The Mustangs - Shaman & The Monkey (2021)

THE MUSTANGS are a breath of fresh air on the British blues scene. They combine the power and punch of traditional R’n’B with great original songs and a show-stopping stage set. They have established a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most charismatic bands in British blues. The Mustangs are led by the stunning voice and slashing guitar of livewire frontman Adam Norsworthy. The razor-sharp rhythm section of Jon Bartley (drums) and Ben McKeown (bass) is the tightest on the circuit. The line-up is completed by R’n’B veteran Derek Kingaby on vintage blues harp.

The Mustangs formed in Hampshire in 2001. They immediately started gaining rave reviews in the blues press, with writers hailing the band as the country’s brightest new blues talent. News of their deft song-writing and hunger for playing live soon spread. Since then the Mustangs have headlined stages all over the UK, from the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival to the legendary Hackney Empire. They have toured the length and breadth of the country, playing alongside giants of the British and American blues scenes. In the last few years the band has also started taking their unique brand of blues rock to ecstatic crowds on the European festival scene.

The Mustangs' first ever live album, ONE NIGHT IN THE WEST, is out now. Recorded last year at the Swanage Blues Festival, the 16 track album was recorded completely live, with no edits or studio trickery, and features some of the Mustangs' most popular original songs, as well as a handful of blues classics.