The Curst Sons

Dave Simner -Banjo, Lead Guitar, Vocals.
Tim Dunkerley -Mandolin, Slide Guitar, Vocals.
Willi Kerr -Vocals, Percussion.

Inspired by American traditional music with an added shot of urban grit and dose of wry humour the Sons powerful rootsy songs combine Old Time, Hillbilly and Hellfire Gospel. The powerful stripped down live shows are a wonder to behold.

Based in Brighton, UK, the boys have played in many bands over the years including the legendary Daddy Yum Yum (who imperiously turned down a record deal with Pete Waterman before slouching back into obscurity). In their time they have shared the stage with acts as diverse as Ian Dury, Hayseed Dixie, George Melly, The Clash, Billy Joe Shaver and Arthur Brown! Playing in venues ranging from back kitchens to festivals and the Hammersmith Apollo.

They have released three CDs on their own Curst Mountain label
Hey Moon 2007, Hell Awaits You 2005, and A Day Late and a Dollar Short 2003. See CDs page for details.

The Curst Sons wrote and recorded the soundtrack for a video piece by artist Jack Strange exhibited at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York.
They also supplied the soundtrack for the short film Horseboy Gets a Gun by Jane Couldrey.
and can be heard on the downhill skateboarding film Road Buzz.

The Curst Sons are also a powerful live act, and have been both Time Out recommended show and critic's choice, but don't just take their word for it...

I'll tell you what that was absolutely fantastic. If you look out the window and there's a slight breeze that's God nodding, and that's a pretty good review. I really thought that was a phenomenal piece of work.
Mark Lamarr BBC RADIO 2

Considering that most of the time there are just three of them on stage, they manage to play songs with more power and intensity than I have ever seen from a band. ...a tremendous Hillbilly Blues band at their very best.
Mike Morrison AMERICANA-UK

At this point everyone seemed to be dancing, the band moved between acoustic and electric numbers, swapping instruments with ease. There is no let up until the end when at last the crowd began to thin. Even the beer has run out by now but it has been a brilliant evening.
Steve Simpson, MY VILLAGE

Up on the JC Stage, The Curst Sons blended all manner of pre-1960s trad influences and added a kick-ass stomp to the sound; another unexpected treat.   BH ONE

...more and more of the audience crept from their seats and like Deep South Baptists possessed of the Spirit danced a fine ol' jig.
THE GUIDE DAILY

...play the blues like trailer trash kids from the dark heart of Texas...a group to watch with your dancing shoes on.
ARGUS WEEKEND

I really liked that, they were fantastic...a great sound.
Joanne Good, BBC SOUTHERN COUNTIES

You can now find more Curst Sons photos, blether and guff on -
My Space.com/thecurstsons

CONTACT
Email info@thecurstsons.co.uk
Phone (+44) 01273 -697296
Curst Mountain, 39 Princes Road,
Brighton, BN2 3RH, UK.

The Curst Sons do not play Duelling Banjos so don't ask!