I love music. And I am not a snob about it. There are things I like and things I don’t but I don’t dislike things for any other reason that the particular sound is not appealing to me. For instance, I do not mind Nickleback. Cue internet bullying right now. I’m not fussed, Chad Kroeger has an amazing voice.

My love of music is a purely paternal influence. My lovely father, among other things, is a great lover of music. From a young age I was always instructed to close my eyes when listening to music so that I could better enjoy the experience. I still do this at gigs and concerts – thankfully because my eyes are closed I can’t see the odd stares I receive!

He raised me on a healthy diet of tunes, but it was quite heavy with The Eagles and Creedence Clearwater. So my maturing tastes are quite varied but I do always tend to lean towards those with a southern rock/country/blues feel.

Checking up on daily events today on the BBC I noticed their feature on an upcoming band called Delta Spirit.

The five-piece have garnered rave reviews in the US for their back-to-basics blues rock, which simultaneously recalls the rolling rhythms of Credence Clearwater Revival and the impassioned grooves of Sam Cooke.

I was sold. And after quick trips to google, wikipedia and myspace I can now happily state that I am a fan! I hope others will take a look (and a listen). Try www.deltaspirit.net for info about the band and tour dates. Or head over to YouTube and do a bit of a search. Of course you can always just buy the album! I think I just might. Enjoy!

Delta Spirit. There are better pictures of them but I am a sucker for a man in a checked shirt!