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Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades
Southern Rock / Blues



DURHAM, North Carolina
United States

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Member Since4/7/2008
Band MembersStalwarts of the Triangle rock & roll scene, the Blades have been lifting spirits since 1989. Current band members include Ed Mezynski on drums, Bill McCarthy on guitar and Joe Bell on vocals and harmonica. These three founding members are joined by Dick MacPhail (a Blade since ’96) and the most recent addition Tracy Wiebeck, on bass. Coming from California, Wiebeck brings years of experience and an impressive resume. On the left coast he has backed such luminaries as James Harman, Rod Piazza, Big Joe Turner, Pee Wee Crayton, Walter Trout, Junior Watson, Gene Taylor and George “Harmonica” Smith.
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STINGING BLADES: Gizzards & Livers
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Record LabelBig Hand Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 12 2009 9:00P
Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse Durham, North Carolina
Dec 19 2009 9:00P
The Flipside Clayton, North Carolina
Feb 5 2010 8:30P
The Pittsboro General Store Pittsboro, North Carolina

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   About Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades
Conceived in cigarette smoke and nurtured on cold beer, such is the genesis of the Stinging Blades. A bar band down to the marrow, these fellows know how to keep a joint rocking. Their rootsy mixture of Memphis Soul, New Orleans R&B, Blues and Rock & Roll combines high quality cover tunes with finely honed original songs, all of which are played with real feeling. They don’t resort to the lowest common denominator but rather try to lift the atmosphere to a musically higher plane while remaining anchored in the carnal pelvic funk. This Band Jams! However, don’t think of them as a “jam band”. There’s too much focus in their playing to fall into that category. This is not to say they play with constraint. A certain looseness is always there allowing for flashes of psychedelia that spin into musical ecstasy. If it’s feeling, quality tunes and a healthy portion of Rock & Roll magic you seek, let the Stinging Blades cut off a slice for you.

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cornfed red

cornfed red



Jun 14 2009 4:57 PM

sept 18 i cant wieght
Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades

Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades



Apr 7 2009 1:29 AM

New demos! Check out four new tunes that the Blades will be working into the show. These were written by Joe Bell and Dick MacPhail, and played and sung by the same with drums and keys by Joe MacPhail.
BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



Feb 28 2009 3:55 PM

Great sound, men! Like your tracks a lot!

Pier
The FlipSide

The FlipSide



Dec 21 2008 2:52 PM

Ed, Tracy, Bill, Dick and, of course, JOE...THANKS SO MUCH for
the Birthday gift and card!

We LOVE you guys!!!!
Cliff
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Dec 10 2008 12:47 PM

Your song The Lowdown Cave will be featured on Locals Only this Sunday night at 8pm on Majic 94.1. www. majic941. com
Lisa Dames Hosts Locals Only on Majic 94.1

Lisa Dames Hosts Locals Only on Majic 94.1



Oct 30 2008 12:45 AM

Your song Elvis at the Bus Stop will be featured on Locals Only this Sunday at 8pm on Majic 94.1. www. majic941. com
The Soulless Dogs

The Soulless Dogs



Sep 13 2008 2:48 PM

Sounds good guys! Especially liking the organ work on Misspent Youth.
See you at the jam this wednesday!
BIG DADDY LOVE

BIG DADDY LOVE



Aug 25 2008 10:03 AM

Great show gentlemen!
we really enjoyed listening to your disc on our travels this weekend.
INSTANT JONES

INSTANT JONES



Aug 22 2008 10:22 PM

THANKS FOR CHECKING OUT THE MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades

Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades



Aug 3 2008 6:09 PM

Thanks to Mel, Diane, the rest of the staff, and everybody who came out last night to Papa Mojo's Roadhouse for our CD release party.
(Sorry to those of you who came and couldn't get in!) We had a rockin' good time -
The FlipSide

The FlipSide



Jul 30 2008 4:43 PM

Been listening to the new CD...WOW!!! Most EXCELLENT!!
Great job guys. Can't wait to see you LIVE again.
Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades

Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades



Jul 23 2008 9:08 PM

Gizzards and Livers CD's are in! Big CD release party at Papa Mojo's Roadhouse on Aug 2, so come on out for a good time and good food!
Lightnin Wells

Lightnin Wells



Jul 23 2008 8:45 PM

Mucho congratulations on a great CD! Good job, boys. It's the best one yet.
Old 86

Old 86



Jul 7 2008 6:27 PM

Looking forward to the album!

Let us know if you need an opening band any time.
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