Free blues festival at Tank Bar, St Helens, on Sunday, 9th August. 1.00 pm: TRISH WATT 2.30 pm: GED WILSON (pictured) 3.40 pm: SLEEPY JAKE SEGRAVE 5.00 pm: BEN “BLUES” WATERS 6.00 pm: CHRIS “MAN IN A HAT” MARTIN 7.30 pm: JOEY SHIELDS AND THE WHEELS TANK BAR, WESTFIELD STREET, ST HELENS, WA10 1QA

The ever-popular Baton Rouge, Louisiana blues man, Larry Garner, in the company of The Norman Beaker Band, appears at The Citadel, St Helens, on Friday, 5th June. Doors: 7.30 pm. Tickets: £14 http://www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/larry-garner-and-the-norman-beaker-band-p366971

The mighty Otis Grand does not get up to the North West much these days . . . here’s a rare chance to catch the blues man supreme at The Citadel, St Helen’s, on Friday, 1st May. Tickets £16 in advance;  £18 on the day. Book now by calling 01744 735 436 or book online at http://www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/otis-grand-p367481

A nice gig coming up at The Citadel in St. Helens . . . the Stevie Nimmo Trio, supported by The Hexmen. www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/the-stevie-nimmo-trio-and-the-hexmen-p358071

The Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens – Blues Guitarist Aynsley Lister Set For Rousing St. Helens Gig Saturday 20 September, 2014 Aynsley Lister Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door Doors: 7.30pm The Citadel is delighted to announce that leading British blues artist, Aynsley Lister, is performing on Saturday 20 September. When explosive natural […]

Friday 5th September, 2014 Danny Bryant Tickets: £12, £10 Concessions Doors: 7.30pm Fresh off the plane after five weeks in the USA and Canada fronting Walter Trout’s band, national blues treasure Danny Bryant is coming to The Citadel for what promises to be a special night as he launches his new studio album ‘Temperature Rising’. […]

Upcoming gigs at The Citadel, St Helens: Gerry McAvoy’s Band of Friends – Fri 30th May 2014 – £14 / £12.50 www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/the-band-of-friends-a-celebration-of-the-music-of-rory-gallagher-p344221 Larry Miller Band – Sat 19th July 2014 – £12 / £10 www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/larry-miller-band-p343391 Danny Bryant – Fri 5th Sep 2014 – £12 / £10 www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/danny-bryant-new-album-tour-p347631 Aynsley Lister – Sat 20 Sep 2014 – […]

The Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders Saturday 8th March 2014, 7.30pm Tickets from £20 Andy Fairweather Low of ‘Amen Corner’ fame has rocked with some of the biggest names in the music industry over the past 40 years. Join him and The Low Riders Band for an evening […]

The Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens The Blues Band Friday 21st February 2014, 7.30pm Tickets £20/£18 Solid tradition, musical showmanship; the finest bluesmen in Europe. Paul Jones ~ Dave Kelly ~ Rob Townsend ~ Gary Fletcher ~ Tom McGuinness Over 20 albums and 35 years have passed since1979, when Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness expected […]

An excellent line up for the winter and spring has been announced for the Citadel in St Helens. The Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens – Blues and Soul listings for February and March The Blues Band Friday 21st February 2014, 7.30pm Tickets £20/£18 Solid tradition, musical showmanship; the finest bluesmen in Europe. The Blues Band […]

Northern Ireland guitarist Simon McBride appears at The Citadel, St Helens, on Thursday, 4th July. “McBride is now among the best blues-rock players anywhere in the world.” GUITARIST MAGAZINE Fast becoming the next Irish blues guitar hero in the footsteps of Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore, former Young Guitarist of the Year Simon McBride has […]

Friday, 22nd March, sees King King featuring at the Citadel St. Helens. Winners of ‘Best Band’ & ‘Best Album’ 2012 in The British Blues Awards. Winners of ‘Best Band’ & ‘Best Album’ in Blues Matters Magazine Writers Poll 2011. Energetic and dynamic Soulful Blues/Rock! http://www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/king-king-feat-alan-nimmo-p329051

  Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes – Concert in St Helens, St Helens – Citadel. Celebrating 50 years in music, double Grammy award winner Albert Lee returns with his multi-talented band Hogan’s Heroes (Gerry Hogan. Peter Baron, Brian Hodgson and Gavin Povey) Albert is without a doubt one of the worlds finest guitar-players. “He is […]

Saturday, 9th June, 2012 The Citadel Arts Centre, St. Helens Doors open 8 pm – tickets £10/£12 Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of Hendrix, the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the energy of Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocal of Stevie Nicks all rolled into one…….. then let […]

Some upcoming blues gigs at The Citadel, St. Helens: Sat 5th May – Buddy Whittington – http://www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/buddy-whittington-p306861 Sat 19th May – Gerry McAvoys’ ‘Band of Friends’ – http://www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/a-celebration-of-the-music-of-rory-gallagher-p306881 Sat 9th June – Chantel McGregor – http://www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on/chantel-mcgregor-p306911

Over the last 10 years, Ian Parker has established himself throughout Europe and even the US as one of the leading roots songwriters and performers of his generation. With four albums and two live DVDs released through Ruf Records, Parker has amassed a very respectable back catalogue, and an expansive following to match. In 2009, […]