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  • 1. At the front Neil playing Sax. with John on Drums and Tom on Bass behind
  • 2. Bit of harmony Vocals between Jools on the left and Colin on the right
  • 3. John the sticks man doing what he does best
  • 4. Colin having a croon
  • 5. Niel on the mouthy
  • 6. Jools takes a solo
  • 7. Tom plays the 5 string bass. Big man with a big guitar!
  • 8. From Left: Colin, Lead Vocals; John, Drums; Neil, Saxaphone; Tom, Bass
  • 9. Rockin out!
  • 10. Colin takes a vocal break; Niel fills in on harmonica
  • 11. The Hoodoos rockin out from Left: Jools, Guitar; Colin, Vocals; John, Drums;  Neil, Saxaphone; Tom, Bass
  • 12. from Left: Jools, Guitar; Colin, Lead Vocals; Neil on Harmonica
  • 13. The Hoodoos in full flow
  • 14. from Left: Colin, Vocals; John, Drums; Neil, Sax; Tom, Bass
  • 15. from left: John, Drums; Neil, Sax; Tom, Bass
  • 16. Jools head down for a sizzling solo

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  • Five-piece electric blues and blues based classic rock band who play with gusto and passion.

The band are based in Edinburgh though we all have cars / van and are prepared to travel further a field such as other areas of Scotland and North East England.


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  1. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  2. Down At the Doctors - Dr. Feelgood
  3. Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
  4. Need Your Love so Bad - Fleetwood Mac
  5. Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
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    About this Act

    The Hoodoos (formerly Hoodoo Storm) are a very experienced five-piece band, based in the Edinburgh area. The band play electric blues and blues based classic rock with gusto and passion. Formed post lockdown in late 2022 – early 2023 by guitarist Jools Blake.

    The band line-up consists of:

    Colin Whybrow on Lead Vocals

    The Hoodoos spent many weeks looking for the right singer. They were looking for a strong singer who could soar over the band. As soon as Colin came into band rehearsal, they knew they had found they're singer! With years of singing experience, Colin has a strong, powerful voice and is versatile enough to sing softly or growl or soar. His voice takes in influences from Blues, Soul and Rock.

    Jools Blake on Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals

    Jools has been playing guitar for over 30 years. He’s played in many bands across a range of genres, from jazz to wedding bands. Most recently, he was part of an acoustic duo called Double Trouble who played regularly around Edinburgh. He’s returned to what does best: playing blues & blues based classic rock.

    Neil Stephen on Harmonica and Saxophone

    With many decades of playing experience in saxophone, harmonica and guitar, Neil started off his musical journey on guitar in the late 70s. He’s an important asset to the band and enhances any track with saxophone or harmonica, complimenting his fellow musicians. Neil has played in many genres from swing, jazz and blues, rock to a rock-a-billy band. He also currently also plays saxophone in Lazy Horse.

    Tom Page on Bass

    A very knowledgeable and experienced guitarist with decades of experience, Tom took up bass during lockdown and has not looked back. His playing performance, dedication and musical knowledge make him a vital part of The Hoodoos tight and lively band rhythm section. Tom also plays jazz bass in a community-based project and studies bass guitar under Marco Sollazzo.

    John Slater on Drums

    A strong and solid drummer, John has excellent time keeping, with dynamics and flamboyance when required. He has considerable live and recording experience playing various genres from rock to 80s electronica. He’s played with various bands in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh from 1980 onwards.

    Get in touch

    If you like our sound and are interested in having us play for you, please get in touch. All event types considered including: weddings/parties/bars/clubs and festivals.

    Set List

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    Set 1:
    Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
    Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    Down at the Doctors – Dr Feelgood
    Need Your Love So Bad – Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era)
    Roadhouse Blues – The Doors
    Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters
    Goin Back Home – Dr Feelgood
    Keep It To Myself – Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey
    Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era)
    Need You Tonight - ZZ Top
    Sweet home Chicago - Blues Brothers Version
    Set 2:
    Oh Well – Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green era)
    Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf
    Baby Please Don't Go - original T Williams
    Walking by myself – Gary Moore
    Still got the blues – Gary Moore
    Stormy Monday - Cream version
    Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    Born Under A Bad Sign – Albert King
    That's Alright – Jimmy Rogers
    She Does It Right - Dr Feelgood
    Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker
    Set 3:
    Hush – Deep Purple / Joe South
    Help Me – Sonny Boy Williamson 2
    Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
    Tennessee Whisky – Chris Stapleton
    The Bluest Blues – Alvin Lee
    Walkin' Blues – Paul Butterfield Blues Band
    Lazy - Deep Purple
    House is a Rockin' - Steve Ray Vaughan
    Texas Flood - Steve Ray Vaughan
    Shape I'm in - Arc Angels
    Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
    Sunshine of your Love - Cream

    Lineup

    • 5 piece band consisting of Vocals, Guitar, Sax / Harmonica, Bass and Drums .
      4 piece also available

    This act's standard set times are as follows:

    • Three 45 minute sets with 15 minute breaks

    Tags

    • 4 piece
    • 5 piece
    • backing vocals
    • electric strings
    • harmonies
    • male vocals
    • percussion
    • saxophone



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