Danny Connors, ex frontman of The On Offs, is back with a new solo project with his band The Ladders. A travelling man who cites Ronnie Lane as a big influence on his life, his movement through scallydelica, 60s Kinks-ish pop, reggae-lite, punkish new wave and even rap make comparisons to Edgar Jones apt. But his new four-piece outfit is perhaps his best move to date. Motown rhythms, melodies and arrangements that recall The Style Council and early solo Paul Weller and a commitment to the sounds and message of funky soul, personified by Curtis Mayfield, have brought much reward (Modculture).

Having written, produced and recorded all these songs solo before bringing in The Ladders to take the new tunes on the road, his music has earned him a growing fan base. So far, this year, its also earned him stadium support slots with Paul Weller on the early part of his 2009 UK tour, a summer support slot for The Blockheads and most recently touring with The Rifles - with more to follow at the end of the year. The self-titled debut EP was released in September and the band are looking forward to going into the studio with Paul Weller to record their debut album.

The Ladders are ready to bring their unique brand of soulful rock n roll to the music industry.

NME’s Joel Reynolds  said: ‘The once-noble genre of ‘rhythm and blues’ has been bastardised so much it now describes no more than some squeaks and farts snatched off GarageBand. Tonight Danny Connors is here to claim it back. The former singer with The On Offs has coralled a new gang of acolytes to aid him in his quest. They’re part Stones swagger, part James Brown showmanship, part P-Funk, and all awesome. They could be the band to save us from a world of Akon and Flo Rida.’ (August 2009)

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Agent - Lee Taylor