“A great band. Terrific musicians. Very nice indeed”
Paul Jones Rhythm & Blues, BBC radio 2, 2017
“Innovative spark, virtuoso playing & a dare-devil attitude”
Pete Feenstra, Get Ready To Rock, 2017
The band’s exciting live set is based around rootsy originals; featuring strong catchy riffs, interesting arrangements & exciting grooves featuring Rob Koral's electrifying, & unmistakable touch & flow on guitar. Zoe’s dynamic & commanding vocal delivery is both eclectic & suave. The highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker- Hammond organ (Wonderstuff) & Paul Robinson-drums (Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Paul McCartney to name a few) bring massive authority & the ability to push the music in unpredictable & exciting directions. Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion have made a considerable impact these last five years, & is one of the bands that have added a fresh approach& vibrancy to the UK blues scene.
• The band is planning an extensive 2018 tour to coincide with the release of the band's 7th album. • The band has played most of the flagship blues festivals & clubs in the UK this past 5 years. • Many magazine features, interviews & reviews. Regular plays on the BBC including the Paul Jones show. • International recognition on the blues circuit with numerous radio plays & interviews around the world. • Successful 13 day tour of Czech Republic, February 2017. • The band were runner-up best band in the British Blues Awards 2015, & Zoe was runner-up best female vocals in 2014 & 2015. Finalist in the 2017 UK Blues Challenge (close 2nd). • Best song Mary4Music (American Blues Federation) 2013. • (… other accolades include) Nomination for best electric blues album, Wasser-Prawda, Germany 2013
“A serious blues band with unique songs, tight instrumentation, & a powerful woman up front…. edgy vocals, hard rocking accompaniment including scorching guitar solos.” - Rex Bartholomew, Blues Blast Magazine, USA 2017 “One part Billie Holiday, one Janis Joplin, & one Nina Simone, Zoe Schwarz vocal lexicon, eclectic & suave.” - Gio Pilato, Blue bird Reviews, Intl blog, 2017
• facebook.com/zoe.schwarz • facebook.com/zoeschwarzbluecommotion • twitter.com/bluecommotion • youtube.com/user/schwarzzoet • reverbnation.com/zoeschwarzbluecommotion Selected videos: https://youtu.be/uHaiWxuq260 - People - up tempo https://youtu.be/rTncZno9J5E - Beatitudes - rock ballad
UK Contact: Rob Koral - [email protected] UK: 44-1305 457 507 / 44 -7920 260 328 bluecommotion.com
Outside UK Contact: Roland Smeet @ Booker R & Arts Music Management - [email protected] Netherlands 0031 (0) 6-26881356 artsmusicmanagement.com booker-r.nl