The Cadillac Kings Trouble in Store 33 Records  33WM141 This is the hot-off-the-press latest release by one of the top bands in the UK; the official release date is 1st September (tomorrow).  If you have enjoyed the Cadillac Kings’ live shows or their previous CD releases then you will not be disappointed, in fact you [...]

Goin’ Up The Country Blues & Roots Club at Worthenbury Village Hall For tickets and info please ring 01948 770215 www.hookerblues.co.uk Unless stated, entry is £10, doors open @ 8pm and music starts 9pm *Please check the gig dates with us  before hand as sometimes dates do change* Also check bluesinthenorthwest.com for up to date [...]

Messing with the Kid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nuOWuhWNmI

Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and Phil Guy from the 1970s.  The real deal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbYFn5RkX0U Posted as another tribute to Phil Guy who passed recently.

The Appleby Beer and Blues Festival 2008. The third annual Appleby Beer and Blues Festival takes its place in the UK music calendar over the weekend of Sept 19th to the 21st. Offering three full days, 20 real ales and 11 real bands the event attracts music fans from all over the country, all appreciating [...]

The Ben Waters Band Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Billy Boy Arnold and his Band, originally uploaded by sjrowe53. The Yardbirds Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Kyla Brox Band Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Mud in your Ear Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. The Cutler-Waterworth Band Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Nuno Mindelis and his Band Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. [...]

Pete from After Hours sends a short but sweet review of their own two gigs along with a handful of pictures. Hi, just got back from Colne, it was a great event as usual, we played the Crown hotel and the Shepherds arms, both gigs went amazingly, looking forward to next year. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/ratkeeper/shepherds4.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/ratkeeper/shepherds2.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/ratkeeper/bournetobewild.jpg [...]

I just received this update from Alan Pearson. Just a quick one to let you know that there are actually 3 chances to see Little Toby Walker in the north west. On Friday September 5th he’s playing at The Lawrence House Studio, Grand Theatre, Blackpool. Tickets are £10 from 01253 290190 or online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk [...]

You have two chances to see Little Toby Walker in the region on his upcoming tour. Thu 04 Sept – Liverpool Marina (formerly known as the Harbourside Club) Fri 26 Sept – Goin’ up the Country Club at Worthenbury Village Hall I will be at at least one of these gigs, work permitting of course.  [...]

It’s pretty rare to see Little Walter Jacobs on video. http://www.legends-of.de/video/dvd3/festival1/c_dvd3_festival1_video_v1.html

More Colne pics from Nogger. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nogger/sets/72157606894816654/

Red Hot & Blue Originally uploaded by Andrew ‘gonzo’. Colne pics on Flickr

Dave Arcari Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Colne pics on Flickr

Alligators Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Colne pics on Flickr

Singapore Slim & the Junkhouse Dog Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Colne pics on Flickr

Ian Parker Band Originally uploaded by sjrowe53. Colne pics on Flickr