Often described as ‘Multi-National Blues Mayhem’ and ‘Eclectic Texas cum Chicago Roadhouse Blues’ the Fastliners consist of members from three corners of the globe, Texas and Canada, Australia, and England and Orkney and draw on blues material from the ‘40s to the ‘90s with a healthy selection of original material thrown in for good measure. Drawing on rich, diverse musical backgrounds they play electric and eclectic blues influenced by Texas, Chicago and southern blues styles, as well as swing, jump, funk, proto-rock and rockabilly.
Their live sets are punctuated by diversity, intensity and humour and cover anything from slow and moody, to fast, rocking and screaming, the whole gamut of the blues.
Originally named ‘Last Train’, the Fastliners have quickly gained a reputation as first class performers since they formed in 2008, not surprising considering some of the veteran musicians in the band. Blues Matters Magazine have described them as ‘A true feast for any Blues gourmet’ with their music giving ‘…an extensive insight into Blues history by unearthing many gems from little known artists.’
The Fastliners at the Orkney Blues Festival BBQ - Royal Hotel, June 2011
Watch The Fastliners play at The Waterside in Orkney, 2009
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20 May 2011 | The Fastliners - Rockin' Orkney Blues
The LeisureFayre Venue, Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
Doors open 7pm, with music from 8pm. Food and snacks served until end of interval. Bar open until 11pm.
Tickets £5 from LeisureFayre, Wool & Wine (Broad Street, Kirkwall) or at the event.
