Cult acoustic trio

Cult acoustic trio

The Martin Harley Band plus Paul Besselle and Slipdown Dog, Exeter Phoenix, Friday 13th May, 8.30pm

The Martin Harley Band are an acoustic trio who are achieving cult status with live music fans worldwide thanks to their dynamic live shows and catchy arrangements.

The band’s profile grew dramatically in 2009 as MHB opened many UK shows for Brit Award winner James Morrison and played two critically acclaimed shows on Glastonbury’s famous Acoustic and Avalon stages.

Their slide-driven sound, fronted by Acoustic London’s Solo Performer of the Year 2005, blends swinging contemporary Americana with heavier acoustic blues-rock and delicate ballads of exceptional beauty.

MHB were given the rare honour of permission from cult US songwriter Tom Waits to record a version of his song Chocolate Jesus.

Last year saw MHB promoting a new studio album Drumrolls for Somersaults– 10 great new tracks produced by Nigel Stonier.

The album leans a little more towards a brighter contemporary sound but still ticks all the boxes in terms of great writing, blinding guitar work and some well crafted harmonies from new bassist Jay Carter and roots diva Thea Gilmore.

The band are accompanies by Paul Besselle and Slipdown Dog

Paul Besselle is a beguiling singer/songwriter and a refreshing different force in acoustic music.

His astounding guitar playing coupled with a lexicon of cutting-edge lyrics makes his live shows extraordinarily compelling.

Backed by his lowdown and dirty band Slipdown Dog this four-piece will startle you with a passion and exuberance that needs to be seen to be believed.

Web: http://www.martinharleyband.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/martinharleyband
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/martinharleyband
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMartinHarleyBand

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/pmunkey

Standing show. Tickets cost £12.50 in advance £14 on the door. Tickets are available from Exeter Phoenix box office on 01392 667080 (credit card and walk up) or online at http://www.midnightmango.co.uk, www.exeterphoenix.org.uk, www.seetickets.com and  www.ticketweb.co.uk