JO
HARMAN & the TREMAIN SISTERS
Christened 'UK's best female soul/blues voice' by the
Daily Mirror who, according to Classic Rock, 'writes lip
bitingly beautiful songs', Jo Harman is a multi million
streaming, award winning and BBC Radio 2 play-listed artist. She
is one of Europe's most respected talents, having performed at
prestigious festivals and venues all over the world: the O2
Arena, Royal Albert Hall, and Parkpop in The Hague (to 250k
people) to name but three. Soul superstars like Michael McDonald
(whose other duet partners number Aretha, Carly Simon, Patti
LaBelle etc) and Motown songwriting legend Lamont Dozier have
duetted with Jo on record and, live, she has performed with the
likes of Joan Baez, such is her standing within the musical
cognoscenti. 'One of UK's finest talents' according to Rag N
Bone Man whose voice 'leaves you speechless' in the opinion of
Fun Lovin’ Criminals Huey Morgan on his BBC Radio 2 show.
This
power trio combine elements of folk and hard rock with the blues
rock of bands like Gov’t mule, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin.
The band was formed in 2009 in Cork city when lead singer
Christy O’Hanlon met the rhythm section of Stephen McGrath (
Bass ) and Gev Barrett (Drums ). The band immediately jelled and
went on to perform on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury
2011. They released their first raw blues rock and roll album in
2012 which was produced by Philip Magee which was lauded by both
Classic rock magazine and allmusic.com. In 2015 the band went on
to release their first live album entitled Deep South which was
voted in the top 5 live albums of 2015 by Classic Rock Blues.
In 2016 Crow Black Chicken opened for ZZ Top at the Marquee
in Cork which brought them face to face with the Texan
compatriots whom they often drew so many comparisons to. Always
determined to create a sound all of their own the band continues
to tour all over Europe and will release their 4th studio
album Ghost Dance in 2025.
From
the vibrant South Coast of the UK to stages across the nation,
join Thomas as he crafts the next chapter in UK blues. With a
style encapsulating the heart of Blues, the energy of Rock &
Roll, and the sophistication of Jazz, Thomas can command a solo
stage or drive the rhythm in his dynamic three-piece ensemble.
His musical journey has seen him share the limelight with
established acts such as Chicken Shack, Catfish, Connor Selby,
Brave Rival and The Cinelli Brothers. In 2022, he graced stages
alongside household names like Anton du Beke of Strictly Come
Dancing fame. He’s also left his mark at illustrious venues and
events such as The Tuesday Night Club Ronnie Scotts, Lincoln
Jazz Cafe, Broadstairs Blues Bash, Swanage Blues Festival, and
Weyfest.
Both his Album ’Thomas Heppell' and EP, 'Be My Home', not only
received airwaves love from, BBC, Planet Rock, Jazz FM and Blues
Radio UK but also secured him nominations at the UK Blues Awards
2023 and 2024. With nods for Best Young, Emerging, and Acoustic
Blues Artist, it's evident Thomas is a force to be reckoned with
in British Blues. His was named one of the top 5 emerging artist
to come out of the UK in 2024.
Malcolm
is out with an exciting new trio that takes a deep dive into the
free-flowing explorative side of the blues.
There's the songs and the structure. And then there's the
journey into the unknown. Inherited from his legendary father
Jack Bruce is the desire to break out of limitations and
discover a voice that is unique and true. In a world of
conformity music has the ability to awaken potential and be on
the cutting edge of possibility. Risk taking, creating in the
moment, sharing the experience of transcendence, these are the
motivations and urges inherent in the blues when it is allowed
to bloom.
With this stellar lineup anything is possible.
An
International touring band with a 10 year portfolio of festival,
theatre and club gigs throughout Europe, Scandinavia and the UK.
Gerry Jablonski & the Electric Band are a standout act with
an energetic, no-holds-barred stageshow. They have a unique,
trademark Heavy Blues Rock sound and style producing gutsy music
with hooks, melodies and an intense presence that wins over any
audience, anywhere, anytime. Guaranteed.
Krissy
Matthews is a British Norwegian blues rock artist.
He has performed well over 1000 shows across the world
in some of the world’s most prestigious venues including Ronnie
Scott's and Loreley.
At 12 years old he performed with John Mayall sharing
an amp with the legend of Peter Green. At 15 he received career
advice from the great BB King and at 16 was the last musician to
play with the amazing Jeff Healey in UK.
Him and his band have shared the stage with some of the
biggest names in music such as Toto, Gregg Allman, Tedeschi
Trucks Band, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani and Beth Hart.
Krissy is signed to Ruf Records and in Spring 2024
released his very critically acclaimed album Krissy Matthews and
Friends which is a collaboration with 80 musicians lasting over
3 hours.
Guests on the record include Paul Jones, Clawfinger,
Chris Farlowe, Arthur Brown, Dennis Chambers, Curt Cress, Inga
Rupf and many more.
It was top of the Amazon Blues Charts for two months,
received multiple radio plays and top reviews including a 9/10
highlight album in the biggest British rock magazine Classic
Rock and in Summer 2024 was the front cover feature artist in
Bluesnews Germany amongst many more.
Krissy Matthews has his own voice on his instrument
which is harder and harder to achieve in today's world and
seeing him live with his trio is an experience you will not
forget and let you escape your every day problems for those
hours he is on stage.
Lightning
Threads are an electrifying power trio, thundering out of
Sheffield’s legendary blues rock scene, and influenced by the
great rock musicians of another time. Often compared to The
Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr, Cream and the Doors.
Since forming in 2019, they’ve had HEADLINE shows at
Sheffield’s legendary The Leadmill and The Greystones, as well
as unforgettable festival appearances to thousands at Witney
Music Festival (supporting Bez, Happy Mondays); Bunkerfest
(supporting Beans on Toast); and DN One Live (supporting Sandi
Thom).
Lightning Threads have also shared stages with the likes of
Chantal McGregor, Darnell Cole, McHale’s Permanent Brew, Tom
Killner, The Fargo Railroad Co., Emilia Quinn, The Daybreakers,
and William the Conquerer at some of the UKs biggest venues.
Featuring face-melting guitars, groove-ridden bass, and a
multi-talented drummer who plays tubs and keys at the same time;
audiences can’t get enough of our fresh and uniquely energetic
electric blues rock, slipping in references to crowd pleasing
classics such as The Chain and Light my Fire.
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