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Their fans include no less than Jimmy Page, Joe Elliott through to Captain Sensible. But perhaps they had the greatest influence on Britains biggest rock band, Iron Maiden. Not only did they cover the seminal All In Your Mind but invited them to tour Europe with them as their special guests.
From there self titled album through to the recent Valhalla Stray’s music has developed and yet remains ageless as only classic rock can. Del has also forged a solo career and has his own Blues Devils project. His latest album ‘White Feather; has won critical acclaim and is a stunning piece of songwriting and musicianship. So as we approach a new decade Del together with Pete Dyer, Karl Randall, Colin Kempster and Simon Rinaldo continue to bring their trademark live shows to new audiences around the world.
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Chris Parrello + Things I Wonder (Stray Dog Music, 2011)
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Music and More by Tim Niland
An international cast of characters makes up the group led by New York City based guitarist and composer Chris Parrello, and the group creates an enchanting amalgam of indie rock and modern jazz. Consisting of Karlie Bruce on vocals, Ian Young on saxophones, Kevin Thomas on bass, Aviv Cohen on drums, Rubin Kodheli on cello, Greg Glassman on trumpet and Rich Hinman on pedal steel, the unusual instrumentation allows the band to create varied and continually shifting sound-scapes. “Choices" opens ...
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Daniel Martin Moore:stray Age
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JamBase
By: Dennis Cook
To reference Nick Drake as a touchstone for a new, young singer-songwriter is such a hoary cliche now that I wouldn't dare breath dear departed Nick's name if Daniel Martin Moore didn't remind me of him so very deeply. There is a branch of music that seems plucked from some greater firmament than most common fare. There is the soft slap of creek water, the breath of winter wind, the quick fading heat of a kiss - ...
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Stray Cats Reissues Coming On Hep Cat Records on April 22
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Bassist Lee Rocker wrote the notes on the two albums: Rock Therapy, recorded at historic Capitol Studios, and the Dave Edmunds-produced Blast Off
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The Stray Cats put rockabilly back onto the charts after a two- decade absence with their sly “Stray Cat Strut" and series of early '80s recordings. The Long Island-weaned combo of Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom were influenced by the likes of Gene Vincent, Gene Cochran and Elvis Presley, and had ...
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