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Giles is now an endorsee for SEYDEL Harmonicas >..
Giles King is regarded as one of the UK..s top blues harmonica players.
Currently touring and recording with ‘Lightnin’ Willie and the Poorboys’ and Hokie Joint amongst others.
He began his career when he joined the jam at the Weavers Arms in London. Playing with the likes of Sam Hare, Ian Siegal, Matt Schofield , Earl Green,Eugene hideaway Bridges, Lee Sankey.
He was spotted by LA resident Lightnin’ Willie and was asked to join him on his UK tour. The partnership has continued for almost a decade and has resulted in headline gigs at the Stanley Blues Festival, Colne Blues Festival, Burnley Blues Fest and many others.
Giles has had the privilege to fly out to Hollywood to play at BB King’s legendary Blues Club and recently travelled to LA to record their new album, ‘Tracks’.
As a member of Hucklebuck, Giles was seen regularly at the Ain’t Nothing But… in London as well as on tour and around the country.
He has recorded and guested with many leading artists including Ian Siegal featuring on his album (Meat & Potatos), Mick Abrahams and Jon Amor, and as featured on BBC, Johnny Walker’s drive time show, Paul Jones Blues programme and many radio stations across America.
Giles was described as ‘one of our own’ and ‘beautifully dirty’ by Char Ham of LA magazine Southland Blues.
Blues In Britain Magazine said, ‘What this guy doesn’t know about puff, isn’t worth knowing’ and Ian Siegal recently introduced him as a guest at the 100 club as the most soulful harmonica player in the country.Paul Jones (BBC Radio 2, The blues band, Manfreds)Said "wonderfull emotive harp playing great tone and all that stuff"
Recently Giles has been asked to teach for NHL ( national harmonica league ) and Euroblues Blues camps alongside Adam Gussow and Annie Raines.
Hokie Joint Giles.. full time band has just been signed by Dutch record label Coolbuzz who released there debut album The Way It Goes.......Sometimes, and will see them playing major festivals in 2009
such as Moulin Blues, Ribs & Blues and the Belgian Rhythm & Blues Festival in Peer.
He has also played and or recorded with
Matt Schofield UK Blues,
Ian Siegal UK Blues,
Mick Abrahams UK Blues,
Earl Green UK Blues,
Sharp Practice UK Indie/rock,
Zone Fluffy UK Dub Dance,
Dave Spector USA Blues,
Just Blues UK Blues,
GrooveDoctors UK Blues,
The Spikedrivers UK Blues,
CrazyGirl USA Rock/Indie/Pop
Bad Town Blues Uk Blues
Tantrum Uk Blues
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Great music! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Peace,
Hi Giles, It's a pleasure to meet you on here. You have great videos on your page, ...fantastic Tone on bang bang bang bang, ...It doesn't get any better than that :) "Best Wishes" to you, from all your friends in Monaghan. Dez.
We have a new EP out and there are a few samples from it up on our page. If you've got a minute check them out and if you like them leave us a comment and let us know what you think.
We had lots of fun on the Moulin Blues Festival and we are looking forward to see you and the band again at the Ribs & Blues Festival on the end of the month.
Hi from Indianola, MS, home of BB King and the new $16M BB King Blues Museum! BB King Homecoming is Friday, June 5th and it's going to be a very special one. BB has recently purchased the famous Club Ebony (where Keb Mo' showed up for the Sunday Evening Jam last week!) and will be playing there after his Concert in the Park. It is incredible to see the King of the Blues work at such close range.
Check out our page and come see us when you visit.
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