Spikedrivers

Ben Tyzack (guitarra, veu i harmònica), Constance Redgrave (baix, veu i percussió) i Maurice McElroy (bateria, veu i percussió) són els components d’aquest trio de blues considerat com una de les bandes més originals i innovadores del moment. S’inspiren en les arrels americanes i en la rica herència musical del país, influenciats per grans pioners del blues com Big Bill Broozy, Blind Lemon Jefferson i Doc Watson. La banda es va crear el 1992 i fins ara ha publicat sis treballs discogràfics. L’últim és un doble CD que porta per títol Front porch Swing (2011) qualificat d’autèntica joia per la crítica especialitzada.

Ben Tyzack (guitar, vocals and harmonica), Constance Redgrave (bass, vocals and percussion) and Maurice McElroy (drums, vocals and percussion) are the components of this blues trio considered one of the most original and innovative bands of the moment. They are inspired by American roots and the rich musical heritage of the country, influenced by great blues pioneers such as Big Bill Broozy, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Doc Watson.

The band was formed in 1992 and to date have released six albums. The latter is a double CD entitled Front Porch Swing (2011) described by critics as a real jewel.

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