CC Smugglers
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Tonight The CC Smugglers made their esquires debut, delivering a unique style of country/skiffle/blues to the early crowd.
One music lover was heard to proclaim "The CC Smugglers are like Mumford and Sons, only dirtier" and I have to agree. If Mumford and Sons were to do away with woeful ballads, hook Jack Daniels up to their veins and smoke Marlborough Reds then The CC Smugglers is what you'd get.
Front man Rich’s patter entertains the crowd between songs, particularly when he thanks “Pearl Handled Vulva” for the opportunity to support them, before promptly blaming the band for putting him up to the friendly banter. There’s no hard feelings from the headliners though, who are seen laughing along with the rest of the room.
The music speaks for itself though, and it’s a safe bet to say that this band will return to Esquires.
- Fran Bove - Bedford Esquires
Tonight The CC Smugglers made their esquires debut, delivering a unique style of country/skiffle/blues to the early crowd.
One music lover was heard to proclaim "The CC Smugglers are like Mumford and Sons, only dirtier" and I have to agree. If Mumford and Sons were to do away with woeful ballads, hook Jack Daniels up to their veins and smoke Marlborough Reds then The CC Smugglers is what you'd get.
Front man Rich’s patter entertains the crowd between songs, particularly when he thanks “Pearl Handled Vulva” for the opportunity to support them, before promptly blaming the band for putting him up to the friendly banter. There’s no hard feelings from the headliners though, who are seen laughing along with the rest of the room.
The music speaks for itself though, and it’s a safe bet to say that this band will return to Esquires.
- Fran Bove - Bedford Esquires
Discography
Lost Boys EP 2009
-Introducing CC Smugglers
-Mothers Ruin
-Baker Street 205
-On the Road Again
Reubens Train Single 2011
-Reubens Train
-Rushing Water
-Stagecoach
-Jealous Man (Feat Mandy Peregrymme) Banjo Mix
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Bio
CC Smugglers are a rag tag 5 piece from the wilds of Bedfordshire who formed in 2009, consisting of Richie (vocals and harmonica), Dan (double bass), Ryan (lead guitar, dobro and banjo), Tom (guitar) and Sparky (drums and ukulele). Drawing on varied elements of musical genres they don't really understand, the band have recently completed their debut album, an infectious stew of gypsy jazz, blues, folk, country and roots. They have built a reputation for great live shows both locally and further from home, and have returned from a successful summer on the festival circuit to perform a few select shows in the run up to the album release later this year.
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