Member Since: 15/03/2006
Band Website: www.myspace.com/simonkempston
Band Members: The Statement featuredDave Hughes - Bass Guitar, Backing VocalsDarragh Cox - Drums, PercussionA previous contribution was made by the irreplacable Louie Robertson and the not to be forgotten Steve Platt. The eminent Norwegian guitarist Rebbe Rebbestad has also appeared live with the Statement.
Influences: Amongst others Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits, Richard Thompson, Townes van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Freddie King, Chris Rea, Runrig, Talk Talk, John Martyn, Christy Moore, Morrissey/The Smiths, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, The Stone Roses, Leonard Cohen, The Jam, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, CSNY, Dougie Maclean, John Lee Hooker, the legendary J J Cale, Blaze Foley, Suede, Tom Robinson, Terje Rypdal, Sleepy John Estes, The Finn Brothers, Lightnin' Hopkins, Colin Hay, Steve Hackett, Albert King, Son House, Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Steely Dan, Simple Minds, Neil Young, Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry, Ian Dury, David Bowie, Ry Cooder, ZZ Top, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon and John Cale.
Sounds Like: Well crafted, laid back, blues tinged songs.
Record Label: Contact S Reid - [email protected]
Type of Label: Indie