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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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