Nine Below Zero

NBZ Bassist Gerry McAvoy describes their sound as 
"Raw energy, Punk blues...you have to see it and hear it..."

Dennis Greaves
Lead Guitar/Vocals 
Gerry McAvoy
Bass Guitar/Vocals
Brendan O'Neill
Drums
Billy Boy Miskimmin
Harmonica/Vocals

 

About the Band... 
Dennis Greaves
heads up the band, playing guitar and singing better now than at any time in his career, a legend in waiting persona! Then there is the mighty rhythm section of Gerry McAvoy and Brendan O'Neill blowing up a storm! Gerry is a bass player's bass player, who spent 15 years laying it down for Rory Gallagher as did Brendan on drums for 10 years. Over this fat slice of rhythm, comes the unique harmonica of Billy Boy, playing both lead parts and difficult rhythms. Live, this combination is lethal, hammering and nailing the big R n B sound to the floor of many a famous stage. It is not unusual for the band to sell out big clubs weeks up front. 

"NBZ are brilliant live, they work so hard, the audience often go home as exhausted as the band" - Andrew Zweck of top promoters Harvey Goldsmith Ents. 

Gerry recalls his tenure with Rory Gallagher, his new work with Nine Below Zero and his experiences and insight after a lifetime of rock & roll. Interview

They have carved out a very credible niche, a place they will be for a very long time to come, because, who else is this good?.....this often? NBZ are the viable alternative to Alternative, a band that most definitely come to play, a band with their own genuine sound and deep understanding of their musical roots. NBZ have a tireless spirit, no regrets, no excuses, no crap.

 

Band Sounds...

Money Or The Man.... MP3 Clip

Go Girl... MP3 Clip

Wild Kicking Horse... MP3 Clip

 

Visit their site for more great audio samplings.

ninebelowzero.com

 

 

 

 

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