Son of Dave makes a formidable racket. He brings the Blues kicking and howling into the 21st Century without thievery or pretension, creating funky ass Devil music with just his bear lips and hands. It starts with a beat box amplified by an old Astatic microphone, the harmonica follows slow n’ sexy and with a stomp of the foot a husky loop is captured. As the loop grinds away his vocal starts low and almost spoken whilst the harmonica sings and a groaning bass-line drops. Self-tailored to his own thrifty standard, Son Of Dave dresses in impeccable gentleman’s fashion from the 1950's. Seen alongside the modern day businessman, one wonders how things became so bland. His three-piece suits and wide brim Fedora set him aloft the crowd with an air of bygone dignity. Son Of Dave’s new album “O3” is a more polished affair then it’s critically acclaimed predecessor “O2”. The instrument palette has been expanded from the staple hamonica, beat-box and foot stomp to include guitar, piano, organ, a plucked cello and backing vocals. The songs are typically themed around women, drinking, fighting, and the dangers and lures of crass consumerism for the working man. The album includes a triumphant cover of War’s classic “Low Rider”. Artwork was created by Le Gun illustrator Chris Bianchi capturing an action snap shot of the alter ego of this 21st Century bluesman mid performance… Son of Dave has toured the world as a solo act playing hundreds of shows in the worlds best festivals, concert stages and nightclubs. He has supported huge acts, appeared on major television programs and had chart success in several countries. You can read about his exploits in his very own gonzo style column for the Stool Pigeon magazine. Son Of Dave aka Benjamin Darvill’s home is in London. He was born in Winnipeg, Canada. He has made his living in the music buisiness for 22 years including being a member of Crash Test Dummies who sold more than 8 million records and toured relentlessly for 12 years. Son Of Dave’s new album “O3” will be released on Kartel on 8 April 2008.