The Red Velvetines perform ‘The Provocateur’live @ The Cellar Bar Draperstown www.cellarbar.info www.facebook.com/theredvelvetines The Red Velvetines are a new band from North Antrim that combines vintage techniques with modern attitudes to create their own blend of Blues and Euphoria. They are heavily influenced by visionaries like Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and more recently Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Primal Scream who produced their own spin on blues music to appeal to the wider public. Claire Martin fronts the band on vocals, delivering every song with passion and power to command total seduction. Mark Blair shapes the sound of the band on guitar. The songwriter has adapted his bluesy sound to be contemporary whilst keeping his roots firmly with the past masters. Uel Taylor offers a punchy edge on the bass. Influenced by such legends as Bootsy Collins, John Entwhistle and Steve Harris, he produces a distinctive sound. Andrew “Corkie” McCorkell is the powerhouse on drums. His aggressive style of playing brings a raw energy to every song, but he also shows his gentler side when needed. The band’s origins lie with the bedroom sonnets of Mark and the encouragement of Claire and Corkie to provide the needed push to get things off the ground. Uel was later introduced to the band to complete the line up. Since May the band has supported the best of local talent including Furlo, Swanee River and the immense Lafaro as well headlining a few of their own gigs. Their …
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