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COOL
PEOPLE SAY:
“I
have never seen anyone playing a harmonica at that speed or
anyone play a Hammond organ at that speed. But Ben the lead
singer did both AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!”
“My
mate and I both stood there like the rest of the audience,
grinning from ear to ear at a jaw dropping performance”
“
The audience were absolutely spellbound . . . . . simply awesome!!!"
Comments on the
Dundee Blues Bonanza website
"Sprightly
Anglo-US outfit inventively blend classic Windy
City
blues with Sixties soul, British R&B and a Nineties punk
energy."
The
Independent, Five Best Music (UK).
“The
live show is that by which we compare every other band we
look at.”
Rob
Gillis of Waterdog records.
"the
hottest, punkiest, funky British
Rhythm 'n Blues available in the USA.
This ROCKS!!!!!!!"....
Berlin
DJ Lord Litter.
“My
favorite Blues Punk Band”
Buzz
Kilman, WCKG.
“Combination
of Mick Jagger and David Byrne . . . spastic harp . . . I was
instantly riveted”
Mike
Harris, Editor Chief, Illinois Entertainer.
“.
. . my word these lads were AWESOME!
The set climaxed in a pool of sweat that flooded the stage.”
Diane,
Sister Feelgood – 2003 British
RnB Festival Review in Blues Matters,
“Frenzied
punk-funk fusion with attitude, this bebop meets Godzilla
with harp-o-batics from hell”
Judge
Jones, UK
Blues Free Press
“
. . . sweaty, US blues punkers.”
Timeout
Magazine
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THE
CONVULSIONS
THE
CONVULSIONS
THE CONVULSIONS comprise a core of bass, drums, guitar, punk
vocals and frenzied organ and harmonica with hard edged funk
forays into B3 60’s boogaloo and riff based edgy soul/funk.
An explosive sweaty acrobatic stage presence mark all their
shows. Since Oct. 2005 the Convulsions have become based in
the UK where they have broken through the British RnB / Blues
festival and club circuit to play main stream festivals such
as Off the Tracks, SAM in Serbia, Birmingham Artsfest, Meadowlands,
Montrose and beer festivals (Keswick, Peterborough, Lancaster)
to great acclaim.
THE CONVULSIONS
have, or are currently receiving, airplay in England, Spain,
Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Serbia and in the USA
(West Virginia, Chicago and Texas). Shuteye Records distributed
“Swear its Not You” to 420 US college radio stations.
Several songs have featured in films: Resurrection Mary and
Adventure Sex 1 (really!) Ben Ruth has recorded for dozens
of Chicago bands and then found himself on the Animals’
new CD released in 2004.
THE CONVULSIONS
headlined the 2008 SAM International Music Festival in Vrasac,
Serbia and sold out of all their merchandise in 5 minutes
(admittedly for two beers a CD) and had to burn CDs on the
spot until the spindle was empty. They sold out all their
merchandise again at the Dundee Blues Bonanza, 2009, and yet
again during their 2010 residency in Stockholm.
THE CONVULSIONS
have finally recorded an EP of edgy punky original ditties
courtesy of Absolute Recordings and produced by Mo Whitham
(Suzi Quattro). The have finally finished their video “I
Need This Baby Like A Hole in the Head”.
THE CONVULSIONS
founded an international musical exchange in 2001. CME
Artist Services is now in its 10th year and has become
a significant conduit for talent seeking gigs and recognition
in the UK. CMEAS director Ben Ruth is also licensed by the
UK Border Immigration Agency to provide musicians with UK
work permits.
THE CONVULSIONS
are Ben “Shaky” Ruth (vocals, harmonica, organ),
Jason “Fingers” Wilkinson (guitar, keys), Joe
“Cool Clut” Cutler (bass), John "Huckleberry"
Huck (drums)
http://convulsions.com/home.htm
http://www.myspace.com/convulsionsband
Convulsions
c/o
CME Artist Services
3
Kensington House
Greaves Road
Lancaster, LA1 4UY
+44 (0)1524 380990
+44 (0)7908 495549
info@convulsions.com
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