Sherman Robertson Band in the North West Don’t forget that The Sherman Robertson Band are back out on tour in the UK and Europe this summer including Bank Holiday Monday at the Ironworks, Oswestry. Sherman is considered a master of zydeco, hard-swinging Texas electric blues, R&B and swampy Louisiana blues. Robertson often surprises audiences with [...]

  TROMBONE SHORTY Eric’s, Mathew Street, Liverpool Friday 23rd September 2011 Tickets £20 – www.ticketweb.co.uk “Horn player Trombone Shorty is at the vanguard of a young generation breathing life back into the blues tradition of New Orleans” The Telegraph, June 2011 RARE indeed is the artist with the virtuosity to draw the unqualified respect of [...]

I don’t have too many details but I know that Kent Duchaine is playing at Denrys Music Bar in Stoke-on-Trent on Sat 24th Sept 2011. For more details contact Pete Carney T: 07521 053423 E: denrys@hotmail.co.uk Photo by Ian Williams

Friday, September 9, 8pm DIANA BRAITHWAITE, CHRIS WHITELEY AND BOB HALL Tickets: £12 Venue: Studio Theatre The popular American Jazz and Blues Bible Downbeat Magazine said about Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley “It’s a rare and good thing when two talented performers join forces”. Audiences, critics, and blues lovers all over North America and Europe [...]

There is a charity fun day at the Weaver Hotel in Runcorn in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice.  There will be stalls and various activities raising funds plus live local bands from 1pm to 9pm.  Smokehouse Blues will be reforming the old line up for one night to help raise the money. Sunday 4th [...]

Not a blues act but very good indeed and hence posted on editor’s discretion. Wondrously unique Texan singer-songwriter Sam Baker returns to the UK & Ireland in September, accompanied by Chip Dolan. Sam will be performing songs from his widely acclaimed pretty world trilogy – mercy (2004), pretty world (2007) & current album cotton (2009) [...]

“A fierce, flamethrower guitar slinger and an exciting, soulful singer. His music has phenomenal power.”  -Chicago Sun-Times Arkansas-based blues guitarist/vocalist Michael “Iron Man” Burks, touring in support of his latest CD, IRON MAN, will perform in the region on Friday, September 2 2011. Boasting remarkable natural talent and deep-rooted soulfulness, Burks’ music is driven by [...]

Sherman Robertson Marine Hall Fleetwood 25 Aug 2011 On Thursday August 24th the Sherman Robertson Band  is back following his appearance at the opening night of the Fleetwoodstock Festival last year. Sherman Robertson is considered a master of zydeco, hard-swinging Texas electric blues, R&B and swampy Louisiana blues. Robertson often surprises audiences with his ability [...]

Graham Robinson is playing at the Kings Head tonight. Why not go and support an excellent real ale pub that is putting on music – indeed music that is free!!! Jarrow born Blues and Ragtime guitarist Graham Robinson plays the weekly Music and Real Ale night at the Kings Head in Carlisle tonight (Thursday 11th). [...]

Alex McKown Band Marine Hall, Fleetwood 18 Aug 2011 The next Wyre Blues session at The Marine Hall, Fleetwood takes place on Thursday August 18th and features the return of  young guitar prodigy Alex McKown and his band. Alex last played at The Marine Hall in December and made such a big impression that we [...]

Sherman Robertson Band in the North West The Sherman Robertson Band are back out on tour in the UK and Europe this summer including four dates in the North West.  Sherman is considered a master of zydeco, hard-swinging Texas electric blues, R&B and swampy Louisiana blues. Robertson often surprises audiences with his ability to play [...]

BluzeBox are a northwest based Blues band performing an eclectic mix of classic and modern Blues and R’n’B with a Jazz twist. Their up tempo set ably showcases the musical talents of its members, every one a seasoned musician with a long and deep rooted passion for the Delta, Chicago and Texas style music they [...]

Theatre of Blues – Theatre Severn Shrewsbury – Saturday 4th February 2012 Organisers have announced the line-up for the very first Theatre of Blues Festival to be held on Saturday 4th February 2012, at Theatre Severn. Big Joe Louis & His Blues Kings Big Pete Blues Band The Jon Amor Blues Group Rhythm Zoo Dave [...]

Blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music will have you spellbound. Born and bred on the Mississippi River, Catfish was inducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame in 2008, and is one of the finest and most charming acoustic blues musicians you’re [...]

British RnB legend Wilko Johnson has a comprehensive autumn tour with some NW dates.  Special guest on the tour is Ian Siegal. Kendal Brewery Arts Centre Friday 23rd September Tickets: £17.50, Doors: 7:30pm Box Office: 01539 725133 Holmfirth Picturedrome Saturday 24th September Tickets: £17.50, Doors: 7:30pm Box Office: 0871 230 1101 Manchester Academy Saturday 1st [...]

See below to see the recent note from promoter Roger Kenyon ROSE ROOM – Sat. 10th September We are privileged to play host to Rose Room on Saturday 10th September. Formed last year, Rose Room comprise virtuoso violinist and vocalist Seonaid Aitken, Jimmy Moon on double-bass with guitarists Tom Watson and Tam Gallagher completing the [...]