Phil Trigwell, an Englishmen who lives in Sweden since a long time, first get international attention when he played at the “5 years Tessy Records†convention in 1993, also staring Sun Artists Rudy Grayzell.
This was the start for a promotion tour through Germany with the “Deputiesâ€. A typical Rockabilly backing featuring Jyrki Juvonen on guitar (from Wildfire Willies “Ramblersâ€), Anders Almberg drums (also playing with “Jump for Joy†and “Red Hot & Blueâ€) and Anders Thomasson bass (also “Jump for Joyâ€). Their first “Tessy Records†LP 2003 (still available) was ready two days before the convention, but the sleeve printed negative. 200 sleeves was numbered with a “5 years Tessy Records†Sticker on the misprint sleeves and sold mostly at the convention (a few are still in stock!). After the record released they played in Swedish TV.
A year later Phil Trigwell was back in Germany for a package tour with “Wildfire Willie and the Ramblersâ€. Finally they recorded in 1996 the fantastic album “It wasn’t the moonlight†with Alf '-stlund (Ramblers), replacing Anders Thomasson on bass. First released as CD in late 1996 and, because of the great demand, on LP in spring 1997.
This album quoted “Rockabilly just out of this world†and “Best record of the year†from English magazine “Continental Restylingâ€. It includes 15 self penned authentic 50’s songs.
After “Moonlight†a lot of other Labels were interested in releases with Phil. Next he recorded a 10†LP for Tail Records, than an Album for Enviken Records, where he played great Rock’n’Roll and Oldie Songs (no Rockabilly) just accompanied by his different guitars and one Song with bass. He also recorded an EP for Armadillo Records, Switzerland. All sounded much different to the Tessy Records releases.
Now he’s back on Tessy Records, with a “new†Sound (Western Swing, Hillbilly Bop, a bit Rockabilly and nice ballads), and a “new bandâ€. To play with his new band, like Andre Hakwinson, you have to be a good musician and you have to live in “Los Bandhagosâ€. Where this is? Just listen carefully to the CD and find out on yourself.
Dirk “Tessy†Teske, Aug. 2005
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.rhythmbomb.com
Track List:
1. Rock, Bop, Jump & Jive
2. Freight Train Boogie
3. They Just Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll
4. Boogie Woogie Cowboy
5. I’ll Never Forget
6. No Good Lover
7. When Payday Rolls Around
8. Welcome To Paradise
9. Hillbilly Express
10. Pretty Pretty Baby
11. Sugar Moon
12. Travelling Light
13. Milk Bucket Boogie
14. Since You Went Away To School
15. Hooray For That Little Difference
16. Trouble Finds Me
17. A Picture Of Me
18. Adios Bandhagos
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This was the start for a promotion tour through Germany with the “Deputiesâ€. A typical Rockabilly backing featuring Jyrki Juvonen on guitar (from Wildfire Willies “Ramblersâ€), Anders Almberg drums (also playing with “Jump for Joy†and “Red Hot & Blueâ€) and Anders Thomasson bass (also “Jump for Joyâ€). Their first “Tessy Records†LP 2003 (still available) was ready two days before the convention, but the sleeve printed negative. 200 sleeves was numbered with a “5 years Tessy Records†Sticker on the misprint sleeves and sold mostly at the convention (a few are still in stock!). After the record released they played in Swedish TV.
A year later Phil Trigwell was back in Germany for a package tour with “Wildfire Willie and the Ramblersâ€. Finally they recorded in 1996 the fantastic album “It wasn’t the moonlight†with Alf '-stlund (Ramblers), replacing Anders Thomasson on bass. First released as CD in late 1996 and, because of the great demand, on LP in spring 1997.
This album quoted “Rockabilly just out of this world†and “Best record of the year†from English magazine “Continental Restylingâ€. It includes 15 self penned authentic 50’s songs.
After “Moonlight†a lot of other Labels were interested in releases with Phil. Next he recorded a 10†LP for Tail Records, than an Album for Enviken Records, where he played great Rock’n’Roll and Oldie Songs (no Rockabilly) just accompanied by his different guitars and one Song with bass. He also recorded an EP for Armadillo Records, Switzerland. All sounded much different to the Tessy Records releases.
Now he’s back on Tessy Records, with a “new†Sound (Western Swing, Hillbilly Bop, a bit Rockabilly and nice ballads), and a “new bandâ€. To play with his new band, like Andre Hakwinson, you have to be a good musician and you have to live in “Los Bandhagosâ€. Where this is? Just listen carefully to the CD and find out on yourself.
Dirk “Tessy†Teske, Aug. 2005
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.rhythmbomb.com
Track List:
1. Rock, Bop, Jump & Jive
2. Freight Train Boogie
3. They Just Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll
4. Boogie Woogie Cowboy
5. I’ll Never Forget
6. No Good Lover
7. When Payday Rolls Around
8. Welcome To Paradise
9. Hillbilly Express
10. Pretty Pretty Baby
11. Sugar Moon
12. Travelling Light
13. Milk Bucket Boogie
14. Since You Went Away To School
15. Hooray For That Little Difference
16. Trouble Finds Me
17. A Picture Of Me
18. Adios Bandhagos
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- COUNTRY: Traditional Country
- ROCK: Roots Rock
- TYPE: ACOUSTIC