Formed In 1998 in Portsmouth by Mick Arloe, Kevin Brazier, Richard Janke and Barry Morgan. Tim Nowell later replaced Barry Morgan and Colin Jones was brought into the line-up soon after that. The band played many gigs in the south of England, notably at the Bull Frog Blues Club and a session at the Isle of Wight festival. They produced one CD called Preservation which included two of their own songs plus some Dr John and Neville brothers’ material, amongst others. They split around 2002/2003

If you would like to purchase a copy of Big Easy’s CD Preservation, please get in touch with Mick Arloe:

mick@arloe-editing.co.uk. The CD costs £5.00.

PRESERVATION: Right Place Wrong Time and Such A Night (Dr John) - Don’t Get Around Much (Duke Ellington) - Rack ‘em Up (Jonny Lang) - Nadine (Chuck Berry) - Hercules (Neville Bothers) - Like A River and Listen Woman (Big Easy)

Mick Arloe- Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica. Kevin Brazier-Piano, Organ. Richard Janke-Drums. Colin Jones-Guitar. Tim Nowell-Bass Guitar. Russ Tarley-Percussion

The Band Big Easy took their name and their musical inspiration from the city of New Orleans and some of the city’s musicians. The band broke up before Katrina devastated the city. What was once New Orleans, the band hopes will be once again soon.  I visited New Orleans in 2000, I hope to visit again. It was truly a wonderful place.

Mick Arloe.   Arloe-Editing.Co.UK              

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