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Back Door Slam are a blues band from the Isle of Man. Originally a four piece - with their friend Brian Garvey on rhythm guitar, who was tragically killed in a car accident as a teenager - they then played together as a three piece for a year or so with the line up Davy Knowles (guitars, vocal, songs), Jamie Armstrong (bass) and Ross Doyle (drums). In 2007, Jamie left to pursue a career in music engineering, and mutual school friend Adam Jones replaced him on bass. The band then headed to America and played 310 dates in support of debut album ‘Roll Away’. On the 27th January 2009 Davy, Ross and Adam parted ways, but Davy continues to write and record under the moniker ‘Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam’.

The follow up album to ‘Roll Away’ has been produced by Peter Frampton and will be available Summer 09.

Their influences included Robert Cray (a track of whose their name was taken from), Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy, and Howlin’ Wolf as well as Rory Gallagher, Bert Jansch, and Mark Knopfler.

They were signed in February 2007 to Blix Street Records and have since played many venues worldwide, including SXSW 2007, where they performed again in 2008.

For more information including sample tracks, tour dates, gallery and online store, please visit their official site: http://www.backdoorslam.com/ They also have a Myspace page here: http://www.myspace.com/backdoorslam/

The band members so far have been:

Davy Knowles – guitars, vocal, mandolin, lap steel.
Ross Doyle – drums.
Adam Jones – bass.

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blues rock, blues, isle of man, rock, southern rock
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superutentissim wrote:
Sunday afternoon

looks like "good feelin' still somewhere in this planet" , isn?

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svampmoln wrote:
last month

Our group "Retro rock" focuses on rock bands today rooted in the 60's and 70's rock. Welcome! http://www.last.fm/group/retro+rock

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NiteShok wrote:
September 2009

These guys are playing One Movement For Music festival in Perth, Australia in October 2009. For more info see: http://www.onemovementword.com/2009/09/one-movement-showcase-music-festival-artists-third-announcement/

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LilianaD wrote:
August 2009

Davy has so much energy, the Back Door Slam sounds classic but fresh, they were really impressive as opening band for Chickenfoot in Cleveland. I'll definitely be following them.

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Derrek13 wrote:
August 2009

Just saw these guys at Lollapalooza in Chicago, they completely rock live.

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dadsgirl1062 wrote:
August 2009

WOW!

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Tyrano wrote:
July 2009

think it should be corrected to "Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam" since thats what the bands called now even though the bassist and drummer are different.

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Nilsen31 wrote:
June 2009

http://www.last.fm/music/Back%2BDoor%2BSlam%2B%2526%2BDavy%2BKnowles

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Nilsen31 wrote:
June 2009

Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam - 2nd album - "Coming Up For Air" is awesome!!! it's out on iTunes now and in stores in a couple weeks!!

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Guiii69 wrote:
June 2009

awesome ! this band kick ass :D

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Justalemon wrote:
June 2009

they went to my schoooool!!!! I've seen them live in the school hall at battle of the bands! lol fxcking love them! x

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uriah-hp wrote:
June 2009

a second country / folk-based band with the same name is on this side?

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D33PPURPLE wrote:
May 2009

Good music here.

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torgecux wrote:
March 2009

awesome band <3

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guacamolee wrote:
March 2009

hi all - just to let you know the new Back Door Slam album has been written, recorded and produced (the latter by none other than Peter Frampton!) and will be available some time this summer. & it sounds grrrreat :)

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Jackspring wrote:
March 2009

i really like back door slam but i hope they bring out a new album soooon :}

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Brutha2 wrote:
February 2009

You have to remember, Davy wrote most (or all) of the music, so if he continues, i'm sure it'll still be good. Stay is such a good song.

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Kadabing wrote:
February 2009

NOOO!

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Tyrano wrote:
February 2009

first announcement: http://www.backdoorslam.com/images/bdsletterfinal.gif

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Tyrano wrote:
February 2009

A message from Davy K: "Thanks to everyone who has sent messages since we announced earlier this week that myself Adam, and Ross would not be continuing together as a trio. The response we've received has been incredible and very supportive for us all. Thanks again ! To clear up any confusion, this is not the end of the road for any of us... and whilst Adam and Ross are pursuing their own music careers outside this band, I can confirm I will be continuing as Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam. I am currently writing and preparing songs for the follow up to Roll Away, and I will be touring later in the year to support its release. Can't wait for that, and I really look forward to seeing you out there on the road ! More news very soon, Cheers, Davy :) "

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