Ian Parker Kings Head, Carlisle 09 Jun 2011 Fans of singer songwriter Ian Parker have the chance to watch, listen and perhaps meet the Midlands based maestro in the intimate surroundings of the courtyard in the Kings Head in Carlisle on Thursday (June 9th). He returns to Carlisle after a long absence to perform numbers […]

Don’t forget Cry Baby and the Hoochie Coochie Boys will be rocking Chester this Thursday.

Hokie Joint Garston Royal British Legion Friday 10th June 2011 (doors: 8pm, show: 8.45pm) Hokie Joint is a five-piece band from Colchester, fronted by charismatic singer, Jo Jo Burgess, who is part Tom Waits, part Howlin’ Wolf. He is ably supported by great young guitarist, Joel Fisk, superlative harmonica player, Giles King, driving bassist, Fergie […]

BLACK OIL BROTHERS IN CONCERT Goin’ Up The Country Blues & Roots Club Worthenbury Village Hall Friday June 10th, 8pm for 9pm The Black Oil Brothers, an acoustic band from Chicago will be appearing at Worthenbury on June 10th as part of a two-week UK tour. The band normally comprises three guitarists but they are […]

HARMONICA DAY (#3) The Band On The Wall, 25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ. Sunday 5 June 2011, 13.00-17.00hrs. International harmonica expert Mat Walklate will give talks on beginning harmonica, and improving your skills. There will be demonstrations of different styles of harmonica playing, with  Special Guest performances by Tony Aked, John Jones, Depot, The […]

  Ash Grunwald brings his Australian blend of stomping blues to Telford’s Warehouse on Fri 17 Jun 2011. £4 entry (free before 9pm) http://youtu.be/_JaUbf9g6oM

Martin Simpson The Marine Hall Fleetwood Thursday June 9th 2011 The next show presented by Alan Pearson at The Marine Hall, Fleetwood on Thursday June 9th at 8.00pm features the acclaimed guitarist Martin Simpson . There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely […]

Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys Alexander’s – Chester 9 June 2011 On the back of appearances at Hebden Bridge and Newcastle-Under-Lyme Blues festivals, Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys will be making their debut at BB’s Blues Club, Alexanders, Chester on Thursday 9 June 2011. Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys […]

The Met, Market Street, Bury, Lancs BL9 0BW Tel 0161 761 7107 * Fax 08700 520 297 * http://themet.biz/ Wednesday, June 8, 8pm THE BLUES BAND Tickets:  £20 Venue: Main Theatre The members of The Blues Band were already held in admiration by fans when they formed back in 1979, made up of Paul Jones […]

WT Feaster Band Glasson Club, Maryport CA15 8BJ Sunday 5th June at 4pm. Tickets are £5.00 Contact 01900817631 Following their hugely successful visit last year, the W T Feaster band are delighted to pay a return visit to the our shores once more, where they were made so welcome – and this time to launch […]

Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo Monday 13 June 8pm £10, £18.50, £23.50, £28.50, £33.50 The American songwriter, guitar and piano prodigy is famed for his appearance on Neil Young’s seminal album After The Goldrush, as a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, and as a superb front-man, both with his own band Grin and as […]

24 Pesos (plus Marcus Bonfanti as support) Brickyard, Carlisle 28 May 2011 Fast emerging as the most exciting new British Blues Band in years, 24 PESOS, play the Brickyard in Carlisle on Saturday May 28th supported by guitarist Marcus Bonfanti who will perform with keyboard wizard Paddy Milner. 24 Pesos hail from London and Australia. […]

Acclaimed acoustic bluesman Tom Attah features in this weekend’s Live Lounge session at The Pelican in Chester. Tom Attah is a strong and soulful performer of new and original acoustic blues material, based in the UK. Combining the raw power of Son House with the dense hypnotic rhythms of Howlin’ Wolf and the barrel-chested roar […]

Liverpool Philharmonic John Mayall With Rocky Athas, Greg Rzab and Jay Davenport Plus Special Guest Oli Brown Band Thursday 3 November 7.30pm £23, £25, £30 John Mayall and the hottest young guitarist in British blues Oli Brown join forces in an electrifying bill that promises blues at its very finest. Since forming the groundbreaking Bluesbreakers […]

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’ […]

Martin Harley Band Telfords Warehouse, Chester 20 May 2011 The Martin Harley Band are a uniquely talented acoustic trio whose musical palette incorporates all the best roots music styles, from blues to jazz to folk, yet are masters of their own art. With tender acoustic balladry, hot-blooded blues, complex rhythms and gorgeous three-part harmonies, and […]