Blues'n'Trouble

Studio Promo. 1992. All Photos copyright marc marnie.

Blues'n'Trouble are (l to r):

Lox Lovell (dr); Tim Elliott (Vcl,hmca,sl gtr);{Lou Martin (kbd) now left}; Mike Park (Ld gtr); Alan Scott (bs).

UK/Scandinavia.............................Alan Scott (44) 131 553 237

Belgium/Nederlands........................(31) 229 242 605

Germany/Switzerland/Austria...............(49) 95 11 77 93

Blues'n'Trouble's first single, "Mystery Train" quickly established them as the new force on the R&B circuits. From their earliest days playing pubs and clubs in Scotland where they have a large and devoted following, they have always been crowd pleasers.

They have travelled a long way in the intervening years, gaining recognition throughout Europe and Scandinavia, as welll as appearing at the Memphis Blues Festival.

They recently formed their own company Barkin' Mad. Their first offering on the new label "Poor Moon" captured the energy and spirit of Blues'n'Trouble better than any of their previous recordings - praise ndeed when you consider that "Down To The Shuffle" was voted TOP BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR by the British Blues Connection.

It would be easy to state that the strength of the band lies in the harp playing, vocals and dynamic personality of leader Tim Elliott or in the powerhouse rhythm section. Then again it could be the edge - the edge that's only acquired from hard work. Back in the old days it was a quiet week if they only played four or five gigs. That kind of experience could not be bought, it had to be painfully acquired over the years, with over 3,000 gigs behind them. Discography:

1985...Blues'n'Trouble (First Trouble)......................now available on Line Records.

1986...No Minor Keys (featuring Robt Cray & Ian Stewart)......................."........".

1987...Hat Trick (recorded for relaunch of Blue Horizon by Mike Vernon)........"........".

1988...Live (recorded by Radio Bremen, Germany)................................"........".

1988...Slim Tab Hunters (brilliant selection of 50's & 60's pop!!)............."........".

1989...With Friends Like These (another Mike Vernon Production)................"........".

1991...Down To The Shuffle (Winner of British Blues Album Award).....Tramp/Munich Records.

1992...Poor Moon (Band formed own label)........Barkin' Mad (also on Amigo & Line Records.

1994...Bagfull of Boogie (Live Scottish shows, new songs).....................Barkin' Mad. Misc:

1993...Tim Elliott & Troublemakers (Acoustic country Blues solo album)..............Tramp.

1992...Live in Paradiso Club, Amsterdam (featuring B'n'T set).......................Tramp.

Lazy Lester Rides Again (Lester's comeback album w/B'n'T Winner of W.C.Handy award)...Blue Horizon/Ace.