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	BRANDED
	Based up in the North York Moors Branded play a unique mix of original instrumental compositions with the occasional carefully chosen re-worked cover. Initial inspiration comes from 50s/60s artists such as Link Wray, the Ventures, and Duane Eddy. Branded have developed these roots to cover an extraordinary range: elements of ska, reggae, blues, and flamenco, fused with dance - African and middle-Eastern rhythms counterpointed by straight-ahead rock. For comparisons look to Ian Brown since the Stone Roses, or Jah Wobble since Public Image Ltd. Guitarist Steve Kneeshaw, still in his twenties, was well known for his work with cult famed rockabilly outfit The Infernos - recording for Goofin Records, touring Europe, and backing up Sun luminaries such as Sonny Burgess and Ray Campi. He was pegged for a UK and European tour with the great Carl Perkins. Rockabilly roots are still evident, Steve's virtuosity is exceptional. Co-guitarist Mark Simpson, in contrast, came out of the London based eighties dance scene with influences ranging from Led Zeppelin to African Headcharge. Rhythm section: Pete Bell on bass (whose work stretches from early days playing north east folk and blues clubs, to Beckenham Arts Lab with Bowie, to African Highlife and American West Coast bands, to recently backing up Neil Dalton's Blue Aces, New Orleans keyboard player Gin Saw, and the locally famed Prendo). Paul Smith on drums has worked with an extraordinary range of contemporary greats: Sting, Jimmy Nail, Kathryn Tickell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Harry Sweets Edison, the Toy Dolls, Don Henley, etc. The instrumental work of this quartet is gradually being augmented by additional "voicings" - female vocal chorus, tenor and alto saxes, keyboards, percussion, techno beats ....................... all from the best exponents in the region. Branded never play the same set twice extract playing: "Minor Fuzz on Reception" (Bell, Kneeshaw, Simpson) © 2001 Cultural Foundation published by Cultral Publishing (PRS) "BRANDED" launch their new album on Thursday 15th November 2001 go to Sales to purchase To book "Branded" ring 0845 458 4699 (lo-call) or +44 01751 417147 (international) or e-mail info@cultfound.org to
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