2008 News

The Hot Rats are in the process of finding a new drummer. If you are interested in joining a young and funky rock and roll band please call us on 07988616035

The Hot Rat's will be playing on Thursday 8th May at Annabels Cabaret, as part of the Plymouth Jazz Festival. Very special guest Vince Lee will be joining us. The Barbican Plymouth. Do not miss what is going to a Hell of a show! 

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We had a fantastic night playing at The Exeter Pheonix with Mike Sanchez (The Big Town Play Boys). A big thank you goes out to Barrie Frost and Julian Piper.

Studio Recording news coming soon.............

ROYAL OAK NEWS

Ben Carr has started hosting a series of evening at the Royal Oak Malborough (01548 561 481). The evenings have been strongly supported by the talents of The Hot Rats band (Ben Carr on vocals and guitar, James Carr on drums, Tom Carr on bass, Joe Sterry on sax). It has opened up an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a pub which is serious about putting on music with some very classy and diverse bands and artists. The pub is also famous for it's food, music festival and weekly folk session (every Wednesday).

If you are interested in any forth coming events please email me at benny_guitar_carr@yahoo.co.uk for information on exciting news and gigs at the Royal Oak. A big thank you goes out to the land lord Jim Carr for is kindness, generosity and hard work which enables such events to take place. Please see below for events taking place at the Royal Oak.

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- Friday 18th April -

The Wildcards are currently on tour with The Fabulous Thunderbirds in Germany. We are very lucky enough to have the privilege of their company and musically array that is everything from roots, rock 'n' roll to savage rockabilly. A world class band not to be missed.  

- Friday 2nd May --

Dawn Chorus Ignites are coming back to The Royal Oak. Do not miss this fantastic band. With some very edgy instrumentals and thunderous performances, it'll bring some old timers back to their Pink Floyd days. Ben Carr and his band will be support at this evening

- Friday 9th May -

Geff Fuller and the Back Door Blues Men will headlining this evening. Expect to see some low down grooves and blues of the first class. Ben Carr and his band will be supporting at this evening

- Friday 16th May -

The Brindisi Prison Boys are coming back. Do not miss this great New Orleans style jazz band!! Expect a riot from these card carrying prison dudes!

 - Saturday 31st May - 

Julian Piper's Junk Yard Angels will be bringing on some really jaw dropping rhythm and blues. Do not miss this killer band!!!

Friday June 6th  -

The Reds are hitting the scene in Malborough. Feature the great Andy Mills, we are going to have hell of a blues night to remember!!

More gig dates coming soon!!

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The Hot Rats have had a very  successful year in '07. Besides the launch of our album, Red Hot, It was a year that saw an opening to play at Dartmouth Festival, Plymouth Maker as well as Malborough Music Festival. We have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Tony Joe White, Otis Taylor, Johnny Dickinson, Vince Lee, Julian Piper, as well as lots of really great bands. We have had the chance to expand on the venues we have played at, including a great new club in Plymouth called Annabel's.

This year we are looking forward to doing some bigger and better things and some more great collaborations. Watch this space for future jams nights at The Royal Oak, Malborough and the launch of our second album.

     A very big thank you goes out to Vince Lee for all of the really cool times we've had with you, and all of your help with the album production. Another big thanks goes out to ex Hot Rats drummer, Aidan Sinclair. We wish you the very best for 2008. A big thanks also goes out to my family, James and Tom, my partner Leanne and all of fans and people who come out to see us - Ben Carr

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