Mean Red Spiders - Dark Hours - 1991 - Gray Bros
There is NO connection here with the Canadian band with the same name. This very obscure band was from Ipswich England, formed in the 80's, and led led by Toni Vines, one of Ipswich's most experienced guitarists, who played with Alexis Korner, members of the Paul Rodgers band and Andy Fraser's band. He has also played with visiting USA Bluesmen like Louisiana Red, Lowell Fulsom and Jimmy Rogers. Toni went on to play with Paul Martinez (ex Robert Plant Band), Pick Withers (ex Dire Straits) and Mick Avory (ex Kinks). The Mean Red Spiders played on many TV shows and once had record of the week on (OGWT) "Whistling" Bob Harris' BBC Radio 1 Show. "Dark Hours" is a good heavy blues rock album with potent guitar and great harmonica playing. There are a few great original tunes on this album. If there is one "gripe" about the album, it is that most of the tracks are too short, and the music never fully gets a chance to develop. Sadly, the Mean Red Spiders are another "fell by the wayside" band who could have made it big. [ Mean Red Spiders' 1st album, "Nude Guitarist In Wet Lettuce Frenzy" was recorded live at The Oliver Twist in Colchester, 1987, and produced by Dave Hoser & The Mean Red Spiders ] - A.O.O.F.C would sincerely like to thank Zivoin for the info in brackets
TRACKS / COMPOSERS
1. Feel So Bad - Sharpe
2. Live And Let Live - Wright/Vines
3. Arms Open Wide - Vines
4. Just Can't Stop - Sharpe
5. Love In A Bottle - Sharpe/Wright/Vines/Burrows
6. Drunken Fool - Sharpe
7. Dangerous Games - Sharpe
8. Heaven Above - Vines
9. Teacher - Sharpe
10. Happy On My Own - Wright
11. Murder My Baby - Sharpe
12. Love Won't Save You Now - Wright
13. Sure Can't Hide - Sharpe/Wright
14. Lie And Cheat You Blind - Vines
All the info below was provided by Zivoin. Thanks a million, Zivoin for your invaluable information
MUSICIANS
Can Wright - Guitar, Dobro & Mandolin
Toni Vines - Guitar & Vocals
Mark Sharpe - Harmonica & Vocals
Paul Burrows - Bass Guitar
John Butters - Drums
and
Twink Connelly - Vocals
Reg Webb - Keyboards
Chris Pyne - Saxophone
John Maylam - Trumpet
Recorded in Ipswich, UK.
Produced by Billy Gray
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"Dark Hours" (their 2nd and last album)
Can Wright - Guitar, Dobro & Mandolin
Toni Vines - Guitar & Vocals
Mark Sharpe - Harmonica & Vocals
Paul Burrows - Bass Guitar
John Butters - Drums
and
Twink Connelly - Vocals
Reg Webb - Keyboards
Chris Pyne - Saxophone
John Maylam - Trumpet
Recorded in Ipswich, UK.
Produced by Billy Gray
© 1991 Gray Brothers Records
Mean Red Spiders' 1st album:
"Nude Guitarist In Wet Lettuce Frenzy"
Recorded live at The Oliver Twist in Colchester, 1987.
Produced by Dave Hoser & The Mean Red Spiders
© 1987 & 2001 Gray Brothers Records
Cheers,
What can I say, Zivoin. I'm really gratified that you went to the trouble to post this fantastic information. Many, many thanks, and please keep in touch
Hi AOOFC,
Have to say thanks for the most amazing blog. I thought I knew a little bit about British blues and R&B but you just blow me away with the stuff you have. Brought this CD back in the 90's, loved it and forgot about it, great to hear it again.
Hi,JJ. Thanks for your words, but I'm still learning! I also get plenty of help as you can see on this post. It's often great to dig out a forgotten album and realise just how good some of these bands were and are. Today's "music" drives me insane!! Thanks a million, & keep in touch....P
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