Black Market Empire / Danny Connors and the Ladders / New Street Adventure
Black Market Empire – From the heart of England itself, Black Market Empire are here to prove that Birmingham still holds some quality sounds. The newly formed ‘Black Market Empire’ combine the guitarist of previous band Escobar with three new very talented lads. With a member having previous interest from the likes of Polydor,EMI and experience playing with The Enemy, The Twang, The Bluetones and The View. Black Market Empire are bringing back catchy Rock and Roll to the Midlands.
Danny Connors, ex frontman of The On Offs, is back with a new solo project with his band The Ladders. A travelling man who cites Ronnie Lane as a big influence on his life, his movement through scallydelica, 60s Kinks-ish pop, reggae-lite, punkish new wave and even rap make comparisons to Edgar Jones apt. But his new four-piece outfit is perhaps his best move to date. Motown rhythms, melodies and arrangements that recall The Style Council and early solo Paul Weller and a commitment to the sounds and message of funky soul, personified by Curtis Mayfield, have brought much reward (Modculture).
Having written, produced and recorded all these songs solo before bringing in The Ladders to take the new tunes on the road, his music has earned him a growing fan base. So far, this year, its also earned him stadium support slots with Paul Weller on the early part of his 2009 UK tour and a summer support slot for The Blockheads – with more to follow as the end of the year. The self-titled debut EP was released in September and the band are looking forward to going into the studio with Paul Weller to record their debut album.
Danny Connors & The Ladders are ready to bring their unique brand of soulful rock n roll to the music industry.
An original and infectious brand of mod-pop…
New Street Adventure are a retro three-piece leading the Mod-Pop revival. Sixties pop sensibilities, Seventies social conscience and Naughties attitude all come together to produce a foot-tapping live experience with a point. The lads are a little rough and ready but very good natured and willing to give away free EPs at gigs. They were selected as Ben Sherman’s Official Unsigned Band for February to March 2009 after a good showing at a Best of the Festivals concert in 2008 and have supported notable acts such as Little Man Tate…
