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The Curst Sons have been performing their original American roots influenced music since
1998. Their sound mixes traditional American roots genres with powerful original songs and
gutsy live shows. Their inspiration is the pre-Rock n? Roll world of Blues, Gospel and Old
Time - given a jolt of electricity and a kick-ass stomp.
"They gnarl and twist together elements of bluegrass, rockabilly, country and blues and spew
forth a sound that is instantly recognisable as their own. What may be overlooked is the fact
that the Curst Sons are damn fine songwriters as well as potent lyricists.
If it is true that the Devil has all the best tunes, then he must undoubtedly have nicked some
of them from The Curst Sons." Ken Brown FATEA
"One of the best, if most unlikely, acts to come out of Brighton ? hands down ? this brilliant
trio plays bluegrass, gospel and rockabilly as if their lives and loves depended on it, mixing
Americana classics with tuneful originals full of superior lyrics. " Time Out
"Got everybody jumpin?- a great band." Jonnie Walker BBC RADIO 2
"I?ll tell you what that was absolutely fantastic. If you look out the window and there?s a slight
breeze that?s God nodding, and that?s a pretty good revue. " Mark Lamarr BBC RADIO 2
"They?ve got humour and soul and there?s absolutely nothing else like them." MORNING
STAR
"The Curst Sons never fail to deliver a foot-stompin?, barnstorming performance of such
intensity you?re left grinning like an idiot by the end!" Hastings Independent Press
Supported by Charlie Austen
Charlie is a one-woman tour-de-force, playing carefully crafted original songs on the folk-soul-rock spectrum, ready to take you on a lyrical journey to outer-space and back. Airy, yet powerful blues-infused vocals, intricate guitar parts and bare feet that keep the beat, courtesy of her unique suitcase drum-kit invention. Recently featured nationally on BBC Radio 4, and launching onto the UK festival circuit this year.
Charlie also features as a vocalist in cult blues-rock band Nine Below Zero, with whom she has toured extensively, and has been chosen for many high-profile gigs with her solo act. These include a European tour with Bryan Ferry, several UK tours with Squeeze-frontman and Ivor-Novello award winning songwriter Glenn Tilbrook, and a contribution to Cat Stevens?s online 'Catsong' festival, celebrating 50 years of 'Tea for the Tillerman'.
Madeira Drive,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
England,
BN2 1TW.
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