Nick Smith- Drums, Lead Vocals
Troy Redfern-Guitars Backing Vocals
Stuart McDonald-Bass
Influences
Freddy King
T-Bone Walker
Elmore James
Howlin' Wolf
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Rogers
Guitar Slim
Johnny'Guitar'Watson
Willie Dixon
Johnny Copeland
Jimi Hendrix
Scott Holt
Robin Trower
Aurthur Cruddup
Albert King
Albert Collins
Welcome to The Electric Blues Reaction's Myspace page!.
The Electric Blues Reaction are three piece blues/rock band from the darkest depths of the Herefordshire/Wales border. The group was formed by guitarist Troy Redfern who's musical formulative years were saturated with the music of all the blues legends, and who dispite many other musical adventures in other genres always hoped that a time would come when he would encounter the right players to put together a blues band par excellence. Nick Smith, Troy's long time writing partner, also a major fan of the blues was always the top choice for fronting the outfit. Nick's a powerhouse drummer with a voice to match and delivers it the way the blues should be delivered...Raw! That is the ethos of The Electric Blues Reaction, not to try and copy the stock catalogue of Stevie Ray, Hendrix etc licks, but to give the blues unique personal twist, with energy and feeling being top of the agenda. Stuart McDonald, bassist with the 60's British blues band 'Killing Floor' was next to be brought on board. Now Mac has a unique history with the blues, having shared the stage with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Otis Spann and Freddy King to name just a few. In fact Killing Floor were Freddy King's backing band on Freddy's first two UK tours giving Mac unique opportunity to spend time on and off stage with Freddy, Otis and Holwin' Wolf on tour. Mac was also a member of Paul Roger's band 'Peace', touring the UK and Europe, taking in all the major festivals.
You've got some great music and a great page here! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Have a wonderful day. Peace,
I can’t remember if I've told you that we posted a short review of your Wyeside Festival gig up on our website, if not then apologies for the late notice. Thanks for your help on the day and hope to see you again soon.
Hi there Boys! Just popped by to say thank you for being my friend. I appreciate your friendship greatly and wish you all the best, and feel free to drop by any time.....much respect...Mojo! PS. Would you like to come and join my mailing list! Come and support the Hoochie Coochie Band....much respect...Mojo! ..
Hey, guys!
Hammer played at Wyeside, last night - and it was awesome fun :)
With luck, I (Mart) will be around the 'Side for a couple of hours in the afternoon, today ... So our paths may indeed cross, later ;)
All the best, much respect.
--Mart, Wiz, Mike & Mick--
Glad to both see and hear that things are going well in the EBR camp, guys ... and if I'm able, I'll pop into The Oxford and give ya another rewarding look & listen ;)
Great show last night, guys. Awesome choices of tuneage ... and Mac's expert playing of a right-handed bass guitar upside down just about fried my mind - lol!
Hi guys, thank you for your friendship, your kind of blues/rock is pretty heavy load, as I wrote in my request. So keep on rockin', Miles & Electric Blue.
Hope the gig went well last night, guys! ... and here's wishing you all the best for tonight at The Angel, too :)
I've got double duty tomorrow night ; playing at Karlo's in Hereford. I'm opening with Hammer @ 8 and closing the evening with Derailed at around 10! No rest for the wicked, huh? ;)
All the best, much respect. --Mart-- *RAWWWK ON!!!*
