Thursday, 19th April, 2012 This five piece blues band, based in Leeds, gave a cracking gig. The place was jumping from the very first number and the atmosphere was electric. Paddy Wells, the bands front man – on lead vocal and blues harp – took centre stage and sweated blood – what a performer and [...]

Thursday, 5th April, 2012 This five piece band travelled from Shrewsbury, Cheshire and Derbyshire to entertain the packed crowd at Chorley and they were not disappointed. The band gave a good account of themselves and their stage craft was of the highest order. Andrea Jones, known as Andi, has a rich blues soulful voice and [...]

Thursday, 12th April, 2012 Peter ‘Sarge’ Frampton on lead guitar and vocals formed The Escape Committee some twenty odd years ago, the personnel might have changed over the years but the standard of musicianship has not, this is a ‘power pack’ foursome of the finest quality. John Gibson on bass guitar has been with the [...]

This  four piece rock/blues band from the Stalybridge area have been around for the past 30 years and have some standing and following in the North West. The core of the band are David Bridge and Michael Walsh – they are the driving force behind Sly Fox. The rest of the personnel have changed over the years but [...]

This welcome return of the fantastic six piece band from the Stoke -on -Trent area wowed the club faithful and gave a terrific show of blues, influenced by the  music of the 50′s and the American Chicago blues format. The band, as well as doing the standard covers from the best of blues from both sides [...]

This fantastic threesome have been honing their musical expertise over a numbers of years,  but about a year ago they decided to get together and form The Power 3,  and what a band it turned out to be. The band, based in Liverpool have risen from the ashes and through their excellent musicianship will be a power [...]

The band that go by the name of Tipitina are the delightful Debbie Jones, on lead vocal and guitar, and Justin Randall a master at the keyboard  – they are just a brilliant musicians. They are responsible for reintroducing the New Orleans sound , a combination of  blues/jazz/and a hint of gospel. Back in time,  if you can imagine [...]

The return of this talented five-piece band from the Liverpool saw them give a fantastic show at BJ’s Blues Club, Chorley. The band have been together now for a few years and are well established playing the clubs and pubs  circuit, in the North West region. The band play blues/soul covers,  with a selection of their own material penned [...]

This fine trio from the North West came to entertain the packed crowd at BJs and gave a excellent account of themselves. They played a selection of original works and covers, and rocked the house from beginning to end . Mal Gibson the front man, and founder of the band, on lead vocal and lead guitar,  drove the [...]

Free entry – 9.30 pm start The Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JQ This highly acclaimed Merseyside five piece ‘hit the boards’ again at BJ’s with their stylish and refined versions of ‘evergreens’, standards and some excellent self penned compositions. It’s ‘groove’ music of the highest order performed by one of the most inspired [...]

The Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JQ 9.30pm start – free entry The much awaited debut of this band formerly known as The Charlie White Project. These guys have been making ‘musical waves’ over the last few years on the ‘live circuit’ as well a prolific output of CD album releases. This is raw [...]

The Extras burst onto the stage, and gave us more than a taste of the 70 ‘s London pub R&B/Rock scene. This was a time of pre-punk, but its delivery was every bit as pacey and proud,  ‘in your face’ R&B with attitude. The Extras,  covered several Dr Feelgood tracks  that typified that genre of British Blues. Joan Bimson, [...]

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) [...]

Rhythm Zoo at BJ’s Blues Club- Hop Pocket, Chorley Thursday 16th June 2011 Following on from their debut gig at the Famous Monday Blues in Oxford two days ago, Rhythm Zoo are hot footing it back up north for another debut performance, this time at BJ’s Blues Club in Chorley. The band are looking forward [...]

THE JUNKHOUSE DOG BLUES BAND Thursday 19th May 2011 at BJ’s Blues Club, The Hop Pocket, Carr lane, Chorley 9.30pm Start Free Entry! This band are a superb high energy four piece outfit fronted by the ‘Junkhouse Dog’ himself who blows “the meanest harp in town”! The band play ‘Classic Chicago Blues’ and ‘West Coast’ [...]