The Little Walter appreciation society. Just when you thought you'd heard all that the British blues scene has to offer along comes an album that sets new standards. Material & arrangements of this quality are rare - this really is blues for the 21st century." - Stephen Foster, BBC Radio.
" Simply one of the most enjoyable live prospects out there at the moment." Tim Aves - Blues Matters"
"Sensational - justified on this showing. This is a four piece playing goodrockin' blues" - Farnham Blues Festival review - Blueprint
" I can't help thinking that this is just the stuff to bring blues to a new generation of fans. It's smart, on the ball, musically sound, lyrically just spot on, and completely unpretentious in presentation - not a cobweb in sight! On this form I can't recommend them highly enough." - Hilary Drysdale - Blues in Britain
The groovedoctors are the most original band on the blues scene today, a very British blues band, mixing all genres of music into their blues and the results are awesome. They sing about what they experience and feel, the ups and downs in their lives, their loves lost and found, no Americana with them and thats why they stand head and shoulders above the bands currently on the scene. Now in their tenth year overnight success must be just around the corner with America waiting to have the blues brought home to them as it was in the sixties with the likes of The Yardbirds, The Animals, Led Zepplin, and who out there would argue...only those who have not witnessed them first hand.
Vocals and Harmonica
Luke Arnold has a distinctive voice that is soulful and
infinitely expressive. His passionate vocal delivery makes
for an electrifying stage show. As a harmonica player, Luke is
the real deal – a true honours graduate from the University of
Little Walter, specialist subject: pure tone. Luke has the
sensitivity as a player to create pure, clean sounds on an open
mike, to fierce hard driven amp tones and in addition, ‘Highlife’
is laced with the lush, warm tones of the Chromatic harmonica.
Guitar
Tim Ainslie, Award Winning Guitarist, is one of the finest
guitar players on this side of the Atlantic. His
unique style is stamped on ‘Los Earlos’, his debut recording
with the groovedoctors ‘Highlife’ draws upon Tim’s incredible
range of genres from the purest of Rhythm & Blues, contemporary
Funk and Soul, to mesmerizing jazz rhythms and good old floor-filling
Beats.
Lightnin' Willie;
'Hell, this guy is the the most innovative guitarist on the European scene'
East Anglian Press
'Guitarists of this calibre are a rare breed, tone and rhythm in bucket loads'
Radio 2, Paul Jones; 'Must see, must be heard star of British blues'
Rhythm Section
Fergie Fulton, Bass & Backing Vocals and John Butters, Drums.
Together they are one of East Anglia’s most sought after and
respected rhythm sections, between them they have a wealth of
experience. Fergie, rock legend, blues superstar, is a multi award winning bassist who came to prominance on the UK scene with the now legendary Booze 'n' Blooze in the late eighties. His effortless style and understanding of what bass is there for, makes him possibly, the best blues bassist in the world?
John is the most respected drummer on the scene, his power and touch behind the kit has to be heard live to appreciate why he's in the 'chair. Johns raise to fame came as part of the greatest rocking blues band to come out of East Anglia .. The Mean Red Spiders. Together they are a 'tour de force', completely in the pocket and having fun on stage, and it shows as they are in constant demand to record and work with other artists outside the groovedoctors work.
HI we are the groovedoctors, four EA based musicians, who tour and play Europe and the USA, with our music. 'Any music, any style, but it must groove', is the ethos the groovedoctors stand by, to take us and our music around the world.
There are three groovedoctor albums and a fourth on the way. In some countrys we have been approached about making a new album out of the back catalogue to make up a new release as not all songs are suitable, so a straight release is possible with a new mix if required, we'll keep you posted on developments as they will be available as imports from the country of origin and who knows they could be collecters items. We are writting a fourth album at the moment, gigging the songs and ideas in, the album is provisionally called 'songs from the green tin'. As we are into promoting and playing live music, we are called apon from time to time to act as a pickup band for various blues artists, this policy is still on going and open to anyone who fancys touring the UK.
Hey Groovedoctors, thanx for addin yer friendship onto our music library of friends. Enjoy our sounds an have a great week. Blues rockin in the free world, Mani
Hi Guys, Sorry to hear about the traffic accident and hope that Fergie's injuries aren't too serious. Here's hoping for good news when he sees the specialist tomorrow. All the Best! Cheers, John (UK)
Oh yea! We are just two weekends away( June 14th ) from the mighty Modesto Blues Festival and United Community Walk. It is time to kick off the flurry of excitement for this outstanding community building event. We are going to light up the stage with one of the best line ups we've had for our 5 year anniversary gala affair. We encourage all of our friends and family to join us in this FREE admission happening and come on down and dance at our Free after party show at Minnie's which is located a block for the festival grounds. Free admission and Free after party blues jam. Oh yea ! We are ready to kick off the summer of fun with this Graffiti Summer celebration.
Two unmissable NTSOBC shows this week, click on flyers for tickets
Forthcoming NTSOBC action
Wed 28th David Honeyboy Edwards @ NTSOBC @ The 100 Club. W1 Thrs 29th The Felice Brothers @ Nashville Babylon @ The 100 Club, W1****SOLD OUT**** Fri 30th Scott H Biram @ NTSOBC @ The Luminaire, NW6 Sat 31st City Blues Festival at De Montfort Hall Leicester. NTSOBC/Robert Johnson stage with David Honeyboy Edwards, Wild Billy Childish & The Chatham Singers, Scott H Biram, Son of Dave, Hijack Oscar, Pete Molinari, Dave Peabody, Chicken Legs Weaver.
June
Tues 3rd Pete Molinari with full studio band @ The 100 Club, W1. Thurs 5th The Dirtbombs @ NTSOBC @ ULU, WC1. Tues 17th The Handsome Family @ The 100 Club, W1
A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover: Hard To Find And Lucky To Have! Have A Great And Wonderful Weekend! And I Hope You Feel Good! A Big Hug For Your Friendship!
Hello Groove Doctors, Hope you are doing well. Blues Detour is now 'live' and taking artist CD submissions. Please check us out and we'll save some shelf space for ya' ;)
We have completed our line up for the 2008 Modesto Blues festival by adding a blues act that came to us from our headliner and great friends the Mofo Party Band.
The Reno Blues Explosion! Is a perfect acronym to describe the power and energy that these two bands exhibit when they take the bandstand. Blue Haven has been thrilling audiences around the Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe for over 10 years now and have opened for such luminaries as The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain and The Edgar Winter Band to name a few. We are a four piece dance groove blues band that features a stellar harp player and one of the best slide players performing on the west coast today. The Whisky Haulers are one of Reno’s newer bands but have a deep knowledge and appreciation for the brand of music they play. They lay down a groove so solid that people just can’t sit still from the first backbeat.
