Regular Band:-
Fran Galpin: Vocals and Guitar
Paul Rawson: Guitar and Vocals
Phil Greaves: Guitars
Mick Fowlie-Hill: Drums
Martin Robinson: Bass
REAL (!)
QUOTES
"Without a shadow of doubt one of Britain's finest blues bands, and from us that is truly an accolade. The Elevators play from experience, and you know these guys are really enjoying themselves. From Peter Greenesqueness, to Chicago, to full-on electric blues, these guys know it all. I would always take the time out to see them, as they'll give you a night to remember. Dedicated, tight and professional...we need say no more!" Ricochet Music
"one of the tightest and most professional blues outfits you will ever see. Fantastic!" Bob Weston ex-Fleetwood Mac
"If you remember the UK blues scene of the mid 60', you must get to see this band . ." Blues4Ever www.blues4ever.com
"Classic electric blues for connoisseurs. The Elevators have distilled the sound of 60's guitarocentric blues to great acclaim . ." Blues & Stuff www.bluesandstuff.com
"Fantastic. We got nestled at the front and witnessed the best gig of the weekend. The sound was great, the atmosphere was excellent, and the playing made it impossible to leave, even for a much needed slash!! Thankyou all for a really memorable experience." Mark Patrick: Colne Blues Festival 2001
"If you are turned-off by guitar solos, this wont be your thing, but for anyone with a liking for intensely played distillations of electric blues, they come highly recommended." Andy Woods: Blueprint review
"PS In Battle The Elevators are now almost legendary - they're hoping I get you back for next year." Marie Sansford: Organiser Battle Festival June 2002
"One of the best acts we have ever had at the club" Bob Brunning. B.B's Blues Club, SW London
Elevators June 2013
The Elevators have justly earned their reputation for being one of the most exciting Blues Bands playing in England today.
The Elevators are the leading UK exponents of the classic Electric blues tradition with references to BB King, Peter Green, Clapton, Robert Johnson and modernists like Cray. They are not afraid to venture in to Blues territory covered by Rye Cooder, Dylan and other exponents of the Blues waterfront. Supremely professional with classic and impeccable equipment, light show and stage presentation the Elevators are continuing to go down a storm in the Clubs, Bars, Blues venues and festivals across the country.
Once again you may want to ague who is the best Blues guitarist and singer in the country but there is no question which band has the 2 finest. Check out the website for more info
The Band go out as a five piece but are also available with a full brass section, Hammond organ, the UKs top Harp player (Wilf Taylor) and various other guest singers.
The Elevators: Blues for the Connoisseur. Booking 01273 691962 or via website/email webmaster@elevatorsweb.com
"One of the tightest bands we have had the pleasure of hearing at the club. They were simply superb, giving us incredible value for money and playing on till midnight no less. Great lead guitar work from John Whippy and Philip Greaves. They reminded me of early Peter Green, with a dash of B.B. King. Brilliant!"Tony Molloy-Crawley Blues Club Newsletter
"A unique sound on the English Blues scene"Monica Madgwick: Boogaloo Promotions/Farnham Maltings
"Last night's Elevators Biggish-Band gig was great from start to finish....what an excellent band....we don't do 60s R&B that often but they carried it off with aplomb & their four piece brass section made it for me. Judging by the number of CDs sold & the number who stayed to the very end it was a hit with you all. I had several requests for them to do our Christmas Bash but we'll have to see as I've already earmarked another superb "Big Band" for that. Anyway...well done guys & thanks."
John Adams: Bottleneck Blues Club, Kent
Biggish-Band augmentation
Claire Matthews: Alto sax
Paul Satchwell: Trombone
Jane Stimpson: Trumpet
Andy Castleton: Trumpet
Rich Davies: Hammond; not all dates
Wilf Taylor: Harp; not all dates
