Guitarist Davy Knowles has recently collaborated with Freekish Blues to create a signature pedal called the Chubb Up! Octave Fuzz pedal. The pedal features three control knobs: Fuz, Tone, and Volume, as well as a Thin/Fat switch, an octave on/off switch and a fuzz on/off switch. The Freekish Blues website states that the pedal was created with "Vintage Octave Fuzz/Fuzz pedals … [Read more...]
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam Live at the Gaiety Theatre
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam recently released a live DVD titled Live at the Gaiety Theatre recorded in the Isle of Man, where Knowles is from; the show was a bit of a homecoming for Knowles. I've seen Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam live several times, and although I'm a fan of their recorded music, it doesn't do justice to their live shows, so I'm glad to see them release … [Read more...]
Davy Knowles Jamming with Chickenfoot
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam recently opened for Chickenfoot during their US tour. On the final show at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Knowles got to jam with Chickenfoot. It had to be a little intimidating to share the stage with Joe Satriani, but Knowles held his own. I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you get a chance to catch Knowles and Back Door Slam, you … [Read more...]