Todd Sharpville - London Album Launch - “Medication Time” 

+ SUPPORT / SPECIAL GUEST

The Camden Club, 72-73 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AN

(4 min walk from Chalk Farm tube)

A very special Blues-Rock / Americana extravaganza! The album launch for “Medication Time,” the highly-awaited new release from the much acclaimed guitarist/singer/songwriter virtuoso Todd Sharpville, exploring a period of his life 16 years ago where the stress of a child contact battle during a messy breakup resulted in a total breakdown and a two-month stay in a mental hospital.

Todd will be joined by a stellar lineup featuring ex Jeff Beck/John Mcglaughlin/Van Morrison drummer extraordinaire Mark Mondesir, highly regarded Czech Republic bassist Matey Cerny on bass, and Joe Mac on keyboards (who’s worked with Robbie Williams, Cinelli Brothers, Doctor John, & Matt Schofield). The evening will also feature special guest (and UK Blues Award Hall Of Fame recipient) Paul Lamb on harmonica.

Speaking of his experience, Todd explains the circumstances that led him there. “I wasn’t emotionally prepared for the sudden separation from my children that came with the divorce. Up until then I was somewhat of a control freak, so the realization that control is but an illusion never really dawned on me until I found myself floored by reactive depression, suicidal, and sectioned within a state-run facility. Men rarely discuss these kinds of emotions with one another, so they can often surprise the hell out of us and prove to be too overwhelming to cope with. Being a musician, I was lucky that I was able to fit the practicalities of my working life around my predicament. I also have some amazing friends. I managed to get back on my feet. Many people don’t have these luxuries. Many fall by the wayside and never get back up again.”

Spanning 12 blues/rock-fueled tracks (consisting of nine originals and three covers), Medication Time examines and expresses many of the emotions that led to the breakdown, the hospital stay, and the slow climb back to figurative normality. The album was recorded at West Lake Recording in Greenwich, Rhode Island, produced by two-time Grammy nominee and multi Blues Music Award- winner Duke Robillard and features two duets: one with Detroit blues legend Larry McCray; the other with multi-BMA winner Sugar Ray Norcia. 

Seating: There should be plenty of tables available for all, which will be provided on a first come / first served basis. The venue also offers plenty of standing room.

Food: The venue offers freshly prepared American cuisine on site

CD’s & Vinyl copies of the new album will be available for sale on the night.