PREVIEW: 'Next big thing' Broken Witt Rebels at Sheffield Rocking Chair

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Want to see a blues rock band that everyone is buzzing about as the next big thing? Don't miss Broken Witt Rebels at Sheffield Rocking Chair on Saturday night, April 16.

Birmingham quartet Broken Witt Rebels are Danny Core (vocals/rhythm guitar), Luke Davis (vocals/bass), James Tranter (vocals/lead guitar), and James Dudley (drums/percussion). They cite Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin as influences.

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Their own big, growly sound will appeal to fans of Kings Of Leon and Alabama Shakes.

Also on the bill are The Wholls, South Yorkshire's own The Wired and Strange Bones

TICKETS: Saturday, April16, Sheffield Rocking Chair, 23 Furnival Gate, Sheffield, S1 4QR. Tickets: £4 advance / Venue Info: 0114 241 2345. Book Online: www.seetickets.com/event/this-feeling-sheffield/the-rocking-chair/953457 venue web site http://rockingchairbar.co.uk/After delivering outstanding performances in 2015, the energetic, young band, are now looking to win over new fans with their infectious blend of rock and soulful blues.

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They are touring throughout April and May to promote their brand new five-track EP Georgia Pine, which features the rock radio hit Low and the forthcoming single, Guns.

Last year they played at the Camden Rocks Festival in London, as well as two Time Out London concerts including The Time Out Best of Rising Stars 2015 at London’s sold out Jazz Café.

A tour as support act for American musician Brantley Gilbert has already been confirmed May 2016.

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Broken Witt Rebels will perform at Sheffield Rocking Chair, Saturday,April 16.Broken Witt Rebels will perform at Sheffield Rocking Chair, Saturday,April 16.
Broken Witt Rebels will perform at Sheffield Rocking Chair, Saturday,April 16.

New EP Georgia Pine is authentic, rootsy, and real, and has serious hit potential. Similarly to the new generation of contemporary and distinctive soulful roots rock bands like Alabama Shakes and Black Keys, Broken Witt Rebels strike a chord.

The band pay homage to the sounds of old blues and Stax guitarists, but, at the same time, their unique approach to song-writing and recording gives the EP a fresh and modern authenticity that is entirely unique.

With crunching riffs jabbed by soulful vocals these new songs have energy and force behind them that are hallmarks of something big.

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The EP was engineered and produced by Tom Gittins, who has worked on recent recordings by Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin).

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Gittins says the Rebels’ lead singer, Danny Core, is an amazing vocal talent in the tradition of Steve Marriot and Joe Cocker – a distinctive heart-wrenching vocal style that’s steeped deep within the inner core of blues and soul.

Georgia Pine can be bought via the band’s official website www.brokenwittrebels.com.

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Broken Witt Rebels website: http://brokenwittrebels.weebly.com/Twitter site: @Brokenwittrebel TOUR DATES

Saturday 16 April: Sheffield Rocking Chair, 23 Furnival Gate, Sheffield, S1 4QR. Tickets: £4 advance / Venue Info: 0114 241 2345. Book Online: www.seetickets.com/event/this-feeling-sheffield/the-rocking-chair/953457 venue web site http://rockingchairbar.co.uk/Saturday 30th April: Bedford Esquires, 60-a Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG. Tickets: £4 advance / Venue Info: 01234 340 120. Book Online: www.seetickets.com/tour/this-feeling-bedford/ venue web site www.bedfordesquires.co.ukThursday 5 May: Glasgow Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX. Tickets: £16 advance / Box Office: 0844 844 0444. Book Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/brantley-gilbert-glasgow-05-05-2016/event/36004F0E9C151850?artistid=1077425&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2 venue web site http://oran-mor.co.uk/Friday 6 May: Manchester Academy 2, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR. Tickets: £16 advance / Box Office: 0161 832 1111. Book Online: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/brantley-gilbert-manchester-06-05-2016/event/1F004F0EA36A278F?artistid=1077425&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2 venue web site www.manchesteracademy.netSaturday 7 May: Birmingham O2 Institute, 78 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DY. Tickets: £16 advance / Box Office: 0844 844 0444. Book Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/brantley-gilbert-birmingham-07-05-2016/event/1F004F0EAB722DB5?artistid=1077425&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2 venue web site http://o2institutebirmingham.co.uk/Sunday 8 May: London Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT. Tickets: £18.50 advance/ Box Office: 0844 477 2000. Book Online: www.ticketmaster.co.uk/brantley-gilbert-london-08-05-2016/event/1F004F0EA067264C?artistid=1077425&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2 venue web site www.academymusicgroup.com/o2shepherdsbushempire/

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