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Originally formed in 1989 as a rock and pop 5 piece, 2007 heralded a new phase for the band as they regrouped as a no holds barred 3 piece.
The Urban Poets do exactly as it says on the tin!! Blues, rock, soul and more blues and a bit of rocky soul!
As well as playing a wide variety of covers TUP have penned a few songs of their own. A long awaited debut CD - Impassionate Dreams - was released to much acclaim in December 2008.
Proceeds from the sales of the CD have been donated to the David Sheldrick Trust .
The Urban Poets have adopted an orphaned elephant called Kibo. Find out more at http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
September 2009 update - A few months ago the guys in Kenya worked extremely hard to rescue Kibo from the jaws of death. Coinciding with teething he seemed to slip downhill fast, to the point of collapse. Thankfully all the hard work paid off and Kibo is now healthy and growing apace. He has left behind his fragile infancy and is fast becoming one of the rambunctious little bulls, full of attitude and fuzz!
If you are looking for inspirational original tunes, some driving classic rock, a good time blues boogie or a soulful shimmy then The Urban Poets will hit the spot every time!
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Guitars, Vocals , Harmonica
Myles has been plucking his guitar since the age of 14 and has played in several bands over the years playing a wide range of covers and a fair whack of self penned material. He has played support to The Sensational Alex Harvey , Bo Weevil and many indie bands over the years including One Size Fits All , Baby Bartok , Ranacanteen and the Yosemities .
In the last decade Myles fronted two successful blues / rock outfits Demyjam and Medyl . From 2003 through to the end of 2007 he could be found as the blues powerhouse of Edinburgh based blues band Rosyblue .
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Bass Guitar, Vocals
Currently he also plays with Edinburgh based Country band Interstate 6 . Check out MySpace for upcoming gigs.
Drums, Vocals, Harmonica
RJ brings tremendous experience to the band. His knowledge of songs is incredible and can turn his hand to almost any style. Emerging originally from a small village in Southern Finland during the halcyon days of the 1970's our RJ has played the drums on the club and pub scene with many of the greats.
However, of a weekend he can still be seen rallying his trusty Berlingo on the slopes of Whistler and the glens of Bonaly. Truly sartorial in style the rumour is that he was the inspiration for Billy Gibbons to write about Sharp Dressed Men.
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If you are looking for some heartfelt blues or just a good time boogie then The Blues Poets will strike the right chord with you!
The Blues Poets play an ecletic mix of Chicago Blues, Texan Rock and a smidgen of Scottish Soul!
Find more about The Blues Poets HERE