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About Me

The Maz Mitrenko Band is a classic brit blues/rock band based in Birmingham UK. They have a fast growing following wherever they perform, whether it be in local venues or large festivals. Many people will know of Maz through his years with local heroes "The Handsome Beasts" and later with "The Trevor Burton Band". Now leading his own power trio, Maz is backed by a combination of well known Midlands musicians including Dave Tandy of MYJO (Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra) on drums; Barry Newey on bass; Paul Turner (Ex Mighty House Rockers) also on bass and Phil Brittle (Ex Quill) on drums. Although the band performs several classic Rory Gallagher tunes, Maz is keen to point out that it is not a conventional tribute act. "The idea" he says "is to invoke the spirit, joy and inventiveness of Rory in his heyday and we like to think that we perform not only Rory's material but also our selected covers and originals in a passionate and honest way that hopefully the man himself would approve of." In July Maz visited and played at various jam sessions in the USA, including Mississippi, home of the blues. (see blog) Now back in the UK, he is working to a fairly full schedule. There is also a different but fun website with more detailed information about the band, a longer Gig List and alternative email for direct contact. A link can be found on the left of this page. To book the band, follow the link.

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Member Since: 26/05/2007
Band Website: www.maz-mitrenko.co.uk
Band Members: Maz Mitrenko :Vocals/guitar, Paul Turner/Barry Newey :Bass, Phil Brittle/Dave Tandy :Drums,..................................................... ............................................................ Photo's Sheldon Marquee Courtesy of: Imagine Photography................................................. ............................................................ ............................................................ .................................................Photo's Robin 2 and The Roadhouse Courtesy: Loud Noises From a Small Room........................................................ ..............................
Influences: Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Dave Guilmour, Leadbelly, Eric Clapton, Kelly Joe Phelps and Steve Earle mainly but 'most anything with the real fire.
Sounds Like: Rockin and Swingin Blues
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

US gigs

A lot of people have been asking about the US dates currently on the list, well yes I am, at last, actually playing some proper gigs in America; (a long standing aspiration for me).Once more, I will b...
Posted by on Sun, 31 May 2009 14:49:00 GMT

At last....CD #2!!!!

Today the band convened at Katie Fitzgeralds to record material for our new CD (provisionally titled "And Then Some")Not many people know, but the downstairs cellar gig room converts into a recording ...
Posted by on Sun, 31 May 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Groundwaves FM internet radio review

Review of "Comin' Thro" - the First CD from The Maz Mitrenko BandFinding a band from Birmingham that plays Texas style boogie woogie and Mississippi delta blues normally wouldn't raise any eyebrows -...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Nashville 2008

Well, here I was again in Nashville Tennessee; This time, however, it's not a road trip; We're here for a whole 10 days....I'm travelling with Adrian Styles singer/songwriter/frontman for his band&nbs...
Posted by on Sat, 03 May 2008 11:49:00 GMT

CD review from BLUES IN BRITAIN

Back in issue 63, I reviewed a four track taster from this band and now here is the 'full fat' version.To remind you, this trio consists of Maz Mitrenko, vocals and guitar, Barry Newey on bass and Dav...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:41:00 GMT

CD review

The Band's debut CD "Comin' Thro" has been reviewes in "Blues in Britain" issue 69 (Aug/Sept 2007)
Posted by on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:05:00 GMT

Jammin USA diary

Like any music fan, I love being blown away by a great, well rehearsed band or solo performer. However, nothing is quite like a jam session, especially a blues jam session, where players ...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:57:00 GMT

Jammin' USA

Hi MM here I shall be making my 12th annual USA visit soon. I'll be landing in NY on Wed 11th July and making my way over to Scranton Pa. for some family stuff. I then leave NY on the 16th and fly to ...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:58:00 GMT

Me and The Blues

Like most guys my age, I first heard the blues in the music of Deep Purple, Led Zeppellin, Pink Floyd and their like. Sure, it was mutated, partially hidden and rocked up, but as I learned more about ...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:45:00 GMT