Venues & Gigs Page (Updated approximately every 2 weeks. Last update 24th August 2010)

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Go to live gigs as often as you can and take friends along

Don't forget to check with the venue before setting out to a gig to make sure the gig is on or the band or artist you want to see is playing, especially if you are traveling a long distance. Rocking the Blues does its best to ensure information is accurate but can not accept liability for any inaccurate information that may appear within its pages. If you know of a good venue not listed let us know. 

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Blues & Rock Nights at the Limelight

The Limelight Theatre at QUEENS PARK ARTS CENTRE, Queens Park, Aylesbury Bucks.. HP21 7RT
For information or advance tickets call 01296 424332 / 431272 Fax 01296 337363  info@qpc.org  Buy online at www.qpc.org

For more information visit Blues & Rock Nights at The Limelight page click here

If at any time you cannot get through on the above telephone numbers call 

Rocking the Blues on 01296 634991

Buy online  www.wegottickets.com

 

Back Room Blues & Roots at the Hop Pole

The Hop Pole, Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 9AZ  www.hop-pole.co.uk  

Sunday 19^th September 8pm

Diana Braithwaite Chris Whiteley and Bob Hall

Tickets £10

Buy online using the button below

or call 01296 631898

The popular American Jazz and Blues Bible DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE said about Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley
“It’s a rare and good thing when two talented performers join forces”
Audiences, critics, and blues lovers all over North America and Europe seem to agree.
The Album MORNING SUN, garnered rave reviews , extensive air play, and led to multiple Canadian MAPLE BLUES AWARD nominations, including Album of the year, and Acoustic Act of the year. Their second album with the Electro-Fi label , NIGHT BIRD BLUES has also been extremely well received, with great reviews and air play internationally. It led to them being awarded 3 MAPLE BLUES AWARDS in January 2010, including being recognized as SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR. Collectively they have been awarded 8 MAPLE BLUES AWARDS and 6 Juno Nominations.

CHRIS WHITELEY & DIANA BRAITHWAITE

http://www.myspace.com/dianachrisblues

BOB HALL

www.boogie.demon.co.uk

 

Blues Clubs / Blues Nights and Venue Focus

THE FAMOUS MONDAY BLUES AT THE BULLINGDON”

162 COWLEY ROAD, OXFORD, ENGLAND. (opposite Tesco's)

VENUE TEL. 01865 244516. PROMOTER TEL:- 01865 557849

The Monday Blues' has been established since 1984 and has moved home from The Red Lion in Oxford (also known as The Brewhouse and The Fuggle and Firkin over the years) to Jongleurs in 2001, to its' present day venue at The Bullingdon on the Cowley Road in Oxford.

Philip Guy Davis is your host for this unique club hosting an array of artists and bands from around the world. Philip prides himself on bringing the best in blues to Oxford. The atmosphere is friendly and attracts those who want to dance as well as those who just want to listen.

For info on  future shows and pictures from previous shows visit the website

www.famousmondayblues.co.uk

There is a gig every Monday and admission  is normally £10 but may vary depending on the artist or band.

Please note apart from Adam Bomb from New York, with support by Reservoir Cats on August 16th, the Monday Blues is taking some holiday time until they start again in September with some big names launching  into the Autumn season for more amazing International stage shows. 

16 August 2010

ADAM BOMB BAND USA  & RESERVOIR CATS

Newark Blues Festival

Friday September - Sunday 12th September 2010 

www.newarkblues.co.uk

The second annual Newark Blues Festival will take place over the weekend of Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September 2010.

Upwards of twenty-five bands will be playing over the weekend at venues around Newark. 

In addition to the venues there will also be a series of events hosted in the grounds of  Newark Castle on Saturday 11th September and Sunday 12th September.

On Saturday 11th The British Blues Awards awards presentation will take place during the Blues at the Castle event on the evening of Saturday 11th September.

Voting has now finished for the  British Blues Awards. Visit the website to view the winners. www.britishbluesawards.com   

The awards are being run as a national awards by The Nottingham Blues Society. You can also visit their website at http://www.nottinghambluessociety.com 

Walkern Sports and Community Centre 

( formerly Walkern Sports and Social Club )

 Saturday 11th September 2010, 

Two of the finest guitar wielding singer/songwriters to come out of Australia 

Doors open at 8 PM and admission is £8. (£6 if member of WSCC)

CARUS THOMPSON  www.carus.com.au

Carus is part of Australia's celebrated roots scene, melding his songwriting with a combination of blues, roots, country and folk.

He has built a hard won reputation as a gifted songwriter who never holds back, delivering his songs with an energy, intensity and passion that confirms

that although it's an acoustic guitar that he plays-he's definitely no wilted, navel gazing " look at his shoes and softly hum" strummer.

The strength of his solo performance has seen him open for the likes of Dave Mathews, Damien Rice, John Butler, Jack Johnson The Waifs, Seth Lakeman and

Pete Murray.

His two national tours in the UK with Seth Lakeman have gained him the most attention and helped him break out of the ex-pat audience circuit that most

other Australian artists in the UK can never quite shake.

He has just finished a 7 day residency with his band at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh.

DERRIN NAUENDORF    www.derrinnauendorf.com

 "Renowned for his intense live shows and raw emotive music, Derrin's music is hard to categorise, made up from many styles, blues, folk and americana. 

Untamed acoustic guitar, cutting lyrics, a powerful evocative voice and honest songs delivered with a passion, but twisted to a unique sound." David Blue, Net Rhythms.

 Derrin has been living in the UK for eights years and built up a solid and loyal following after countless tours and some amazing critical reviews and performances for the likes of Bob Harris & Paul Jones.

"Excellent" Bob Harris BBC2, "4 out of 5 stars" Sunday Express, "stunning performance" BBC Radio 2 (UK).

The Producers

One of the top UK blues bands have announced tour dates for the Autumn.

Following their recent airplay on the BBC Radio 2 Paul Jones Show interest in the band has gone through the roof and booking enquiries are coming in from most of the major Theatres and Festivals. Catch them in Lulworth while you can!

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FRI 27th AUG - Courtyard Concerts, Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset.

        Adv £12.00   Door £14.00     Ltd no¹s - adv booking advised

Doors 7.30pm            Start 8.30pm      Real ale + food available

 All ticket reservations c/o 01202 631912, or you can buy direct from cafe or reception at Lulworth Castle.

Bring picnic chairs, blankets etc, crack the wine, dance or just chill out and take in the atmosphere of the historic courtyard whilst sipping wine and listening to some top class music!  Full menu with hot food + drinks, beers, wine etc are available in the Cafe.

For more dates visit their website www.producersbluesband.co.uk

The Manson’s Guitar Show

23^rd and 24^th October 2010

Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter

The Manson’s Guitar Show (MGS), is back for its 16th spectacular year and will again be held at the Riverside Leisure Centre, Exeter on October 23rd and 24th 2010. Tickets are on sale now and the first 250 bookings will receive a free set of Rotosound R9 or R10 top selling nickel on steel guitar strings worth £6.50.

MGS is the   UK ’s biggest regional guitar show and over the last two years has seen Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones and Pink Floyd’s Guy Pratt make appearances. It will feature over forty exhibitors displaying some of the coolest gear ready for you to check out. Already confirmed exhibitors include Roland, Bare Knuckle Pickups, Marshall , Orange , Freshman, PRS and Rotosound, who have announced Walter Trout will be having a signing session on their stand at 3pm on Sunday 24^th.

Whether you play the electric, acoustic or bass guitar; whatever your style is, rock, jazz, classical or simply strumming, over the two days the show will offer you real hands on experience trying new products and guitar accessories. In addition, this incredible show will offer you the opportunity to see gear demonstrations (Martin Barre from Jethro Tull is confirmed to appear), take part in workshops as well as ask the experts all those burning questions you have. In fact MGS 2010 offers you practically everything to do with guitars, plus there will be great shows deals and amazing prizes!

Ticket prices have been kept the same as last year and discounted tickets are available to purchase in advance and are on sale now, but hurry as only the first 250 tickets sold will receive a free set of Rotosound Strings. These can be ordered from www.mansons.co.uk or via the Manson team on Tel +44 (0)1392 496379 see prices below:

Further artist news, show offers and exhibitors will be announced over the coming months.

If you love all things guitars, then The Manson’s Guitar Show 2010 is the one to be at!  

Giles Hedley Gigs

SEPTEMBER

Thurs 16 Giles and the Aviators at Third Thursday Blues Club, Reading - details to follow

NOVEMBER

Sat 6  Giles and the Aviators at the Malt Shovel, 121 Bridge Street, Northampton NN1 1 QF 01604 234212  www.maltshoveltavern.com/blues_gigs.htm

New Crawdaddy Blues Club 

Belvedere, Hardings Elms Road, Crays Hill, Billericay, CM11 2UH 

Every Thursday - Doors open at 8.00 p.m. and the support act The Heaters kicks off at around 8.30 p.m. 

Special events coming up

SHERMAN ROBERTSON  9^th September

BUDDY WHITTINGTON 28^th October

Tickets for both these gigs are selling fast. So, if you want to attend either or both of these gigs, and who would not!?, don’t leave it until the last minute as odds are you will be unlucky as these gigs are certain to sell out. You have been warned!!!

Full details can be found  www.newcrawdaddyclub.co.uk or by calling 01702 347007. 

The Club also has its own MySpace site at www.myspace.com/newcrawdaddyclub 

The Half Moon

93 Lower Richmond Rd, London SW15 1EU:: 020 8780 9383 :: office@halfmoon.co.uk

. For more information and a complete gig list visit;

www.halfmoon.co.uk 

Saturday 28th August: Great British Blues Festival, Colne, Lancashire.

Sunday 29th August: Great British Blues Festival, Colne, Lancashire.  

New CD available from Bare Bones Boogie Band's Myspace website

www.myspace.com/barebonesboogieband

** Sherman Robertson Band Aug/Sept Dates 2010**

The Sherman Robertson Band will be touring Europe at the very end of August and right through November. Dates include the recording of a DVD of them on the 15th September at the Studio in Newport on the Isle of Wight.

"...one of the most important artists in blues". Blues Revue     "...blues as solid as they come". Mojo Magazine

 UK GIG DATES

Monday, 30/08/2010, Folk and Roots Festival @ The Albert Bar, South Parade Pier, Southsea, Hampshire.

http://www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com/festival/

Thursday, 02/09/2010, Charlotte Street Blues Club, 74 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4QH 0207 580 0113

http://www.charlottestblues.com/

Sunday, 05/09/2010, The Big Blues Festival at Pontins, Prestatyn, North Wales 01252 793430  MORE INFO BELOW

http://www.boogaloopromotions.com/weekends.html

Thursday, 09/09/2010, New Crawdaddy Blues Club, The Belvedere, Hardings Elms Road, Crays Hill, Billericay CM11 2UH, Essex 01702 347007

http://www.newcrawdaddyclub.co.uk/

Friday, 10/09/2010, Blues night of Fleetwoodstock charity music festival (Supported by the Harpbreakers and The Shakers Blues Band), The Marine Hall, Fleetwood Lancs, FY7 6HF Box Office

http://www.fleetwoodstock.info/

Saturday, 11/09/2010, Guisborough RnB Club, Guisborough Football Club George V Playing Field, Howlbeck Road, Guisborough, North Yorkshire 01287 634365

http://www.guisrnbclub.co.uk/

Monday, 13/09/2010, The Famous Monday Blues Club (doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, bar till midnight), the Bullingdon, 162, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxon 01865 557849

http://www.famousmondayblues.co.uk/

Wednesday, 15/09/2010, The Grand Opening event for R&B and Jazz at The Studio, Newport, Isle of Wight. 01983 530444 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 01983 530444 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Promoted and Filmed by The UK Entertainment Channel.

Thursday, 16/09/2010, Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG 01273 464440

http://www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk/

Saturday, 18/09/2010, The Flowerpot, King Street, Derby 01332 834438

http://www.rawpromo.co.uk

Sunday, 19/09/2010, Smokie Blues Festival, The Carnoustie Golf Hotel, The Links, Carnoustie, DD7 7JE, Angus, Scotland.

http://www.smokieblues.com

Friday, 24/09/2010, Bronte Blues Club ** SOLD OUT **, Laycock Village Hall, Near Keighley, Yorkshire.

http://www.bronteblues.com/

Saturday, 25/09/2010, Thelma's Show Lounge, 57 New Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands 01534 615000

http://www.myspace.com/thelmasshowlounge

Click here for more info on Sherman Robertson and his band: http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/sherman_robertson.htm

** Diana Braithwaite, Chris Whiteley and BluesMove Sept UK Dates **

Another artist returning to the UK this coming September will be Diana Braithwaite touring with Chris Whiteley both of whom will be joined at the end of their UK tour by BluesMove for three rare band shows.

“Braithwaite’s voice is a crystal clear, full- bodied, gorgeous instrument”

“Braithwaite’s ‘classic blues’ styled vocals mesh irresistibly with Whiteley’s Broonzy stylings” (both quotes) Blues in Britain Magazine.

Duo Dates

Saturday, 04/09/2010, The Station Theatre, Station Road, Hayling Island PO 11 0EH Hamps.

http://www.hayling-dramatics.hampshire.org.uk/

Sunday, 05/09/2010, The Jam Club, The Corn Exchange, The Cornmarket, Farringdon, Oxon SN7 7JA.

Wednesday, 08/09/2010, The Meeting House Arts Centre, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0AN

http://www.themeetinghouse.org.uk/

Thursday, 09/09/2010, Chapel Arts Centre, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR.

http://www.chapelarts.org/

Friday, 10/09/2010, Brook's Blues Bar, The Telegraph, Telegraph Road, Putney, London SW15 3TU.

http://www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk/

Saturday, 11/09/2010, Selby Town Hall, York Street, Selby, North Yorks, YO8 4AJ.

http://www.selbytownhall.co.uk/

Monday, 13/09/2010, Blue Front Room, The Miners Arms, The Bay, Whitecroft, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire GL15 4PE

http://www.bluefrontbluesroom.org/

Thursday, 16/09/2010, BlueFunk @ The WMC, Park Lane, Poynton SK12 1JY

http://www.bluefrontbluesroom.org/

Friday, 17/09/2010, ARC, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1LL.

http://www.arconline.co.uk/

Sunday, 19/09/2010, The Hop Pole, 83 Bicester Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 9AZ.

http://www.hop-pole.co.uk/

Band dates with BluesMove

Tuesday, 21/09/2010, Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead, Herts 01442 228091.

http://www.dacorum.gov.uk/arts/

Wednesday, 22/09/2010, The Maltshovel Tavern, 121 Bridge St, Northampton, NN1 1QF Tel: 01604 234212.

http://www.maltshoveltavern.com/

Friday, 24/09/2010, Keighley Blues Club, Keighley, West Yorkshire.

http://www.keighleybluesclub.net/

Click below for more info on Chris Whiteley, Diana Braithwaite and BluesMove

http://www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com/ or http://www.movinmusic.co.uk/diana_braithwaite.htm

Bluescene 

at The Lion, 27 Wick Rd., Teddington, TW11 9DN - 020 8977 3199
All gigs - Doors 8.30pm - Adm. £7.50
www.bluescene.co.uk

Sat 25 Sep - Bad Influence 
Sat 30 Oct - Monday Band 
Sat 27 Nov - Sam Kelly's Station House 
Sat 18 Dec - Papa George Band 

In Hertfordshire. For info Tel : 01371 81129

Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke Gigs 

www.franmike.com    www.myspace.com/franandmike  

MIDNIGHT TRAIN

www.midnighttrain.co.uk   www.myspace.com/12pmtrain

First Tuesday of the Month 

The Nag's Head Blues Jam with Rupe & Friends, at The Nag’s Head, London Road, High Wycombe; 9-11.30pm.

Plus Blues on the other Tuesdays of the month

For more info check out www.rupesgigguide.co.uk

EGYPT GIGS 

Contact  01692 652326   alanfish@talktalk.net  

www.egypt-blues.com

BOOGALOO BLUES
IN THE CELLAR BAR

Blues Front Blues Room The Miners Arms  Whitecroft, Lydney, Glos  GL15 4PE 

www.bluefrontbluesroom.org     Tel:01594-562483

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Tel: 01702 348020 or 07960 442331

Riga Live Music is located in Westcliff-On-Sea, just outside Southend-On-Sea, and is within easy walking distance of Southend town centre (10 Mins).

The venue is situated at the Junction of the main A13 (London Road) and Milton Road, adjacent to the Cricketers Inn (If you get lost just ask anyone for the 'Cricketers').

http://www.rigamusicbar.co.uk      http://www.myspace.com/rigamusicbar    

The Riga puts on gigs several times a week ranging from folk to rock to metal and tribute bands and of course blues. Visit their website to see all the well known and not so well known artists and bands. Got to be one of the best venues for live music in the UK

Hop Pocket, Carr Lane , Chorley

see www.hoppocket.co.uk to view all the fantastic music coming  

The Musician - Leicester 

For full listings, directions and information visit www.themusicianpub.co.uk 

THE HAMSTERS GIG GUIDE   -   24th Anniversary Year  -  4,000+ Concerts!

www.thehamsters.co.uk

Keighley Blues Club

www.keighleybluesclub.net 

www.myspace.com/keighleybluesclub

JOHN CRAMPTON GIGS  

19th Saturday PRIVATE PARTY Isle of Wight
26th www.johncrampton.co.uk

 Mister-Pink

• Friday 27th August - Waterside Bar, Hunstanton 

• Saturday 28th August - Kings Arms, Martham 

• Sun 29th August-Kings Head,Louth(Cadwell Park W/E)

• Friday 3rd September - Bar Red, Kings Lynn

• Saturday 4th September - The Jubilee Hall, Loddon 

• Friday 17th September - Waterfront, Diss 

• Saturday 18th September - The Duke, Bacton 

• Friday 24th September - The Carlton, Lowestoft 

• Saturday 25th September - The Edward VII, Norwich 

• Friday 1st October- Robert Kett, Wymondham

www.Mister-Pink.co.uk

Boogaloo Blues, Jive & Rock & Roll Weekends 2009/10

For more information go to www.boogaloopromotions.com

The Big Blues Festival at Pontins, Prestatyn, N Wales

Friday 3 - 6 September 2010.  Prices from £115 per person self-catering

We are excited to announce a NEW Festival in the Boogaloo calendar in lovely Prestatyn!   Booked so far:  Sherman Robertson, Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Aynsley Lister, The Stumble, Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation, Little Stevie & The Business, Sean Webster, Trafficker, Chix wiv Pix, Chantel McGregor, Alex McKown.   Chris Powers is MC and Tim Aves is running the legendary late night jam sessions!  

Prices start from £115 per person in self-catering accommodation, with minimum two occupants.   Linen and electricity are included.  For those who don't want to cook, there are a number of snack bars, plus a cafe, a take-away and a pub.  Classic and Club accommodation available at an additional charge.   To book call the booking office 0844 576 5949 quoting code ‘BLUE’

For further information call Boogaloo Promotions on 01252 793430

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Mill Rythe Jump Jive & Boogie Weekend, Hayling Island

Friday 10 - 13 September 2010, £149 pp half board.  Code: 'Boogaloo'

New venue for 2010 set in over 30 acres of grounds, with comfortable chalet accommodation starting at just £149 for 3 nights half board.   This is not a Warner venue, but like Warners includes a three course evening meal, full breakfast and has extensive leisure facilities, a large dance floor and a second room for alternative music.  A great line-up for this weekend with The Swing Commanders, Oo-Bop-Sh'Bam, The Cadillac Kings, Ding Dong Daddios, Slammers Maximum Jive and The Catfish Kings.  Plus dance classes with Joseph & Trisha, Mel & Mike from Swingsters and Ian & Suzanne.  Terry Elliott is MC and DJ for the weekend. 

To book ring Mill Rythe on 02392 460044 quoting 'Boogaloo' to pay the discounted price of £149. 

One free place in twenty! 

For further information call Boogaloo Promotions on 01252 793430

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Blues weekend Norton Grange, IOW, Hants            
Friday 8– 11 October 2010. £169 pp half board. Code: RNB10
One of the original blues weekends and still one of the most popular!  A super-friendly venue on the IOW and one of our personal favourites! Also in walking distance of Yarmouth if you can tear yourself away from the music...  Booked so far:  Connie Lush & Blues Shouter, Jerimiah Marques & The Blue Aces, Earl Green & The Right Time, Sean Webster Band, Cryin' Out Loud, Rik Martin Band - and by popular request, Stompin' Dave!  Tim Aves is running the jams and Bob Hokum is MC.  Don't leave this too late as half the rooms have already been sold! 

For further information call Boogaloo Promotions on 01252 793430

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Bodelwyddan Castle , Bodelwyddan, N Wales
Friday 22-25 October 2010. £239 pp half board. Code: JJB10

Jump Jive & Boogie Weekend in this fabulous sham Victorian Castle .  A magnificent venue, sold out every year!   Mike Sanchez & The Portions, The Swing Commanders, The Revolutionaires, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys plus Pete G & The Magnitones.  Ian Hartley is MC/DJ for the weekend and GI Jive and Steps in Time are providing the dance classes.  An unmissable weekend!

For further information call Boogaloo Promotions on 01252 793430

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Blues Weekend at Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset            
Friday 5 – 8 Nov 2010. £249 pp half board. Code: RNB10

We are delighted to confirm that we are at Cricket St Thomas in 2010 on the earlier date of 5 - 8 November.   Angela Brown & The Mighty 45's headline, with fab singer/songwriter/guitarist Marcus Malone, the Tommy Allen Band, Rollo Markee & The Tailshakers, Guy Tortora Band, Tim Aves/Son Henry Band and Wolfpack with Joel Fisk (of Hokie Joint fame).   The acoustic set includes a gospel set from Angela Brown and the mandolin, guitar and harmonica duo with Tommy Allen and Johnny Hewitt.   Rollo Markee is running the late night jam sessions and Tim Aves is MC.  

For further information call Boogaloo Promotions on 01252 793430

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