An un-signed, self-managed, acoustic trio based in Matlock, who have been together since 1997.
Chris Carr sings and plays acoustic guitar and is musically escorted by mandolin, harmonica and more acoustic guitar from Jim Gilmour.
Simon Ball forms the backbone of the band with electric and fretless bass guitars, African drums and percussion. Jim and Simon both sing backing vocals giving the band three-part harmonies.
The lads' style is folky, rocky, bluesy, funky and roots, and they like to express our artistic side with festival slots, folk clubs and ticket gigs where we get the chance to play original songs.
Left Hand Drive have appeared at Stainsby Festival, Off The Tracks, Wheaton Aston Festival, Lichfield Festival, Wirksworth Festival, Priddy Folk Festival, Solfest, Reedham Ferry Folk Festival, Gig In The Park, Togfest, Belper Music Festival and have supported the likes of Hugh Cornwell, Eliza Carthy, Derrin Nauendorf, Prego, Tee and Latouche and Last Nights Fun.
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