DCSIMG

Shake Ya Tailfeather, Customs House, South Shields


Published on Tuesday 9 March 2010 09:36

BLUES' fans were left rattled and rolled by the return of Shake Ya Tailfeather last night.

The seven-piece band, fronted by former Emmerdale star Dale Meeks, led the crowd on an eclectic trip through the greatest hits of blues and soul.

Covering everyone from The Rolling Stones to Sam and Dave, Joe Cocker to Otis Redding, Meeks pulled off almost every song off with aplomb, and proved that should the acting ever dry up, he has a definite alternative career waiting for him.

Ably supported by fellow North East actors Iain Cunningham and Wayne Miller in the band, the real star apart from Meek's larynx was the fabulous Ian 'BB' Brown on lead guitar.

They had to be on top of their game. This was perhaps the toughest crowd I've ever seen at a Customs House gig.

Thankfully with the second half appearance of the wonderful Soul Sisters, and a guest appearance by Moobs drummer Adam Barnes, an initially gloomy mood was lifted and, my God, one woman in the crowd even stood up to dance.

Come the end though, most of the crowd had followed her lead and were on their feet.

The encore of Blues Brothers classics was a joy.

Though not a full-time band, Shake Ya Tailfeather are way better than many professional outfits I've seen.

The banter is also enjoyable and genuine, and everyone seems to love being on the stage.

After such a great night, it would be hard to go away with the blues.


loading...
Find It

"Business owner? - Claim your business and Advertise with us"

In association with qype logo

Looking for...

Featured advertisers

Jobs

Search for a job

Motors

Search for a car

Property

Search for a house

Weather for South Shields

Friday 25 May 2012

5 day forecast

Today

Sunny

Sunny

Temperature: 8 C to 19 C

Wind Speed: 12 mph

Wind direction: East

Tomorrow

Sunny

Sunny

Temperature: 7 C to 17 C

Wind Speed: 12 mph

Wind direction: North east

Press Complaints Commission

This website and its associated newspaper adheres to the Press Complaints Commission’s Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then contact the Editor by clicking here.

If you remain dissatisfied with the response provided then you can contact the PCC by clicking here.

Shields Gazette provides news, events and sport features from the South Shields area. For the best up to date information relating to South Shields and the surrounding areas visit us at Shields Gazette regularly or bookmark this page.