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The Word On The Street

This album ihas been a long time coming. After we recorded ‘Eye Of The Storm’ we had great reviews and Gordon and I were keen to write a follow-up. We started writing and had a few songs down as demos, but the Covid lockdown happened so we couldn't get together, and during that time Gordon’s gear went down and we lost everything that we’d done! It was a long time coming, but in March 2024 we were able to get together in Creation X Recording Studio with Henry and Adam. The result is 12 tracks of raw rocking blues with maximum feel and spontaneity!

Check out the videos from the album on the VIDEOS page!

"This album is a revelation in blues music.While retaining its blues roots it manages to incorporate more elements without compromising the blues sound. It is further enhanced by the use of the harp and brilliant lead guitar which leads to a fuller, more dynamic sound. Strong lead vocals, coupled by good lyrics and an eye for a more varied sound, very much add to its appeal. The whole concept is progressive and makes for a brilliant leap forward by the band.The blues is very much alive and the whole concept is progressive and makes for a brilliant leap forward by the band. The blues is very much alive and kicking. Give it a listen - you won't be disappointed!"

 

Jeff King - Blues Promoter

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Eye Of The Storm

The idea for this album came about over a year ago when Gordon and I decided to do a follow up to the ‘Purple Passage’ album. We both wanted to take the music in a different direction, so we got together nearly every week to put our ideas in to action. We came up with lots of new songs, but not all of them ended up on this album - we just chose what we thought worked best for the listening journey that we wanted to take you on.

It’s hard to put this album into any one category - it’s got blues, rock, country and even hard punk rock. It’s different to ‘Purple Passage’ but it all fits together with my words and vocals, and the musical contribution of Gordon and the band. As before it’s Gordon on guitars & keyboards, Henry on bass and Adam on drums. We have great groove and musical understanding, and in all the years I’ve been back in music these are the best guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing with as a band!

Check out the 4 videos from the album on the VIDEOS page - 'Child Of Yesterday', 'Time Bomb', 'When Rock 'N' Roll Came To Me', and 'Man With No Name'...

 

Clip from Review in Blues Matters, Aug/Sept 2019. See Reviews page for full text.

 

"...Yet again I have found a band who are far too original, inventive, and talented not to be enjoying seriously big success. I can only hope that someone puts them out on the road with a major draw so more people can enjoy their wonderful sound and style. Buy this album and see this band, I insist!"

 

Andy Hughes, Blues Matters

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Purple Passage

Dennis says, "This is the first album from new line-up of the Eric Street Band - new line-up of fantastic musicians - and a brand new album - I think it's the best album yet!

 

Check the VIDEOS page, where you'll find videos for 'I Like What I See', 'Ruby's Bar', 'Payback Time' and the epic 'Stop, Take A Listen'.

 

The album features 9 great new songs written by myself and guitarist Gordon Vaughan, plus 4 extra Bonus Tracks - over 65 minutes of music in total, presented in high quality Digipak packaging!"

 

 

Clip from Review in Blues Matters, 2017. See Reviews page for full text.

 

"...Their sound is most certainly blues based but without it being a blues album, with soul, rock and even a little country included in their sound. What is not in question is their musical ability, Gordon is most certainly a very able player, his solos being both empathic and aggressive as needed. The music changes from the heavy rock sound of 'I Like What I See' through the funky beat of 'Ruby’s Bar', the polished blues of 'I’m Coming Home' and 'Payback Time' to the smooth sound of 'Jack The Lad', a gentle ballad suited to dance floor intimacy.

 

My favourite track is 'Stop, Take A Listen' which opens as a mournful blues before breaking out into a full tilt boogie with Gordon playing screaming slide before returning to the fully controlled slow blues. The band has previously been described as “...mature, polished and well produced”, all of which I totally concur."

Blues Matters magazine UK