The Nile Deltas (from Leicestershire, UK) are a rock ‘n’ roll band on their own terms, an unashamed ‘song’ band with a voice up front drenched in soul. They’ve just released their new e.p.LIFE and the first single lifted from it is Don’t Play With Me.
On the song, Tom says: “Don’t Play With Me was a fun look at the male clumsiness in the dating game, which although diminishes with age, never quite goes!”
The six piece have had an interesting year since their successful performance at Ramblin’ Man Fair 2017, writing and then recording new material at legendary Rockfield Studios before releasing their debut EP ‘LIFE’ at the end of last year.
Soaking up the influences of their influences, The Nile Deltas have arrived at their own place – a very British rock band with an American flavour, think early Whitesnake with a feathering of The Black Crowes, Free with a faint aroma of Blackberry Smoke.
Vocalist Craig Blencowe soars over a band that are committed to providing just the platform to allow him to do this; serving the song, yet providing an irresistible no frills, larger than life rock ‘n’ roll sound.
With two guitarists and a Hammond/Piano player, the band dishes it up old school, with dynamic interplay and an intuitive respect for the song.
‘It’s all about getting six guys in a room, shooting for this big beautiful noise and STILL leaving space in the whole thing.’
Members:
Bruce Hartley: Bass
Craig Blencowe: Vocals
Damon Clarridge: Drums
Giles Minkley: Keyboards
Nige Thompson: Guitar
Tom Lord: Guitar
Sat 30/03/2019 – Crazy Cowboy III Festival – Facebar, Reading
Sat 27/04/2019 – Kent Bluesrockfest VII – Gravesend, Kent
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