Greg Douglass plays Steve Miller
Schedule
Mon Oct 07 2024 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Emsworth Sports & Social Club | Havant, EN
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We are delighted to welcome Greg Douglass, one of the Steve Miller Band’s stalwarts! Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, his pedigree extends outside of the Steve Miller Band although he was part of its most prolific life in 1974-78. He then went on to be a member of Van Morrison‘s band, Tom Fogerty‘s band, Hot Tuna, The Greg Kihn Band, and many more.At WemsFest, Greg will be accompanied by Steve Browning (bass), and Rob Beckinsale (keyboards/vocals).
Greg’s 60 years in the music business reads like a Who’s Who of classic rock:
COUNTRY WEATHER- 1967-1972-Heavy psychedelic music, played the Fillmore and Avalon in San Francisco, playing with Jeff Beck & Santana
VAN MORRISON-1974-75 Toured with the legendary singer songwriter. The band later became Huey Lewis & the News
HOT TUNA-1975-76 Toured with spin-off group from Jefferson Airplane. Featured Jorma Kaukonen on guitar & Jack Cassady on bass
TERRY & THE PIRATES-1975-1984 Recorded & toured with legendary band that featured scores of members. Terry Dolan was the eponymous leader; Quicksilver Messenger Service guitarist John Cipollina and I traded leads.
THE STEVE MILLER BAND-1977-1980 Recorded and toured with Steve. Co-wrote the hit “Jungle Love” with bassist Lonnie Turner. Co-wrote four other tunes on the “Abracadabra” and “Living in the 20th Century” LPs. Received three platinum albums for 15 million+ in total sales
PETER ROWAN-1980-1982 Toured the US & Europe with this bluegrass great.
TOM JOHNSTON BAND-1980-1983- Solo band of the Doobie Brothers singer, guitarist and author of “Listen to the Music” & “China Grove”. Recorded and toured.
EDDIE MONEY- 1980- Greg co-wrote and played guitar on “Trinidad” from Eddie’s “Playing for Keeps” album.
THE GREG KIHN BAND-1982-1985- Recorded and toured extensively. #1 hit with “Jeopardy” featured a killer solo by Greg. Appeared on American Bandstand, PBS Soundstage, and Saturday Night Live & were an early MTV staple
TOM FOGERTY- 1981- Recorded and toured with the co-founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival
PAUL BUTTERFIELD- 1983-1987 Toured with the great blues harmonica player in the San Francisco area
FABULOUS PELICANS- 1997-2015- Toured extensively with this high profile corporate show band. Worked in the U.S., Canada, Tahiti, Hawaii, and Thailand
THE MONSTERS OF CLASSIC ROCK- 2003-2007 Toured with this all-star band with members of AC/DC, Huey Lewis & the News, Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck Group, and David Bowie. Played large concerts and corporate events
THE ELECTRIC FLAG-2009-2014- Toured with this all-star band, founded by guitar great Michael Bloomfield. It featured Nick Gravenites and Barry Goldberg
BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY-2005-2014- Toured with this seminal San Francisco band. Janis Joplin was a founding member
DEVA PREMAL & MITEN-2009-2015-Guest musician with the #1 mantra music group in the world
THE FORMER MEMBERS-2013- Toured the UK with members of Country Joe & the Fish and the Blues Project
SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTS-2014- See above with the addition of Big Brother guitarist Sam Andrew
GREG DOUGLASS AND THE SIDEWINDERS-2020-PRESENT- Touring with this guitar-driven rock band
Join us at The Emsworth Sports & Social Club for an intimate evening with one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greats!!
Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm start
Licensed bar helps support WemsFest – we will have our usual licensed bar serving delicious Langham Brewery beers, plus wine and local cider
Please park considerately.
If you require special assistance or have mobility difficulties, please contact us in advance and we will do our very best to accommodate you so that you are comfortable.
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Where is it happening?
Emsworth Sports & Social Club, 6 Highland Close, Emsworth, PO10 7JP, United Kingdom,Emsworth, HavantEvent Location & Nearby Stays: