Monday, 12 May 2008

Hendrix and rootsy rock from Hamsters

THE Hamsters are playing Rosehill on Saturday, May 24, 8pm.

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ROCK AND BLUES: The Hamsters are playing at Rosehill Theatre on Saturday, May 24

They are a guitar, bass and drums trio primarily playing their own brand of rootsy rock, blues and Americana.

They are also widely regarded as the UK’s leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top.

They have performed 4,000 concerts in 21 years.

The band's guitarist/singer is appearing in a new three-hour DVD documentary about the Fender Stratocaster titled Strat Masters. Players featured in the film are Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, Chris Rea, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Robert Cray and Rory Gallagher among others.

Tickets are £15, for more information telephone the box office on 01946 692422.