Artist description BlackBud's fusion of funk, blues and reggae crosses all age barriers and musical preconceptions. This band has to be seen live - highly original, virtuoso musicians, they have generated high profile local press coverage with studio sessions and airplay on BBC and commercial radio. Hendrix fueled guitar, Chili Peppers and Marley influenced grooves with driving bass and percussion. The tightness and energy of this hard working young band is exceptional.

Music Style Funk Blues and Reggae

Musical Influences Hendrix, the Chili Peppers, Jeff Buckley, Herbie Hancock, Bob Marley

Similar Artists Any of the influences listed above but this band has a very original, distinctive sound

Group Members Joe Taylor - Guitars and Vocals Adam Newton - Bass Sam Nadel - Drums

Press Reviews A band who have a wide music audience meanwhile are three piece Blackbud. Somehow coming second in the Matravers Battle Of The Bands, to the sheer bafflement of all, this highly talented triplet of males from St.Laurence is the musical equivalent of a sunny day in heaven. Mixing together Reggae, Blues and Hendrix-style rock, Blackbud cannot be faulted. Showing their love for Hendrix with a cover of ‘Here a train my coming’ they blissfully took me back to the 1960’s, when music had passion and feeling through good vibes. With the song ‘Funktastic’, the title says it all basically. Bassist Adam Newton, Guitarist/Singer Joe Taylor and Drummer Sam Nadel are all immensely talented to the point of amazement, and showed off their talents through solos. Listening to their music puts you in a sort of happy daze, where you can lay back and feel happy with the world. And how many things can do that to you? With major demand for gigs over the summer, there is no excuse not to go see them. Highlight of the set was the first track of their E.P, called ‘Do Ya Know’ which portrayed Joe Taylor of having a truly wonderful voice. Ending with a standing ovation from the packed crowd, and mass sales of their great CD (Review on the way) the band are obviously going places, reflected by the request for autographs afterwards by parents and young children. Breathtaking. (Music and Stuff)

Location Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire - United Kingdom

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