GERRY JABLONSKI & The Electric Band

GERRY JABLONSKI & THE ELECTRIC BAND

Powerful and energetic, standout act with an ultra confident, no-holds-barred swagger.

Gerry Jablonski and the Electric Band have a unique trademark sound and style.

Their raw and crafty stage show takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of dangerous, charming and gutsy music with hooks and melodies that cross genres and age groups.

• "an absolutely refreshing and life affirming experience. The best band you never heard of" Classic Rock Magazine
• 2018 Blues Awards - UK Blues Act of the Year
• Live national TV appearances on STV
• 10 years road experience throughout Europe, UK and Scandinavia
• Sellout headline shows for Jazz Scotland
• 5 self released albums
• New single "Heavy Water" produced by Grammy award winning Stacy Parrish
• Critical praise in national music magazine features and reviews
• New live album "LIVE at the Blue Note"
• Radio play on BBC Radio 2

RECENT LIVE REVIEW

Gerry Jablonski is one hell of a six string talent. It was like watching some of the best guitarists the world has witnessed all in one man. Again featuring original compositions and covers he treated the audience to a night of blues rock energy and moments of hugely impressive musical showcases.

Jablonski comes across as the love child of Clapton and Jeff Beck the latter showing through in guitar solos of 'Nessun Dorma' and George Gershwin's 'Summertime'. The band were a sight to behold and ever better heard. There was no ego here just pure talent and a love of music making.

The band had one special trick up their sleeves and that was harmonica player Peter Narojczyk. Easily matching Jablonski in skill he took on what could be looked as the second lead guitarist's role. A proper showman, he set about adding a touch of colour to tracks and even ripping out a few guitar solos on Jimi Hendrix's 'Little Wing' and Eric Clapton's 'Have You Ever Loved A Woman'.

A highlight of the night was the band's song 'Anybody' which started with just Gerry and the band's drummer, Lewis Fraser on vocals, who's voice suited the more emotive qualities of the track. Lacking Jabronski's rough edges he delivered the particular emotive lyrics powerfully before adding more power to the track when he picked he picked up his sticks, a lovely change added to tonight's set. 'Anybody' really hit hard, and as the rest of the band joined Narojczyk delivered perhaps one of the best harmonica solos I have heard.

'Strange Love' was another track that stood out. Thunderous riffing wah-wah drenched brilliance taken from the band's latest album. Koss was another track off that album dedicated to Free's guitarist Paul Kossoff who Jablonski commented on being a big hero of his.

Not content with writing just about his heroes, we also got a track written for drummer Fraser who suitably took the lead vocals on. A track that allows Jabronski to show off his rhythm guitar skills. Content with keeping things steady and allowing the song to bloom before letting rip once again and melting a few faces in the process.

The band's new single 'Cold' got an airing also which joins 'Strange Love' with its electric riffing. These guys were meant for the stage and their recordings really don't do their magic justice.

The band go with the tagline of 'the best band you have never seen', however, tonight I saw them and they are one of the best bands I have seen.

Sedgefield Blues Club.