Description

The Washboard Resonators are Jack Amblin and Martyn Roper; hailing from Leeds they are described as sounding and looking like ?a ragtime street band meets a Hollywood musical on a theatre stage somewhere around 1932?.

Formed in 2014, their reputation as great musicians quickly spread which has led to several UK tours as well as performing at major events such as The Great British R&B Festival and Upton Jazz Festival.

In 2016 they released their first album ?The Washboard Resonators?, a collection of old blues and jazz numbers recorded in Jack?s shed. In February 2018 they recorded an originals album; ?Scrub That Thing? using original 1940/50s microphones and tape machines at ?Sugar Rays Vintage Studio? in Essex.

During May of 2018 they travelled from New Orleans to Chicago for a vintage guitar and drum collector's event. Inspired by visiting these cities and walking the streets on which the music they love was born, they set about recording at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Using a microphone once used by Elvis Presley and standing on an X which marks the spot where Elvis Presley, BB King, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison had once stood, their EP 'The Sun Sessions' was created.

'Jack Amblin has an extraordinary talent. In his hands, the washboard becomes an instrument of infinite possibility giving the music a unique sound filled with rhythm and power. Coupled with Martyn Roper, a guitar player of both substance and style the pair deliver a technically brilliant set full of foot stomping anthems. Classic tracks are interspersed with original songs. The audience love it and it?s easy to see why. The Washboard Resonators take the street corner music of yesteryear and serve it up for the delight of a modern audience'. - afterdark.com

Description

All of our produce is carefully sourced from local producers in County Durham to further afield such as Greece, Spain and Italy.You can always be assured of the quality and individuality of our produce.

Our menu is always changing due to seasonality and to promote the best of our delicatessen produce.If you like what you have in the cafe everything from the menu can be purchased in our well stocked delicatessen for you to prepare at home.

57 Claypath,

Durham,

County Durham,

England,

DH1 1QS.

0191 340 7209