July 22, 2015 — As diverse as international rock'n'roll music presents itself today, as many twists and turns as it may have taken in the past 50 years: whenever this brand of music comes from the UK, it automatically appears to have an unmistakable British flair. This may well be due to the fact that Britain is considered to be the birthplace of rock music and can look back on a centuries-old tradition of that genre. Because really: what would the world be like today without Led Zeppelin, without Free, The Who and the Stones?
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A question which THE JOKERS from Liverpool like to answer to in their very own way. Hurricane, the third album by the four-piece surrounding vocalist Wane Parry and guitarist Paul Hurst leaves no doubt where their roots are and where their direction is taking them. "The style we play is 'big rock', that sound and feel runs through all our albums," Hurst explains, adding: "Groove, riff-based songs with a strong top-line vocal melody and hooks. With Hurricane, we have still maintained this sound but tried to capture more of the raw live energy of the band in the recordings." An energy which oozes through all 12 tracks (plus bonus material) on the album.
Even after their 2013 release Rock'n'Roll Is Alive, THE JOKERS used every opportunity to present their haunting rock songs to the public. Countless club gigs all over the UK, a three-week tour of Spain, appearances at renowned festivals, such as Planet Rockstock, Hard Rock Hell and Guildfest - THE JOKERS know that they usually find the most important inspirations for their music in the streets. In addition, the musicians started directly after the release of Rock'n'Roll Is Alive - along with their live activities - to integrate those influences into new material. As often as possible, Parry, Hurst and the two new additions Dan Evans (drums) and Phil Hartley (bass) met at their rehearsal room to work on the material for Hurricane. Talking of new additions: Parry and Hurst have obviously struck home when it comes to their two new band members: "Dan has been with the band for the last two years. His style is a cross between John Bonham and Stuart Copeland. Phil on bass has the look of a Viking but plays like Andy Fraser."
Hurricane will be out on October 2, 2015 on Steamhammer/SPV as CD, LP and Download, a date which will go down as a memorable day with all fans of traditional rock music and a highlight for this genre in general.
HURRICANE TRACKLISTING CD:
01. Run 4 Cover 3:42
02. Hurricane 3:35
03. Her Word Is Love 4:25
04. She's On Fire 4:33
05. Summer Time 2:52
06. Angel 4:48
07. Lockdown 3:05
08. Dream 6:03
09. Salvation 2:46
10. Silver City 3:42
11. Everywhere I Go 3:31
12. Rockerman 3:45
HURRICANE TRACKLISTING LP:
Side 1
01. Run 4 Cover 3:42
02. Hurricane 3:35
03. Her Word Is Love 4:25
04. She`s On Fire 4:33
05. Summer Time 2:52
Side 2
01. Angel 4:48
02. Lockdown 3:05
03. Dream 6:03
04. Silver City 3:42
05. Salvation 2:46
The Jokers Line-Up: Paul Hurst (guitar) -
Phil Hartley (bass) -
Wane Parry (vocals) -
Dan Evans (drums).
THE JOKERS LIVE IN 2015:
24.07. GB-Grimsby - Yard Birds
25.07. GB-Staffordshire - Highfield Social Club
31.07. GB-Newcastle - The Freebird
01.08. GB-St. Helens - The Lounge
07.08. GB-Stratford - Bulldog Bash (Festival)
08.08. GB-Stoke On Trent - The Old Sal
14.08. GB-Blackpool - The Royal Oak
22.08. GB-Newton Le Willows - The Griffin
23.08. GB-Altrincham - The Market Tavern
05.09. GB-Stoke On Trent - Green Star Smallthorne
11.09. GB-Crewe - The Box
12.09. GB-Llangollen - The Sunn Inn
19.09. GB-Pickering - The Sunn
02.10. GB-Manchester - Academy (with Hayseed Dixie)
05.10. GB-Scunthorpe - Bath Halls (with Hayseed Dixie)
06.10. GB-York - The Duchess (with Hayseed Dixie)
07.10. GB-Gloucester - Guildhall (with Hayseed Dixie)
08.10. GB-Chester - The Live Rooms (with Hayseed Dixie)
09.10. GB-Holmfirth - Picturedome (with Hayseed Dixie)
10.10. GB-Doncaster - Cask Corner
12.10. GB-Stoke - Sugarmill (with Hayseed Dixie)
14.10. GB-Aberdeen - Lemon Tree (with Hayseed Dixie)
15.10. GB-Inverness - Ironworks (with Hayseed Dixie)
16.10. GB-Glasgow - O2 ABC (with Hayseed Dixie)
17.10. GB-Edinburgh - Queens Hall (with Hayseed Dixie)
18.10. GB-Dundee - Fat Sam`s (with Hayseed Dixie)
19.10. GB-Newcastle - SU (with Hayseed Dixie)
24.10. GB-Halifax - The Upper George
27.10. GB-Doncaster - Diamond Live Lounge (with Hayseed Dixie)
13.11. GB-Sowerby Bridge - The Blind Pig
28.11. GB-Staffordshire - Ox Leathers
13.12. GB-Altrincham - The Market Tavern
19.12. GB-Newton Le Willows - The Griffin
