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Scotland's unmissable live outfit, featuring the unique songwriting and guitar talents of Ten Tracks artists William Douglas and Austen George respectively, backed by accomplished rhythm section, Chris Agnew and Ian Stoddart.
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I'll Be Your General Appears on Hidden Door (Police Box 13) » The result of only 3 hour session, this showcases the melodic talent and retro influence to William Douglas' songwriting. Recorded by Ten Tracks' engineer-in-residence Frankie Lowe, the track blisters with all the energy of their live show. Bon Appetit. Log in to download tracks |
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Touched By A Spirit Appears on Hidden Door 2 (The Police Box 15) » “It's always a pleasure to record these guys. I've made two studio singles with them plus an entire album done in a practice room, but this was my first taste of getting them in a live setting, and I gotta say: they have some serious energy!” Frankie Log in to download tracks |
'Another goodie to fly off the Edinburgh live rumour mill this year is four-piece rock 'n' rollers William Douglas and The Wheel. With the catchy, melodic soul of The Beatles an obvious influence, as well as the rambunctious rock of the Rolling Stones, this is the kind of music that makes you want to slam back a few bottles of beer, hug your friends - and enemies too - and then sing all the way home. Drummer Ian 'Stoddy' Stoddart spoke to The List briefly about The Wheel and exactly where you can find them, as they are not to be missed.
When and how did William Douglas and the Wheel come to be?
We have been together about three years. William (vocals, guitar) met Chris Agnew (bass, vocals, guitar) at an open mic. I (drummer) got asked to fill in for the previous drummer and stayed at the party! Austen George (guitar, backing vocals) arrived recently to take the guitar job and after many a night at Dr Ruby's and the late spots at the Jazz Bar, The Wheel rolls!
What kind of music inspires you to make your own?
This week we've been mostly listening to Beatles remastered, Neil Young, The Kinks and Stax!
Have you guys recorded any music of late?
We recorded I'll be Your General, a song that was kickin' around William's kitchen for a while, at Jewel and Esk's new studio with help from a friendly [Ten Tracks] engineer called Frankie. We had three hours to get it done.
Do you have any regular gig slots anywhere?
Regular gig is at the Jazz Bar, Edinburgh on Saturdays from 6 until 8.30 pm. We are the rock 'n' roll infiltrators!
Favourite Beatles album?
Fave Fab Four album is....Sergeant Pepper's Mystery Revolving White Rubber Road For Sale.' The List (interview with Ian Stoddart)
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