The Nightporters, one of the wildest and most popular touring rockin’ rhythm and blues acts of the past 20 years, have announced their return to the European music scene.
The original classic line-up will come together between July and September, to perform a 30 date European tour.
It’s been 10 years since the band toured.
The band will feature the four original band members: Ian Roberts (vocals/guitar/harmonica), Martin Vowles (guitar/backing vocals), Chris Robbins-Davey (double bass) and Kevin Crowe (drums/backing vocals).
The Nightporters are credited as being one of the finest bands to have performed on the International roots and blues circuit.
Their shows have become legendary throughout Europe and for their army of fans.
Originally formed in 1993 in South Devon, all four members of the band came together through a mutual love of Blues, 1950s Americana and British rhythm and blues.
Like most British kids of the same age, they had grown up listening to ska/Two-Tone, early 80s rockabilly stuff and good time punk rock, these inlfuences undoubtedly gave the band their unique, power-packed, swing-boogie sound.
They released two widely acclaimed albums on Indigo Records, made innumerable appearances in clubs and concert halls in over 25 countries, national radio and TV and at just about every major European blues festival.
Since the band split in 2002, each member of the band has been busy recording and touring with some the finest acts on the scene including The Wildcards, Becca Langsford, The Big Town Playboys, Linda Gail Lewis and many more.
The Nightporters will be playing live at Telford’s Warehouse in Chester on Friday, August 9. Free entry before 9pm, £4 thereafter. Call 01244 390 090 or visit www.telfordswarehouse.com.
