Ben Poole and Stevie Nimmo play York, Darlington, Mickleton and Newcastle
CELEBRATED blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Ben Poole, has announced a new album, Time Has Come, via Manhaton Records on Friday, April 1.
The new album is produced by King King’s drummer Wayne Proctor, and dovetails Poole’s co-headline tour with Stevie Nimmo which started this month.
Already, Poole has been dubbed “amazing” by Jeff Beck, “really great” by Gary Moore, “ferocious” by Guitarist Magazine and “one to watch” by The Blues Magazine. “This album has a really nice overview of my style,” says Poole, “covering everything from rock and blues to soul and pop, and even elements of funk and gospel. Artists we referenced frequently in the process were Robert Cray, Jonny Lang and John Mayer. I hope it’ll please the blues-rock guitar fans, but also have the depth and maturity to appeal to an audience beyond that.”
Poole has moved fast since he burst out of the Brighton Institute of Modern Music onto the post-millennial scene. On the new album, Poole adds: “There’s a rawness and edginess, but also a subtlety and intimacy. Wayne and I developed an amazing working relationship. Neither of us were afraid to throw countless ideas out there, and nothing was dismissed, no matter how crazy it might have sounded.” For more album information and tour news go to noblepr.co.uk
* Ben Poole and Stevie Nimmo UK Tour: Feb 5, York Fibbers; Feb 12, Darlington's Forum Music Centre; Mar 19, Mickleton R’N’B; May 4, Newcastle The Cluny
Viv Hardwick
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