L@UL presents: The Hellfire Preachers

The Preachers were formed in Preston, Lancashire in 2008 by Dave Gardner and Matt Wells.

Initially a three piece and then added drums to the mix and out popped a no nonsense Americana Country Rock band specializing in the music of Dylan, Gene Clark, Cash, Gram Parsons plus some choice original songs and a few Co-Written with Guitar Legend Michael Chapman.

Both Dave and Matt have an encyclopediac knowledge of all forms of music especially Pre-War Old Time Country and Folk Music. This is the music that came from England over the sea and right up into Appalachia. The mix of Blues and Gospel and a banjo and that’s where The Hellfire Preachers are at right now!

The vast gigging experience that Dave and Matt share – Matt has played countless gigs with all kinds of bands and musicians From Jazz to Blues Country and Rock. Dave has played with Kris Kristofferson, The Kinks. Steve Hackett. Charlie Wells on Double Bass provides a rock solid anchor.

The Hellfire Preachers play three different shows:

• Gothic Americana
• Dylan Tribute
• The Music Of The Beatles