Saturday, 16th February, 2013 http://youtu.be/8cynY2FLXbI On Saturday night we have new band on the scene, 40 Days. These guys are a true rock and blues trio with a great foot-stomping sound, check out the YouTube video here of them playing live in Wrexham. With a support act to be confirmed, and free entry, why not [...]

Marcus Bonfanti / Raphael Callaghan – Engedi Arts, Colwyn Bay, North Wales Friday, 15th February, 2013 Rising young blues star Marcus Bonfanti has added a gig in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, to his current sell-out ‘Calm Before The Storm’ acoustic tour. It’s this Friday, February 15th, at Engedi Arts in the old Imperial Hotel building, [...]

Just a reminder that American acoustic bluesman Kent DuChaine is at Alexander’s in Chester this coming Thursday, 14th February: Here’s the link to the original posting: www.bluesinthenorthwest.com/index.php/2013/01/07/gig-kent-duchaine-alexanders-rufus-court-chester

Connie Lush & Blues Shouter – Monique’s, Temple Court, Liverpool, L2 6PY Valentines Special, Thursday, 14th February, 2013 Connie Lush & Blues Shouter appear at Monique’s in Liverpool as a Valentines Special. Full details for the night can be found here: www.moniquesliverpool.co.uk/events/connie-lush-a-valentines-speical

Thursday, 1st February, 2013 Laurence Jones and his band returned to the True Blues Club after their successful performance in winning the North West heat in The Battle of the Blues competition, and now go forward to the final held in London in March – we all wish them well. The Laurence Jones Band are [...]

http://youtu.be/AqQOiMYPsA8 One of the most talked about new groups in these isles, The Strypes, visit Liverpool for the first time in March. Tipped by the NME as one of the ‘Most Exciting New Bands of 2013’, the Irish four-piece have won high profile fans including Jeff Beck, Paul Weller and Elton John for their primal [...]

The Devon-based blues and swing outfit, The Nightporters, will be back together in the summer for a 20th anniversary reunion tour with the original line-up . . . just one NW date pencilled in . . . . at the fantastic Telford’s Warehouse in Chester on Friday, 9th August.

Willie and the Bandits Telford’s Warehouse, Chester Friday, 15th February, 2013 One of the most exciting and talked about acts to emerge in the past year, their sound seems to be an amalgamation of the best elements of music from every era creating a new vibe which is wholly their own. Imagine dusting off your [...]

The Ian Parker Band – The Last Inn, Hengoed, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7EU Wednesday, 20th February, 2013 at 8.30 pm Tickets £8 or £10 on the door Remarkably given his age, Ian Parker performed his first public concerts twenty years ago this year. At just 16, he began playing in pubs throughout the West Midlands [...]

Please note that the 5 Bar Blues gig advertised for 24th Jan has been postponed until Thursday 31st Jan, and the following gig will be on Friday 15th Feb. All future 5 Bar Blues gigs at The Cottage, Allostock, will then be on alternate Fridays. Thanks Peter

Friday 1st February:  Laurence Jones Band Friday 1st March: Cry Baby & The Hoochie Coochie Boys Friday 12th April: Tommy Allen & Johnny Hewitt Doors open at 7.15 pm and tickets are £10 each or two for £15 Sunday 12th May: Ryan McGarvey (USA) Doors open at 7.15 pm and tickets are £10 each Earlestown [...]

John Fairhurst – plus The Glendale Family support Telford’s Warehouse, Chester Sat 26th Jan 2013 John’s enigmatic tales relayed through intense and original blues are all told using his trademark howling vocals; think Captain Beefheart meets Tom Waits and Son House. When John Fairhurst walks onto a stage you know you are not only about [...]

Whoops! We forgot to post this. Sorry! It’s tonight! IAIN FORBES SAT.19th JANUARY 8:30pm (doors open 8:00pm) This is Iain’s first visit to the Village Hall, and is eagerly anticipated. A self-taught finger-style guitarist who has played numerous festivals and music venues, including The Royal Concert Hall and Glasgow Barrowlands. He has played on bills [...]

Slightly out of the area this one, but as a lad brought up in the foothills of the Pennines around Holmfirth, I admit to being biased. http://www.thegigcartel.com/gigs/gig:1949

Sinnerboy – Blue Funk at Poynton WMC Thursday, 17th January, 2013 Just in from Garry White: Last reminder for Sinnerboy tomorrow at the WMC, Poynton. Will be nice to see Barry and the boys again. Book on today no problem. After that just rock up at the door. It’s normally a very good turnout for [...]

A new act has been confirmed for the bill of the upcoming Bowness Bay Blues Weekend. Latest addition to the line-up: The Magic Dragons, a new harmonica-driven, rockin’ blues band fronted by three-times British Blues Award-winning harp player Giles King. The line up was already good.  Now it is even better. http://www.bownessbayblues.co.uk/home.html