The Spiderhawks made their first release in mid–pandemic with a single titled Holy Joe, which was designed to raise money for homeless people. It was fun to do in a pandemic sort of way, successful, and spurred us on to complete this album. Travelling Light is due for release on 25th March 2022.
The backbone of the band is songwriter and composer Simon Webb, who is a well-established composer for theatre, TV and Film; Robert Hart, best known for his work with The Distance, Bad Company, and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band; Bernie Marsden, legendary Whitesnake guitarist, who has worked with Simon on many film, theatre, session, and television projects; Jimmy Copley, famed session drummer, best known for his work with Jeff Beck and Tears For Fears. The supporting cast of musicians (including The Kick Horns) and singers are all top sessioneers in their own right.
Travelling Light Release Date March 25, 2022
ROBERT HART – LEAD VOCALS
SIMON WEBB – VOCALS / KEYBOARDS / BASS
BERNIE MARSDEN – GUITARS
JIMMY COPLEY – DRUMS
EMMA PEARS – VOCALS
JAY STAPLEY – ACOUSTIC GUITAR
WES MCGHEE – B BENDER GUITAR
ALAN STEWART – BASS CLARINET
RODDY LORIMER – TRUMPET
SIMON CLARKE – ALTO SAX
TIM SANDERS – TENOR SAX
PETE JAGGER – BLUES HARP
SIMON EDWARDS – PERCUSSION
LYNDA HAYES – CHOIR
STEVE STAPLEY – CHOIR
STEVE DEVEREAUX – CHOIR
JULIAN LITTMAN – CHOIR
THEA RANFT – CHOIR
KEVIN SHORT – CHOIR
KARENA K. ASHTON – CHOIR
Travelling Light was recorded at Humber Road Studio by Ian Tompson, and SF Studio by Simon Webb. Additional recording at Brittannia Row by Martin Russell.
Music and lyrics by Simon Webb, except Landslide by Stevie Nicks.
Photo by Rob Cass.
Album produced by Ian Tompson and Simon Webb. Mixed by Simon Webb. Mastered by Ian Tompson at Werkhaus Studio. Artwork by Alan Stewart. Manufactured by The Duplication Centre. Released on the Music For Sport label.
Travelling Light Music and lyrics published by Music For Sport Ltd., except Landslide published by Kobalt Music.
Copyright Music For Sport Ltd. 2022. All rights reserved. Made in the UK.
Travelling Light is available here on Spotify.