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Rattlin Bone

Rank #24 London, UK Alternative / Voodoo Jazz / Swamp Blues

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Members: Wily Bo Walker, L'il Neill, Kareña K, Nix, Poppy, Kirky & many more…

Sounds Like: Tom Waits, Screaming Jay Hawkins, The Dead Brothers, Cab Calloway, Wily Bo Walker

Label: Flaming Hearts Records, Flaming Hearts Records

Manager: Wily Bo Walker, X - Productions Booking & Management

Bio: WALKING THAT DARKER PATH…

A raggle, taggle fourteen piece band in a world of Zombie Burlesque and Voodoo Circus…

Emerging from the dark depths of the sewers of London, Rattlin Bone walk that darker path…

Featuring…

Wily Bo Walker continues his wild frontman swagger as Ringmaster of the madcap... See Full Bio

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Status

Rattlin Bone are at 2 and 3 in the US myspace Blues charts! Thanks guys! :-) http://www.myspace.com/music/songs/blues/most-popular/us

Press

“Brilliantly post-midnight, dark swampy vibe to these awesome tracks..just love the vocals on "drag me down" alongside that seriously deep funk, and knocked out by that cool climbing horn riff for Diddley's "who do you love"..a scorching version that totally takes off and flies. Amazing skills guys!”

— Mike White Presents, RN Comments

“OMG! LOVE it but Ray was talking to me at the beginning so I need to hear it again LOL! Earphone volume UP!! (Little Gina)”

— DJ Diane Marie (New USB Radio), New USB Presents

“This is HOT!!! (Little Gina)”

— Cory Marcus (Station Owner Hot Mix 106), Kat's Trax

“OMG INCREDIBLE GROOVE!!! (Little Gina)”

— B Noel Barr (Hot Mix 106 DJ) , Kat's Trax on Hot Mix 106

“I freakin' LOVE this!!! This is amazing!!!! I keep getting tangled in my headphone cord dancing (Little Gina) ”

— Kellie Jasper (Hot Mix 106 DJ), Kat's Trax

“'Leon Redbone meets Dr John' (of Yesterday Is Here)”

— Steve Mendoza, WMET Morning show

“'Sound like they should be leading the parade up Main St in New Orleans...pretty damn awesome'”

— Stevie Bee, The Unsigned Show

“Great original swampy tunes with the essence of Tom Waits, Fantastic album from start to finish. A must-have for fans of blues, swamps, zombies and Tom Waits. Came across this in a search for some new music, and loved it-'The Life and Death Of" is a solid album and won a fan of Rattlin Bone in me.”

— Christopher B Cambria, Amazon.com

“I come across very few albums or artists of this quality. There is loads of music around, but this, stands out miles”

— DJ Readman (Music World Radio), New USB Presents

“Just discovered @rattlinbone and their "zombie cabaret" voodoo/swamp/awesome music. Must see them again!”

— @ladydvorak, Live tweet from Meadowlands festival

“Sounds like Tom Waits with a Blues Orchestra ”

— . Dj Readman..Music World Radio, Music World Radio Reviews

“Damn good sound..played this bands tune a short while back and it is still ringing in my ears”

— Reputation Radio, Twitter

“Little Gina! Choon! Makes me wanna go smoke malboros in shadowy corners!”

— Rik Hosken, Facebook

“The night ended triumphantly with 14 piece rock and roll burlesque gypsy voodoo jazz from Rattlin Bone, complete with deranged clowns. Soulful backing singers, a jazz band and the raspy rocker vocals of the lead singer demonstrated the band’s ability to transcend the boundaries of musical genre and create a sound uniquely theirs. The band’s cover of Merle Travis’ Sixteen Tons was a crowd pleaser, keeping the audience on their feet after a night of heavily-involved shape-throwing.”

— Mona Tabbara, London Evening Standard

“Anyone who is undecided whether to get this or not - go on and treat your musical tastebuds. (Review of new album 'The Life And Death Of...')”

— Arsenic, Bass Chat

“Dark Swampy And Theatrical-What More Can One Ask? Deep, dark New Orleans style with heaps of UK punk/rockabilly attitude. Slightly sinister yet still with an air of fun - really hope to see these guys live.....”

— Mike Howell, Amazon.com

“Addictively Sinister”

— Reviewer, Bass Chat

“Part of the underground zombie burlesque and voodoo circus scene with a hellishly good brass section, smooth and seductive backing vocals and a lead voice that reeks of bourbon and candlelight, Rattlin Bone is an incredibly tight 14 piece band out of London, England. And I do have to say, their leader - Mr. Wily Bo Walker - is one of my favorite people. He is not only an amazing talent, but damned nice guy, too. (And yes, you can tell him I said so.)”

— Leisl Bonell, Song Of The Day

“'Fabulous horns and a dark, smoky voice dominate this track “Speaking of Happiness.”'”

— Justin Wayne, Justin Wayne Show Ep 106

"…sounds like Tom Waits has gone to Hell and formed a voodoo band!!!"

— SCAREWAVES

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2011
Dec 17

Jamboree
London, UK | 8:00pm
Jamboree
London, UK
Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:00pm
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2011
Aug 20

The Waverley
Bognor Regis, UK | 8:00pm
The Waverley
Bognor Regis, UK
Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:00pm
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NYODEMA @ The Waverley This is a whole day event featuring a wide selection of bands from the UK and Africa, with craft stalls etc. on site. Nyodema is a charity, which is currently building a school in The Gambia. Come along enjoy the music and help make a difference! Rattlin Bone will be on stage at around 8pm!
2011
Aug 19

arundel festival
arundel, UK | 4:00pm
arundel festival
arundel, UK
Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:00pm
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Rattlin Bone are on the mainstage at 8pm! Join us for some swampy fun
2011
Jul 17

Upton Blues Festival
Upton On Severn, UK | 11:00am
Upton Blues Festival
Upton On Severn, UK
Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:00am
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2011
Jun 10

The 12 Bar Club
London, UK | 8:00pm
The 12 Bar Club
London, UK
Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:00pm
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Bonnie & Clyde's Renegade Rendezvous Present Rattlin Bone

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JellyBone
Feeling it in my bones. Awesome.
lunarian
Solid works, dudes
BadgerStatic
Very cool and unique work!
Swamp Music Players
Heard were being featured in Soundsphere Magazine, congrats, representin the Swamp !! ;)
Too Loud for the Legion
Loved your tunes! Do you play many festivals? If so, how far are you willing to travel for a unique festival experience, lots of very lovely people a fabulous setting and all ...
MikeWhitePresents
Brilliantly post-midnight, dark swampy vibe to these awesome tracks..just love the vocals on "drag me down" alongside that seriously deep funk, and knocked out by that cool ...