Tue, 15 September 2009 The Billy Walton Band head out on a UK tour during October in support of the release of their new album "Neon City" with a couple of support slots with Walter Trout thrown in as well. The sound of the band is a combination of hard blues reminiscent of Hendrix, Clapton and SRV mixed with healthy dose of Warren Haynes and Derrick Trucks.
Since the age of 15, Walton has plied his craft in the Asbury Park/New Jersey shore music scene, most notably as the guitarist/vocalist for Boccigalupe & the Bad Boys. During his time with Boccigalupe, Walton has played countless gigs in both the United States and Europe and sat in with numerous of rock luminaries including Springsteen, Gary US Bonds and Stevie Ray’s backing band, Double Trouble. Billy Walton MySpace site where you can hear tracks by the band. UK Tour dates 02/10 Sutton Boom Boom Club 03/10 Sheffield Boardwalk (w/Nimmo Brothers) 04/10 Cardiff The Globe 06/10 Wolverhampton Robin 2 08/10 Chislehurst Beaverwood 10/10 London Half Moon 11/10 Swindon 12 Bar Club (w/Walter Trout) 13/10 Scarborough Blues Club 14/10 Peterborough Cresset Theatre Nil (w/Walter Trout) 15/10 Southend On Sea Riga Bar 16/10 Margate West Coast Live
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