Sons of the Delta

Links relating to the band (see the bottom of the page for our Facebook and MySpace links!)

Sons of the Delta's store on Cafepress
T-shirts, caps and more

Rawtone Records
Our record company

Mark Cole
Visit Mark's own website for information on his other musical projects

Mark Cole's Blog
Vists Mark's blog for thoughts and news on all his bands including Sons of the Delta.

Endorsements

The 'Sons' proudly use the following gear

Lone Wolf Blues Company
Effect pedals designed specifically for the harp player. A must for touring overseas.

Eastwood Guitars
Makers of reissue replica guitars of 50s, 60s and 70s rarities. The looks and tone without the high price tag.

Amistar Resophonic Guitars
Hand crafted resonator instruments.

Lee Oskar Harmonicas
Mark's favourite harmonicas.

Friends of the band

Musicians we have worked with or know personally

The Jigantics
Features members of the Sons. Good-time dance music which mixes folk, world, blues and country influences.

Stuart Earl
a.k.a. My Name is Earl. Great acoustic blues and more from one of the South West's finest.

ColvinQuarmby
One of Marty's other bands, which has been desrcibed as 'town and country music'.

The Myers Brothers Blues Band
Ottawa's finest blues outfit. Mark has performed with them at shows in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Keith Thompson
Excellent blues-rock and well crafted original songs from this fellow Gloucestershire musician.

Alexander John
Talented young up-and-coming roots musician and songwriter who mixes blues, gospel and country.

Kent DuChaine
Keeping the legacy of Johny Shines alive - Kent is a fantastic delta bluesman and showman. Mark has played harp with him and the 'Sons' have opened for his show.

Bob Smith
The Forest of Dean's finest who seamlessly blends country, folk and rock'n'roll in a heady brew of excellent original songs.

Gordon Wood
Passionate, full-tilt country, rock'n'roll, blues and more from one of our musical amigos.

Bob Long
Good friend and fellow bluesman from way down South (UK) and regular visitor to Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Patsy Gamble
Superb sax player who fronts several bands and is much in demand as a session player.

Other links of interest

Musician Moments
Excellent t-shirts designed by and for musicians, presented by our record company Rawtone Records.

BASEQ - the Blues Association of South East Queensland
Possibly the greatest blues association in the world! Based in Mark's second home, Brisbane Australia.

Blues in Britian
One of the UK's premier blues magazines with a fantastic gig listing.

Blues Matters!
Also one of the UK's premier blues magazines and which also covers related musics.