The HardChargers

Rank #4 Belfast, NIR, UK Blues / .....Dirty Roots and Blues

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Members: Chris Todd - Vocals, Guitar, Dobro, Mandolin Dave Thompson - Bass, Double Bass Richard Hodgen - Drums, Washboard, Percussion

Sounds Like: Left Lane Cruiser, Rory Gallagher, Cream, R. L. Burnside, Elmore James

Label: Filthy Records

Bio: Dirty blues from Belfast, with grinding slide guitar and raunchy vocals ,The HardChargers are a trio of full-time, experienced and time-served musicians in their prime (average age 30), playing a powerful combination of Blues and Roots/Rock, ranging from a strong and rapidly expanding selection o... See Full Bio

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Press

“They deliver consistently energetic original arrangements of songs”

— Ballymena Guardian, Ballymena Guardian

“If you like your whiskey straight and your women crooked, this band is for you”

— Peter Vamos, Sinister Pete

"This six track EP is worth a fiver at a gig and may even prove to be a collectors item should the three committed gents take off with their retro Rock and rootsy Blues. this is actually the third EP from Chris Todd, Dave Thompson and Richard Hodgen, and this one features a guest slot from former Yardbird harpman Billy Boy Miskimmin. It is high octane and close in pitch to those very early jamming Fleetwood Mac records." "Recorded at Doghouse Studios in Lisburn and a tour schedule taking in Belfast and neighbouring towns, we can assume the origins of the trio. It figures too in the frenetic singing and playing. The title track, 'Crazy about you Marilyn' and 'Suicidal hosepipe blues' are penned by the band and worthy comparators to the Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters covers 'Howlin for my Darlin and 'Cant't be Satisfied' Its suitably manic certainly one to clear the cobwebs."

— Gareth Hayes, Blues Matters Magazine

"The Hard Chargers have a totally unique blues sound mixing electric and acoustic slide styles from a whole range of Blues masters. They'll be getting you dancing in the aisles."

— The Blues Connection

“Tip top blokes”

— The Bonnevilles, ReverbNation

“ Hey guys!! I LOVE your sounds !! I just shared Suicide Hosepipe Blues on my FB page.....love it! peace, Tommie”

— tommie brewster, ReverbNation

“Thanks for checking out my music. Much appreciated. Loving your sound too, great stuff. Enjoy your day, p”

— Paul Singer/Songwriter, ReverbNation

“Best stuff i heard for a while-hear Rory's slide style- outstanding !! greetz Beige Fish”

— BEIGE FISH, ReverbNation

“Sound's great”

— Ryan Rigdon:, ReverbNation

“Nice feel, sounds great in here!”

— Broken and Blue, ReverbNation

“The Hard Chargers ROCK!! I love your spicy flavor of blues!!”

— Mark Brooks: , ReverbNation

“Love your sound!”

— DeeDee Hughes/Songwriter, ReverbNation

“Suicidal Hosepipe Blues - great slide work, very upfront vocals and driving beat. You guys must be from the delta region of Belfast. :)”

— Mark Buerschaper:, ReverbNation

“Great sound guys. enjoyed the tracks all the best to you”

— FORBIDDEN RIFF, ReverbNation

“ You have some great tracks up here. Hope we can jam if we ever get across the water! :: Respect from the Boogie Brothers in Scotland ::”

— Lewis Hamilton and the Boogie Brothers, ReverbNation

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New Double-A side single!
Apr 30, 2013
This is a little sample of what's on offer... https://soundcloud.com/the-hard-c... [more]

New delivery of "Bumpin' " EP
Feb 13, 2012
Another delivery of the "Bumpin' and Grindin' EP" has arrived, anyone still wait... [more]

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Comber Rec
Comber, DOW, UK | 2:00pm
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Cory Allan
Hey hope you had a great thanksgiving! Thanks for being a fan! I greatly appreciate it! Great music! Keep up the good work! -Cory Allan
Helder Rock a.k.a. T...
Awesome! Brilliant! Lovely! Fabulous! Superb! 5 STARS!!!!
The Shop
Stunning Blues :)
papa paul thomas
love that bumpin and that a grindin', great sound.
Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
Very best to you
Jeff "Dakota" Johnson
Great Blues!! Love your sound and guitar work!! Awesome!! Greetings from Texas...Happy 2012