It’s getting real people. The Red Devils first show of 20 will be starting in just a few hours. Billy F. Gibbons has all the details on his site with the NoFightin.com release “The Return of The Red Devils.” We are looking forward to getting out to shows later this month … keep watching NoFightin.comContinue reading “Billy F. Gibbons touts The Red Devils on eve of tour”
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The Red Devils return with first new album in 25 years
Moments ago, Mike Flanigin on Instagram posted a pic of “Return of The Red Devils,” the band’s first album since their debut “King King” 25 years ago. (Skipping the 1994 “Blackwater Roll” EP.) The post confirms what nofightin.com has heard over the past several weeks: That the band would have a new disc for saleContinue reading “The Red Devils return with first new album in 25 years”
New date(s) added: Red Devils July 2017 calendar
UPDATED JULY 4: One more added: July 27 at Enler Delta Blues Club in Comber, Ireland. UPDATED JULY 1: The Red Devils have filled in July 16 with a gig at Das Hobo — the Hobo Jazz Bar — in Hildesheim, Germany. Big Pete confirmed that one with nofightin.com Friday, and we have updated this post. IContinue reading “New date(s) added: Red Devils July 2017 calendar”
5 takeaways from The Red Devils reunion weekend
The Red Devils are back, having just completed their first three gigs in 23 years. They returned triumphant June 2-4 in The Netherlands. Photos and videos of the shows are plentiful, and too many to catalog here. Many of the videos are captured in The Red Devils Facebook group. Also check the Facebook pages forContinue reading “5 takeaways from The Red Devils reunion weekend”
It’s time: The Red Devils reunited
Paul Size, Bill Bateman and Jonny Ray Bartel, the three “original” members of the legendary Red Devils. This photo was taken by “The Drifter” Mike Flanigin June 2 in Holland, the first night of The Red Devils reunion tour. Welcome back, boys. Glad you could make it.
Eyewitness: Blue Shadows “deadly serious” at the King King
Some of the best stories about The Red Devils come from the people who watched it all go down. Kevin Shattuck was there for Genesis 1: The Blue Shadows 1988 at the King King club.
Red Devils summer calendar filling up
Here are all the dates we have — so far — for The Red Devils June and July across Europe. Solo shows, festivals and an opening stint on ZZ Top’s summer tour mean there are plenty of chances to see the gang in a variety of venues. JUNE 2: Fluor in Amersfoort, The Netherlands JUNE 3:Continue reading “Red Devils summer calendar filling up”
Meet Mr. Uninhibited Wild Cat
Reporters never knew what they were going to get during a Lester Butler interview, as this Aug. 8, 1997, piece by Randy Cordova for the Arizona Republic shows. Chief among the surprises are some hotel hi-jinks between Les Butler and another guest, the unfortunately named Wes Butler.
The Red Devils vs ZZ Top this summer
Long in the works, The Red Devils reunion tour takes them to Dublin, Ireland, July 28, for an opening slot on ZZ Top’s “Tonnage Tour.” Billy Gibbons has long been connected to The Red Devils, so the pairing makes perfect sense. Jonny Ray Bartel posted this image just minutes ago on Facebook. Stay tuned …
Zach Zunis on brush with Cash
Since our last post, we have been thinking about guitarist Zach Zunis. Like Mike Flanigin, Zunis could be a mere footnote in the Devils’ story despite filling a critical role in the band for several months. And let’s be clear: For some people, the Zach Zunis version of the band was the one they sawContinue reading “Zach Zunis on brush with Cash”
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