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| About Our Artists We had an exciting and talented group of people joining us from the UK, USA and Portugal. These artists have devoted alot of time to perfecting the sounds of "Country Music"---and promoting the culture that goes along with the music---the DANCING----THE CLOTHING---THE MOOD! All are important when it comes to Country Music! We THANK YOU! |
| CAROLINE MCHUGH AND SALT CREEK BAND CAROLINE MCHUGH LEAD VOCALIST (Age 34) CAROLINE BEGAN HER SINGING CAREER AT THE AGE OF 18; SHE STARTED WITH VOCAL TRAINING AT THE AGE OF 20, WHEN SHE DECIDED SHE WANTED TO PERSUE CAREER IN MUSIC. HER VOCAL TEACHER ADVISED HER AND IMPROVED HER VOCAL TECHNIQUES. CAROLINE’S CONFIDENCE KEEPS GROWING, SHE HAS PERFORMED WITH TWO BANDS TO DATE, HER FIRST BAND WAS ON THE ROAD FOR 10 YEARS, CAROLINE THEN BEGAN HER USA TOUR, LAST YEAR IN AUGUST 2005 WITH HER HUSBAND PAT MCGRATH, WHO IS HER MANAGER AND LEAD GUITARIST IN HER CURRENT BAND SALT CREEK. CAROLINE HAS RECORDED A DEBUT CD TIME HAS COME; HER SINGLE WHICH IS THE TITLE OF THE CD WAS RELEASED IN THE UK AND EUROPE AND HAD AIR PLAY ALL OVER THE WORLD. IT STAYED AT NUMBER 2 IN THE BRITISH COUNTRY CHARTS FOR NINE WEEKS AND THE INDEPENDENT CHARTS FOR MONTHS. CAROLINE IS AT PRESENT SPENDING TIME IN AND OUT OF THE STUDIO RECORDING HER NEW ALBUM AND CURRENTLY ON HER UK TOUR WITH HER BAND SALT CREEK. CAROLINE WILL BE TOURING WITH HER VERY DEAR FRIEND RUDY GRANT WHO HAILS FROM DENVER COLORADO USA, WHEN HE BEGINS HIS UK TOUR IN MAY 2006, WITH CAROLINE’S BAND SALT CREEK. SHE WILL THEN BEGIN HER AMERICAN TOUR LATER IN THE YEAR IN OCTOBER. PAT MCGRATH (DRUMS, LEAD GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, VOCALS AND PROMOTIONS MANAGER) Age 35 PAT STARTED OUT AT THE AGE OF 13 PLAYING WITH A SEVEN PIECE FAMILY BAND AND TOURED THE UK FROM NORTH TO SOUTH. PAT STARTED OUT AS A DRUMMER; HE THEN LEFT THE FAMILY BAND AT THE AGE OF 18 TO FURTHER HIS CAREER IN COUNTRY MUSIC. PAT JOINED LOCAL COUNTRY BANDS, GAINING EXPERIENCE ALONG THE WAY. AWAY FROM TOURING WITH THESE BANDS, PAT CONCENTRATED ON LEARNING OTHER INSTRUMENTS TO HELP HIS CAREER IN MUSIC, WHICH HAS LED PAT TO BECOMING AN AWARD WINNING INSTRUMENTALIST IN THE USA. PAT MET CAROLINE MCHUGH IN JUNE 2000, WHICH LATER SHE BECAME HIS WIFE, THEY BEGAN PERFORMING TOGETHER WHEN THEY FORMED A DUO. PAT’S DREAM CAME TRUE WHEN HE WAS OFFERED A CHANCE TO PERFORM IN THE USA, WHERE HE TOURED WITH CAROLINE AND PICKED UP NUMEROUS AWARDS. NOW WITH A FIVE-PIECE BAND IN 2006 HIS MUSIC CARRER IS LOOKING VERY PROMISING. STEVE HEFFERNAN (BASS PLAYER AND VOCALS)(Age 40) STEVE STARTED PLAYING BASS GUITAR IN HIS FATHER’S COUNTRY BAND AT THE TENDER AGE OF 14. THROUGH OUT HIS MUSICAL CAREER, STEVE HAS PLAYED WITH NUMEROUS BANDS ON THE COUNTRY SCENE IN THE UK. BEFORE STEVE JOINED CAROLINE, STEVE PLAYED WITH AN AWARD WINNING COUNTRY BAND WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE RELATED TO CAROLINE, THE RELATIONSHIP BEING CAROLINE’S FATHER. STEVE HAS NOW REACHED THE YOUNG AGE OF 40 YEARS; HE CONTINUES TO PLAY THE MUSIC HE LOVES THAT IS “COUNTRY MUSIC”. THROUGH STEVE’S MUSICAL CAREER, HE HAS GROWN UP WITH PAT AND CAROLINE THAT HAS RESULTED IN A VERY UNIQUE FRIENDSHIP. THEIR FRIENDSHIP WILL TAKE CAROLINE MCHUGH AND THE SALT CREEK BAND ONWARDS AND UPWARDS. JAMIE LENNON (PEDAL STEEL PLAYER)(AGE 26) JAMIE STARTED OUT PLAYING WITH HIS FATHER’S BAND AT THE AGE OF 10. HE WAS TAUGHT PEDAL STEEL FROM ONLY THE BEST STEEL PLAYER’S IN BIRMINGHAM AND HE IS NOW RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE UK’S TOP STEEL PLAYERS HIMSELF. HIS FAVOURITE ARTIST’S INCLUDE BRAD PAISLEY, PAUL FRANKLIN, BRENT MASON AND THE UK’S OWN ALBERT LEE. JAMIE HAS NOW JOINED THE SALT CREEK BAND LAST YEAR. HIS IS NOW VERY EXCITED AND LOOKING FORWARD TO FURTHERING HIS CAREER IN COUNTRY MUSIC, HE WILL BE TOURING THE USA IN OCTOBER 2006. INGRID BROMLEY (DRUMMER)(AGE 49) INGRID THE MOST EXPERIENCED MUSICIAN IN THE BAND, YOU COULD WRITE A BOOK ABOUT HER MUSICAL CAREER. SHE HAS TOURED THE WORLD WITH HER OWN FEMALE BAND, INDIGO LADY. INGRID AND HER BAND BECAME FOND OF THE WATER, AS SHE HAS TOURED ON ALMOST EVERY CRUISE SHIP YOU CAN THINK OF. INGRID HAS PROMOTED AND MANAGED HER OWN AND NUMEROUS ARTIST’S THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. SHE HAS WORKED WITH CHARLIE PRIDE AND MANY OTHER NASHVILLE ARTISTS PERFORMING AT 15,000 SEATER STADIUMS AND ARENAS. SHE PERFORMED AT WEMBLEY ARENA SUPPORTING BOX CAR WILLIE IN TH 90’S. CAROLINE MCHUGH AND SALT CREEK BAND MATERIAL FOR THE SHOW THER MUSIC RANGES FROM PATSY CLINE TO LORRIE MORGAN, GRETCHEN WILSON, DIXIE CHICKS, MARTINA MCBRIDE, ALAN JACKSON, VINCE GILL, BRAD PAISLEY, FAITH HILL, CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON COVERING LINE DANCING AND EASY LISTENING COUNTRY MUSIC. |
| * our artists* |
COUNTRY MUSIC IN PORTUGAL
| COUNTRY MUSIC CAFE/BAR #271 RUA DE ALPORTEL, FARO |
Rich is a singer / songwriter and musician who lives with his wife and children in England.
He was born in Baltimore, MD, USA, and grew up in a rural suburb called Carroll County.
From the age of eight, Rich performed in vocal ensembles, acted in plays and played brass
instruments in band. The son of an operatic soprano, music has been in his blood from day
one. There are even pictures of Rich with a guitar in his hand as a toddler.
Rich began writing melodies in his early teens, but it wasn’t until 1991 that he got serious
about his craft. Over the past 15 years he has been hard at work developing his style of
playing and writing. He started with Christian music and contemporary and country followed
soon after. Rich moved to England on business in 2000, and quickly found places to surround
himself with the best area talent. Over the past 5 years he has concentrated on songwriting
and performing in local venues. While in the UK, Rich has performed with the likes of John
Popper of Blues Traveler, Tom Shepherd (writer of “Riding with Private Malone”), Willie Mack
(www.williemack.com), and Wil Nance (www.hitwriters.com/willnance-f.htm).
Rich is an NSAI member (Nashville Songwriters Association International / www.
nashvillsongwriters.com) and highly recommends membership for those interested in honing
the songwriter within them. Rich says it has opened many doors for him and he has made
contacts which are currently showing interest in his talent. One of his latest creations, “God
Bless the Beer Drinkers” ©Rich Fehle, is currently being reviewed by Mark Trail of Mark Trail
Music (www.marktrailmusic.com) in Nashville. Mark has written for several artists,
including the award winning Aimee Pettersen (http://www.aimeepettersen.com/).
Rich says his one desire over everything is to write songs that touch people and which they
can relate to. Visit www.myspace.com/KRMsongs.
He was born in Baltimore, MD, USA, and grew up in a rural suburb called Carroll County.
From the age of eight, Rich performed in vocal ensembles, acted in plays and played brass
instruments in band. The son of an operatic soprano, music has been in his blood from day
one. There are even pictures of Rich with a guitar in his hand as a toddler.
Rich began writing melodies in his early teens, but it wasn’t until 1991 that he got serious
about his craft. Over the past 15 years he has been hard at work developing his style of
playing and writing. He started with Christian music and contemporary and country followed
soon after. Rich moved to England on business in 2000, and quickly found places to surround
himself with the best area talent. Over the past 5 years he has concentrated on songwriting
and performing in local venues. While in the UK, Rich has performed with the likes of John
Popper of Blues Traveler, Tom Shepherd (writer of “Riding with Private Malone”), Willie Mack
(www.williemack.com), and Wil Nance (www.hitwriters.com/willnance-f.htm).
Rich is an NSAI member (Nashville Songwriters Association International / www.
nashvillsongwriters.com) and highly recommends membership for those interested in honing
the songwriter within them. Rich says it has opened many doors for him and he has made
contacts which are currently showing interest in his talent. One of his latest creations, “God
Bless the Beer Drinkers” ©Rich Fehle, is currently being reviewed by Mark Trail of Mark Trail
Music (www.marktrailmusic.com) in Nashville. Mark has written for several artists,
including the award winning Aimee Pettersen (http://www.aimeepettersen.com/).
Rich says his one desire over everything is to write songs that touch people and which they
can relate to. Visit www.myspace.com/KRMsongs.
What more can be said about Rudy---visit his website at
www.rudygrant.com
Here Are Some Of The Awards For Rudy's Excellence In Country Music...
United Airlines: Stars Of the Sky Award
Nebraska Country Music Foundation
Pro Male Vocalist Of the Year-2001, 2002
N.F.N.C.
Country Music Pioneer King-2001
Country Music Hall Of fame-2001
Award For Outsatanding Contribution To Country Music
Black American West Museum
Colorado Highway Department Of Transportation
Aurora Community Action Commission
Nebraska Country Music Pro Male Vocalist 2002
The America West Paul Stewart Award 2002
Rudy will be accompanied by "THE SALT CREEK BAND" and after leaving Portugal will
continue touring in UK and Europe
www.rudygrant.com
Here Are Some Of The Awards For Rudy's Excellence In Country Music...
United Airlines: Stars Of the Sky Award
Nebraska Country Music Foundation
Pro Male Vocalist Of the Year-2001, 2002
N.F.N.C.
Country Music Pioneer King-2001
Country Music Hall Of fame-2001
Award For Outsatanding Contribution To Country Music
Black American West Museum
Colorado Highway Department Of Transportation
Aurora Community Action Commission
Nebraska Country Music Pro Male Vocalist 2002
The America West Paul Stewart Award 2002
Rudy will be accompanied by "THE SALT CREEK BAND" and after leaving Portugal will
continue touring in UK and Europe
Born and raised in Zaandam,only a few miles away from Amsterdam,JJ proved to be made
for the music scene.
At age 14 he already performed with the Blue Rocking Strings,mainly at charity events.
Only 16 years old,he became one of the founding members of The Devotions and toured
Holland, Germany and Belgium and recorded their first 45¹s.
After a few members were drafted, the band broke up and JJ kept himself alive playing for
various local bands,experimenting various music-styles.
But finally JJ returned to his roots; Country Music. Now on stage his repertoire
stretches from the early songs of Hank Williams and Bob Wills' western swing,
via songs of George Jones, Merle Haggard and George Strait to today’s country music.
His breakthrough came when he was invited to come to the United States to record a CD.
For the recording of this CD 'Nothin' Wrong With Me' he was coupled with
veteran producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Scott Mathews .Scott worked with all
time greats as Johnny Cash,Glen Campbell, John Lee Hooker and Roy Orbison.
Scott Mathews wrote two songs for the CD, including the title song which he co-wrote with
Al Anderson, whom already had written hit songs for people like Tracy Byrd and Diamond
Rio.
The recording took place at the studio¹s of Ex'pression, Center of New Media in Emeryville
California.
The growing friendship and respect between JJ and Scott resulted in a sparkling,
almost sturdy master piece.
Already the CD has been nominated for best country CD in Belgium.
for the music scene.
At age 14 he already performed with the Blue Rocking Strings,mainly at charity events.
Only 16 years old,he became one of the founding members of The Devotions and toured
Holland, Germany and Belgium and recorded their first 45¹s.
After a few members were drafted, the band broke up and JJ kept himself alive playing for
various local bands,experimenting various music-styles.
But finally JJ returned to his roots; Country Music. Now on stage his repertoire
stretches from the early songs of Hank Williams and Bob Wills' western swing,
via songs of George Jones, Merle Haggard and George Strait to today’s country music.
His breakthrough came when he was invited to come to the United States to record a CD.
For the recording of this CD 'Nothin' Wrong With Me' he was coupled with
veteran producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Scott Mathews .Scott worked with all
time greats as Johnny Cash,Glen Campbell, John Lee Hooker and Roy Orbison.
Scott Mathews wrote two songs for the CD, including the title song which he co-wrote with
Al Anderson, whom already had written hit songs for people like Tracy Byrd and Diamond
Rio.
The recording took place at the studio¹s of Ex'pression, Center of New Media in Emeryville
California.
The growing friendship and respect between JJ and Scott resulted in a sparkling,
almost sturdy master piece.
Already the CD has been nominated for best country CD in Belgium.
Janet has been dancing now for about 10 yrs,teaching for 7yrs.
She took my teachers exam with the U.K.A....united kingdom alliance,
She has insurance thru them and a ppl licence for the music.She's done as many as three
classes in a week but are on two at the moment...She runs a country and western club
called 'spangles' c.m.c and line dancing. They have run that now for 7years and its going
really well...although I must admit its took us a few years to get established.
"I love dancing....the people..the music and everything that goes with it!
it's great fun too!"
Janet will be our MC, DJ and Line Dance Instructor----everyone be prepared---she is
planning to wear us all out!
She took my teachers exam with the U.K.A....united kingdom alliance,
She has insurance thru them and a ppl licence for the music.She's done as many as three
classes in a week but are on two at the moment...She runs a country and western club
called 'spangles' c.m.c and line dancing. They have run that now for 7years and its going
really well...although I must admit its took us a few years to get established.
"I love dancing....the people..the music and everything that goes with it!
it's great fun too!"
Janet will be our MC, DJ and Line Dance Instructor----everyone be prepared---she is
planning to wear us all out!
Marc Cridland,Born in the early 1960's in Balham Gateway to the South, the beginning of the
Hippy era. this period gave him his wanderlust and love for Country and Folk Music.He got his
first guitar for his tenth birthday present and it was not long before Marc was turning out a tune
and by the time he was thirteen Marc was out busking and playing in the club tents at the
Cambridge Folk Festival, and getting sessions in various Folk Clubs in the South East.After 3
years on the road, in his late teens, Marc based himself in Amsterdam and began studying the
new wave of Country Music that developed from the eighty's onward and writing Country songs
with an European point of view.After bumming around Austin (Texas) researching the
American attitude to English Country in 1994 he went to Nashville.Marc met up with Jerry
Taylor who's has produced Kenny Rodgers and many other great names in Nashville. On his
advice Marc came back to Europe to rewrite his songs in a better Country manner. Marc is
presently very busy in the studio recording--we are looking forward to his new CD!!!
Hippy era. this period gave him his wanderlust and love for Country and Folk Music.He got his
first guitar for his tenth birthday present and it was not long before Marc was turning out a tune
and by the time he was thirteen Marc was out busking and playing in the club tents at the
Cambridge Folk Festival, and getting sessions in various Folk Clubs in the South East.After 3
years on the road, in his late teens, Marc based himself in Amsterdam and began studying the
new wave of Country Music that developed from the eighty's onward and writing Country songs
with an European point of view.After bumming around Austin (Texas) researching the
American attitude to English Country in 1994 he went to Nashville.Marc met up with Jerry
Taylor who's has produced Kenny Rodgers and many other great names in Nashville. On his
advice Marc came back to Europe to rewrite his songs in a better Country manner. Marc is
presently very busy in the studio recording--we are looking forward to his new CD!!!
