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THE HUSTLERS

About Me

The Hustlers formed in 2005. The music they play falls in the Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly,upbeat blues, country genres. The songs themselves are a mixture of Covers and originals.


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Member Since: 16/06/2006
Band Website: TBA, In the meantime, e-mail [email protected]
Band Members: Martin Riddington - Lead vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitar. Likes - Telling crap jokes. Dislikes - people hitting him for telling crap jokes. Alan Saxby - Double bass/Backing Vocals. Likes - Rocking back and forward on the spot, while humming low notes and dribbling on his spats. Dislikes - When the men in white coats take him away from his 'Rocking spot'. Colin Brown - Drums/backing vocals. Likes - Toast. Dislikes - Bread, especially after it's been heated under the grill for a few minutes each side. Ted Riddington - Vocals,Harmonica, Guitar.Likes - Wearing a fake handlebar moustache, bowler hat and pinstripe suit whilst riding round the town on his original penny farthing bicycle wishing the locals good day! Dislikes - Women with sideburns.
Influences: All the Rockin' artists, both from the 50's and also from the present who make music that ignites something in our souls and puts a smile on our faces.
Sounds Like: Our neighbours are rowing again!
Record Label: Foot tapping
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

-Good Time "Rockabilly Rave 2009"- Brand New Cadillac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNTwh0rb7TM This was a jam session on the sunday at the rave which featured LOADS of different musicians getting up. Although out of the picture, col is on...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:28:00 GMT

The likely title of new CD

The title of our new CD is likely to be......................'8 ball's between us'chortle chortleĀ 
Posted by on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT

2 Hound dogs

We've been busy these past few weeks with recording and the like. John and garry, the fabulous 2 hound dogs (DJs) were guesting on Radio Caroline the other week so we worked out a jingle for them. Thi...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:39:00 GMT

New CDs

Hi all, Well, later this year we'll be releasing a second foot tapping release as the first one has been so popular! Although untitled at present, a lot of the tracks are either recorded or are in pro...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:29:00 GMT

Feb edition uk rock mag - reviews

This months copy of uk rock features a cd and gig review of us. Very favourable, and we didn't have to pay anyone a single penny! The editor, john howard rates our and says 'this will win the hustlers...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:38:00 GMT

CD release night - British queen, Eastbourne

A big thanks to everyone who braved the crap weather and helped make this night a goodun. Poor old Clive and Colin Duffin from Foot tapping, it took them 3 hours to get there! There's a selection of p...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:31:00 GMT

Hustlers CD launch night - 28 November

When? Friday 28th NovemberWhere? The British Queen, Willingdon triangle, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 9PG What time? From 8pmHow much? Free entryDid i hear right - How Much? FREE ENTRYBloody hell, tha...
Posted by on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:20:00 GMT

Foottappin’ album update

Our new CD will be out sometime in August. Earlier this week we went into Foottappin' s studio in Hampshire and recorded the dozen songs that will make up the album.Making up the 12 are 6 originals an...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:59:00 GMT

ch ch ch ch changes!

Hi all, although we go on this address often, it's usually for a short time only as we always seem to have other things to do! this is just to tell you about a few changes that are happening at the mo...
Posted by on Sat, 31 May 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Smokey Joe update

Unfortunately, and after a consultation with his Doctor, joe has left the band as his injuries are likely to leave him unable to play guitar again. We hope this isn't the case and wish him well. If he...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:35:00 GMT