The Black Denims are a 7 piece Rock ’n’ Roll outfit from Glasgow Scotland founded by 24 year old song-writer, Scott McPherson.

Scott has a very honest and visceral approach, in his song-writing, to the struggles of heart break and lonesome nights. This theme is heard in the melancholic and contrite lyrics that compliment the Americana/Roots style of instrumentation that the band serve their audience in their ferocious live performances.

With this, McPherson is joined by Iain Gordon-Smith on the bass, Gavin Lamont (The Hoojamamas) on the percussion. Tim Brough (Tom McGuire & The Brassholes) on piano duties, Timmy Allen (Awkward Family Portraits) on Mandolin and Electric Guitar, Conor Smith on Pedal Steel and finally, Roo Gedes on the Violin.

The band have grown over the years from, back in the day, being a two piece blues-punk band to now a 7 piece group orchestrated by some of the most tasteful musicians Glasgow has to offer. Each member comes into their own and moulds their individual character into the project thus making for a very diverse overall sound.

Whilst the The Black Denims have very rock ’n’ roll roots, they can also be appreciated under a more sentimental light with their more acoustic, melodic approach to songwriting. Scott notes the inspiration behind the song-writing stems from years of reading work from old love drunk poets and listening to the likes of Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon. So expect to find a few tips of the hat in the recordings.