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 we have penned a few songs of our own. Our debut CD - Impassionate Dreams was released in December 2008.

If you are looking for some heartfelt blues or just a good time boogie then The Urban Poets will strike the right chord with you!

MoT ( eM Oh Tee ) 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 .

Despite various forays into different styles Myles always returns to his natural state of the Blues - it rocks the soul!!

In the last decade Myles fronted two successful blues / rock outfits Demyjam and Medyl . Until the end of 2007 he could be found as the blues powerhouse of Edinburgh based blues band Rosyblue .

Check out our MySpace for upcoming gigs.

Gear:

'72 reissue Fender Telecaster Custom (2005)
Yamaha Pacifica 110 (1996) - set up for slide
Moondog Acoustic Resonator (2007)
Richie Sambora Fender Stratocaster (1997)
Standard Fender Stratocaster (1980)

Marshall TSL100 Amp Head with a Marshall 1936 2 x 12 Cabinet
Marshall HVT150X Combo

Boss ME50 multi effects pedal, AKG Acoustics WMS 40 Pro wireless bug and receiver, Alesis Quadraverb Digital Effects Unit

Currently he also plays with Edinburgh based Country band Interstate 6 . Check out MySpace for upcoming gigs.

Gear:

Fender Jazz Bass - Sunburst (1973)
Fender Jazz Deluxe Active - Antique White (2006)
Vintage Icon VJ96 Fretless Jazz Bass - Aged Sunburst (2007)

1981 Acoustic Control Corporation Model 220 Bass Amplifier / Model 406 Bass Cabinet
Hartke A100 Aluminium Cone Combo Amp

Thomann: T-Bone Dual Diversity UHF Wireles Transmitter/Receiver

Boss: GEB-7 Bass Equalizer Ashdown: Bass Drive Plus Fender: PT-100 Pedal Tuner .

Joe has played the drums on the club and pub scene for over 30 years and brings tremendous experience to the band. His knowledge of songs is incredible and can turn his hand to almost any style.

Gear:

Main kit:
Sonar Force 3007 Rock Kit
Premier Royal Ace Snare
Zildjan / Paiste Cymbals
Premier / Sonar / DW Stands

For smaller venues:
Premier vintage kit circa 1967,
20'' bass drum 14'' & 16'' toms metal Royal Ace snare