Category Archives: Gig News

The-Fire-Next-Time is a 1963 non-fiction book by James Baldwin. It contains two essays: “My Dungeon Shook — Letter to my Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Emancipation” and “Down At The Cross — Letter from a Region of My … Continue reading →

Join us for the feast of the season with great music from two guitar heroes featured at this year’s festival. TERRA LIGHTFOOT and TOM ATTAH All served up with tasty Thanksgiving-themed food, locally brewed booze and good company in the … Continue reading →

I use two main boards for live work.  This first one is for electric band shows: The signal path is: Line 6 G70 – TC Electronics Spark Mini – Strymon Mobius – TC Electronics Flashback Mini – TC Electronics Hall … Continue reading →

Tom is a strong and soulful performer of new, original acoustic blues. He combines the raw power of Son House with the dense hypnotic rhythms of Howlin’ Wolf and the barrel-chested roar of the old blues belters; taking audiences on … Continue reading →

I played the Volksdorfer Blues Festival in Hamburg, Germany with my very wonderful and talented friend, Katie Bradley  this weekend.  The evening was incredibly positive, with the venue staff, crew, audience and other bands in a good mood.  Special thanks to … Continue reading →

I am pleased and proud to announce that I will be supporting blues giant KIRK FLETCHER on the October 23rd date of his UK tour. Widely considered one of the best blues guitarists in the world, Kirk Fletcher has commanded … Continue reading →

Thousands of people, a beautiful concert building, a dazzling array of food, beers from all over the country and the best music in the city – how could any musician refuse the offer to play?  For a blues player, knowing that … Continue reading →

Some terrific images from a performance earlier this year.  All pictures (c) Ayşegül Thornett – a hugely talented artist. [Show slideshow]

Really pleased and proud to have played at Colne this year – the 25th festival event.  Dr Feelgood, Kyla Brox, Mud Morganfield, Eric Bibb, Eric Burdon, Ron Sayer Jr., Marcus Malone, The Devil’s Jukebox, Lucy Zirins and many, many other acts … Continue reading →

It’s been a very, very busy few weeks – I will post some photos from my travels.   I am pleased to say that John Ashton’s photos from earlier this month are featured in the May 2014 Blues In Britain … Continue reading →