Apache July 25, 2009

"Apache" is an instrumental written by Jerry Lordan. It has been recorded by many artists, but the first released version was recorded by British group The Shadows in June 1960 and released the following month. The song topped the UK singles chart for five weeks. In March 2005, Q magazine placed "Apache" at number 96 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks.

In North America, The Shadows' original version is unknown, and the song is identified with Jørgen Ingmann, a jazz guitarist from Denmark. In 1961, Ingmann produced a cover version that, billed to "Jørgen Ingmann and His Guitar," made number two on the US pop chart, and number one on Canada's CHUM Chart.

Todays audio addition #315: Apache (performed by Barry Ensign from "The Apaches")

Here's the note that came with the song:

"I recorded this a few months ago (Apache) theme song for the Apaches we use to play this song for the opening and closing of all our gigs". Barry Ensign

15th Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash Is Coming!!

September 5-7, 2009

The lineup for this years festival has yet to be announced

Click on the link below for all the info as it's posted.

Vancouver Island Blues Bash