GORDON WOOD and PHIL BIRD - ACOUSTIC DUO (2008-2013)
Gordon Wood (vocal, acoustic guitar) and Phil Bird (acoustic lead guitar, backing vocal) played an exiting mix of blues, roots music and Americana with a set comprising Wood's own distinctive songs plus material by the likes of Big Joe Turner, Bo Diddley, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan
LIVE GIGS (2008-2013):- Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival, Worcester Music Festival, Newt Festival (Bridgwater, Somerset), SOLAM Festival (Swindon), The Roadhouse (Birmingham), Robin 2 (Wolverhampton), Prom Bar (Bristol), Porter Cellar Bar (Bath), Vonnies Blues Club (Cheltenham), Bayshill Inn (Cheltenham), Cafe Rene (Gloucester), Cross Keys Inn (Gloucester), Beehive (Swindon) and many more
"Woods finely crafted, heartfelt songs jigsaw into a panorama of the best influences in rock, blues and country"
"In these days of mass-marketed mediocrity what a joy it is to hear some full-tilt rootsy rock and blues played with virtuosity and heartfelt conviction"
"Phil Bird's guitar just has this rocking but bluesy acoustic vibe which is warming and very welcome to my ears"
DISCOGRAPHY:- HIGHWAY BLUES EP (2012)
Track Listing:- Highway Blues (Wood); Honey, Youre Still On My Mind (Wood-Bird);
Make Her Mine (Wood-Bird); Do You Ever Get Lonesome (Wood)
Bonus Tracks:- Make Her Mine #2; Do You Ever Get Lonesome #2
