Apropos Blues David Sinclair

• 1 Hip-Hopping 03:45
• 2 Borrowed Rhyme 04:09
• 3 Apropos Blues 05:39
• 4 The Bands of London 03:08
• 5 Years Are Gone 04:56
• 6 No Time Left to Lose 04:17
• 7 When Her Ship Comes Sailing In 04:44
• 8 Won't Be Divided 03:50
• 9 Fell in Love With L'Amour 04:10
• 10 Bye Bye Johnny 04:09
• Total Runtime 42:47

Info for Apropos Blues

David Sinclair is the singer-songwriter & music journalist from London, England who has led his nouveau-blues group the David Sinclair Four (DS4) since 2013. Apropos Blues is his sixth album released on the Critical Discs label.

The title track was inspired by a conversation he had with Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top, a key influence on David's music and songwriting imagination. As a vehicle for describing and defining the troubled world of the 2020s, Gibbons declared blues music to be of enduring relevance and importance - or as he put it: "Apropos".

A songwriter and lyricist of unusual vision, David is known for high-end wordplay and the high-energy excellence of his band featuring Geoff Peel (lead guitar/BVs). Apropos Blues boasts contributions from harmonica virtuoso Laurie Garman (ex-Yardbirds) and Glasgow rap sensation Johnny Cypher. Previous DS records have been produced by guitar legend Robin Trower and Jordan Fish (of Bring Me The Horizon), with contributions from blues broadcasting legend Paul Jones (harmonica) and lovers rock maestro Maxi Priest.

David began his music career playing in new wave bands TV Smith's Explorers, London Zoo and Laughing Sam's Dice before turning his hand to journalism. He became chief rock critic of The Times of London [1985-2015] and a columnist for Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines. His interview with Billy Gibbons is the cover story on the August 2022 issue of Classic Rock.

David Sinclair, vocals, guitar
Geoff Peel, guitar, vocals
Derek White, bass
Jack Sinclair, drums, vocals
Laurie Garman, harmonica

David Sinclair
is the singer, songwriter, bandleader and sometime music journalist who grew up just about as slow as you can and still plays guitar in a rock & roll band. He brings his beloved DS4 back to the Half Moon for a very special show to celebrate the release of the group’s magnificent third album Apropos Blues.

I​n 2016 they played gigs from Hampshire to Scotland and several counties in between, whilst in and out of the recording studio. They have shared stages with many, including Wilko Johnson, Samantha Fish, Marcus Bonfanti,​ ​Willie Nile​,​ ​Graham Bonnet​​, Mick Ralphs Blues Band​​​ and ​Ian Prowse. They have already featured at the North Wales Blues & Soul Festival for the last three years (headlining the Friday night line-up twice) and rocked festival stages from Latitude to Cornbury and from Bluesfest in Gravesend to Swn Festival in Cardiff. ​At present recording their new album which is due for release in June this year. ​On “4”​ – ​Sinclair paints lyrical pictures which are both ordinary and extremely extraordinary​ – Jamsphere.com​​ "David Sinclair Four giving a bluesy rock masterclass that displays the band's pure musical talent and tightness as a unit." Morning Star

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