Ian Siegal Band

IAN SIEGAL & THE MISSISSIPPI MUDBLOODS

Feat. Cody Dickinson, Luther Dickinson and Alvin Youngblood Hart

In a dream team of the best contemporary blues talent on the world scene, there is sure to be a place for the four guys who make up the Mississippi Mudbloods. This collection of British and American talent creates a powerful fusion of hill country blues and southern rock. Between them they boast a Grammy plus two more Grammy nominations, several Blues Music and Living Blues awards, and countless ‘best of’ accolades.

Ian Siegal is the voice of contemporary blues in the UK. He has been plying his trade to packed houses and appreciative audiences for some 15 years and if you ask his fans, they’ll tell you he just gets better with every outing. In 2009 he was the first non-American to take the no.1 slot in Mojo magazine’s review of blues albums. This year he became the first Brit to be nominated for Best Contemporary Blues album in the BMAs (Blues Music Awards) - in effect, the Grammys of the blues. He also picked up British Blues Awards for best band and male artist in 2010 and 2011.

 Cody Dickinson and Luther Dickinson hail from Coldwater, Mississippi and are the driving force behind the Grammy-nominated North Mississippi Allstars, a personal favourite of Robert Plant with whom they toured for part of 2011. Drummer Cody is also a respected record producer and founder member of Hill Country Review; while Luther, who also plays with The Black Crowes, is widely regarded as one of the finest slide and roots guitarists working today. Wherever these brothers go energy follows!

 Alvin Youngblood Hart, has been described as the cosmic Love Child Of Howlin’ Wolf and Link Wray! His praises have been sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton. A resident of the hill country that borders southern Memphis, Alvin has had an illustrious career as bandleader, guitarist, singer, songwriter and solo artist, and even as guitar tutor to Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson. His trophy cupboard is crowded with awards including a Grammy and a Blues Music Award.