Blues Bar Tring

Roberto Picazo Band
2026-04-16 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
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 way to an obsession marked by listening, research and adulation. Over time, all these influences inspired Rob to write songs with themes of vulnerability, intensity and heartache.
Rob’s album Soothe My Soul was recorded in Memphis with members of the legendary Hi Rhythm section, and released in late 2023 to acclaim in the UK, US and his native Spain. However Rob has finished writing a new album and is in the process of raising funds to begin recordings.
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Elsie Franklin & The Rockets
2026-04-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
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 great grandfather, Elsie Franklin is a great finger style blues, slide guitar player and singer. Elsie is a rising talent in the country blues community, playing old-time American folk music, incorporating everything from blues to jazz with a shiny resonator guitar.
She is widely regarded as a unique and skilled guitarist as well as a powerful vocalist by many highly acclaimed musicians of the genre such as Steve James, Dave Kelly, and Frank Matheis, who describes her as “outright superb and exciting.“
She offered a mix of bluesy, vintage-sounding originals and covers on sophomore album ‘Miss Rhythm’ (2022). Though if you didn’t see the writing credits on her originals, you could easily be fooled into thinking that they were pulled off scratchy 78s from the ’20s or ’30s!
Elsie Franklin – National Resonator Guitar & Vocals
Franchesca Nnoka Shaw – Double Bass
Roni Reed – Drums & Wasboard
“Memphis Minnie, Jo Ann Kelly, now Elsie Franklin…
Elsie Franklin is the most natural blues singer I´ve heard in years, her guitar playing is pretty damn good too, uncluttered and tasteful, she really understands the genre – she´s the whole package“ Dave Kelly
“Outright superb and exciting”
Frank Matheis
“There’s no doubting that the engaging Elsie Franklin is on an upward trajectory.”
Russ Cottee, Blues in Britain
“I am among a growing number of people who feel her considerable creative energy should be recognized and supported.”
Steve James

Buddy King and The mOOn Dogs
2026-05-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Buddy King and The mOOn Dogs

Our old friend Derik Timms will be back in action
A new album was release in Dolby Atmos on Rambling Boy Records and the band will reverted to a variation of their old name: Buddy King and the mOOn Dogs.
The lineup includes:
• Eddie Masters on bass
• Graham Walker on drums
• Richard Cottle on keyboards and saxophone
• Buddy King on guitar, slide, and vocals
The group is renowned for their dynamic blend of blues, rock, and Americana, creating a unique and captivating sound that resonates with audiences. Their performances are a rich tapestry of soulful blues, energetic rock, and heartfelt Americana, ensuring a memorable experience for all who attend.
The band members have collaborated with notable artists such as Albert Lee, Mick Jagger, George Harrison, Pop Staples, Albert King, Gary Moore, Wanda Jackson, Kiki Dee, David Bowie, and many more.

Sam Kelly's Station House
2026-06-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Herts
Sam Kelly’s Station House

Sam Kelly’s Station House is a blues-based “groove” band with a unique sound that is influenced by New Orleans second line, soul, jazz and British funk. They are a vibrant, energetic band who really know how to entertain a crowd…….. “So funky you can almost smell ’em” said one excited festival reveller!
The 4-piece band features:
Sam Kelly (drums)
Richard Sadler (bass)
Tony Qunta (guitar/vocals)
Rowena Poole (lead vocals)
The album No Barricades is crammed with original arrangements and funky blues tracks. This album is a collaboration of work also involving previous band members, Paul Jobson (MD/keys/vocals) and Jerome Marcus (percussion/bvs)
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The Looters plus Legendary Guest Ray Phillips
2026-06-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
The Looters plus special guest, National Teens Legend Ray Phillips

The Looters
Jeff Savage – Vocals, Harp, Guitar Percussion
Jim Russell – Drums
Dzal Martin – Gutar, Vocals
Steve Oakman – Keys, Vocals
John Gordon – Bass , Backing Vocals
Legendary Guest – Ray Phillips
Founder Member of the Original Nashville Teens Band
1964 Top Ten Hit in the UK – “Tobacco Road”

Playing Live Music >From The 60’s & 70’s, Blisterin’ Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, Rock n Roll, Soul and Classic Pop
The Looters are a London based 60’s and 70’s covers band averaging over 100 gigs a year. Playing well known songs from the 60’s & 70’s ranging from Buddy Holly, The Stones, Clapton, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival to Bob Marley, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, James Brown, The Temptations, The Box Tops and The Pirates to name but a few.
What have the following acts got in common ?
Sir Bob Geldof, Alan Price Set, Paul Young, Chrissie Hynde, Meatloaf, The Equals, Vanity Fair, Chris Farlowe, Van Morrison, Whitney Houston to name but a few: They have all played with or still playing with members of The Looters !!!

Jon Amor Trio
2026-07-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Jon Amor Trio

The Jon Amor Trio was formed in 2023 to indulge in their mutual love of blues and funk.
Combining energy with spontaneous improvisation, the Jon Amor Trio have drawn comparisons to Cream,
Little Feat and John Mayer.
The trio is fronted by vocalist and guitarist Jon Amor, known for his time with The Hoax, but now well-established as a performer in his own right.
Jon is accompanied on Bass by Jerry Soffe and Tom Gilkes on Drums
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Paul Cox and The Proof
2026-08-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Paul Cox and The Proof
“One of Britains finest blues/soul vocalist” – Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2.

Paul Cox has been described as the “heir apparent to Chris Farlowe” and “the Pavarotti of British Blues”. He is quite simply one of the best blues/soul vocalists in the country, right up there with Paul Rodgers, Chris Farlowe and Frankie Miller in his prime. Paul Jones of Radio 2 fame cites him as one of his favourite voices.
Since his first pro gig in 1978, with a rock band from Rugby called Oyster, Paul has cut over 14 albums, opened for Ray Charles and Eric Clapton and shared the stage singing with an impressive list which includes Paul Rodgers, Snowy White, Ruby Turner, Sam Brown and Bonnie Tyler. He’s also fronted several top class bands including Frankie Miller’s Full House, John Slaughters Blues Band, Tim Hinckley’s Heart and Soul as well as his own bands, Soul Intention, The Paul Cox Band, and Fire and Water. Over the years he has picked up vast experience of festivals having played many the world over, including the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival.
Pauls’ early musical memories are of singing like those he’d heard on the radio as a teenager in the 70s and on his influences he says, “It’s probably subconscious, but more readily soul-blues style and passionate voices like Otis Redding, Al Green, Paul Rogers, Joe Cocker and Robert Plant”. In the most recent years Paul has been working primarily with the brilliant young French guitarist Charlie Fabert who has built a glowing reputation and is considered one of the most gifted guitarists of his generation. Together they have toured and released the album ‘That’s What We Were Born For’; judging by their presence across the UK this Euro partnership was certainly a successful one!
In the last few years Paul has produced several standout CD’s along with sold out appearances at RONNIE SCOTTS, THE HIDEAWAY in Streatham, toured extensively in both the UK and Europe. Also in his time he has appeared on PAUL JONES’ RADIO 2 BLUES show on six different occasions as well as a one hour Jazz FM special along with performances on RADIO WEY, BBC RADIO CAMBRIDGE and BBC OXFORD.
Highly respected for his soulful approach to his brand of rocking blues, the consummate professional who produces live performances that never disappoint. Be prepared to be entertained!! Paul Cox guarantees great music, terrific vocals and a steamy mix of original material and traditional blues!
He is supported by a truly magnificent band of great musicians in their own right with Peter Stroud on drums, Mike Summerland on guitar, Nigel Hardy on bass and Diavid “Munch” Moore on keys.

Steve 'West' Weston
2026-08-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Steve ‘West’ Weston

Steve grew up among the vibrant music scene in Essex and started out playing in various bands on keyboard before finding his harmonica mojo as the front man in West Weston and the Bluesonics.
He has become the harmonica player of choice for Mud Morganfield when he’s touring Europe, as well as playing with Trickbag in Scandinavia, and then playing on the number 1 album with Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey.
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An Evening with Ma Bessie
2026-09-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Herts
An Evening with Ma Bessie

Building on her passion for the Empress of the Blues, Julia Titus performs as Ma Bessie, sharing the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound brings classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years to life, alongside original songs and hand-picked covers.
This intimate new show features fresh, unheard material while keeping all the favourites that audiences love. The Ma Bessie repertoire includes classics such as ‘Careless Love’, ‘Send me to the ‘lectric chair’, ‘I forgot to say I love you’ and ‘Someone is knocking my door’.
With sell-out performances across the UK and a growing reputation for authentic sound, “An Evening with Ma Bessie” promises to add style, class and excitement to your evening.
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Adam Sweet Band
2026-09-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Adam Sweet Band

Taking his cue from the British blues boom sounds and rock riffs of the 60s and 70s Adam Sweet has been carving out his own territory between classic rock, blues and Americana for over a decade. With his band he delivers brooding blues and rootsy rock, balancing richly detailed song writing, soulful vocals and expertly piercing guitar work.
The Adam Sweet Band features:
Adam Sweet – guitarist and singer-songwriter
Garry Kroll – drums
Paddy Blight – bass
Thomas Hughes – Hammond organ
Since being crowned Introducing Stage winners at The Great British Rock and Blues Festival in 2023 the Adam Sweet Band have been rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the tightest units on the circuit. They have built on their success with triumphant performances at venues and festivals across the UK, including London’s 100 Club, the Brudenell Social Club, Sidmouth & Rye International Jazz & Blues Festivals, the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival and they have supported the likes of Wishbone Ash, Kris Barras Band and Elles Bailey. In 2025 they were nominated in the category of ‘UK Blues Emerging Act of the Year’ at the UK Blues Awards.
In 2024 they released the album Live At Crescent Records with the accompanying YouTube series clocking up over 80k views in the first few months of its release.
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Chris Corcoran Trio with Elsie Franklin
2026-10-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Chris Corcoran Trio with Elsie Franklin

Chris Corcoran is widely regarded as one of the UK’s top blues guitarists, with a distinctive style that blends swing, jump blues and vintage tones with jaw-dropping technique. A regular on the UK blues circuit, Chris has picked up multiple awards and nominations over the years, and if you’ve ever seen him live, you’ll know why. Backed by his superb rhythm section, the trio delivers powerful, all-instrumental sets that are full of groove, energy, and serious class.
In addition, Chris will be joined by Elsie Franklin as a special guest. Elsie is a gifted guitarist and singer with a deep love for early country blues – think fingerstyle, bottleneck slide, and a voice full of heart. She’s been making waves on the blues scene with her authentic, soulful performances that pay tribute to the likes of Memphis Minnie and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, while bringing something entirely her own.
Expect top-drawer musicianship, irresistible rhythms, and a night that’s full of character, soul and proper blues spirit.
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Elsie Franklin

“Elsie Franklin is the most natural blues singer I’ve heard in years, her guitar playing is pretty damn good too, uncluttered and tasteful, she really understands the genre – she’s the whole package” – Dave Kelly

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Gary Fletcher Blues Band
2026-10-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
The Gary Fletcher Blues Band
We are very pleased to have them back after such a great evening last year.
The band are:
Gary – acoustic and slide guitars, banjo and ukelele
Tom Leary – (Lindisfarne, Feast of Fiddles, etc) violin
Alan Glen – (Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero etc) harmonica
Andy Billups – (The Hamsters) bass
Nick Ritchie – (Canto, Mud) guitars
Sam Kelly – (Tom Robinson, Circulus) drums
Here Gary plays his own songs on acoustic guitar. They are not a blues band playing blues by aging white Brits, instead you have a collection of strong songs performed with taste, intelligence and dignity with the acoustic rather than the electric guitar to the fore. There’s a nice sense of space and atmosphere throughout.
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Aisha Khan & The Rajahs
2026-11-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
Aisha Khan & The Rajahs

British singer Aisha Khan is blessed with a voice that echoes both the glamour and grit of a bygone era.
Aisha Khan sings American roots music, jazz, and rhythm & blues of the 1940s/50s. With a nod to the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era and with over 30 years of experience, coupled with an unrivalled passion for the music.
She combines outstanding original material with powerful cover versions and performs them all with class, soul, talent and wit.
Aisha communicates heartbreak, joy and a range of emotions in-between, honouring the tradition of the past divas
Aisha Khan & The Rajahs’ album The Magnificent Twelve on Folc Records is a collection of twelve duets with some of Aisha’s favourite singers and musical heroes.
The publication Eastern Eye says ‘she is known for her evocative vocals, magnetic stage presence and deep reverence for the great female vocalists of the past’.
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Mississippi MacDonald
2026-11-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
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, Otis Clay and BB King. In 2010, he was part of the team that purchased a gravestone for the late Hi Records recording artist and soul legend, OV Wright.
His seven albums have had significant international airplay and coverage, making the top 10 of the British Blues charts on four occasions.
Paul Jones described him as “splendid…..really really excellent”.
Blues In Britain magazine praised “…Mississippi’s Albert Collins’ flavoured guitar work….blistering. Soulful vocals and excellent fretwork. Genuine blues, played with passion and hugely appreciated”.
In 2021 he was signed to APM Records, and his album Do Right, Say Right was released to critical acclaim.
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The Looters plus special guest
2026-12-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Blues Bar Tring – (Doors & Bar 7.00pm Band 8.00pm), Tring Park Cricket Club, London Road, Tring, Herts, HP23 6HA, United Kingdom
The Looters plus special guest

Jeff Savage – Vox, harp, guitar
Dzal Martin – Vox, guitars
John Gordon – Bass, B Vox
Jim Russell – Drums
Steve Oakman – keyboards
Playing Live Music >From The 60’s & 70’s, Blisterin’ Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, Rock n Roll, Soul and Classic Pop
The Looters are a London based 60’s and 70’s covers band averaging over 100 gigs a year. Playing well known songs from the 60’s & 70’s ranging from Buddy Holly, The Stones, Clapton, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival to Bob Marley, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, James Brown, The Temptations, The Box Tops and The Pirates to name but a few.
What have the following acts got in common ?
Sir Bob Geldof, Alan Price Set, Paul Young, Chrissie Hynde, Meatloaf, The Equals, Vanity Fair, Chris Farlowe, Van Morrison, Whitney Houston to name but a few: They have all played with or still playing with members of The Looters !!!
