Back Street Heroes - review - December 2001
"Now this is something that should have been reviewed bloody months ago. Sorry Lads. If you're one of those people who regularly goes to local gigs, then the chances are you're already acquainted with the Electric Experience as they're one hell of a hard working band. And all of that work has paid off in a big way. This is some of the best 'White Man' blues I've heard in a very long time. Forget the sort of crap that Gary Moore released a few years ago - finger widdling masquerading as blues Ð this is the real deal. Heartfelt singing; as for the guitar playing, you can hear the tears falling off the guitar strings, while the rhythm section keep this whole thing pinned down like Woody Allen trying to escape from a horny Roseanne Barr who won't take no for an answer - you get the picture. Yeah? After Skeleton Crew, the Electric Experience are the best UK blues band I've heard in the last ten years."
Veggie Dave

more reviews here

biography

The rockin' three piece is made up of professional, experienced musicians with long and creditable histories playing with recognised names around the world. The central figure is guitarist and singer, Peter Orr (pictured centre), who writes all the original material and who has enjoyed considerable success with a top ten hit in North America, as well as radio and TV exposure in the U.K. and Europe. Session work with Mike Stock and Jack Bruce add to Pete's extensive live performance experience. "A thundering raw talent" says Pat Marsh of BBC Radio, "Excellent lead guitarist", says Time Out. No blues band would be complete without a rock solid rhythm section and this is met by: Andy Tolman - Bass Guitar (pictured left) - Andy graduated from the Royal Academy Of Music in 1997 and has been on the 'London Music Scene' ever since. He has played live and recorded with Michael Kamen, Ladysmith Black Mambaza and Sir George Martin, and has recently been working with Mercury recording artist Sinead Quinn. Andy supports West Ham United! and..... Dave Innes - Drums (pictured right) - Dave crawled out of a hole in a field somewhere in Scotland. He discovered Buddy Rich at a very early age. He has toured, recorded and shared a stage with: Deacon Blue, Walter Trout, Hamish Stuart, Bryan Adams, Satus Quo, Bay City Rollers, Graham edwatds (Go west), Then Jericho, Paul Carrack, The Cure, A Bigger Splash and recorded Ads for Nike & Snickers. He joined the Electric Experience in the summer of 2002.

history

In its brief history, the band has performed at many major festivals, toured much of Europe and played in countless venues and clubs up and down the country, making many friends along the way which is demonstrated by a large and faithful fan club. This exposure has generated attention from radio stations with live sessions and interest from record labels both at home and overseas.

Major Events Include:

The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
The Burnley Blues Festival
The Hampshire International Folk, Rock & Blues Festival
Barnoldswick Free Festival
The Bath and West Festval
The Main Event - Summer Nationals and European Finals at Santa Pod Street Fighters Bike Festival
Celtic Warriors Bike Festival
As well as tours of: Holland, Germany, Wales, France, Spain and Switzerland.

top

LINKS

Useful links to excellent venues, other worthwhile bands and general good stuff. If you have anything that you would like to contribute, please send it in to us.

top