Hard Travellin' are: Dave Kelly, Bob Hall & Hillary Blythe Friends since they were neighbours in the sixties, England's premier blues vocalist and guitarist Dave Kelly (of the Blues Band) and blues and boogie pianist and mandolinist Bob Hall have had illustrious careers and won many awards for their music. Dave started his music career […]
Elsie Franklin is a musician playing and singing old-time style American folk, blues and ragtime on her trusty National resonator. Elsie is often praised for her authentic, yet unique take on early blues and jazz, drawing influence from legendary female blues artists such as Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith. Elsie has formed her own all-female blues […]
Mississippi MacDonald Back by popular demand after his great show for us back in 2024 Mississippi MacDonald is a three times British Blues Awards nominee, from London. He has been playing since he was 11 years old and has travelled extensively on the US blues trail, meeting, amongst others, Pinetop Perkins, Willie Big Eyes Smith, […]
Nigel Bagge Band I'm sure you all know Nigel and his trusty fellow band mates. Blues with a touch of soul, country and rhythm’n’blues Good to welcome them back to the Blues Bar. Nigel Bagge - Smoky vocals, sensitive guitar Janos Bajtala - Keys & Backing Vocals Chris Sharley - Drums and Backing Vocals Eddie […]
The Looters plus extra special guest Chris Farlowe Jeff Savage - Vox, harp, guitar Dzal Martin - Vox, guitars John Gordon - Bass, B Vox Jim Russell - Drums Steve Oakman - keyboards Plus Extra Special guest Chris Farlowe Chris Farlowe is one of the great underrated British soul & blues influenced singers. Playing Live […]
The Looters plus extra special guest Chris Farlowe A Great second night this year! Jeff Savage - Vox, harp, guitar Dzal Martin - Vox, guitars John Gordon - Bass, B Vox Jim Russell - Drums Steve Oakman - keyboards Plus Extra Special guest Chris Farlowe Chris Farlowe is one of the great underrated British soul […]
Ash Lambe & The 32-20’s with Support from Dom Glynn Ash Lambe & The 32-20’s are a London Based Chicago blues band and were born out of a mutual love of the blues, and in particular the raw and electric sounds of Chicago blues. Drawing inspiration from the greats such as Muddy Waters, Elmore James, […]
John Verity Back by popular demand and good to see and hear him again this year! John is one of the most consistent performers on the blues rock circuit today, having honed his craft over more than 60 years on the circuit at every level. Born in West Yorkshire he played in many bands in […]
Dino Baptiste & Night Train Blues, Boogie Woogie featuring originals and varied Ray Charles etc covers Dino Baptiste - keyboards/vocals/harmonica Dominic Stockbridge - guitar/vocals Cameron Rossi - tenor sax Harry Whitty - bass/vocals Dan “Bam Bam” Watt – drums Now with over 30 years of professional live and studio performances in a musical career spanning […]
Big Wolf Band Blues Rock Powerhouse Big Wolf Band, Formed in Birmingham in 2014 by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jonathan Earp, Big Wolf Band have become one of the UK’s most respected and dynamic blues rock acts. Joined by Mick Jeynes (bass), Tim Jones (drums), Justin Johnson (guitar), and Arran Shangavi (keys), the band […]
Roberto Picazo Band Rob Picazo is a Rhythm & Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born in Madrid and based in London, Rob’s love for Blues, Soul and Gospel date back to his teenage years, as regular explorations of his father’s vast record collection and the music of Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Solomon Burke gave […]
Elsie Franklin & The Rockets Blues, Boogie Woogie, Country, Old Time, Rock and Roll Rockin´ all-female acoustic country-blues. If you like your blues hot & sweet poured over with chilli sauce this will have you jumping to your feet. Carrying on the tradition of music in the Franklin family started in the 1920s by her […]