The Juncos enjoy the talents of two unique singers of who combine Soul, Blues with spontaneous good humour that enliven the whole occasion. Two distinctively different lead guitarists and a fine Rock'n'Roll sax player each have the ability to pull mind blowing solos out of thin air. In addition the long running rhythm section partnership of Fender bass and a drummer, who has played with Robert Palmer and Elkie Brooks, form a sold platform to encourage all to fill the dance floor.
Formed in 1964 Juncos took over from the 'Animals' at the famous 'Club A'Gogo' & 'Downbeat Club' in Newcastle. The band experience instant popularity all over the North of England playing frequently at the Mayfair & Majestic Ballroom in Newcastle and at Redcar Jazz Club, Kirklevington Country Club Sunderland's Bay Hotel and Cubana & 'Blue Note' Clubs and venturing to Carlisle, Sheffield and all points between sometimes playing twice a day.
Ronnie & Dave talk about the Club A GoGo
Six years on the national rock club and college circuit followed playing with 'The Who', 'Rod Stewart', 'Jethro Tull' 'Jimi Hendrix' 'John Mayall Band' and many others. They toured as backing band to Blues giants 'Howlin Wolf and 'Freddie King' in 1969 and were delighted to gain Wolf's respect.
Incidentally the Juncos appear in a new book on Howlin Wolf called 'Moanin' at Midnight' written by James Segrest and Mark Hoffman that was published recently by Thunder Mouth Press New York ISBN 1 56025 683 4 and get some good mentions and we have recently contributed to a forthcoming book on Eric Clapton/ John Mayall in preparation by Christopher Hjort who has a book on Jeff Beck out now so we still attract interest from unlikely quarters and recent feature in John Topler 'NorthStars'.
The band made single and album releases but split in 1971 when individual members went on to play with Robert Palmer, Elkie Brooks, Mick Abrahams, Mick Ronson & Lindisfarne and tour the world.
Re-formed in 1978 the 'Juncos' returned to their R'n'B roots playing R'n'B classics performed in an entertaining way with good humour, skill, love and respect. Remarkably they continue to receive fantastic support from a growing and enthusiastic audience playing only the very best & well-selected venues, concerts & Blues festivals.
Junco Partners clip 1
Occassional TV appearances include TTTV forerunner to 'The Tube' 'Alright Now' with Eric Burdon especially flown in from Los Angeles to jam live in the studio. Recent Granda TV appearance in December'03 and past BBC TV cameo as 'the Juncos' on Jimmy Nails Spender' demonstrate the lasting interest in the band and confirms the indefatigable quality that still attracts and pleases their audiences. Recent accolades echo the sentiments made by the great Howlin Wolf three decades ago and Sting, Jimmy Nail and John Miles more recently.
Still going strong having just come back from a successful tour of Spain playing the Juncos new CD 'Almost Down in New Orleans' is now on sale and has been acclaimed as the Bands best album in their long career bringing New Orleans to New 'Castle
The Junco Partners and Eric Burdon
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