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I played in the early 90's in what I would call a "mates" band, which wasn't great but invaluable to learning the ropes, which I did from dynamite drummer Ray Marquis. I then played in a band where I met Bad Town Blues pianist Ray Bartrip, whom I had heard as a member of a house band at a jam. I remember thinking he was the best blues pianist I had ever heard, and I wasn't far wrong. I also knew a great guitar player in Clive Mulcahy who had a reputation as one of the best in the area. I could feel a plan coming on .......
I decided to ask the pair of them to join a band I was forming and, after several threats, they agreed. We then began the long process of looking for a real "blues" rhythm section. Although the band went forward it didn't find it's feet totally until we were lucky enough to find our drummer Reg Patten, a great dynamic, fiery, Chicago blues style drummer who playes with great "feel". Then bass player Jamie Lawrence joined the band and I was very pleased as he fitted in very well. Our debut album has had a great response and is the basis for building our reputation. It was my dream to get a real "evil" sounding Chicago style blues bad together that was very traditional in the 12 bar style. I am glad that the album turned out like that and we play the same way live. I love playing the harp, heavily amplified, fat toned, whatever you like to call it and I would like to thank all the people who have helped me achieve it. |
