Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express

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Californian alt-rock hero Chuck Prophet (formerly of Green on Red) returns to the UK this Spring. Chuck is one of America’s finest guitar players with his unique rhythmic yet lyrical style. A bona-fide American musical treasure, Chuck has been compared to everyone from Tom Petty to Ray Davies with a sprinkle of Leonard Cohen’s poetic wit.

It's way too long since Chuck played Sheffield and this will be a welcome return playing a mixture of classics as well as tracks off the new album Temple Beautiful released on the 5th March 2012.

Himself a longstanding San Franciscan, in Temple Beautiful Prophet has penned an unflinchingly visceral love letter to his adopted hometown of over three decades. Named after the city’s now defunct notorious punk rock club (located within the ill-fated Jim Jones People’s Temple.) Where a young Prophet himself cut his teeth watching the likes of the Flamin’ Groovies supported by Black Flag, both the title track and album resonate with tales from America’s most vibrant outpost city.

“unrestrained, uninhibited, alive” – Mojo Magazine
“ fresh, vibrant, and essential. ” – Americana UK
“soulful rock ’n roll and exquisite song writing” – The Times