Silver Tonged Devils

The seed for Bruce Springsteen's 2005 album, "Devils & Dust", were sown nearly a decade ago, when the singer/songwriter launched his first-ever solo acoustic tour (1995-96). Springsteen said "I was so excited after playing on that tour, I'd get off the stage and go write, then I put those songs on the shelf for a while, until I had a chance to revisit them". Springsteen's first release of all-new material since his September 11-themed, double platinum certified 'The Rising' in July 2002. The record reached number 1 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.

The Silver Dimes encountered an unexpected success after making the first EP and the live performances. Original members of the legenday 'The Red Devils' were thrilled and made their compliments while online blues stations from over the world picked up the songs and kept on playing them to date.

Devils Water hail from the border regions of Northern England. This hardy bunch of Northumbrians play an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk songs & tunes which mostly has its roots firmly in the waters of the Tyne. Richard Ridley (songwriter, vocals, guitar & guzouki) joined forces with Raymond Greenoaken founder of Badger In The Bag (concertina, ship's harmonium & mandola) and Ian K. Brown (Guitar, vocals)

It’s been said before but April ‘78 was an incredible month for the Dead. Like May ‘77, you could throw a dart and guarantee you hit a stellar show. - KyloRensPecs, r/gratefuldead, Reddit …. April/May '78 has a lot of the same qualities of Spring '77 but with some extra edge and a much bigger sound from the Rhythm Devils. A really special era that often gets neglected. - viewtiful_alan, r/gratefuldead, Reddit Sportatorium - April 7, 1978 when drums started I thought, oh s*#!, i hate drum solos and Billy and Mickey stopped me in my tracks. Wow, these guys are really good. Little did I know the pervasive influence this phenomena would have on my life. - pearlybakerbest, Dead.net. Huntington Civic Centre, West Virginia – 16 April 1978 This is another must-hear concert by The Grateful Dead. The sound and mix are almost ‘absolutely perfect'… It’s difficult to pick out highlights because everything is played so well; the band are tight, Donna is great and the set list is strong. - Grateful Ted, gratefulted.co.uk

It’s been said before but April ‘78 was an incredible month for the Dead. Like May ‘77, you could throw a dart and guarantee you hit a stellar show. - KyloRensPecs, r/gratefuldead, Reddit …. April/May '78 has a lot of the same qualities of Spring '77 but with some extra edge and a much bigger sound from the Rhythm Devils. A really special era that often gets neglected. - viewtiful_alan, r/gratefuldead, Reddit Sportatorium - April 7, 1978 when drums started I thought, oh s*#!, i hate drum solos and Billy and Mickey stopped me in my tracks. Wow, these guys are really good. Little did I know the pervasive influence this phenomena would have on my life. - pearlybakerbest, Dead.net. Huntington Civic Centre, West Virginia – 16 April 1978 This is another must-hear concert by The Grateful Dead. The sound and mix are almost ‘absolutely perfect'… It’s difficult to pick out highlights because everything is played so well; the band are tight, Donna is great and the set list is strong. - Grateful Ted, gratefulted.co.uk