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PETE MITCHELLS DRIVE International Bluzy Rock Trio |
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 Pete Mitchell Guitar and Vocals Bluzy Rock guitarist singer/songwriter who has worked with Special Brew, Carl Wayne (The Move) Minstrel Band, Hustler, and DRIVE. There have been many changes to the line-up over the bands career. Most of it up until 1997 has been documented in Pete's auto-biography 'Outside Looking In' Having reformed with a new line-up full of energy and enthusiasm, the band are back to its roots as a solid 3 piece, working its way across UK and Europe, and will be touring the USA in February 2010.The tour is being handled by Veteran Entertainment Agency Entrepreneur William Ware in Dallas, Texas. The William Ware Agency are also working hand in hand with the Bradley Talent Agency in Florida.
DRIVE rocked the fabulous LANE BLUES CLUB in Oostburg, Holland Mini-tour May 2009 We are returning to the LANE on the BLUE HONEY tour in March 2010
We will be playing the Rock Pub Time Out, Roosendaal on the BLUE HONEY tour in March 2010
DRIVE rocked the BOURBON STREET CLUB in Amsterdam Mini-tour May 2009 |
Terry Mabey Drums and Percussion Terry has played with Ronnie Wood, Paul Jones, Spencer Davies, Jack Bruce, Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard,Alexis Corner, Rick Wakeman, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison. In fact, Terry played drums on Roy Orbisons original classic hit 'Pretty Woman'
In 1998 DRIVE came off the road after a solid 10 year period gigging and touring. In 2007 after a break, mainly writing/ recording and chilling out in his French farmhouse retreat, Pete decided to reform his popular circuit trio DRIVE. The decision was taken to reform Pete Mitchells DRIVE after a great response to Pete's book 'Outside Looking In' and his CD 'Cutting The Mustard'. Both have received excellent reviews from around the world. Trax from the CD are now being played in the set. Pete Mitchells DRIVE are based in Surrey UK, and are currently gigging and touring the UK and Europe. Playing Bluzy Rock covers by artists such as Clapton, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Stones, JJ Cale, Frankie Miller, Johnny Winter, Bob Segar, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top etc, and also playing original tracks off Pete's solo CD Cutting The Mustard. In March 2008 Pete successfully toured the South West on his DESTINY tour, followed by the BUZZ tour in October 2008, and a Mini-tour in Gloucester and Hereford in November 2008. Encouraged by this and over 15,000 hits on YOU TUBE the band are building up a steady following and gaining more interest across the UK. Pete's songs are also popular in Nashville with over 12,000 downloads so far. DRIVE played their amazing ROADHOUSE tour in March 2009, and their very successful Holland and Belgium Mini-tour in May 2009.
Free promo-pack on request. Landlords/Venues/Promoters can also book the band at: pete@stratmaster.co.uk
DRIVE rocked Goor Blues in Wuustwezel, Belgium in May 2009 and will be playing there again on the BLUE HONEY tour in March 2010
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 John Bulpitt Bass and Vocals John has played with the Original DRIVE, Mo Indigo, Charles Walker, Earl Gaines, and Lou Pride etc. Pete's sidekick and original DRIVE bassist Johnny Bulpitt is back with him in the trio. Pete and John have been rocking the Blues together for over 26 years. DRIVE are currently playing trax from Pete's unique CD 'Cutting The Mustard'
DRIVE with Belgian fans in Wuustwezel May 2009
DRIVE had an amazing gig in July at the AMERICANA Festival 2009
DRIVE will be 'rocking the Blues' in The MusiekCafe, Helmond, Holland on the BLUE HONEY tour in March 2010
We will be playing Cafe De Weegbrug, Roermond on the BLUE HONEY tour in March 2010
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