A rare northern visit for the Japanese born blues sensation. Take a look at www.saiichi.com Tickets now available from Ticketweb or 01768 351317 discounts for parties of 10or more. On stage 830pm.

Some interest to blues fans at this year’s Liverpool Pops Festival. Follow this link for details.

Worthenbury Blues Festival 01 July 2006 Glandeg Farm on the Bangor-on-Dee to Malpas road. (Go here for a map) Acts confirmed are The King Bees, The Blues Missiles, Dave Arcari, Tim Disney and Donnie Johnson, Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders, Giles, The Cadillac Kings and Trafficker. Gates are 1.30pm and the music starts @ 2.30pm. [...]

I missed Memphis in the Meantime this week in Wrexham. Sorry Pete! 16-May – Rocky Athos – Harbourside Club, Liverpool 16-May – Tommy Emmanuel – Telford’s Warehouse, Chester 19-May – Memphis in the Meantime – Hookers, Wrexham 21-May – Smokehouse Blues – Thornton Theatre Cleveleys 21-May – Ainsley Lister, Citadel, St Helens 28-May – Smokehouse [...]

16-May – Rocky Athos – Harbourside Club, Liverpool 16-May – Tommy Emmanuel – Telford’s Warehouse, Chester 21-May – Smokehouse Blues – Thornton Theatre Cleveleys 21-May – Ainsley Lister, Citadel, St Helens 28-May – Smokehouse Blues – Full Moon, Newcastle

Not blues but just in case there are some ticket holders reading this. The gig on Saturday (13th May) to see former Family frontman Roger Chapman at the Carling Academy, Liverpool has been cancelled with no plans to reschedule. Full refunds are available. Possibly something to do with Liverpool being in the FA Cup Final [...]

Lionel Ross reminds us about next week’s gig – I can’t make it as Tuesday nights are my schoolnights…. Rocky Athas at the Harbourside Club, Liverpool Marina Tuesday 16th May 2006 (doors open at 8pm) Texan guitar-slinger Rocky Athas returns to the UK, having made such a huge impression last year – not least at [...]

Chester Racecourse will be the venue for a new 2 day event to be held on Friday August 18th and Saturday August 19th. Entitled ‘Chester Live ’06′, Van Morrison will be the main attraction on the Friday night, whilst Irish boyband legends Westlife will be treading the boards on the Saturday night. Tickets are on [...]

Sunday Line-up: The Stranglers Unplugged – Over 40 Top 10 singles. This is their first un-plugged Festival Appearance that is sur to get the feet tapping. Classic Favourites like Go Buddy Go, Peaches, No More Heros, Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl, Walk on By, European Female, Alwats The Sun, Something better Change, Skin Deep. Hayseed [...]

A 4.30 start for a gig by one of the northwest favourite harmonica blowers. Click on the poster for a larger view.

Please note new entries for Memphis in the Meantime, Hamsters and Sharrie Williams. 04-May – Chris Farlowe – Alexanders, Chester 05-May – Dr John – Philharmonic, Liverpool 06-May – Trafficker – The Nova, Prestatyn 06-May – Sharrie Williams – Southport Arts Centre 14-May – Jon Amor – Navy Club, Maryport (3pm) 15-May – Paul Jones [...]

Fri May 19th – Memphis in the Meantime @ Hookers Blues Club (Wrexham RUFC) Formed in 2002 by bassist Chris Lomas (ex Parkers Alibi) and guitarist Mark Shaw, Memphis In The Meantime were originally a trio playing raw blues, cool west coast swing and rock ‘n’ roll so hot that it could get them their [...]

John Welsh email to report:- Don’t miss the chance to see this fabulous Blues singer with her energetic band. Tickets are £10 each from the box office on 01704 540011.

Ok here’s the deal. Special intro rate of £5 to see The Travelling Blues Band, Big Blue House and Trafficker – fantastic value in anyone’s money to see this new venue where there is a strong likelihood of a November festival.

04-May – Chris Farlowe – Alexanders, Chester 05-May – Dr John – Philharmonic, Liverpool 06-May – Trafficker – The Nova, Prestatyn 12-May – Smokehouse Blues – Warrington Blues Club 14-May – Jon Amor – Navy Club, Maryport (3pm) 15-May – Paul Jones – Dave Kelly – Alexanders, Chester 16-May – Rocky Athos – Harbourside Club, [...]

John Welsh reminded me that I have not mentioned this week’s Dr. John gig at the Phil in Liverpool for while. It looks like they are struggling for ticket sales as they have announced a two for one offer; they say.. Buy a ticket for this show and bring a friend for free! Tickets must [...]