RGG February 2015 - p.9
If you’ve not heard of Rebecca Downes before
then you’d better start getting used to seeing
her name everywhere from now onwards One
of the most exciting rising blues performers
produced by the UK in years; drawing
influences ranging from Blues and Soul to Jazz
and Rock her unique and powerful voice is
making such massive waves on both sides of
the Atlantic that the international tsunami
information centre may have to step in pretty
soon Rebecca’s voice and performances have
been quite rightly likened to such legendary
artists as the full on Tina Turner the bluesy feel
of Etta James and the raw power of Janis
Joplin
The overwhelmingly positive response Rebecca
Downes has received since the recent release of
her debut original album titled ‘Back To The
Start’ is already fuelling demand for a second
album along with a string of UK and European
dates for
Her album which she has co
written with Steve Birkett includes the
rockabilly shuffle of ‘Basement of My Heart’
the Santana esque/Jazzy tones of ‘Fever in the
Night’ and the Southern Soul of ‘When I’m
Bad’ According to Planet Mosh “
The lead track
from the album ‘Basement Of My Heart’ has
already caught the attention of regional and
specialist radio nationwide with the video
racking up close to
YouTube views fast
placing her as one of the most vibrant and
exciting ‘ones to watch’ amongst critics of the
genre and a firm favourite amongst her loyal
legion of blues loving fans”
As this magazine goes to print we can
exclusively reveal her latest news in her own
words stated after completing a successful
show at the Skegness Rock & Blues Festival
On top of that Rebecca and her band will be
playing at The RGG
th Anniversary and
Awards gig on th June
Her passion for music comes from a deep belief
in the power and authenticity of live music and
a love for what she does Rebecca is joined by
some of the most highly regarded musicians
available from both the UK and the US who
have provided the musical accompaniment for
Ruby Turner Climax Blues Band Roy Woods
Big Band Steve Gibbons John Mayall’s Blues
breakers Chuck Berry and many more…not
just for the album but live on stage
‘Back To The Start’ is available on iTunes and
Amazon and she can be seen next performing
live in the Midlands at The Robin in Bilston
on February th supporting The Blues Band
featuring Paul Jones Dave Kelly Tom
McGuinness Gary Fletcher & Rob Townsend
FEB
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“We are so very proud to announce
that we were voted best band on The
Introducing Stage and will be playing
The Main Stage next year”.
www rebeccadownes com
@bekah_music
