The perfect music festival for those of you who can't leave the house with short sets from some great musicians. This is a free online event but if you would like to support Suzy & Simon, you can buy them a virtual pint by clicking the link below. Thank you.
Please note all times are in BST!
The New Wave of Classic Rock presents WEBFEST, a fully live streamed event open to everyone where you can bring your own beer and create your own watch parties. This is a free online event but if you would like to support Suzy & Simon, you can buy them a virtual pint by clicking the link below. Thank you.
Please note all times are in BST!
Spreading the love though the joy of live music from amazing artists performing your very own front room festival. This is a free online event but if you would like to support Suzy & Simon, you can buy them a virtual pint by clicking the link below. Thank you.
Ein intimes akustisches Konzert mit Suzie und Simon, um Geld für die Produktion ihres nächsten Albums zu sammeln!
A few years ago Starlite Campbell released their first album together ‘Blueberry Pie’ and received a lot more than a smattering of good reviews, even being nominated for a Blues Award.
Last night they made a rare live appearance in London (they were based in Isle Of Man and now Germany) and played a couple of terrific sets at the Half Moon in Putney that got my hunger for the new album (due in October) wound up to the point of salivating.
The four – Simon Campbell on guitars, Suzy Starlite on bass, Steve Gibson on drums and guest Josh Phillips (Procul Harum) on Hammond & electric piano – played one of the tightest sets I’ve heard in years. The rhythm section of Starlite & Gibson hold the centre brilliantly, allowing Simon Campbell all the room he needs for his extensive soloing.
As a live experience they communicated with the crowd, made jokes and clearly enjoyed playing in front of a very appreciative crowd. The Half Moon allows a very intimate relationship between band and audience and I’ve seen a few bands come a cropper there by staying aloof from the crowd – not so Starlite Campbell, they made the crowd a part of the band from the off.
The very heart of their music is Blues but theirs is a very individual take and they manage to stay away from the usual clichés while still being instantly recognizable as a British Blues band.
The opening numbers were from Simon’s solo album ‘ThirtySix’ and got the crowd well warmed up for a few tracks from ‘Blueberry Pie’ and a terrific version of ‘Heart of Stone’ before introducing a new number ‘Said So’ which will be on the upcoming ‘Language Of Curiosity’. Simon Campbell’s guitar playing all through was strong and his use of a venerable Echoplex FX box and a Theremin added some intrigue to ‘Said So’.
The second set included an acoustic number ‘Hey Girl (What Do Ya Say)’ which is from a duo album they will be releasing in 2021 as well as more numbers from ‘Language of Curiosity’ and from the sounds of the new numbers the new album should be something special.
Starlite Campbell have a great sound and a terrific live show – can’t wait to see them again. ★★★★
Andy Snipper: Music News
"Starlite Campbell are a stunning live band who have the most amazing energy both on and off stage! Their electric chemistry had everyone dancing for the whole night. We can’t wait to have them back again."
★★★★★
Nina Jackson: Music & Venue Manager, Half Moon, Putney
"True spirit of independent blues! Great night with the Starlite Campbell Band in SW15.
So refreshing to catch a high-energy, enthusiastic band with virtuoso players and fresh material.
Special tip of the hat to Suzy Starlite whose name reflects her sparkling bass runs and unfettered dynamism.
They never dropped a note all night, and why would they with a line-up featuring Steve Gibson on drums, Jonny Henderson on hammond, Simon Campbell on guitar and the explosive Ms Starlite herself!"
Pete Feenstra: Lifetime British blues award winning London promoter
“This was the real deal, scintillating stuff… Simon Campbell and Suzy Starlite are mad for the music, and mad for each other – and their enthusiasm is infectious!"
"And then – and then, folks – they close out with ‘Walkin’ Out The Door’, the opening track from Blueberry Pie. And this slice of mid-Sixties style soulful blues, with some wah-wah atmospherics, gradually morphs into Led Feckin’ Zeppelin, the riff tipping the hat to the likes of ‘How Many More Times’ while Starlite channels John Paul Jones with an increasingly mountainous bass line. And Campbell goes into mad axeman mode, conjuring up a howling guitar interlude with the aid of an old-fashioned echoplex box of tricks – real analogue tape, boys and girls – ahead of an echo-laden solo. Greta Van Fleet eat your juvenile hearts out."
Iain Cameron: Blues Enthused.
"The Starlite Campbell Band did more than rock the blues big top, the musical interplay, communication with the audience and get off your arse dance sounds and styles ensured the blues crowd as well as the band had a fantastic experience on Saturday night. The Starlite Campbell band's debut at Wangaratta was an absolutely overwhelming success indeed!!"
Frank Davidson: Co-artistic Director, Wangaratta festival of jazz & blues
"Your set was excellent and well-received. We’ll definitely get you back.”
Mike Bertenshaw: Creative Director, Linton Festival Board
"Without a doubt, the Starlite Campbell Band were the best band to play Blues At The Bay in 2018! They are a gem - something to be treasured. Unique, (overused, I know, but true).
Their original songs tell the story of their lives - they are entertaining, absorbing and life affirming.
Consummate musicians and wonderful story tellers they are natural entertainers. I hope that one day they will play here again."
Peter Rafferty: Blues at the Bay
"The audience and the organizers were delighted with the performance" | Ilse and Hartmut Schleisieck: Kulturcafé nebenan - ★★★★★
"Every song gives you goosebumps feeling and was a listening experience at its best; our guests were thrilled." | Ulrike Lohrmann: Cafe Waldkristall - ★★★★★
"What a great concert! Suzy Starlite-Campbell and Simon Campbell had it: soulful ballads and finely spun blues switched with greasy, rocking songs and fast-paced tunes. The two Englishmen already conquered the hearts of the Talkin Blues Revisited Show audience at Urania Theater Köln with the first song. Thank you both, you won my heart too - you are lovely guys!" | Richard Bargle Owner: Urania Theatre, Köln - ★★★★★
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