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Doc Span & Matthew Cang
Blues / Rock / Other

"It's Blues, Jim, but not as we know it"

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United Kingdom

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   Doc Span & Matthew Cang: General Info
Member Since4/18/2006
Band Websitelittlediablomusic.com
Band MembersDoc Span - vocals and harp.
Matthew Cang - guitars, bass, keyboards and programming.
InfluencesMuddy Waters, Little Walter, Big Walter Horton, JJ Cale, Little Feat, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Charles Bukowski, Allen Ginsberg, John Martyn.
Sounds LikeDoc Span & Matthew Cang
Record LabelLittle Diablo Music
also available from iTunes
Type of LabelIndie



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   About Doc Span & Matthew Cang
 Groove Blues: The musical relationship between charismatic 21st Century blues singer Doc Span and maverick multi-instrumentalist/producer Matthew Cang is one of the most unusual in contemporary music.

Their separate experiences cover smokey Chicago blues, classic Brit-rock and cinematic soundscapes. Span & Cang create unique music which breaks musical conventions at every turn: gritty, lyrical and groove-laden combining funk, rock, electronica and blues.

Forging a transcontinental sound, crossing time zones and generations, Doc and Matthew have worked together over recent years to produce two albums, developed and recorded in both the UK and Australia, mixed and mastered in the UK and over the internet. 'The Treatment' and 'Something For The Pain' , each with 11 original compositions, is choc-full of contemporary grooves mixed with the blues.

Both albums were created under circumstances as unusual and engaging as the individuals involved.

UK-based Matthew’s track record extends from teenage membership of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, (when he played on such renowned stages as the London Palladium and the Glastonbury Festival) through a spell managing London's legendary Jam Studios to his current status as a highly respected writer and producer of soundtrack music for TV and film.
He met Doc at the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia. Originally from Sinatra’s hometown Hoboken, New Jersey, Doc arrived in Australia in 1987 via an adventure-packed route including three years in the US Navy as a hospital corpsman and work as a paramedic at Illinois’ notorious Cook County Jail providing a wealth of life-changing encounters, not least when the facility hosted gigs by blues legends such as BB King and Muddy Waters. He learnt blues harmonica first hand from Chicago bluesman Eddie Newell, and toured the USA relentlessly for a decade. Doc’s reputation brought him a place in the prestigious Hohner Harmonica Calendar.

With finishing touches courtesy of the cream of British musicianship - including Hammond organ player Simon Clark, guitarist Des Welstead, Piano Steve Baker and vocalist Carmen Daye – The Treatment and Something For The Pain provide the formula for an equally unique live show.

It's blues, Jim, but not as we know it.


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Jimmy Pinch





Nov 19 2008 10:35 PM

Country is good and so is London. So i'm in both places all the time. Love the moors with nobody for miles and then back to Tin Pan Alley on a weekend. Excellent juxtaposition.
*PHiL*





Nov 17 2008 3:06 PM

Hi Matthew.. yep.. had laryngitis. Quite grim at the time, but now cured.

Let me know when you're in the area - high time we had a drink..
Jade





Oct 29 2008 4:40 PM

Absolutely my pleasure, you guys are so talented, i really love your music. many best wishes. Jade. XX
the captain





Oct 12 2008 10:34 AM


"Railway Blues" 101. 1fm
Lash 78





Aug 31 2008 1:34 AM

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Hey Guys,
You BLUES "ROCK" !!!!
We had Listen AWESOME !!!!!!
Thankyou for the Add !!!!!!!!!!!!
Just dropping bye to send some love :)
If you get a chance check out our new DEMO "Joker and the Theif" Add Comment, it would be AWESOME !!!!!
love Lauren & Sheridan XxXx

***********************************
Jim Glennon





Jul 5 2008 1:11 PM

Hi Doc

Thanks for accepting my friendship. Great Tunes You Got Here!!! Keep up the great work and have a great weekend my new friend!!!

Jim
Rik





May 26 2008 3:06 PM

Hey Doc,
the Spantronics CD gets played a lot
in between acts at shows,
and every time people come
up to me to ask who it is...
Good work!

All the best from the West,

Rik the soundman.
David Motion





May 19 2008 8:01 AM

sush-tastic!

Dx
David Motion





May 18 2008 8:57 PM

Aha - ha -aha... yes indeed. Ten Ten Tei beckons.. I am in Burgundy this week and The Vaterland first week of June, otherwise in Soho and generally peckish. Great to see you and Sue last summer.
See you soon! Dx
the MEDICINE SHOW





May 14 2008 11:08 PM

howdy

thanks for being so friendly

be kool kats and stop on by and say hi every now and then

just can't be a show without you


harry
tms
Shakey Shaun





May 3 2008 12:49 AM

Howday Doctress

Whassup?
DF Tribute





Apr 25 2008 3:46 PM

Thank you for being a part of the Dan Fogelberg tribute.
J. D. Haring





Apr 21 2008 8:24 AM

Hey Doc! great to hear you and hear from you! I'm glad we're back in touch. Keep up the good work Pard! J. D.
Mettaphor





Apr 12 2008 12:00 PM

welcome to our neighborhood brothas - great to connect ........LUV to catch this show live sometime very kewl sounds
keep us in ya loop & mo metta 4U!
Toni





Mar 25 2008 10:58 PM

See ya at Broadbeach ,looking forward to few glasses of Red
THE DELTA AMPS blues band featuring Billy James





Mar 20 2008 2:51 AM

Hi Doc [& Matt],Always nice to hear from you amigo. Trust all is well and happy in your camp. I am keeping busy a few gigs coming my way.
Are you still in Oz Doc? "Good on you"-Billy
Mustang Promotions





Mar 18 2008 11:36 AM

Hey, thanks for accepting the add. Last show I saw was a sad little blues fest in sth brisbane, the musos rocked, the venue sucked - hope you play Brissie again soon. Cheers for now, Mustang Sally (mate of China's)
*Blues Mama*





Mar 18 2008 3:24 AM

Hey Doc
Been awhile since i stopped by, hope life is going good for you and your playing up a storm. Finally have BB back so its easier on here now getting into sites and hearing music.
Have a great week ahead
Kris :)
Toni





Mar 10 2008 11:43 PM

Hi there Matey long time no see have to catch up soon love ya
gitzee





Feb 10 2008 9:41 PM

u got instant message?
Stormastro





Jan 30 2008 8:37 PM

Hey Doc and Matthew thanks for adding me!!Peace:)Meg
Kevin Borich





Jan 20 2008 5:29 AM

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Jan 7 2008 12:58 AM

hola,

Next week is the first gig of the year
thursday the 10th Jan at the Tao Bar, Bristol

jack Bird, Tessa Bickers and pete Sheppard

hope you can make it.


mexico graf

X

JB
Billy





Dec 25 2007 5:11 AM

Likewise Doc,
Really Appreciate our Friendship.
I hope 2008 is a big one for you.
Have a safe Xmas.
Warmest Regards, Billy.
Ray Burton





Dec 25 2007 12:38 AM

Thanks buddy! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2008 to top all years.

Ray & Lorraine Burton
Glen Child


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Dec 17 2007 11:15 PM

Hey Doc,

Hope you got back to Oz okay, good working with ya.

Glen.
*Blues Mama*





Dec 14 2007 10:07 AM

Heya Doc & Mathew
Stopping by to say hi and tell you *again* how much Im enjoying the cd's. Have a great weekend!
Kris :)x
Atlantic Music Videos





Dec 5 2007 2:25 PM

Hi Matthew

Hope all is well. Just listening to Creepin again - it is great. How about a video? I am looking for 10 songs to do between now and the end of January for my portfolio - at a third of the normal cost ??
Peter B





Dec 2 2007 5:19 AM

Great sound Doc !
The Jukes





Nov 28 2007 9:07 PM

Hi Doc,
Thanks for being a friend.
We enjoyed your show with Darcy last Sunday.
It was a pleasure to talk with you and really hope we can get to play with you on the 8th.

Cheers Sean
The Jukes
*Blues Mama*





Nov 24 2007 9:24 AM

Heya Doc & Matthew
Thanks for the add, awesome tunes, nice sound :)
Hope your enjoying your time in Kiwiland Doc, hoping to catch your gig tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend guys
Peace, Kris xo
The AC/DC Vocalist





Nov 22 2007 8:44 PM

Doc & Matthew,
Sending you a 21 Gun Salute
Blues Style!

Cheers From Canada, Dongerous
MARTINO PALMISANO & Complanare Blues Band





Nov 11 2007 9:27 AM

Hello doc and Matthew, thanks for add.
Cool sound, nice work.
Greetings from Italy
Martino "complanare blues"
gitzee





Nov 5 2007 10:16 AM

JUST PACKING MY TOOTHBRUSH AND GUITAR WOT TIME IS THE PLANE LEAVING? DAMN I HATE HAVING TO RUSH!!
The Blues Room Radio Show





Nov 3 2007 10:46 AM

The NZ Blues Room welcomes Doc Span and Matthew Cang to it's friendspace.

I'm looking forward to meeting you Doc Span when you tour with the Darcy Perry Band later this month.

I saw you perform with Fiona Boyes at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots fest earlier this year, a massive set!

I'd love to interview on air during my radio show, I'll catch up with you later.

If viewers are interested, check out my myspace profile for details of Doc Span's tour of New Zealand.

Or tune into The Blues Room for Blues - Roots, Fruits and All.
Keri McInerney





Nov 2 2007 9:01 AM

Hey Doc! Just stopping to say hi, hope all is well. Sorry I missed the coffee session at Stevies when you were in Hervey Bay. Hope we can catch you next time.

love to you and yours

Keri Mc x
The Ciaks.





Oct 2 2007 11:41 AM

whats going down Doc?