FIVE YEARS AGO: R & B treat for fans

From the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, first published Friday 27th Aug 1999.

THE Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival got off to a cracking start in Colne.

New signings to the Code Blue label, set up by legendary producer Mike Vernon, were at the fore with both The Hoax and Sherman Robertson giving excellent performances.

Lonnie Mack, the Texan guitar supremo, headlined and brought the night to a rousing finale.

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