Pearl Handled Revolver

Milton Keynes, UK Rock / Blues Rock / Psychedelic

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Members: Lee Vernon - Vocal and Harp, Simon Rinaldo - Organ and Electric Piano, Andy Paris - Guitar, Oli Carter - Bass and Guitar, Chris Thatcher - Drums Guita...

Sounds Like: Deep Purple (1968-1976), John Kay & Steppenwolf, Led Zepelin, The Doors, Tom Waits

Label: King Mojo Records

Manager: Glenn Halverson - Blue Room Management, Blue Room Management

Bio: Pearl Handled Revolver
This Mountain Waits
UK Release date- 16th April, 2013.
Label-King Mojo

“PHR play challenging and exciting music having taken the long way home.”
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One year on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album COLOSSUS, Pearl Handled Revolver ret... See Full Bio

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Press

"The retro-rockers from Bedfordshire sounded a warning shot with last year's debut album Colossus. Now they're about to return in May with a follow-up called This Mountain Waits that adds the priceless element of maturity to the mix."

— Dave Ling, Classic Rock Magazine

“You can tell PHR are hard to categorise by the mere fact that they've been given the thumbs up by figures as diverse as Wilko Johnson and the late Jon Lord. With this insistent electric piano and whispered vocal, this standout from their second album sounds like some half-remembered dream you had about Tom Waits fronting The Doors. Creepy, groovy and utterly infectious”

— Classic Rock Magazine

"the name Pearl Handled Revolver suggests a juxtaposition of the beautiful and the deadly, of the polished and the brutal and as a piece of imagery, it works superbly." "The set is an uncompromising balance of classic Britrock and Americana. It is the space that the band gives to their music though which is really refreshing. It would be all too easy for the organ’s subtleties too get lost behind driving guitar and growling bass, yet what PHR achieve as a quintet is the musicianship that knows when to drive the guitar and when to unleash the bass. I’m reminded of the tagline from the old Pirelli tyre commercial – ‘Power is nothing without control.’"

— Arran Stewart, Indie Music

“Evoking the sound of 70’s blues rock, and reminding me, in particular of the likes of Led Zeppelin in their more bluesy moments, but without much of the overbearing pomp and frippery. They also manage to sound very modern, with Kasabian’s better work coming to mind. ”

— Tonemonkey, Tonemonkey.tumbler

“ 'Colossus' is a brave name for an album title, but my word, it's the right title. This is impressive. Mat Radbourne”

— Mat Radbourne, All Gigs

“. Musically, it’s wall to wall blues rock, with crunching guitars, lively keyboards, wailing harmonica, and groovy bass. It’s a very strong album indeed. Lyrically, the album is intelligent, and injected with emotion and feeling. It gives the album an honesty that only serves to add to the overall appeal. When they bring all of the elements together, they just gel as one. It’s sweet harmony, that’s what it is. It’s also like nothing else I’ve heard before, giving it a certain uniqueness, and that’s a rare commodity in today’s music scene. It’s getting harder and harder to try and find something that’s not been done before. ..... this is a great piece of work, with enough variety to keep you guessing. It’s not predictable, and it certainly pulls no punches. ”

— Jon Seymour, Total Biker FM

“Pearl Handled Revolver has " Song Of The Week" on the Top 22 .com”

— Glenn Halverson, Blue Room Management News

“ 'Colossus' is a brave name for an album title, but my word, it's the right title. This is impressive ”

— Mat Radbourne, All Gigs.co.UK

“PHR ON BBC Feb 16th Pearl Handled Revolver Will be appearing LIVE on The Sue Marchant Show (BBC Radio Cambridge) this Thursday night (16th Feb) at precisely 4:15 pm est in US-9:15 pm in UK. Tune in either online (see link) or on the radio on 95.7/96 FM /DAB to hear featured tracks from the new album"Colossus" and an exclusive performance of a mystery track LIVE in the studio! See you there”

— Glenn Halverson, King Mojo Records News

“PHR delivered a blinding set of soulful rock and blues – this is one quality act.”

— Bellamy Clarkson, Esquires

“First to take to the stage are Pearl Handled Revolver – it’s the first time I’ve seen these guys play but from tonight’s performance I guarantee it won’t be the last – they blew me away! They’re all musicians who have the stage presence to match their musical ability.”

— Bellamy Clarkson, Esquires Review

“Wow this guy's voice has range! ”

— Hayle O'Keefe, Biggleswade Today

“Pearl Handled Revolver are a pure Rock Blues band, heavily influenced by bands such as the Yardbirds and in particular the Doors, especially with a Hammond Organ playing a major part. ”

— Natale Mason, The Luton Scene

“For PHR may be a blues band at heart, but they tear up the script to follow their own instincts on an album that works up some magical moments of band interplay over a succession of deep seated grooves and wide ranging styles. ”

— Pete Feenstra, Get Ready To Rock

“Their live shows are always an event.”

— MS, Esquires

“Trance like, he plays almost hypnotically. At it's end the room erupts in joined applause.”

— MS, Esquires

“After a short changeover, Pearl Handled Revolver stroll onstage and proceed to wipe us all out with their soulful organ, funky guitars and rhythms, gravely vocals and wailing harmonica. ”

— The New Roxette

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Status

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Recent Blogs

PHR On BBC DEC 17th
Dec 17, 2012
PHR is on Sue Merchants show 9pm in the UK and 4 pm EST in the US http://www.bb... [more]

Colossus - Pearl Handled Re...
Feb 22, 2012
Colossus - Pearl Handled Revolver Album Review Pearl Handled Revolv Album Rev... [more]

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Songs

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Play "Do It Again"

Do It Again

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Play "Hello Mary"

Hello Mary

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Play "Johnny's In The Basement"

Johnny's In The Bas…

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Play "Rattle Your Bones"

Rattle Your Bones

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Play "Blind"

Blind

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Discography

This Mountain Waits Released on Apr 16, 2013
Pearl Handled Revolver - "C... Released on Feb 14, 2012

Shows

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Thu
Jun 27

Borderline
London, UK | 8:00pm
Borderline
London, UK
Thu Jun 27 8:00pm
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We are delighted to be playing a special showcase for Classic Rock Magazine along with some other fantastic British rock acts striving for the same thing as us...... to play great music to great people. See you there !!!
Sat
Jul 6

Brentwood Festival 2013
London, CM15, UK | 12:00am
Brentwood Festival 2013
London, CM15, UK
Sat Jul 06 12:00am
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Exclusive offer to all our fans! Pearl Handled Revolver are very proud to announce our return to the famous Brentwood Beer Festival on Saturday 6th July 2013! All we need now is YOU! For the last four years the organisers of this full scale music festival have worked tirelessly to bring upwards of 40,000 people the very best weekend festival of the season. Three days of superb music with one of the best festival atmospheres we've ever experienced....and all in support of our very own "Help For Heroes". We are honoured to be asked to return this year and plan to make it one of the highlights of our year, and we need your help to do just that.... We have an exclusive offer to all our fans! We have a selection of Brentwood Festival tickets available discounted only to fans of PHR. Plus... for every ticket sold 25% will go to "Help For Heroes"... and here's how to secure yours.... All you have to do is email info@pearlhandledrevolver.co.uk (please title your email "Brentwood") with the following information; Number and type of ticket required *(e.g. 2 x day tickets) A contact number and email address. Prefered payment method (options are Paypal or Direct Draft) You will then receive a "Confirmation Email" containing your own personal link to purchase your discounted tickets. Ticket Prices ; Day Tickets - £10 each. Weekend Pass - £25 each. Weeekend Camping Pass - £45 each. Remember ; Not only will you be enjoying this fantastic weekend of top notch music, you'll be supporting a wonderful cause.... "Help for Heroes"! We'll see you there my friends ;) Here's a link to last years festival ; http://www.brentwoodfestival.co.uk * Limited number of tickets available.
Sat
Jul 20

Campbell Park Summer Fe…
Milton Keynes, UK | 12:00pm
Campbell Park Summer Fest...
Milton Keynes, UK
Sat Jul 20 12:00pm
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Sat
Aug 3

Cambridge Rock Festival
Barton, CB23, UK | 8:00pm
Cambridge Rock Festival
Barton, CB23, UK
Sat Aug 03 8:00pm
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Pearl Handled Revolver will perform in the main stage at this year's Cambridge Rock Festival. A great line up is guaranteed, this is a very special festival for all live music lovers.
Sat
Aug 24

NCC Festival
Leighton `Buzzard, UK | 12:00pm
NCC Festival
Leighton `Buzzard, UK
Sat Aug 24 12:00pm
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The National Chopper Club are holding their 40th anniversary party and to help them celebrate we've been invited to play. Thousands of people are expected from all over Europe for one of their biggest festivals yet. So if you have got a chopper... get it out and get down to Leighton Buzzard

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Videos

Pearl Handled Revolver - "Do It Again" - TMW Launch Night

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Frownz
Hey, Great page! ..would be good if you could check out mine and the music video for my new single 'Up and Coming':http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNNCDaSYsYI ...Peace...
Dammit!
what a great band/ 1976 what a year!!!!!!!!!!
Antiquated Poet; Jare...
Groovy music, guys. Keep it up. Rock'n'Roll will never die.
Jerome Randall
Yo Pearl - you guys rock man! got ya turned up LOUD right now!!! PS... your voice sounds EXACTLY like Bob Dylan in his current voice! I dig it man! Jerome
Anchorage Alaska
Enjoyed your superb music!
Anchorage Alaska
Enjoyed your superb music!