gentleman tim & the contenders - Authentic
                1950's west coast swing & chicago blues
 
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"True devotees of the West Coast Swing & Chicago style Blues. This high energy outfit delivers all the time with the combination of powerful harp & vocals, classy guitar licks, and a slick rhythm section that are guaranteed to kick up a storm." (Ain't Nothing But The Blues Bar - London Soho)
 
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The Band

T J Cadman Guitar
Tim Corbett Vocals & Harp
Ian Meredith  Drums
Mike Reeman   Double Bass


   
 

Born:
London
 
First Bass:
A borrowed one made out of spare parts that never really worked well.
 
Previous History:
Marianne Derbyshire Band, The Bobcat, Bourbon and Biscuit Blues Band, The Rocodiles, Heather Lawrence Band and the band Killing Floor.
 
Inspirations:
My Dad collection of Jazz & Swing 78's. The great bands I heard in London in the 80's and the great Bass Players like Wille Dixon, Ray Brown, Jerry Jemmott and Tommy Cogbill.
 
Equipment:
Click here to read about Mike Reeman's  musical equipment.
 
Ambition:
Making good music