Tues 27th April
The Spikedrivers
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.....
www.spikedrivers.co.uk
Tues 25th May
The Cadillac Kings
The Cadillac Kings have got it all - A guitar player whose T-Bone
Walker licks and cranky chordings sound as natural as his piercing
slashing south Louisiana sound. A harp player who can make it bark and
yelp and still get soulful in the solos. A rhythm section that adds a
rich lushness to the whole thing. A piano player whose main aim in life
is to shorten the gap between New Orleans and Los Angeles, and a
vocalist who sounds like he's having a natural ball on each and every
tune. www.cadillackings.co.uk
Tues 29th June
West Weston and the Bluesonics
Steve Weston has got a pretty solid claim to being London's top harmonica man. His tone is extraordinary, as is his taste and style,
and within his chosen field - old style Chicago/West Coast harp playing - he's right up there with anyone in the world today. Not only that, he
can sing and front a band with some charisma.
Tues 27th July
The John Idan Group
John is a former front man with the Yardbirds. Originally from Detroit, he travelled to England and met up with ex-Yardbirds personnel
to form a highly acclaimed blues band which paid it's dues on the London circuit.
Then, as selected front man with the reformed Yardbirds went on to travel the world several times,
playing on some of the world's finest stages. John comes with the highest recommendation from club founder John Adams.
Do check out www.johnidan.com and www.myspace.com/johnidan
This is your last chance to get your fix for the summer ~ we don’t re-open now until the end of September!!
Tues 28th Sep
Geoff Achison
Geoff Achison is a musician of remarkable ability who has forged his own path and won fans all over the world.
He is also a very capable vocalist with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. Inspired by the great Blues and R&B music of
yesteryear, Geoff’s live set features an infectious mix of gutsy original tunes, improvised jams and dynamic new arrangements of blues
& soul classics.
www.geoffachison.com
Tues 26th Oct
Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation
'Nicky Moore, big voice, big body, takes close control of the Blues
Corporation. He writes strong, original blues material mixed with
carefully selected covers: there’s no middle ground, every song goes
straight for the throat. The bass player, Pete Shaw, is excellent, as
solid as they come, so too, drummer Ed Collins. Danny Kyle, on acoustic
guitar, is an interesting and worthwhile addition to the line-up,
bringing a light counterpoint to the grittier guitar work of lead
guitarist Timmy Moore.' Blues in Britain Review 2005
www.nickymoore.com/index.html
Tues 23th Nov
Ian Siegal and Ben Prestage
Widely regarded as the UK's finest contemporary bluesman, Ian Siegal is one of only two living British artists to achieve the highest ranking in
the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings, commanding his stage in a way very few artists alive today can match - with sweat, passion, humour and a
soul-infused voice big enough to fell trees. Ben Prestage is soaked in tradition, mixing the blues of his birthplace with the Florida swap variety. A revelation on bass, guitar and drums -
simultaneously - he was awarded runner-up in the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge. Tickets £12
Club break in December
There's heaps of information on the net. If you just go to Google and type the artist's names in and also sound-bites and biogs on their sites.
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Please Note : I try to start Tuesday’s gigs a little earlier (8:45pm at the latest) as many have said they can’t stay until midnight due to
work the next day. We now finish Tuesday nights at 11:30pm. Doors open 7:30pm.
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We aim to only offer the very best in Blues & Roots with the finest artists from
around the world. Please help us to continue doing that…come out & bring a friend!
Programme may change without notice. Prices may vary. Please check before setting out.