Blues
2024
January 19th
Dino Baptiste
Trio
World renowned Dion Baptiste has played with far too many famous
musicians to list here. However, just to mention a few: Mick Jagger, Lulu,
Rolling Stones, Dana Gillespie, Leo Sayer, Kiki Dee……plus he has performed for
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Princess Margaret.
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The Milk Men
https://www.themilkmenmusic.com/
The
Milk Men have been tearing up venues and festivals all over the UK with their
dynamic, white hot versions of classic blues tunes, alongside unforgettable
foot-stomping originals. The band has played and headlined
blues and rock festivals all over the country and has earned itself a
reputation as one of the very best live acts in the UK with a dynamic, joyous
live show that enthrals, energises and entertains in equal measure.
https://www.themilkmenmusic.com/
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Dave Ferra’s
All Stars
Dave Ferra gtr, vocal, harmonica, Mickey Pierce bass and vocal, Dougie
Woodison sax, Gary Smith Lyons drums
Dave Ferra has one of the longest gig lists on the music scene and is
so much in demand that it has taken us 10 months to be able to book him.
Dave is multi-talented on guitar, harp and vocals and is fully aware
that people come out not just to listen, but to have a good time. And a good
time they have.
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https://mississippimacdonald.com/
‘Mississippi MacDonald
represents the next generation of great guitarists who hail from the
UK, wholly authentic, he’s earned the right to claim the name.’ Living Blues USA.
A singer, guitarist and
songwriter making music with real gravitas, marking him as the new voice of
British soul-blues. Been honoured with a session by Cerys Matthews on the
BBC Radio 2 Blues show and championed by Mojo magazine. Scored successive no.1
albums on Radio charts with the IBBA and RMR. Influenced by the playing of
Albert King and the vocals of OV Wrigh.
He has played extensively
in the UK and the US including a Washington State Blues Society showcase on
Beale Street during the International Blues Challenge, appearances on King
Biscuit Time (Helena AK), and Radio Memphis. He has recorded recently in the US
with established artists Vaneese Thomas (Rufus Thomas) and Benny Turner
(Freddie King, Mighty Joe Young).
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Chad Strentz
and the Chadillacs
http://www.chad-strentz.com/?fbclid=IwAR0D6e4sbgH86XtqyrJwhNpZyI9urYj5bmA9Hv2mAIHc1by09eywXMoTJtA
Singer/guitarist
/song writer, soulful, raw, charismatic & exciting
Chad is known as one of the best blues singers in Europe, and beyond. He has
been singing since the age of 15, starting his adventure singing Rock 'n' Roll
& Rockabilly.
Chad's vocal style has matured over the years and he has a vast range of styles
he somehow manages to combine together, with his charismatic way of performing
on stage.
From Rock 'n' Roll to Country, Soul, & Rhythm & Blues, Chad covers all
these styles, and more, and puts his own stamp on
Chad has worked with PAUL LAMB & THE KINGSNAKES for over 28yrs wining many
awards on the way. Other bands Chad is known for playing with are: CAT-TALK,
THE BIG TOWN PLAYBOYS, SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! CHAD STRENTZ & PAUL ACOUSTIC
DUO.
CHAD
STRENTZ &THE CHAD-ILLAC'S is Chad's current band with:
Chad vocals/guitar, Mike Thorne on drums, Orlando Shearer on bass, and Pete
Farrugia on lead guitar. All these guys are accomplished musicians in their own
rights and together with Chad they bring an exciting not to missed performance
each time they take to the stage.
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Big Mamas
Door
Big Mama's Door play an eclectic mix of originals and covers. Fronted
by the most authentic and charismatic blues front-woman, backed by a tight band
steeped in the great records like Chess, Blue Note & Atlantic
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The Incredible Blues Puppies
https://www.thebarcodes.co.uk/Pages-IBP/IBPhome.html
The INCREDIBLE BLUES
PUPPIES are the best blues hounds around. They play a mix of original material
and some of the best Blues classics.
ALAN GLEN - Vocals,
Harmonica, Guitar (Yardbirds / Little Axe / Nine Below Zero ), Alan Vincent -
Guitar
(Daniel Smith / The Flaming
Allstars), PETER MILES – Drums (The Grimms / Jo Ann Kelly ), ROY PARSONS - Bass
(Micky Moody), BOB HADDRELL
– Keyboards (Billy Swan / Chicago Jimmy Dawkins / Sonny Black)
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Rag Mama Rag
RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic
sound which soon has audiences feet tapping. Their repertoire is 20’s and 30’s
Blues based, but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast
Ragtime sounds, early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many
other regional styles of the 20’s and 30’s period.
Since their debut they have recorded nine CD albums.
After 30 years of touring, they are still on the road and appearing at
many big festivals in Europe.
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Spikedrivers
https://www.facebook.com/spikedriversuk/?locale=en_GB
Ben Tyzack: guitar, vocals & harmonica, Constance Redgrave: bass
guitar, vocals & percussion and Maurice Mcelroy : drums, vocals
& percussion, Roger Nunn : percussion & vocals.
One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their
combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and
highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They
take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the
huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the
distance.....
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October 11th
BTBC
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Splitwhiskers
https://www.splitwhiskers.co.uk/
Go
tell ever'body Split Whiskers are back in town, they got a dollar and a quarter
and they're ready to clown!.
Split Whiskers have their roots firmly planted in Chicago blues, crossing
boundaries into rock, americana and more than a hint of the Delta.
The band’s fame is spreading, and they are becoming one of the busiest bands at
blues venues around the UK, in particular in great demand on the Festival
circuit.
Their superb musicianship, along with their infectious humour on stage,
promises a great evening’s entertainment
Fronted by Gilby J. Fletcher on vocals & blues harp
Johnny 'Magic Boy' Wright on vocals & acoustic, resonator & electric
guitars
They are joined by:
Matt
Willshaw on keys
Robbie Stewart-Mathews on bass
Rick Hudson on drums
“Split Whiskers embrace excellence
when playing live, the show is a complete experience, you will leave after
feeling refreshed and invigorated by their blues..." BBC Radio
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BTBC
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2025
January
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February
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March
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