News & Reviews
"Stuart Cable (yes - from Cable TV and the Stereophonics) sat in with The Accelerators for a stunning version of Voodoo Chile last sunday in Haverfordwest. The power from the percussion and the lead guitarist Virgil McMahon was mind-blowing."
Glen, Tenby
"At last some real guys doing some real blues at the Borough Blues Club. A very real Freddie King style singer. I'm sorry I never got the autograph of the young guitarist because I have a feeling it's gonna be worth a few quid soon, what a prodigy to behold, a new Hendrix for sure from Wales no less!"
Lew at the Borough Blues Club.
"The Accelerators are the finest blues band I've heard for some time - tight, energetic, passionate and entertaining - and 15 year old Virgil on lead guitar is truly an awesome talent".
BB Skone, Radio Pembrokeshire.
"An Accelerators show is always a joyful experience for anyone passionate about music, and lead guitarist Virgil displays a taste, sensitivity and sheer ramalamadingdongness that belies his years. A star on the rise!"
Malcolm Cawley, Music Organiser, The Blackwood Big Balloon Festival.
"What a night for the genesis of the Tenby Blues Festival..rain,rain & more rain, yet I got to see & hear some red-hot blues. The acoustic stuff has it's place, but lets face it, when you get to see a bare-knuckle blues outfit like The Accelerators ,you're alright, the rain fades .It's the rawness that makes this band real."
Stu Wright, Brecon
"Featuring the amazing talented fingers of 15yr old guitarist Virgil McMahon" Euron Griffiths, 'True Blues' BBC Radio Wales.
"Hey, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance in the “mid summer madness” at the art centre 2006. Awesome stuff! Keep up the good work."
Steve Hicks, Machynlleth
"Certainly a fine band - best around here. Brought on a guest young guitar hurricane last sat at Rummers who blew us all away - an outstanding player and apparently the son of Henry of The Accelerators."
Bri' , from Aberystwyth
"Saw these guys play last night at the Cellar Bar in Cardigan, WOW! Style, energy, passion, and huge talent. The whole band were fantastic, but special mention has to be made of the awesome guitarist Virgil; boy does this lad shine, keep your eyes on this one, he truly is OUTSTANDING!"
Helen, Cilgerran, West Wales "I caught your performance at Rummers 10 March, what a fantastic night. I've been a blues fan for many years & I've got to say your band is one of the best I've seen for a very long time.I live in Wiltshire & came to Aber to celebrate my birthday & to see my girlfriend, you guys made my night, thankyou.Only called at Rummers for a couple of drinks but stayed 'till you finished.Your son Virgil, well what can I say? at that age with his talent,that lad is going to do well.I've made a note of the dates you're playing at Rummers, going to organise my weekend trips to Aber when you're playing.Looking forward to your next performance."
Dave Simmons from Wiltshire
"WOW!!! I just stumbled across these guys down at Rummers and couldn't leave. Takes me back to my youth - if I had closed my eyes I was back there when it was all kicking off in the 60's. Thanks!"
Norm, High Wycombe
"At last some real guys doing some real blues at the Borough Blues Club. A very real Freddie King style singer. I'm sorry I never got the autograph of the young guitarist because I have a feeling it's gonna be worth a few quid soon, what a prodigy to behold, a new Hendrix for sure from Wales no less!"
Lew at the Borough Blues Club.
"Hey Hey, I always thought the blues was slow, heavy and boring. I could not believe these lads were local to the area. Someone told me they were from Boston, America ? The singer is from "down-under" no doubt...keep on rockin."
FatLad from Lewisham.
"This band is a must see. Hugh Morgan is an outstanding musician with extreme talent. But Virgle is a real treat to the ears! Hope to see all soon at rummers."
Ella Morgan, Aberystwyth |
