LEAVIN’ TRUNK is the latest exciting venture by five great musicians & entertainers already familiar to many with a working knowledge of the UK blues scene.
A powerful, funky groove, infused with a scintilla of New Orleans gumbo; & some great tunes – band originals and re-interpretations of wonderful old songs from all sorts of obscure corners of the blues & soul catalogue. We defy you NOT to dance to this band!
Frontman Tim Aves has led a series of great bands, including Essex r’n’b rockers Automatic Slim, Texas blues outfit The Rockin’ Armadillos & the Howlin’ Wolf-inspired Tim Aves & WOLFPACK.
On bass is Rob “Tank” Barry, a musician whose dedication to the groove has also earned him stage time with UK Blues Challenge winners LaVendore Rogue, Hokie Joint, Ian Siegal, Jon Amor, much-loved Californian bluesman Lightnin’ Willie & Jose Ramirez, among others.
Drummer John Butters is the driving force behind a succession of legendary bands since the 1970s, including The Mean Red Spiders, The Groove Doctors and most recently, Blues Situation.
On Guitar is Craig Fillbrook via Blues Situation, Voodoo Bones & the Rhythm Boys & on the blues circuit with the Mark Sharpe Blues Band & Giles King’s Goofa Dust.
Finally, the ace up the Leavin’ Card sleeve is Adam Whyatt, whose classy, soulful keyboards have graced many excellent bands, including The Shaboogamoo Shufflers, The Midnight Specials, Papa Rocksy, South of the Border & the Bluesome Twosome (with New Orleans’ Nolan Wiltz).
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Hot Box Live Events Chelmsford is a venue in Chelmsford, Essex with upcoming events listed on Dovetail Events.
Hot Box
Venue address: 28 Viaduct Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1TS, UK
Hot Box Live Events Chelmsford is a venue in Chelmsford, Essex with upcoming events listed on Dovetail Events.
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