Gig date - 2/11/04

The tremendous Blues Matters Records band Egypt called in to Charisma at Hoyland, near Barnsley on Tuesday night bristling from a successful tour of Scotland. The tight power trio, an evolution of Dumpy's Rusty Nuts and The Groundhogs played a brilliant set of old and new songs to a very appreciative gathering of music fans. Here's a picture of the band with Rock of the North's beer tester, Steve. (photo)

Charisma is a very nice venue, one we will return to in the near future. Can't wait to see Egypt back in the North, they're an excellent band of talented musicians. Their latest CD, Midnight Sun is an excellent offering too....we bought one ourselves and is the current play of the week in the Bluesmobile.