Released over three years after the band’s formation, Big River’s debut album was a long time coming. Between 2016 and 2019, the band spent what seemed to be an eternity playing small venues on the UK’s south coast. The constant live work made sense, no matter how small a venue; there’s no point in spending money on recording before there’s an audience. Having been guitarist with several grassroots rock acts before Big River were even a twinkle of an idea, that’s something that band founder Damo Fawsett knows only too well. Three years of gigging eventually paid off, though, when in 2019 Big River scored support slots with both John Corabi (ex-The Scream/Union/Motley Crue) and Marco Mendoza (Dead Daisies/Black Star Riders).
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Big River Blues: Real Gone Meets guitarist Damo Fawsett (Slight Return)
For most people, the arrival of a new year often means a time of change, of looking forward; a time to embrace new ideas and new projects. This is especially true for Damo Fawsett, a hard-working guitarist who recently parted ways with his band Slam Cartel. He already has various new projects underway. At the beginning of January 2016, he stopped by at Real Gone to tell us all about them…
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New Slam Cartel single now streaming online
‘Storm Seasoned’, the new single from UK hard rock band Slam Cartel is out now. You can take a listen using the band’s official YouTube upload embedded below.
Slam Cartel double A sided single released on 16/12/14
UK hard rockers Slam Cartel release their new double a-sided single ‘Vanishing Worlds’/’Hypnotised’ in the UK on Tuesday, December 16th.
Both tracks were produced and mixed by George De Angelis at Sonic Zoo and mastered by the Master Mandy Parnell at Black Saloon Studios.
Guitars & Zeppelins: Real Gone meets Slam Cartel’s Damo Fawsett
British rock band Slam Cartel released their debut album ‘Handful of Dreams’ in 2011. Since then, the band have gone through a few changes and played a seemingly endless stream of gigs. REAL GONE caught up with guitarist Damo Fawsett to discuss his influences, as well as the band’s past, present and future. Bringing a few insights into the world of a hard-working band – as well as Zeppelin-y tangent – a lengthy chat ensued…
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