Dempsey and the DC9s - 8 Days of Rain

Having left his native New York and found his way to London in 2000, Dempsey released his debut album "Sunrise/Sunset" on Output in 2002, working with Kieran Hebden and Trevor Jackson to produce a handsome brew of East Coast Americana and 21st century beats to a healthy dose of critical acclaim. Now Dempsey returns with a three track EP that replaces Hebden's beats and bass with the live rumble of new backing band The DC9's, but keeps the fires of bluesy rock 'n' roll burning bright with mid tempo, stomping lead track "8 Days Of Rain". B side "Your Touch" slows things down with swirling atmospherics, adding a mystical air to the proceedings, Dempsey's songs create a big and fresh sounding Alex Chilton-like fusion. Album out in Autumn 2008.
"A strong blend of trip-hop, delta blues, urban funk and alt-country. Provides the perfect soundtrack to city life." - The Sunday Times.

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