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Russell Baillie – Singer
Having cut his teeth around the ‘take no prisoners’ Glasgow circuit, Russell added his considerable lungs to former (and original) Fleetwood Mac bassist Bob Brunning’s Deluxe Blues Band. Now adding depth and raw-edged soul to The Hundred-Givers, his powerful voice and assured stage presence will make you get up and stand up for your rights and the power of the Blues.
Paul Davis – Bassist
Mr Versatile has played most styles of music and honed his chops as part of some hot rhythm sections. If you can hum it, not only will Paul know it but he’ll also lay down a killer groove around it. Incorporating elements from James Jamerson to Willie Dixon, Paul brings a uniqueness to the Hundred-Givers that helps set them apart from the rest.
Gavin Bartlett – Drummer
The other half of The Hundred-Givers’ assured rhythm section, this engine room produces just the right amount of horsepower. Hugely talented and dexterous yet, crucially, always playing for the song rather than the ego, Gavin propels each song along and each audience to the floor. Whether it’s the New Orleans funk of Cissy Strut or his sublime brushwork on old favourite Help Me, if you’ve got feet Gavin will get them moving.
Mike Hicks – Guitarist
Known as ‘The Reverend’ due to his evangelical passion for the music, the slow-burning intensity of this South Londoner’s guitar playing can both break your heart and heal your soul. Heavily influenced by the emotional approach of the understated Peter Green, Mike’s playing is equal parts Otis Rush, Michael Bloomfield, Albert King and Robert Cray, fused together to produce something all his own that will surely move you.

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Member Since: 5/29/2008
Band Members: Russell Baillie – Singer
Paul Davis – Bassist
Gavin Bartlett – Drummer
Mike Hicks – Guitarist
Influences: Riding the 07:59 to Victoria on a Monday morning, real ale and red wine, the bills that need paying, and the sound of glass on steel – unless it’s a road accident. Oh and the following:
John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Robert Cray, Skip James, Keb’ Mo’, Blind Willie Johnson, The MG’s, Al Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Corey Harris, Robert Johnson, RL Burnside, Rory Block, Howlin Wolf, Kelly Joe Phelps, Otis Redding, Mahalia Jackson, Sonny Boy Williamson II, JJ Cale, Little Milton, Rory Gallagher, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson, The Meters, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Ryan Adams (that’s RYAN Adams, not the other fella), John Hiatt, Frankie Miller, Ben Andrews, Michael Bloomfield, BB King, Taj Mahal, Charley Patton, Michael Messer, Led Zeppelin, The Small Faces, Chris Farlowe, Willie Dixon, Eddie Boyd, Bert Jansch and lately the African blues of Boubacar Traoré and Tinariwen.
Sounds Like: The 07:59 to Victoria on a Monday morning...and
John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Robert Cray, Skip James, Keb’ Mo’, Blind Willie Johnson, The MG’s, Al Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Corey Harris, Robert Johnson, RL Burnside, Rory Block, Howlin Wolf, Kelly Joe Phelps, Otis Redding, Mahalia Jackson, Sonny Boy Williamson II, JJ Cale, Little Milton, Rory Gallagher, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson, The Meters, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Ryan Adams (that’s RYAN Adams...), John Hiatt, Frankie Miller, Ben Andrews, Michael Bloomfield, BB King, Taj Mahal, Charley Patton, Michael Messer, Led Zeppelin, The Small Faces, Chris Farlowe, Willie Dixon, Eddie Boyd, Bert Jansch and lately the African blues of Boubacar Traoré and Tinariwen.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

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Whats in a name?

It's probably a good thing that so many people have asked where our name comes from&maybe&so I thought I'd explain& Before I do, I should again emphasise the hyphen (-) in 'The Hundred-Givers'. ...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:56:00 GMT