Sunday Rock and Blues

People who follow Neil Young's music are passionate about that music; music which is so varied in style and colour you almost don't need to listen to anything else!   From delicate acoustic masterpieces like 'Needle and the Damage Done' and ‘Old Man’, country classics such as ‘Heart of Gold’, through to the powerful folk rock anthems like 'Rockin' in the Free World' and 'Like a Hurricane'.

Don't Spook the Horse is equally passionate about this music, and most importantly, in how they deliver this music to their audience.   This is a tribute band in the true sense of the word – and they are authentic and heartfelt.   A far cry from pastiche or “entertainment bands”.   The gear they use doesn't just look the part, it is the same stuff Neil uses.   You'll also see some great stage props too!

Brian Eade: Vocals/Guitars/Harmonicas/Lapsteel
Mark Fawcett: Vocals/Guitars/Banjitar
John Lawson: Bass
Dave Jackson: Drums/Vocals

See the Don't Spook the Horse website for more information, pictures and MP3s

Some great Blues, rocking Rock and even some Rock ’n Roll from this Cambridge band.  Oh yes, and possibly some Soul and Boogie too....

Russ Squires - Bass and backing vocals
Doug Martin - Vocals, Rhythm and Slide Guitar
David Keeling - Guitars, Keyboards
Simon Martin - Drums

Machine Shed website

All the way from Manchester and if you have seen them before you will know that they are all about live, full guns blazing rock and blues.

"It's rare to meet a band who has modesty beyond their talent, especially when you meet one as talented as these.  They say always watch the quiet ones...  From the very first riff rifled off with ridiculous ease by Bobby Grant, quality held out.  A foundation of solid bass work from Benjamin Edwards, backed up by powerful but sophisticated drumming from Ben Streets, all fronted by harsh yet not overpowering vocals from the lead guitarist, makes for a captivating combination.  It's still early days for this band and the potential is pretty frightening. They seem to have found a sound nestled between John Lee Hooker and Fleetwood Mac but with room to move.  We're talking original old-school blues, with passionate and quite brilliant guitar skills. One to watch!"(Leaf Promotions Manchester)

BOBBY GRANT - GUITAR / VOCALS
Bobby is a self-taught musician.  At the age of 7, he picked up the guitar.  His expressive playing is powerful and comes directly from the soul.  Not being able to read music, Bobby learnt by ear.  Listening to his dad’s early records; Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.  From such a young age it was obvious to friends and family that Bobby had a natural talent, but it wasn’t until he found a cassette of his dads under the stairs when his world and out look on the guitar changed! “Blues for Greeny” by Gary Moore, was the pivotal point where he found his goal, of how he wanted to sound and play.  From this day, around 11 years old he started to play the guitar more seriously and used every opportunity to play live.  Playing with much older musicians on the local music scene, playing as many jam sessions as possible, this was where and how Bobby started to learn his craft.  Nominated for “Young Artist of the Year” at the 2011 British Blues Awards was a big honour.

BEN STREETS - DRUMS
Ben started playing the drums at the age of 11, and quickly found that he had a natural gift behind the sticks.  Ben would listen to any type of genre of music he could, which today transpires into his unique sound and style.  His aggressive but yet very technical style can be stripped down.  The power house of playing of John Bonham, the Craziness of Keith Moon, yet the groove of Stuart Copeland with everybody else mashed into one!

BENJAMIN EDWARDS - BASS
The newest member of Snakewater, Benjamin fitted in with ease.  With a background from the Royal Northern School of Music (where he met Ben), his professionalism and and ability is just incredible.  His main instrument of choice is a 6-String beauty!  Not many players can tackle a 5 string bass, never mind a 6 string. Which Benjamin uses to is advantage, and uses every note on the neck.

"Snakewater play the kind of rock 'n roll blues that British bands used to excel at: hard, driving, raw and from the heart.  Echoes of the 60's giants reverberate, with the added emotive tones of more modern bluesmen - the energy and vitality of youth rekindling the fires of British blues.  A unique band who embrace their roots and deliver the goods."(Paul Broome, MidlandRocks.com)

Snakewater website.

Tour press release.

Demons In My Mind is a sample track from their forth coming Debut Album.

More tracks on their MySpace page