Tonight we recommend….the PAPA GEORGE BAND Raw and unadulterated blues
The Papa George Band make a welcome return to the Tawe Delta Blues club after a cracker of a performance at the venue’s Christmas Party last year.
George’s is a polished act with the emphasis on variety and energy.
Swansea Valley News 4 July 2006

Duke presents George’s brilliant homegrown blues
Expect fireworks and changes of style and pace from the start, with the likes of Cold Shot and Dust My Broom being given Papa’s own treatment.
One to listen out for in particular is one of his own, Cleansin’ My Soul, and another, a Hendrix-style version of Oh! Well.
This is clearly a top-class three-piece.
Evening Post Thursday, May 4, 2006

Papa George and Alan Glen, Pelham Arms, Lewes, East Sussex, 15th January 2006
Papa George and Alan Glen are a combination not to be missed… Papa George demonstrated his own enigmatic style, with awesome slide guitar, it was such good entertainment value, with each playing to the other and they created laid back but bustling blues at its best.
Helen Steele,Livewire magazine 22 January 2006

I’ve still got the blues says Papa
Their (PG Band) music reverberates with the sounds of the Deep South as well as with more contemporary echoes and it is an amalgam that has taken them to festivals throughout UK, Europe and the US.
Kathryn Lay South Wales Evening Post Friday, 9 December 2005

The Papa George Band – Hard Rock Bar
The three-piece Papa George Band is as solid and vibrant as you can get, turning out hard and raw blues, R&B and boogie rock, with powerful vocals and masterful guitar.
Bristol Evening Post Thursday, 15th December 2005

Bushey’s Big Wheel Festival – Isle of Man
His (Papa George’s) baritone, late nights and maybe a cigarette too many voice can shake tall buildings and his finger picked resonator guitars accompany and enhance his songs beautifully. His CDs are first class…you should definitely make the effort to get hold of one. Anglin Buttimore, sound engineer, commented on the very high quality of the songs, the production and music – just like his performance the night before. Come back soon George.
Main Stage Reviews 30 June 2005

DEVIZES FESTIVAL FRINGE BLUES DAY
The stylish Papa George drew the Festival Fringe blues day into the early evening and demonstrated his skill and ability with the National Steel Guitar. The sound he produced was at times mesmerising and transformed the function room of the Lamb Inn into a Deep South Bottleneck blues bar. Joining Papa George was Alan Glen. It was a mean combination and one that reflected both men’s passion for the genre.
Tony Goldsmith and James Harrison 5 June 2005

PAPA GEORGE BAND @Tawe Delta, Swansea
…"Dust my Broom" was about the most recognisable lyric but not done in the Elmore James guitar riff - so refreshing from others who imitate that opening and possibly most recognisable opening riffs in the classic Blues guitar annuls! No this was Papa talking now. "Dust my Broom" soon turned into a sort of medley with "Caledonia" and back into "Dust my Broom" coming in again at the end. Woven around this were superb solos by P.G. and lovely interspersions by Stroud and Kelly…
A spectacular evening. The band loved it by the look of things and the punters were ecstatic!
Diane - Sister Feelgood Blues Matters June 2005

Papa George at the Cartoon, Croydon on Sunday the 27th March 2005
George started in fine form with “Strut”, a funky groove with a chilled out sound, with a great bass line from Pete and fine percussive punctuation from Sam. Then George builds up to a crescendo on guitar with a suffusion of rhythm and melody eliciting solos from bass and drums. Having suitably warmed up the audience, George and the band treated them to a feast of excellent music from three very fine improvisational musicians.
Bill Smith blues in britain June 2005

The Papa George Big Band– Charlie’s. EC3 15/03/05
It was an early start at this City centre venue and the place was packed with suited and booted city types all expecting a good night out and they were not to be disappointed.
Papa George had dressed for the occasion and was resplendent in a dazzling white suit set off by a black Derby. We don’t have to wait long for one of George’s trademark, blistering guitar solos, the opening number, Taj Mahal’s “Strut” provided the perfect opportunity. The addition of Frank Mead on sax to the line-up added a bit of NOLA style funk to the total sound. George switched to his custom made Dobro for Little Walter’s “Blues With A Feeling” (NB It was actually Papa’s “Blues With A Feelin’), providing the perfect excuse for Frank to get out his harp.
No Papa George set could be complete without a superbly executed tribute to SRV, This time it was WC Clark/Mike Kindred’s “Cold Shot”. George is, of course, a wonderful songwriter in his own right and a few of his compositions were showcased here.
Norma Victor blues in britain May 2005

Special Appearance “PAPA GEORGE”, Wednesday 13th April
Papa George is one of the bigs on the blues circuit, resident blues artist at the Grey Horse, London; his years performing have seen him play with many of the greats in the music industry.
Cuban Blue, Hereford, April 2005

POPE GEORGE
Pope George, a master of the blues English, the blues with a &#x20Cfeeling, as he defines it. It makes us a great honour in making a concert to the Smokey Joe. Its music and its voice make to dream and to amuse all!
Lei Smokey Joes, Cortina, ITALY, 17th Feb 2005

Papa George Big Band Charlie’s Night Club, 9 Crosswall, London EC3 15 March 2005
Papa George is recognized as one of the top players on the British Blues scene and plays a wonderful blues/rock style including the best damn version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well” you will ever hear!
Ashwyn Smyth, Digital Blues www.phoenixfm.com, 8th February, 2005

ZOOT MONEY & PAPA GEORGE - 10 FEBRUARY 2005
CELLAR BAR BLUES, FARNAHAM MALTINGS, SURREY
An extra special night with pianist and singer Zoot Money and brilliant blues guitarist/singer Papa George. A fantastic double act!
Monica Madgwick Boogaloo Promotions, January 2005

Papa George - Blues with a Feelin’
Papa George will be bringing his National Steel, Electro-Resophonic and many more besides plus his band to the opening of Tuesday Blues Night at the Red Lion, High Wycombe. The accomplished blues guitarist and singer has just returned form his appearance at the 2005 Martin Luther King Freedom Festival in the USA.
If you have never experienced a blues gig live then make this one your New Year’s resolution.
Rupert Butterfield Bucks FREEPRESS, 28th January 2005

Apalachee Blues Society Brings the Blues Alive
On Fri 16th, the ABS presents a first-class Blues Festival featuring some of the greatest Blues artists in the world, including Eddie Kirkland, EC Scott, Beverley “Guitar” Watkins, EG Knight, Bobby Rush, Bill Wharton, Johnny Marshall, Pat Ramsey, Delta Moon, Pam Laws and the Lee Boys.
For the first time the 2004 Freedom Blues Festival will also feature a performance by Papa George, the top Blues slide guitarist from England.
Ken Winker Apalachee Tortoise (USA), January 2004

PAPA GEORGE BAND
Papa George is a true picture of the man with the blues, with his pinstriped suit and Strat in hand, bringing in next, the favourite, “Blackjack”. His guitar sound is what a Fender Stratocaster is all about. He made it sing on, “Cleansin’ My Soul”, a new soulful blues number.
Derek White Rocking the Blues at Tring, March 2004

Blues Alive, Bishops Stortford
George then slowed the tempo with a new song “Forever Blue”, an almost jazz-inspired song with some clever diminished chord changes and some solid backing from Pete Rees and Martin Wild. The rhythm section really came into its own on the next tune, Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”, although this arrangement owed more to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Good, solid, uncompromising funky blues from top musicians!
Mike Mager blues in britain, June 2003

Ferret & Firkin, Lots Rd, Chelsea
Regular acoustic jam nights, blues nights and the annual Chelsea Blues Festival organized by the publican with top name musicians like Gary Moore and Papa George usually held in June.
Electric Blues Club, March 2003

Rocking the Blues at Tring
The auditorium lights were dimmed, Papa George dressed in a smart dark suit and hat, and is shiny National Steel guitar being picked out in the spot light. This resembled a film scene from a Chicago club in the 1930s. Papa George played a mixture of traditional and self penned songs from his ” Being Free… ain’t no crime” CD. The guitar sound was authentic and complemented by Papa George’s deep blues vocals.
Rocking the Blues at Tring, 15 March 2003

Papa George, a mean axeman who has built up a strong reputation in recent years.”
John Clarke The Times, 21 December 2002