Over the last few years the eclectic duo YOUNG GUN SILVER FOX (Mamas Gun front man Andy Platts, the “young gun” and performer/writer/producer Shawn Lee, the “silver fox”) have built up a devoted cohort of fans who enjoy their unique take on blue-eyed soul and west coast harmony pop. The sound of YGSF is an eclectic blend of all sorts of everything – maybe think a cocktail of Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire, Bobby Caldwell and even Paul McCartney. Yes, we did say “eclectic” – but the sound has definite attraction. Some call it “Yacht Rock” – but it’s a lot more than that!
Right now Andy Platts is working with rising UK star MT Jones, writing songs for his debut album, whilst Shawn has been around the world drumming and being a musical director for Asha Puthli. However the pair have found time to start work on a new album of their own, their fifth – details to follow.
While we wait, the twosome have just released a new single – a classy, harmonic ‘Stevie & Sly’. Yes, you’re right – this is an unashamed tribute to two musical giants and indeed all things mid 70s… who said there’s no future in nostalgia!
Shawn says: “Musically this came about jamming on the Rhodes and bass and came together very quickly. The lyrics I wrote with Conner Reeves – we were trying to convey the feeling of being an old soul born out of time and to capture it with some name heavy name dropping in the chorus. Stevie & Sly are two of the GOATs – Sly especially is one of my all-time heroes”
YGSF are also going on tour – very soon, dates below.
UK TOUR
May 2nd- St Stephen’s Church, – Ipswich
May 4th- Hoxton Hall- London
May 12th- The Fleece- Bristol
May 13th – Hare & Hounds- Birmingham
May 15th- Manchester Academy- Manchester
May 16th- King Tuts- Glasgow
May 18th- Brundell Social Club- Leeds
