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Pep T

About Me

PEP T is the creation of John Maddox (bass, vocals) and Nigel Date (guitar).John and Nigel have played together for 8 years averaging over 200 gigs a year together as Pep T or in the core of countless other musical acts. Long associated with the Bardfly's Poetry night at the Friend In Hand Hotel Glebe, they have also toured the country, played overseas, done jazz festivals, folk festivals, been on radio and TV, played at weddings, funerals, hotels, restaurants, cafes, private events, corporate events, charity events, galleries, bahmitzvahs, busked and basically found all kinds of excuses paid and otherwise to play...Pep T has had a veritable feast of amazing musicians play with them including Daniel Weltlinger, Ian Cooper, George Washingmachine, Dave Ades, Karl Laskowski, Brad Child, Trevor Brown, Dimitri Vouros, Alfredo Lopez, Dave Hibbard, Rob Cornish, Anthony Howe, Ian Date, Robbie Balfas, Greg Sheehan, Tim Bradley, Wendy Angerrani, Andy Noble, Cameron Reid, Ida Travato and many more...PEP T is currently performing as a trio with fantastic drummer Cameron Reid. The repertoire has expanded to incorporate more hits from the 70's and 80's with a bluesy,swampy feel as well as the funk, fusion, rock and jazz they are known for.More information at www.nigeldate.comMyspace Backgrounds

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Member Since: 30/08/2006
Band Website: www.nigeldate.com
Band Members: John Maddox bass, vocalsNigel Date guitar.....
Influences: All of the great musicians of all eras especially Django Reinhardt, Benson, Montgomery, Hendrix, Malmsteen, Dixie Dregs, Shakti, Jaco, Stanley Clarke, Parker, Gillespie, Ellington etc...
Sounds Like: Depends on the song but always funky as hell, swinging, ripping and rocking!
Type of Label: Major

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Peppermint T is coming!!

Peppermint T is about to record a new CD consisting of original music. The band will be recording acoustic versions of their music and some power trio tracks featuring long time pal and master drummer...
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