“"Rooted deep in the Blues, shifting from rambunctious slide guitar boogie to greasy Hammond organ driven grooves in a heartbeat, these guys are the real deal”.
"Those of you who were at the Worthenbury Festival will testify that The River Devils are a cracking band and in Sandy Tweeddale, they have one of the best blues guitarists in the UK”.
"There just ain’t a pigeon hole big enough to fit the variety of styles these guys have mastered. More highlights than on an Essex girl's head!"
The RIVER DEVILS are an Edinburgh based roots rock band comprising road-tested veterans of the UK and international blues scene, fronted by widely respected singer, guitarist and songwriter SANDY TWEEDDALE .
Edinburgh based, Sandy has forged a reputation as one of the UK's top performers on the global blues and roots scene, travelling through Europe and Australia as a soloist, touring and recording as songwriter and guitarist with BB King-endorsed blues legends Blues ’'n'’ Trouble, with Louisiana bluesman Lazy Lester, and with his own band, the Blue Hyenas. Drawing inspiration from his deep knowledge and appreciation of the blues masters, as likely to be seen picking ragtime on a battered resonator guitar at a folk festival as rocking a rabid crowd in a blues club or concert hall, Sandy’s emotive singing and guitar playing have won him fans all over the world.
Keyboard player ANGUS ROSE has written, arranged, produced and played for many successful acts in South Africa, enjoying No 1 chart success, before recent relocation to Scotland, continuing his production and session work while wowing live audiences with his masterful keyboards and Hammond Organ.
In a professional career encompassing more twists than Chubby Checker, bass player ROD KENNARD has played sessions, produced, and toured all over Europe and Scandinavia with a variety of bands and ensembles. Currently based in Edinburgh, Rod has most recently been working with reclusive blues guitar genius Stevey Hay, jazz singer Todd Gordon, reggae band Kool Vibration, Jerry Donahue, the Timo Gross Band (Germany), James Burton, and Blues ‘'n'’ Trouble.
Drummer JORDAN GILMOUR was brought up in Australia, learning his trade in the fertile Blues, Country and Roots scene of Melbourne, working with (among others) rising star CW Stoneking. Relocation to Scotland has led to consistent work with Edinburgh's leading Jazz, Funk and Roots musicians.
Sandy'’s blues drenched guitar and vocals lead a band that’'ll play the blues, but with a gutsy Hammond B3 organ sound and even a whiff of psychedelia. The band’s influences range from from JB Hutto to the Meters, by way of Big Bill Broonzy and Jimmy Smith, all reflected in the band’s own fiery, original material.
- Sandy Tweeddale -
Guitars, Vocals
- Angus Rose -
Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
- Jordie Gilmour -
Drums, Vocals
- Rod Kennard -
Bass, Vocals
River Devils Hi Tech home recording facility
Just joking...this is actually the stage plan for a Grateful Dead show at the Hollywood Bowl, 1972...
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Asscociated musical activity:
www.myspace.com/bluesntrouble
http://glamourbaybesmusic.com
www.horndogbrass.com
www.johnhunt.org/music
www.corramusic.com
Photography:
www.marcmarnie.com
www.johnneed.co.uk
Photo: Amanda Morgan
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