The Revelators (also known as "The Delta Revelators") is an Australian blues rock band formed in 1989 by Joe Camilleri, James Black, Joe Creighton and Peter Luscome. Jeff Burstin joined in 1990.[1] In Camilleri's own words, their desire was to "blow out the serious days' work with people who shared the same interest in music and who simply wanted to play it".[2]
Peter Luscombe (1989–1992), Jeff Burstin (1990–1992), Nicky Bomba (2000–2002), Ed Bates (2000–2002), James Black (2000–2002)
The band is a side project of The Black Sorrows as all members were part of The Black Sorrows at the time of formation. The Revelators' sound was a return to early Black Sorrows sound: playing largely R&B-oriented cover songs.
The band released three studio albums and a live DVD between 1991 and 2002.[3] A greatest hits was released in 2012.[4]
The band was an offshoot of The Black Sorrows. Original members Joe Camilleri (vocals, guitar, sax), James Black (guitars, keys), Jeff Burstin (guitars, mandolin), Joe Creighton (bass) and Peter Luscombe (drums) were all also simultaneously members of The Black Sorrows, an Australian blues and roots band that had released five studio albums in the 1980s.
"The Delta Revelators", as they were originally known, were a Black Sorrows side project in the late 1980s to play gigs and relax after more serious studio work.[6] The response from Melbourne audiences led them to regular sessions at ID's (now The Continental) and the Botanical Hotel [7] which in turn led to fans requesting an album. The band recorded Amazing stories – a collection of roots based covers in 1991. Also guesting on the album were most of the other members of The Black Sorrows, including violinist Jen Anderson and vocalists Linda and Vika Bull. The album was re-released in March 1993 as a 2-CD pack with The Black Sorrows' Better Times and it peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Charts.
A near ten-year hiatus then ensued while the group members were engaged with other musical commitments.
In early 2000, a reconstituted version of the group was assembled, now featuring Camilleri, Creighton, Black, drummer Nicky Bomba, and (as an adjunct member) Ed Bates on pedal steel. In four days, they recorded a second studio album titled The Adventures of The Amazing Revelators. the album was a mix of blues and roots covers and original material. The album was released in March 2000.[8]
In November 2001, a live DVD titled Floating Bridge: Live at the Basement was released.[9] It originally aired on ABC TV in December 2001.[10] The line-up for this release was Camilleri, Black, Creighton, Luscombe and guitarist Claude Carranza.
In September 2002, the band -- now consisting of Camilleri, Creighton and Black with new drummer Tony Floyd -- released a third studio album titled, The Revelators. Session players on the album included Ed Bates, Kerryn Tolhurst, Jane Clifton, Shane O'Mara, and others.
In July 2012, the band released Floating Bridge: Live at the Basement as a digital-only live album.[11]
In August 2012, the band reunited for three special afternoon shows in Melbourne at the newly launched venue the Flying Saucer Club.[12] They celebrated with the release of The Best Of... The Revelators.[13]
Members
Joe Camilleri (vocals, saxophone, guitar)
James Black (keyboards)
Joe Creighton (bass, vocals)
Jeff Burstin (guitar)
Peter Luscombe (drums)
Nicky Bomba (drums, percussion, backing vocals)
Ed Bates (guitar)
James Black (piano, organ, clarinet, guitar, mandolin)
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^"The best of the Revelators". iTunes Australia. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
^"ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots album". ARIA Awards. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
^"Floating Bridge". therevelatorsmusic. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
^"The Revelators". AMO. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
^"The Revelators". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2003. Archived from the original on 4 May 2003. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
^"The Revlators Floating Bridge Live DVD". DVD orchard. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
^"The Revelators: Floating Bridge - Live At The Basement". DVD.net.au. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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^Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 233.
February 07, 2023
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The Revelators also known as The Delta Revelators is an Australian blues rock band formed in 1989 by Joe Camilleri James Black Joe Creighton and Peter Luscome Jeff Burstin joined in 1990 1 In Camilleri s own words their desire was to blow out the serious days work with people who shared the same interest in music and who simply wanted to play it 2 The RevelatorsOriginMelbourne Victoria AustraliaGenresBlues rock R amp B soul zydecoYears active1989 1989 presentLabelsDemon Records Head RecordsMembersJoe Camilleri 1989 1992 2000 2002 periodically James Black 1989 1992 2000 2002 periodically Joe Creighton 1989 1992 2000 2002 periodically Past membersPeter Luscombe 1989 1992 Jeff Burstin 1990 1992 Nicky Bomba 2000 2002 Ed Bates 2000 2002 James Black 2000 2002 The band is a side project of The Black Sorrows as all members were part of The Black Sorrows at the time of formation The Revelators sound was a return to early Black Sorrows sound playing largely R amp B oriented cover songs The band released three studio albums and a live DVD between 1991 and 2002 3 A greatest hits was released in 2012 4 The band received two ARIA Award nominations both for ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album in 2001 and 2003 5 Contents 1 History 2 Members 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 DVD Live albums 3 3 Compilations 3 4 Singles 4 ReferencesHistory EditThe band was an offshoot of The Black Sorrows Original members Joe Camilleri vocals guitar sax James Black guitars keys Jeff Burstin guitars mandolin Joe Creighton bass and Peter Luscombe drums were all also simultaneously members of The Black Sorrows an Australian blues and roots band that had released five studio albums in the 1980s The Delta Revelators as they were originally known were a Black Sorrows side project in the late 1980s to play gigs and relax after more serious studio work 6 The response from Melbourne audiences led them to regular sessions at ID s now The Continental and the Botanical Hotel 7 which in turn led to fans requesting an album The band recorded Amazing stories a collection of roots based covers in 1991 Also guesting on the album were most of the other members of The Black Sorrows including violinist Jen Anderson and vocalists Linda and Vika Bull The album was re released in March 1993 as a 2 CD pack with The Black Sorrows Better Times and it peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Charts A near ten year hiatus then ensued while the group members were engaged with other musical commitments In early 2000 a reconstituted version of the group was assembled now featuring Camilleri Creighton Black drummer Nicky Bomba and as an adjunct member Ed Bates on pedal steel In four days they recorded a second studio album titled The Adventures of The Amazing Revelators the album was a mix of blues and roots covers and original material The album was released in March 2000 8 In November 2001 a live DVD titled Floating Bridge Live at the Basement was released 9 It originally aired on ABC TV in December 2001 10 The line up for this release was Camilleri Black Creighton Luscombe and guitarist Claude Carranza In September 2002 the band now consisting of Camilleri Creighton and Black with new drummer Tony Floyd released a third studio album titled The Revelators Session players on the album included Ed Bates Kerryn Tolhurst Jane Clifton Shane O Mara and others In July 2012 the band released Floating Bridge Live at the Basement as a digital only live album 11 In August 2012 the band reunited for three special afternoon shows in Melbourne at the newly launched venue the Flying Saucer Club 12 They celebrated with the release of The Best Of The Revelators 13 Members EditJoe Camilleri vocals saxophone guitar James Black keyboards Joe Creighton bass vocals Jeff Burstin guitar Peter Luscombe drums Nicky Bomba drums percussion backing vocals Ed Bates guitar James Black piano organ clarinet guitar mandolin Discography EditStudio albums Edit Amazing Stories 1991 Sony Music Australia Better Times by The Black Sorrows Amazing Stories by The Revelators 1993 CBS Records No 14 AUS The Adventures of The Amazing Revelators 2000 Head Records The Revelators 2002 Head Records DVD Live albums Edit Floating Bridge Live at the Basement 2001 DVD 2012 digital download Compilations Edit The Best Of The Revelators Head Records 2012 Singles Edit List of singles with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumAUS 14 What Does It Take To Win Your Love 1992 81 Amazing StoriesReferences Edit Holmgren Magnus The Delta Revelators The Revelators Passagen se Australian Rock Database Magnus Holmgren Archived from the original on 27 March 2013 Retrieved 17 May 2014 Floating Bridge therevelatorsmusic Retrieved 1 September 2016 The Revelators Discography joecamilleri com au Retrieved 1 September 2016 The best of the Revelators iTunes Australia 3 August 2012 Retrieved 1 September 2016 ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots album ARIA Awards Retrieved 1 September 2016 Floating Bridge therevelatorsmusic Retrieved 1 September 2016 The Revelators AMO Archived from the original on 21 November 2007 Retrieved 1 September 2016 The Revelators Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2003 Archived from the original on 4 May 2003 Retrieved 1 September 2016 The Revlators Floating Bridge Live DVD DVD orchard Retrieved 1 September 2016 The Revelators Floating Bridge Live At The Basement DVD net au Retrieved 1 September 2016 Floating Bridge therevelatorsmusic Retrieved 1 September 2016 Drawcards to brag about Sydney Morning Herald 3 August 2012 Retrieved 1 September 2016 the Best of the Revelators The Black Sorrows Retrieved 1 September 2016 Ryan Gavin 2011 Australia s Music Charts 1988 2010 PDF ed Mt Martha Victoria Australia Moonlight Publishing p 233 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Revelators amp oldid 1130549022, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
