Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now a full-fledged blues-rock virtuoso,Simon Mcbride grew up in Ireland, influenced by Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. At the age of 16 he joined Irish Metal Band Sweet Savage and toured and recorded a couple of albums with them. A few years later he joined fellow Irishman Andrew Strong, playing soul, R&B and Pop Songs. 

Simon’s talent as a songwriter/guitar player came to the fore with his solo work, starting with his first album Rich Man Falling in 2008, to his second album ‘Since then’ in 2010 which saw him nominated for the British Blues Awards . 2011 saw him realease his third album Nine Lives and 2012 his fourth Titled Crossing the Line. 

Simon has also toured the UK and Ireland with  the likes of Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and US slide guitarist Derek Trucks, In autumn 2010 he toured the UK supporting one of his early guitar heroes, Joe Satriani and then playing Glastonbury in 2011. He also had a guest spot at Don Airey’s Soul & Blues Festival in 2011 and 2013.  A short stint as a guitar player for Ian Gillan with his project Ian Gillan sings Deep Purple followed and post that he joined the classic rock band "Snakecharmer

Simon has continued to make a name for himself over the past decade. 

His Latest release The Fighter came out in February of this year just before he embarks on a 13 date Uk and Irish tour. I caught up with Simon from his home in Ireland to talk about his career, the new single, the upcoming EP and album. We also discussed his Songwriting process, his musical influences growing up and some Tales from the Road, from his time with Ian Gillan, and Joe Satriani.

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For more information on Simon Mcbride, his work and tour dates take a look at his website 

https://www.simonmcbride.net

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Former Young Guitarist of The Year and now a full-fledged blues-rock virtuoso,Simon Mcbride grew up in Ireland, influenced by Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. At the age of 16 he joined Irish Metal Band Sweet Savage and toured and recorded a couple of albums with them. A few years later he joined fellow Irishman Andrew Strong, playing soul, R&amp;B and Pop Songs.&nbsp;
Simon&rsquo;s talent as a songwriter/guitar player came to the fore with his solo work, starting with his first album Rich Man Falling in 2008, to his second album &lsquo;Since then&rsquo; in 2010 which saw him nominated for the British Blues Awards . 2011 saw him realease his third album Nine Lives and 2012 his fourth Titled Crossing the Line.&nbsp;
Simon has also toured the UK and Ireland with&nbsp; the likes of Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and US slide guitarist Derek Trucks, In autumn 2010 he toured the UK supporting one of his early guitar heroes, Joe Satriani and then playing Glastonbury in 2011. He also had a guest spot at Don Airey&rsquo;s Soul &amp; Blues Festival in 2011 and 2013.&nbsp; A short stint as a guitar player for Ian Gillan with his project Ian Gillan sings Deep Purple followed and post that he joined the classic rock band "Snakecharmer
Simon has continued to make a name for himself over the past decade.&nbsp;
His Latest release The Fighter came out in February of this year just before he embarks on a 13 date Uk and Irish tour. I caught up with Simon from his home in Ireland to talk about his career, the new single, the upcoming EP and album. We also discussed his Songwriting process, his musical influences growing up and some Tales from the Road, from his time with Ian Gillan, and Joe Satriani.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Simon Mcbride, his work and tour dates take a look at his website&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.simonmcbride.net">https://www.simonmcbride.net</a>
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The stories of stars, legends, and journeymen.

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On Tales from the Road I speak to guests from varied walks of life about the roads they have chosen to carve and the journeys they have chosen to make, and understand the motivations, challenges, and emotions that drive them.

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