The Cadillac Three – described as "blending distorted lap-steel with Pantera riffs & outlaw song-writing" – have picked up the Award for 'Best New Band' at this year's Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards, held last night at The Avalon, Hollywood, USA, rather than its usual stamping ground of The Roundhouse, London, in celebration of its tenth anniversary.
The Cadillac Three – Jaren Johnston (guitar / vocals), Kelby Ray (lap steel / bass) & Neil Mason(drums) – picked up the Award in person then went on to play the after-show event, winning through in a strong category voted for by the Classic Rock readers themselves; other nominees included Royal Blood, Deaf Havana & Blues Pills, making this a huge triumph for the Nashville trio who have visited UK shores just three times thus far, including two sold-out London shows.
Says Neil Mason: "What an honour to be three long-haired dudes from Nashville, Tennessee, and to be recognised half way around the world for the noise we make. We love it over in the UK! Thank you!!!"
"We are so honoured to be Classic Rock's best new artist!!" continues Jaren Johnston. "The UK has become our home away from home, and we can't wait to be back there to celebrate with all the fans in December!! Thank you!!"
The December dates are as follows:-
7 – Manchester, Deaf Institute
8 – Birmingham, Oobleck
9 – London, Garage
Guesting on all 3 headline dates will be Bristol rock 'n' rollers Tax The Heat, with full-blooded rockersSons Of Icarus joining the bill in London only.
Tickets are available here: https://www.kililive.com/artists/the-cadillac-three
In addition, TC3 are confirmed to play Planet Rockstock '14 on December 6[sup]th[/sup]; this three-day festival takes place from December 5 - 7 at Park Dean Holiday Park, Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Wales.
Tickets for Planet Rockstock are available here: www.planetrock.com/events/planet-rock-live/planet-rockstock-2014
In support of the UK dates, a new single, 'Get Your Buzz On', will be released via Spinefarm Records onDecember 1[sup]st[/sup]; the track is taken from the band's debut album, 'Tennessee Mojo', also available on Spinefarm.
