Neil Bob Herd & The Dirty Little Acoustic Band / Matt Woods (USA)

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Neil Bob Herd - A sometime 1st Lieutenant in Sid Griffin’s Coal Porters, NBH has guitar-slung for a variety of COs - before taking the position of chief ploughboy for his own individual furrow; Scots-accented (he’s a contemporary and onetime flatmate of Proclaimers Craig and Charlie Reid) - Scots Americana / tack sharp / A Poet's soul & rock & roll heart Robust, Roots & Rockin'.

A rare London show from NBH and his ace band - The Regular DLab team of Fellow CPs stalwart Paul Ftizgerald with some stellar steel guitar and Telejo® work, (®Telecaster / Banjo Hybrid of his own making). Sticks, mallets and maracas in the boot from Gary Smith Lyons, with sinuous lows from Scot II AKA Glenn Lamberton

"A Scots Nick Lowe" AMERICANA UK
"Feels like a wandering into Memphis' Sun Studio 1959" UNCUT

Matt Woods is both a native of Iowa, and a longstanding purveyor of its diverse music scene. As a seasoned performer of many national and international venues, he has developed a distinct style while staying true to his love of traditional American music. Matt is well versed in the many shapes this music can take; from traditional delta, hill country and urban electric blues, to gospel, country and folk music.