There has been some great music recently that I have reviewed that has firstly, A) come out of Sweden, and, B) from the Doolittle group AB. Here again is another example of that label where the band in question delivers high quality musicianship that is both innovative and powerful. No Possession Blues was formed in 2009 out of Vaggeryd, Sweden, and its key focus is live performances and writing their own brand of blues rock that is infused with rockabilly that fundamentally aims to entertain past the commercial arena.
Lead guitar work is handled by the talented Micko Ylinikka, who has a long history of music creation, that is embedded through his love for The Rolling Stones. Danne Pettersson takes care of the lead vocals, harmonica and rhythm guitar. He comes from the Swedish folk music scene, but his matured into an energetic entertainer whose stage persona has become big and bold. The recordings of the songs capture that energy marvellously, able to extend the imagination of a real 'live' performance taking place right where the music is playing. Also making up this energetic team is Mikko Karppinen , keeping the drive of the band energy filled on his drums. Mikko had never played in a band before No Possession Blues but he is competent and confident, holding the rhythm section down like a champion with his influential styles. Fourth and last band member: Mattias Vestlund plays the bass guitar and additional vocals. His bouncy bass riffs are crazy addictive and captures the energy and life of the genre like a well fitted glove. He might be the youngest of the crew, but that does not disqualify his skill against the rest of the band.. He also growls as frontman of metal outfit Dethrone in his spare time.
In the three years that have been playing together they have recorded two albums through their DIY headquarters "Oil Pit Studio" Their live performances have been described as an experience that is filled with a contagious energy. They have played numerous gigs around Sweden, having the opportunity to headline and support a variety of artists in various blues clubs and bars. Some of the artists they have supported are Peter Lundbladh, Sliding Slim & Jimmy Z and Swedish rockers Graveyard. "In 2011 the band entered the Scandinavian Blues Contest which resulted in a double victory - Peoples Choice and The Jury's Choice!