bob hillary and the massive mellow

bob hillary and the massive mellow

Bob Hillary and the Massive Mellow is a band led by Bob Hillary. The group releases music under its own name and describes its sound as a blend of trancey, melodic world, folk, dub and reggae influences, with African reggae rhythms, jazzy horns and melodic vocals. Their debut album, Nature’s Pace, receives five-star reviews and is played by Vic Galloway and Steve Lamacq on Radio 1.

Background

Before this project, Bob Hillary is the frontman and main songwriter for The Ruffness, a roots world reggae band. The band’s web presence includes an official website and a Myspace page.

Live activity

Bob Hillary and the Massive Mellow play a wide range of festivals, including Glastonbury, The Larmer Tree, The Big Green Gathering and Shambala. Their live and recorded work is described in terms of deep trancey soul grooves, acoustic songs, mellow melodies and ambient electronics, with comparisons made to Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, The Cat Empire and David Gray.