Member Since: 9/16/2006
Band Website: connielush.com
Band Members: Connie Lush - Vocals
Is now widely recognised as one of the finest blues singers that the United Kingdom has ever produced. That indisputable fact was acknowledged when she was voted Best UK Female Vocalist by readers of Blues In Britain for 5 separate years, earning a richly deserved place in the Gallery of the Greats. She is also increasingly recognised on the continent, particularly in France, where she was honoured in the French Blues Trophies awards as European Singer of the Year for 2002. There are no separate awards for male & female singers in the European category, so Connie defeated all challengers. It is less appreciated that Connies musical talents go beyond singing. She is a highly accomplished songwriter, confirmed by many excellent self-penned songs that form the content of her live & recorded repertoire. She has also written TV themes and featured as a DJ on Jazz FM.
Terry Harris - Bass
One of the founder members of Blues Shouter plays a Music Man Sting Ray Bass which he has played for several years. Terry organises most of the bands tours and the business side of things as well as being an excellent bassist. His major influences are Stanley Clarke, Jack Bruce, Jacko & Ry Cooder. Terry's musical tastes range right across the music spectrum, but he enjoys playing the Blues. One of his most enjoyable gigs was playing the Royal Albert Hall supporting BB King.
Influences: Connie was a born performer, beginning her singing career in church choirs from the age of five until she was 17 years of age. Her musical influences are wide ranging and include Ray Charles, John Lee Hooker and Maria Callas. She also adores jazz, which is very evident from her stage performances. In her early career, she recorded five White Label discs and one album of garage and soul music in the 1980s. In addition, she has provided the vocals for the theme music of several television programmes and for British Handmade Films
Record Label: lushious1 records
Type of Label: Indie