil. He kept a low profile during this time, playing across a diverse spectrum of style, but never settling on one. He played Country and Western, Rock, Blues and Pop until 'Crossfire' was born. This ill-fated band entertained the fans in local pubs with covers of Stevie Ray Vaughn and similar for a couple of years.
Ultimately, Phil's needs for a stable, solid band re-surfaced and together with Barry Anderson from 'Gasoline' and 'Crossfire' and Colin Hughes, the mighty Barrelhouse Blues Band was formed in 1992, the line up has proved durable and given Phil the outlet for his talents.
He has earned his spurs and proved himself to be a dynamic, powerful drummer, not afraid to branch out and be innovative, but remaining the powerhouse of the band.
:Equipment Used:
Drum Kit #1
Classic 70's Ludwig Natural Maple Finish
6", 8", 10", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16",18" Tom Toms and floorTom
24" Bass Drum
14" Premier Snare Drum
60's Ludwig 400 Supraphonic 14" Snare Drum
Pearl Stands
Paiste 2002 Sound Edge 14" Hi Hats
Paiste 2002 15" Crash Cymbal
Paiste 2002 20" Crash Cymbal
Paiste 2002 20" Ride Cymbal
Iron Cobra Double Bass Pedal
2B Sticks by Vater
Drum Kit #2
Arbiter Flats
22" Bass Drum
12" Tom Tom
14" Tom Tom
16" Floor Tom
14" Snare Drum
BARRY ANDERSON - BASS
Barry started playing in bands in the 1960's. Gained some success playing in a band called Gasoline around the midlands and also did some recording.
Rekindled the blues flame with Colin Hughes and ex Gasoline member Phil Cunniffe.
They went on the road as the Barrelhouse Blues Band and after various line ups they settled on being a three piece band which so far has worked for them.
Rekindled the blues flame with Colin Hughes and ex Gasoline member Phil Cunniffe.
They went on the road as the Barrelhouse Blues Band and after various line ups they settled on being a three piece band which so far has worked for them.
