1.30pm – 3.00pm: Fran McGillivery & Mike Burke “If there were any justice in the fickle world of UK blues and roots music, Burke and McGillivray would by now be household names. With more arts centre style exposure, that prospect can't be too far away.” Lewis A Harris, Blues In Britain magazine: read the full review Sample videos
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3.30pm – 5.00pm: Graham Robinson
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“Graham's playing reflects the styles of the early blues masters particularly the east coast, syncopated styles of Blind Blake and Blind Boy Fuller. However, other major influences include Bo Carter, Lonnie Johnson, Rev. Gary Davis, Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Big Bill Broonzy, Fred McDowell, Sleepy John Estes, Mississippi Sheiks, Delmore Brothers, and the Memphis Jug Band to name but a few.” - more of this (including samples) on Graham's website
"... nice to see Graham Robinson getting some recognition too - all you Brit posters and lurkers should check him out - nobody in GB does better Blind Boy Fuller. A mean Blind Blake too, and Lonnie Johnson." - Allan Jones, (aka Professor Scratchy), Blind Man's Blues Forum 2008 |
5.30pm – 7.00pm: Lee Bates & Billy Newton
from their website: “A classic guitar/harmonica duo, in the tradition of the great Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Lee and Billy have a wealth of experience behind them, playing festivals and venues all over the U.K and Europe.” "...had the whole audience clapping along creating an electric atmosphere..." - Bob Tilling, Blues In Britain
interview with “early Blues” magazine song samples live video |
7.30pm – 9.00pm: The Lost City Sinners
Described on band-me-up.com as: “Internationally renowned 3 piece, delivering their own interpretation of music. Classic rock R&B arrangements infused with jazz, latin and polyrhythmic forms. Admire the interplay between the instruments. Style: classic rock r&b ...”
Reviewed by Aurora Garcia: “A three piece ensemble that renders original and atmospheric existing material and blends in a way to be entirely convincing. The guitar and percussion work intrinsically as one, interchanging with bass and vocals in an approach that recalls to mind an earthiness an immediacy to music that I thought had disappeared under a swelter of youthful exuberance. There is absolutely no substitute for experience or pedigree. This group, ably managed and engineered manages to recreate the euphoria and magic of larger ensembles. Go and see them. I give this a five star rating.”
- read the full review
9.30pm - 12.30am: Doug Long's After Hours Blues Band A new addition to the Festival. "3 piece blues rock `power trio`. Playing a mix of original material and covers of blues/ blues rock classics" (band-me-up). Plenty of information on their website - and a live video |  |
