This Is Live: Shining Examples
Taking a seat with Zoe Kirk on the Rescue Rooms sofa this week is Steve Mitchell, Jon Dixon, Nosmo King and Bern Mitchell.
They're a relatively new formation, playing all-original material influenced by rhythm & blues, funk, rock, soul, and what is now widely known as Americana. The set list switches from neatly-crafted songs to extended guitar improvisations, pushed all the way by a swinging rhythm team.
The band includes highly experienced musicians who have played American, European, Japanese and UK tours - as well as a highly experience photographer and our very own Picture Editor.
Some of their former bands include Darts, Plummet Airlines, C-Cat Trance, Pugma-Ho, Visible Targets and Slip Hazard & The Blizzards.
Watch them taking Zoe through their musical archives and performing their track What To Believe.
And you are?
Steve Mitchell (slide guitar, vocals, songs), Jon Dixon (guitar, vocals), Nosmo King (drums), Bern Mitchell (bass)
History?
Formed in 2008 and spent 12 months developing a set of all original material. Band members have American, European and Japanese tour experience. Former bands include Darts, C- Cat Trance, Plummet Airlines, Visible Targets, Slip Hazard & The Blizzards.
What’s with the band name?
Catchy, commonplace and with slightly spiritual undertones. It seemed suitable. Describe your music and influences. All-original material born of rhythm & blues, rock ‘n’ soul, and what is now known as Americana. The set switches from distinctive singer-songs to extended guitar jams where things are deliberately left to chance.
What are the day jobs?
Various and normal.
Claims to fame?
Jon played the German sentry in the Carling Black Label Dambusters advert!
Which other Notts bands do you rate?
We’d love the chance to see other people. If bands think we’d like them, send us a link via our website.
Next gig?
The Approach, Friar Lane on June 23 and The Running Horse, Alfreton Road on July 31.
Music for sale? (CDs/downloads available).
Nothing yet, but plenty of video from our last gig on the website.
Web address?
http://www.theshiningexamples.com
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