Todd Sharpville
“Heavenly blues guitar…fine blue blooded blues that makes essential listening”
Blues Connections
Blues guitarist, singer & songwriter Todd Sharpville declared his arrival on the UK blues scene in no uncertain terms when his first album, 1994’s “Touch of Your Love” bested both Eric Clapton and Gary Moore in the “best guitarist” category of the British Blues Awards (also winning “best album”). Todd’s second album featured such noted musicians as Leo Sayer and ex-Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor, and since then Todd has recorded, performed, and toured with a variety of familiar artists: Joe Cocker, Ike Turner, BB King, Taj Mahal and Branford Marsalis to name but a few. Still regularly headlining British blues festivals and touring the continental and American blues circuit, he’s become a staple figure amongst aficionados of the genre. This 606 performance is a sneak preview of Todd’s “RockPalast” show which will be filmed in Bonn 3 days later for the renowned WDR German television programme. He’ll be showcasing some of his older songs, his current album (“Medication Time” - Dixiefrog Records) along with new, yet to be released material. Expect Todd's core quartet (Joe Mac-keyboards, Matt Round-bass and Steve Ruston-drums), along with special guest Will Wilde-harmonica (seven-time British Blues Award nominee) and vocalists Mim Grey (Paul McCartney, Tom Jones) & Gavin Skeggs (Pink, Status Quo). Proper, heartfelt blues played with authentic style and character.
"Heavenly blues guitar…fine blue blooded blues that makes essential listening” Blues Connections; "One of our best blues guitarists to date" MOJO; "Others may offer their version of the blues, Todd Sharpville gives you the real thing." Independent; "Sharpville's compositions are inspired and insightful, his guitar playing measured and mature; and his vocals superbly suited to this style of music." Blues Matters; “What a talent!” B.B. King; “The best British player I’ve heard since Peter Green.” Hubert Sumlin; “Todd Sharpville’s talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist is genius.” Duke Robillard