BB and The Bullets

After returning from Australia Brian Baker has wasted no time in making an impact on the NZ blues scene. His solo show with much heralded and reviewed singles and film clips, has seen him perform at gigs and festivals across the country.

Now he’s joined by two local Whanganui musicians, bass player Johnny Keating (foundation member of the Whanganui Musicians Club), and drummer Brad MacMillan, both seasoned performers, to become a blues three-piece performing classics and originals.

The act is called BB and The Bullets and has a focus on the blues, doing songs by Albert King, BB King, Muddy Waters, plus some Stevie Ray Vaughan, and other blues classics.

They also feature some of Brian’s excellent releases and have recorded a few of their own. These tracks make up their debut EP which will soon be released on vinyl, CD, and digital through Nixon Street Recorders, Whanganui’s own international record label.

The guitar work that made Brian’s solo show stand out is heavily on display here, now backed by a tight, live rhythm section. Their shows have been very well received wherever they have performed, getting standing ovations at the recent Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival where they played six standout shows over three days! They are drawing crowds wherever they appear, delighting audiences with rock solid, emotive performances of classic blues songs underlined by one undoubtedly of the finest guitarists New Zealand has produced.

This is a new band for us so come and support some fresh talent.