I managed to catch up with Billy Walton after his gig at The 100 Club on Oxford Street for a quick chat. Here’s how it went.
AM How’s the tour been so far?
BW Fantastic. There’s been a lot of people coming out and supporting live music; it’s been fantastic.
AM How many times have you visited the UK so far?
BW I’ve been over here myself about 10 times but this is our 6th tour with the Billy Walton Band
AM And when will you be coming back again?
BW We’re coming back in May and we’ll try to come back as much as possible.
AM And is that doing the same kind of venues that you’re doing on this tour?
BW It’s a good mix; we’ve been working our way up the ladder. Read more
So what do you want from your live music? Do you:
a)want to hear the band play all their recorded material exactly the way it sounds on the album or;
b) want them to hit the stage with the aim of blowing you away with technique, dynamics, showmanship and sheer enthusiasm. If you’re in the b) set then the Billy Walton Band are the band for you.
The 100 Club is a venue with a fascinating past. If you’re interested in the history of rock music, it’s worth a visit just to look at the photos on every wall, where you can see everything from early jazz to The Damned and beyond. The Billy Walton Band set takes inspiration from many of the bands featured here and many, many more. Read more
