Artist description Bob is the artist...Bob is the...Bob is the creative genius behind the music of BOB WIG AND THE CASTANETTES. His complex arrangements and harmonies transform these, once the simplest of tunes, into soaring symphonies. Bobs organ work has has had much acclaim. He has been compared to the likes of Booker T (and the MG's) and Peter Fenn (Sale of the Century).PHIL CASTANETTE is the solid back bone of the group. Without his bass to stand on, BOB WIG would not be the band it is today. Phil spent 12 long years studying bass guitar technique in the States. He shared lectures with such bass greats as BOOTSY COLLINS (mad black American bass bloke) and MARK KING (poncy white British bass gadgie) to name but a few. Phil has won several Grammies for his work in film, and is a very well respected members of the Worldwide music communityJON CASTANETTE... is the genius lyricist and drummer of the band. All those well known hits such as "Our Kids Souped-Up Nova", and "Bus Shelter Emptiness", which are considered more as modern day folk tales than just mere pop songs, came from the pen of JON CASTANETTE.

Music Style Comedy Cabaret

Artist History Formed in the late 80's, Bob Wig & the CAstanettes found instant sucess with a high profile tour round the UK and recorded 2 albums within their first year of existence. They proved they had staying power by touring and recording for nearly a decade before their painful split in 1998. Luckily we have these gret recordings to remember them by. There have been talks of a reunion tour, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Group Members Bob Wig - OrganJon Castanette - DrumsPhil Castanette - Bass

Instruments organ, bass & drums

Press Reviews The Guardian said: "...The story telling ability of Dylan with the harmonic prowess of Gershwin." Drummer Magazine said: "This man is a legend! He was born to be on the stage." The Manager of the Cricketers Pub said: "What's it like without the swearing?"The Stage said: "...A master at work". Electronic Organ Magazine said: "It is always a pleasure to witness the bond between a man and his organ". The Manager of the Cricketers Pub said: "This is the worst band I've ever seen!" Rolling Stone said: "Man...this boy can play!" Q Magazine said: "He makes it look and sound so simple." The Manager of the Cricketers Pub said: "Fu*king rubbish!"

Location Scarborough, North Yorkshire - United Kingdom

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