Ted Crook and the Blues Highway

A Swansea band of many influences who try to capture the feel and attitude of their heroes (Little Walter, T-Bone Walker, Louis Jordan, Rod Piazza, Hollywood Fats Band, Junior Watson, Kim Wilson, and Little Charlie and the Nightcats) in all their performances…

Where: Mumbles Rugby Club
When: Sunday 3rd May
Time: 4.15–6.30pm

Formed in 2000 by some of Wales’s leading bluesmen, from bands like the highly successful Blues Bunch, Crooked Line and Pat Grover’s Blue Zeros, Ted Crook and the Blues Highway gigged extensively across the country playing a mixture of Chicago and West Coast blues.

In 2002, due to unforseen circumstances, they split up but reformed in 2003 as ‘Ted Crook’s West Coast Sound’. They gigged regularly for the next two years, this time playing more of the West Coast and Swing-style blues that their audiences enjoyed. Due to work and family commitments, the band took a break in 2006 but started playing again in 2007 under their original name, The Blues Highway, featuring a load of new songs and a new bass player.

Ted Crook – lead vocals, harmonica

Tiny Phillips – guitar

Doc – drums, vocals

Stiff – bass, vocals

Reviews

“This Swansea band just get better and better. Ted’s powerful vocals and harmonica work were complimented by some sweet guitar… while Doc on drums and Stiff on bass kept everything rock solid...” Blues in Britain

“Check them out… they’re an awesome live band.” Radio Pembrokeshire

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