The Urban Poets were originally formed in 1989 as a rock and pop 5 piece aiming to hit the high time as the 'next big thing'!! Many years and various musical projects followed until in 2007 a fortuitous e-mail exchange heralded a new phase for the band as the Poets regrouped as a no holds barred 3 piece bluesy rock combo.
do exactly as it says on the tin!!
Blues, rock 'n' soul and more blues all played with a touch of rocky Scottish soul!
As a 3 piece blues and soul band The Urban Poets have played everything from small pubs to large festivals. Venues across Central Scotland include The Steamie, 3 Monkeys, Whistlebinkies, Waverley Hotel, Citizen Smiths, Scruffy Murphys, The Tally Ho, Seahaven Hotel, Dexter's and many more including several private parties and even a Hogmanay bash or two.
At blues festivals The Urban Poets have enjoyed success in the Scottish Borders, Dundee and Callendar and in 2009 played the prestigious Harley Davidson Thunder In The Glens Rally to an arena of around 1400 happy punters!
In addition to a wide and varied catalogue 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.
A further EP was recorded by the band in the winter of 2009 and released in March 2010. This collection of traditional boogie blues numbers is entitled Snowbound Blues.
Sample tracks are currently available to listen via the website and the full versions will be available for purchase online in the very near future. In the interim if you wish to purchase either CD please contact us by e-mail.
If you are looking for some fresh takes on stomping classics, inspirational original tunes, a driving good time boogie or some soulful heartfelt blues then The Urban Poets will definitely strike the right chord!
For more info or bookings - e-mail 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 band Rosyblue .
Check out our MySpace for upcoming gigs.
Bass Guitar,
Vocals
With deeply oriental roots Dodi takes a scary photograph! He has played bass guitar since his school days and has strutted his thang in noodles of bands. With a strangely infectious interest in the experimental he has played a wide range of styles and written several albums worth of original material. He has depped on many occasions in club bands giving him a large repertoire of varied material.
A keen bike enthusiast Dodi likes a good ride and often gets down and dirty, frequently testing his leathers to the absolute max!
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.
