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 […]

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On Saturday 28 May CLASSIC CLAPTON will be making a welcome return to the world famous CAVERN CLUB. Eric Clapton has been a major international star since the mid 1960′s, when he revolutionised electric guitar playing, with his virtuoso performances in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. He has won an incredible 19 Grammies and is the only […]

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The Mark Flanagan Trio at Garston Royal British Legion Friday 27th May 2011 (Doors: 8pm, show: 8.45pm) Liverpool-born Mark Flanagan is perhaps best known as the guitarist in Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for whom he has starred since 1988. Whilst that might be deemed to be his day job, his considerable talent reaches […]

Nine Below Zero Saturday 21st  May 2011 The Citadel, St. Helens Doors Open at 8pm Tickets £14/£12 Another treat for blues fans at the Citadel on Saturday 21st May as blues rockers and citadel favourites ‘Nine Below Zero’ make a much anticipated return to the citadel as part of their UK tour. Nine Below Zero […]

Friday 20th May Cliff Stocker & the Legendary Slack Alice True Blues Club The May gig sees the welcome return of “Cliff Stocker & the Legendary Slack Alice”. It’s now 18 months since Cliff and the lads played the opening night and we the venue is already getting phone calls from far and wide. Crossfire […]

THE ROY METTÉ BAND The Vine Bar, Pinfold Street Workington on Friday May 20th The Crown Inn, Senhouse Street, Maryport on Saturday May 21st ‘A man whose guitar playing leaves you gasping’ – Digital Blues ‘What a voice, what a guitar!’  – Blues Matters The Roy Metté Band boasts an excellent reputation on the festival […]

** TOMMORROW NIGHT ** Thursday May 12 sees The ARMADILLOS play the regular Thursday BB’s Blues Club at Alexander’s in Chester Tex/Mex,Cajun, roots and rhythm fusion, served up with huge dollops of good humour…. http://www.thearmadillos.co.uk/

Mud Morganfield – Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge – 22 May 2011 http://www.pontio.co.uk/whats-on/pontio_events.php.en

Here’s some news – Jon Amor is playing an acoustic gig at the Kings Head pub in Carlisle this Thursday (10th May) supported by 13 Stars. The gig is one of a series of live music events that are being held in the popular real ale hostelry that lies behind the town hall. There are […]

Dates in the region….. 14 Jun – Theatr Clywyd, Mold 16 Jun – The Met, Bury – with G. Giltrap Woody Mann is a superlative player/singer/songwriter of American Roots Music.  He’s an outstanding performer who plays with passion and a deep sensitivity to his music with an easy, laid-back style.  He’s a sublime singer/songwriter who […]

My favourite northwest band Forty 4 play their first ever gig in North Wales at Friday Blues in Wrexham on 20 May 2011.

Kent Duchaine 08th May at 2pm Weaver Hotel Beer Garden Weston Point, Runcorn **Please note change of date from the original posting** Barney Barnett ace guitarist of Smokehouse Blues is promoting the event. So please support this event.  

Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys May/June Gigs in The North West May and June sees Cry Baby and The Hoochie Coochie Boys playing at a number of venues in the region. This six piece rhythm and blues band that are based in The Potteries/Cheshire will be playing some of their original material, together […]