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Wille and the Bandits
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Member Since5/21/2006
Band Websiteukrootsmovement.co.uk
Band MembersWille Edwards - Lead vocals, Dobro, Electric Lap slide, Banjo, Acoustic and Electric Guitars

Andrew Naumann - Drums, Percussion, Jews Harp and vocals

Kieran Doherty - Bass and vocals




InfluencesEric Clapton, JJ Cale, John Butler Trio, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Ben Harper, Robert Randoff, Eagles, Xavier Rudd, Dire Straits, Pink floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Jimi Hendrix, Primus, Pearl Jam, Mr Bungle, Jeff Buckley, Martin Harley, John Martyn and Blues Traveller.........
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FOR BOOKING IN UK CONTACT:
Dave Dunn or Marcus at mail@ukrootsmovement.co.uk

FOR BOOKINGS IN EUROPE CONTACT:
GG or Eric at gerald@ginkomusik.com

PRESS RELEASES:


"Cheaper than prozac and better for you"
(Dr Phil Hammond BBC Radio Bristol)

"Front man Will Edwards whiskey soaked drawl and inspired slide guitar licks hark back to the 1930's Mississippi, while drummer Andy Naumann and ex Cantaloop bassist Keiran Doherty drag the Bandits brilliantly unique sound into the 21st century"
(GO2 Magazine)

“Wille himself is a great performer and had the crowd screaming for more, his slide guitar was just damn right sexy. They sound a lot like john butler trio but with a little more funk. Andy the drummer swapped back and forth from drum to bongo and made an awesome sound leaving nothing but a swarm of dreadlocks to be seen behind a drumkit. The band played on well after shut time and a few lucky spectators were able to stay back as they free styled. Overall an awesome band, who will defiantly be coming back again. If you have a chance to see these guys anywhere else remember your dancin shoes.”
(Belushis Bar)
Newquay

"“Awesome slide guitar playing”
(The Beautiful Girls)

"Wille's versatile guitar technique is largely self taught and his slide guitar is particularly impressive but his vocal is more Brit-orientated, reminiscent of that distinctive John Martin drawl. And very well it works too, combined with the inventive bass playing of classically-trained guitarist Ed Oliver and the percussion skills of jazz-tutored drummer Andy Naumann they are the archetypal festival band..”
(Plymouth Evening Herald)


"Absolutely fantastic"
(Gary Stringer ex-Reef Vocalist)


"In an industry devoid of any roots music (Jack Johnson a notable exception) Wille & the Bandits show what the public is missing. The band is fairly unique currently with hints of what Rage Against the Machine might sound like doing roots music came to the fore. However, if the sets played are up to this standard, others will not only follow but Wille & the Bandits will have carved out a name for themselves as one of the countries top acts.”
(South Coast Entertainment)


"By far the best new thing in the kinda-bluesy mode we've heard in some considerable time, these guys groove as well as sing like whiskey Angels."
(The Bell Inn, Bath)
Record LabelUK Roots Movement
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 15 2009 8:00P
Beach and Barnicott Bridport
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
The Thatch Croyde
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Rifflemans Arms Glastonbury
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Jersey Longboard Festival Jersey, Channel Islands
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Jersey Longboard Festival Jersey, Channel Islands
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Red Barn Woolacombe
Jul 26 2009 7:30P
Trowbridge Village Pump Festival Trowbridge
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Taphouse St Agnus
Jul 31 2009 1:00P
Wateringhole - 1pm- Wille solo Plymouth
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
White Rabbit w/ Thomas Ford Plymouth
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Roots Roadshow@The Rydal w the Wishbones and special guest New Milton
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
Queens Hotel - Wille Solo St Ives
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
Ride Cafe Plymouth
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Palladuim Club Bideford
Aug 8 2009 6:30P
Boardmasters Festival - Jagermeister Stage Watergate Bay
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
On the Rocks Newquay
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
The Ship Marlow
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
The Brickmakers Arms High Wycombe
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Bigbury Festival Bigbury
Aug 20 2009 8:00P
Jack Chams Tavistock
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
Phoenix Watergate Bay
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Thomas Tripp Lymington
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Summit Festival Callington
Aug 26 2009 8:00P
Barbican Live Lounge Plymouth
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
The Driftwood Spars St Agnes
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Blue Bar Porthtowan
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Queens Hotel St Ives
Sep 2 2009 8:00P
Tintagel Arms Tintagel
Sep 3 2009 8:00P
Old Ale House Sailsbury
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Royal George West Coker, Somerset
Sep 5 2009 8:00P
Oyster Catcher Polzeath
Sep 10 2009 8:00P
The Barley Sheaf Liskard
Sep 11 2009 8:00P
The Thatch Croyde
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
Belushi’s Newquay
Sep 16 2009 8:00P
Gin Distillery - Wille solo Plymouth
Sep 17 2009 8:00P
Taphouse St Agnes
Sep 18 2009 8:00P
Red Lion Newquay
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
The Watering Hole Perranporth
Sep 24 2009 8:00P
The Ship Kingsbridge
Sep 25 2009 8:00P
Private Function Plymouth
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
The Perfect 5th Taunton
Oct 1 2009 8:00P
Jack Chams Tavistock
Oct 3 2009 8:00P
The Hippo Plymouth
Oct 8 2009 8:00P
Bunters - John Peel day!!! Truro
Oct 9 2009 8:00P
TBC New Milton
Oct 10 2009 8:00P
The Barton Inn Barton St David nr Glastonbury
Oct 14 2009 8:00P
Finn Mc Couls Falmouth
Oct 17 2009 8:00P
Mama Stones Exeter
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
Beach and Barnicott Bridport
Oct 22 2009 8:00P
TBC Cheltenham
Oct 23 2009 8:00P
Mr Wolfs Bristol
Oct 24 2009 8:00P
Half Moon Putney
Oct 28 2009 8:00P
The Ship Marlow
Oct 29 2009 8:00P
The Winchester Bournemouth
Oct 30 2009 8:00P
Nine Stroud
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
The Horseshoe Inn Bridges
Nov 6 2009 8:00P
Tom Browns Dorchester
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
Thomas Tripp Lymington
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Ride Cafe Plymouth
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Driftwood Spars St Agnes
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Ropemakers Bridport
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Belushi’s Newquay
Nov 29 2009 8:00P
Mr Kyps Poole nr Bournemouth
Dec 3 2009 8:00P
Platform Tavern Southampton
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Roots Roadshow@The Vic Bar w/Hip Route Swindon
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
The Junction Plymouth

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One of the most exciting and talked about acts to emerge in the past year, their sound seems to be an amalgamation of the best elements of music from every era creating a new vibe which is wholely their own. Imagine dusting off your old vinyl and blasting it out in your new spaceship.

This unique combo began by pioneering the Roots Rock scene in the south west and is now pushing out into the rest of Britain and Europe. A similar ocean inspired style of music has thrived on the surfing coasts of the USA and Australia, bringing us artists such as Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and John Butler. We now have a British representative Wille and the Bandits.

In their first year together the band played at over 15 prestigious festivals including Larmer Tree, Greenbelt, Goldcoast Ocean Fest, Maker Sunshine Fest, Jersey Longboard Festival, Surfstock and Beach Breaks to name but a few.

The band’s world music vibe makes them accessible to a wide range of audiences and they have been praised by critics for seamlessly crossing over and blending Rock, Blues, Folk, Latin, Bluegrass and Reggae, keeping audiences engaged to the very end. This versatility has enabled Wille and the Bandits to share stages with artists as diverse as blues roots legends; Eric Bibb and Donavon Frankenreiter, Folk superstars; The Levellers and Seth Lakeman and Reggae boppers; Finaly Quaye and The Beautiful Girls.

Wille is regarded by many as one of the finest lap steel players in the country and when accompanied by his gravelly voice the concoction is irresistible.

"Front man Will Edwards’ whiskey soaked drawl and inspired slide guitar licks hark back to the 1930's Mississippi, while drummer Andy Naumann and ex Cantaloop bassist Kieran Doherty drag the Bandits brilliantly unique sound into the 21st century" (GO2 Magazine)

The band dedicates their lives to their music which shows in their performances and in the lifestyle that they lead, clocking up thousands of miles to get their sound heard.

They have appeared live on ITV, BBC Radio, Bristol, Cornwall, Somerset and Devon. Headlined shows in England, toured France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and have another tour of Europe booked before the festival season.

After selling out physical copies of their first EP in under a year, the band will be touring the UK in April to promote their debut album!

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Wille and the Bandits's Friends Comments
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Breeze





Jul 12 2009 1:30 PM

Heys Guys

Thanks for playing Summer Breeze. Hope you enjoyed it. Check out www.leighgregory.co.uk for some fantastic pics of the day. Cheers and hope to see you soon. Andy
Russy P





Jul 9 2009 9:17 AM

Hey Guys!

Saw you at the Summer Breeze Festival, got my signed CD! great sound keep up the good work!
GINKO MUSIK





Jul 2 2009 10:34 AM

H Guys,

I hope you're all well. Just let you know that we put some pictures of your French Tour on our myspace page.

Seeya soon

GG
BristolBands.com





Jun 15 2009 9:54 AM

Looking forward to seeing you in Bristol on Saturday :)

elliot jack





Jun 9 2009 10:08 AM

Looking forward to hearing/meeting/seeing you on saturday... ej x
The Hulas





Jun 6 2009 2:16 PM

Great gig last night guys! see ya next time! Em x
Angie





Jun 2 2009 11:27 AM

Hi, thanks for the add xxx

Thanks for the add
Michelle





Jun 2 2009 11:23 AM

Thank you for adding me as your friend
Rock En Stock Festival 2009 (31/07 - 01/08/2009)





Jun 1 2009 7:09 PM


Hi !

Thanks for adding us to your friends list!

Stéphane/Looner


Photo : Mass Hysteria / Ruyter (Nashville Pussy) Rock En Stock Festival 2008


chasndave





May 31 2009 11:15 PM

Chas and Dave at London's 100 Club, Friday June 12
Details: www.rhythmgigs.com
Louie





May 26 2009 10:35 AM

hey, r u guys doin Volsfest in plymouth this year?
GINKO MUSIK





May 26 2009 10:34 AM

Hi Guys,

I hope that you had a safe trip back. We had a rade time for one week. Lot of fun, good music, beersss!!!

Seeya in August

GG
MotherFunk





May 18 2009 12:26 PM

Thanks for your coming guys .Hope to see you soon .
Laurent

DAN





May 18 2009 12:26 PM

Thanx for the add guys ;)
it was an incredible gig in la taverne, saturday night !! great show.
see ya soon dudes. EEEHHAAAAA
Vince Lee





May 11 2009 8:36 AM

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The Diggurz





May 8 2009 2:02 PM

Good beer in France??? Mais Non!! Stick to the Belgian & German stuff!!
figablues





May 6 2009 12:09 PM

Thank you for the addition

I like very much your roots blues good guitar beautiful voice, very good rhythm section. Everything to make a big group
On May 15th to see you there live in Lille
Amitiés bluesiaques
Phiphi
Lonerock





May 6 2009 8:20 AM

Hi Guys!
Thank you for adding us to your friendlist.
You got some great songs, and we are looking forward to hear some more from you.
Please feel free to visit our page and listen to something you don't hear every day:
Country Music From Denmark!!!!!
Cheers!
Lonerock
- Scandinavian Country That Rocks!!
Official Website
Patrick Mura





Apr 28 2009 10:48 AM

Merci pour l'amitié!
J'aime beaucoup votre musique!!
Patrick
Kaleidafunk





Apr 10 2009 1:39 PM

Hi again
are you playing greenbelt this year
can't wait. we saw you last year. we were blown away. if you are playing will your album be out by then. if so we will definately get one. pleaz comment back.



love kaleidafunk


(check out new demos on our myspace include pose and smokey moon)
Humble Hobos





Apr 4 2009 5:28 PM

Hey thats sum tour you've got lined up!
enjoy!
Hobos
Amie J





Apr 4 2009 6:29 PM

you guys were awesome last night!
really love that new tune!
thanks for entertaining me :)

peace and love and stuff
xx
UNREFINED





Apr 3 2009 7:19 PM

hi Will
nice to meet you last sat
we had a really good gig at the rydal. shame you couldn't come back
perhaps next time
Liam
Michelle





Mar 26 2009 12:54 PM

Thank you for adding me as your friend
Wylie





Mar 24 2009 7:21 PM

Thanks for the request. Wishing you success with your music.
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