"In 1991 The Hoax exploded onto the British blues scene. With an average age of just 22, their energy and excitement mixed with the musical ability of seasoned pros immediately set them apart from everything else on the live circuit." (Quote from their website).
In 1993 famed blues record producer (BLUE HORIZON veteran) Mike Vernon caught them live on stage, said "They're the most exciting band I've heard for twenty years" and offered them to sign with CODE BLUE (a WARNER label). And so they did next year.
Oct '94 saw the release of their debut album "Sound Like This" (CODE BLUE). It met with vast critical acclaim. It was voted Best Blues Album '95 by the British Blues Connection. And check out the review from U.S. blues magazine "Blues Access" below!
The Hoax as a band was voted Best British Blues Band in '94 - and then for four more years, solidly joining the Gallery of the Greats.
Singer/harpist Hugh Coltman was furthermore chosen Best Male Vocalist in '95.
Two U.S. tours in '95 followed, many concerts opening for U.S. blues ace Buddy Guy. The followup album "Unpossible" (CODE BLUE) was released in '96, outselling the previous one. More touring - and even more touring.
Determinedly looking for independence they left CODE BLUE, forming their own label, CREDIBLE RECORDS. On this label they issued one EP and two full length albums: "Humdinger" (their masterpiece according to some) and "Live Forever" - the second one sadly the band's swan song.
I still can't believe it, you guys are comin' for the gig in Weert. This man will be there! Fan from the first day since I had the cd "Sound like this" See you there!
In the week before Christmas we're organizing an event in support of the Red Cross to Beat Malaria. Over 30 bands and singer- songwriters will be playing without being paid. So, all revenue will go to Serious Request 3FM/Red Cross. If you like this initiative, please give us a 'thumbs up' at:
HEY GUYS, LOOKIN FORWARD TOO SEEING YOU LOT ON THE 28th DECEMBER AT THE BRICKYARD, CARLISLE. HAVNT SEEN YOU ALL SINCE THE LADLE......THAT SEEMS AGES AGO...........BY THE WAY, MAKE SURE YOU PLAY AUTOMATIC, YOU GUYS PLAY IT FOOOOKIN GREAT. SEE YA ON THE 28TH......
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Benmore blues band is winner of the 2009 Oklahoma Blues Society local Interational Blues Challenge! Thanks for all the support. We appreciate the judges who gave of their time and effort as well as OBS members who attended and cheered us on. We will represent Okla. City in Memphis January 10, 2010 and play our hearts out. For those of you planning to attend, see you there. For you unfortunate ones, see you when we get back. We'll tell you all about it. Special thanks to Joann and appreciate Peggy and Jim for manning our cameras. Pictures of Sunday's event have been posted in our photos.
You make my day ... Woooooo, I will be there on 3rd January ... Which place is it? Camden? Come on guys... It's unbearable to wait .... Paris love The Hoax!
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JESSE DAVEY & FRIENDS (Jon Amor/Mark Barrett/Wanbdi & Dave Doherty) RIGA MUSIC BAR - SOUTHEND - SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD - DOORS 8.30PM
JON AMOR BAND vs THE DAVEY BROTHERS (First time they have ever appeared together) should be a blast and a great build up to the Christmas festivities. THE 12 BAR - SWINDON - DECEMBER 23RD - DOORS 8PM
