The Blues Spiders - Blues Spiders Two (2016)

Tracklist

01. The European Blues
02. You Don't Get the Blues
03. Devil in a Bottle
04. Great Expectations
05. Me & Jimmy Reed
06. Party Girl
07. End in Tears (Live)
08. Begging for More (Live)
09. Taildraggin' Woman (Live)
10. Women, Whiskey & Blues (Live)
11. Shake Your Money Maker (Live)



The Blues Spiders draw upon the long established tradition of Thames Delta bands bringing you the best of blues and rhythm and blues. A new band but chock full of experience and meaty goodness! There’s some blues classics, some favourite r’n’b and throw in some self-penned material and that’s one serious Memphis soul stew.

Mitch Greaves (Vocals and Harps):
Mitch is a long established virtuoso of the ‘gob iron’ (to borrow an expression from Lee Brilleaux) having made the journey via playing guitar. Medals of honour include supporting Buddy Whittington on his 2011 UK tour and guesting most recently with Nine Below Zero under the watchful and approving eye of harp magician Mark Feltham. In addition to TRIN, Mitch also treads the boards fronting a 14 piece blues showband. Backline equipment includes a selection of vintage valve amps, including a Fender Excelsior; Hohner harps and Shure Bullet mikes.

Paul Henshaw (Bass and Bvs):
Paul took over the bass slot early in 2014 with aplomb and a lovely electric upright bass that's added a roundness and fluidity to the sound. Paul brings with him a rich and varied musical CV including a stint a blues band by the name of HotDog that included a certain Mitch Greaves.

Bob Clouter (Drums):
At the beginning of 2015 the band was joined by the highly experienced Bob Clouter who has a very impressive CV both as a band member and a recording artist with fellow Thames Delta artists including Legend, various Mickey Jupp band line-ups, Lew Lewis, the Ugly Guys (ex-Kursaal Flyers) and Robin Trower.

Russ Cottee (Guitar):
A veteran of the Essex scene over the decades including support slots to Dr Feelgood and The Blues Band in the late ‘70s, member of the legendary Honky Tinkers in the 80s/90s and most recently in London with the Midnight River Blues Band. Lead guitar and the meanest slide since Hound Dog Taylor. Equipment includes Fender Telecasters and Stratocaster, Fender combo.

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