The Convulsions
Shaken & Disturbed
© 2001 The Convulsions (634479211126)
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High energy original British RnB out of North England and Chicago sizzling with Yardbird's freneticism, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion fury, and riff based hard hitting 60's soul style, hollow body guitar, hammond organ, harmonica, and screaming maniacalism.
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- 1 I Think I'll Pass
- 2 Smoking in Germany
- 3 Swear Its Not You
- 4 Elephant Walk
- 5 Walk With Me
- 6 Don't Know What to Tell You
- 7 No Idea
- 8 Pressure's Off
- 9 Kow Tow
- 10 Intrigue
- 11 50 Pounds
- 12 What' You Tryin' to Do?
- 13 Jan-jan
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THE CONVULSIONS
THE CONVULSIONS have developed a repertoire comprising 1960's British RnB with 1990's punk rock energy and incendiary inventiveness. This sound is the dream come true for founding member Benjamin Ruth, ex-pat from Lancaster, England, who arrived in Chicago in 1993 to learn more about the roots of urban blues, 50's rock and roll, and 60's soul/RnB.
A top notch, highly acclaimed band comprising some of Chicago and UK's finest instrumentalists, a savvy listener can detect echoes of Little Richard, Grant Green, the Yardbirds, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and Stax/Volt, in their energetic, riff based original compositions.
The band comprises a core of bass, drums, guitar, and harmonica. An explosive stage presence and upbeat tempo mark all their shows.
The band founded a musical exchange with the UK three years in the running. The Chicago Music Explosion (www.chicagomusicexplosion.com) saw 6 Chicago acts touring England in 2001 with 5 acts touring top venues again in 2002 & 2003
The band has gigged all over Chicago and produced some great live recordings at one of Chicago's top musical venues, the Lyons' Den. Recently, the band has received a lot of attention in the UK (the national Independent newspaper rated the band one of the top five musical acts over Christmas 2003 weekend, Timeout London gave their last weekend in London in 2003 pick of the day, Blues Matter's rated the band one of the best out of the 600 at the 2003 Great British RnB Festival). The band is receiving airplay in England, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium and in the US (West Virginia, Chicago, and Texas). Shuteye Records in Atlanta distributed the single "Swear its Not You" to 420 US college radio stations in 2001, while another single, "Don't Know What to Tell You" is part of the soundtrack for the movie "On The Road Trip" to be released by CVP studios in LA sometime in 2004.
The Band is:
Benjamin Ruth: Harmonica/ vcls
Phil Gibson: Drums/vcls
Mike Howard: Guitar/vcls
David Beale: Bass/vcls
This band has played throughout Chicago and the Midwest, but is looking increasingly set to play a significant part in the European RnB scene. The band is consistently in the top 5 of the chicagogigs.com site.
REVIEWS:
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Sprightly Anglo-US outfit inventively blend classic Windy City blues with Sixties soul, British R&B and a Nineties punk energy.
The Independent, Five Best Music (UK).
"The live show is that by which we compare every other band we look at."
Rob Gillis of Waterdog records.
"the hottest, punkiest, funky British Rhythm 'n Blues available in the USA. This ROCKS!!!!!!!"....
Berlin DJ Lord Litter.
"My favorite Blues Punk Band"
Buzz Kilman, WCKG .
"Combination of Mick Jagger and David Byrne . . . spastic harp . . .I was instantly riveted"
Mike Harris, Editor Chief, Illinois Entertainer.
"With a voice reminiscent of the great Howlin' Wolf and a harp style somewhere between Junior Wells and Joe Satriani . . ."
Mike O'Cull, Chicago Gigs
"Frenzied punk-funk fusion with attitude, this bebop meets Godzilla with harp-o-batics from hell"
Judge Jones, UK Blues Free Press
" . sweaty, US blues punkers."
Timeout Magazine
Book CONVULSIONS:
BEN@convulsions.com
Contact the Convulsions via their website (www.convulsions.com) or via their contact, Benjamin Ruth
at ben@convulsions.com /312-493-7344
CHEERS!!!