Blues

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The Porchlight Smoker

Country and bluegrass from the Brighton-based outfit.

The Green Note Cafe, London NW1

Thu 20 Jun

£7 adv / 020 7485 9899

  • 20:30

Sarah Gillespie

The singer and guitarist blends jazz, urban folk and Middle Eastern blues in support of the album Glory Days.

Beaver Inn, Appledore

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 01237 474 822

  • 20:30

The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

Fri 5 Jul

£1 / 01392 346116

  • 22:00

Chapel Arts Centre, Bath

Thu 20 Jun

£12; £10 adv / 01225 461700

  • 20:00 – 22:30

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Big Blues Day

Food served from 12.30pm, live music from 4pm.

The Ferry, Glasgow

Sun 30 Jun

£8 (lunch from £8.50) / 01698 360085

Sets by The Urban Poets, The Brian Rawson Band, Deadly Viper Guitar Squad and Little Miss Debby & the Scumbag Boogie Band featuring Phil Hoolahan.

  • 12:30

Carol Kidd & Friends

Carol Kidd takes the stage with friends, for an evening of world-class jazz singing.

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Wed 26 Jun

£16 / 0141 353 8000

Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

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The Dundee Blues Bonanza

A host of local and international blues artists play, and watching is completely free of charge.

Various venues, Dundee

Fri 28 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sat 29 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sun 30 Jun

Times vary / Free

Elkie Brooks

Million-selling British songstress belts out the hits as well as material from her latest album.

The Atkinson, Southport

Fri 1 Nov

£25 / 01704 533333

  • 19:30

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

Sat 28 Sep

£25 (£24) / 0131 665 2240

  • 19:30

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

Fri 8 Nov

£22–£27.50 / 0113 243 0808

  • 20:00

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Hugh Laurie

The celebrated film and TV actor takes his blues band out on tour and showcases his piano-playing skills with cohorts the Copper Bottom Band.

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Sat 22 Jun

£33.50–£36 / 0844 871 3014

O2 Apollo Manchester

Thu 20 Jun

£32.50–£35 / 0844 477 7677

  • 19:00

The Sage Gateshead

Sun 23 Jun

£32.50–£35 / 0191 443 4661

  • 19:30

Oliver Darling

Classic blues by the London-based guitarist.

Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar, London W1B

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 020 7287 0514

  • 21:00

Thu 18 Jul

Free / 020 7287 0514

  • 21:00

The Blues Kitchen, London NW1

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 020 7387 5277

  • 19:00 – 00:00
  • 21:45 – 00:00

Mon 1 Jul

Phone for prices / 020 7387 5277

  • 19:00 – 00:00

Mon 15 Jul

Phone for prices / 020 7387 5277

  • 19:00 – 00:00
…and 3 more dates until 19 Aug

On The Rocks

Resident DJs play rock'n'roll, ska, swing and blues.

10 Feet Tall, Cardiff

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 029 2022 8883

  • 21:00 – 04:00

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 029 2022 8883

  • 21:00 – 04:00

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 029 2022 8883

  • 21:00 – 04:00
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Open Music Sessions with Balvaig Band

Afternoon music session on the first Sunday of each month – open to everyone to join in or just sit back and enjoy.

Inn at Strathyre

Sun 7 Jul

Free / 01877 384660

  • 15:00

The Original Blues Brothers Band

The band pays homage to the American duo created by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live and subsequent film adaptations.

Under The Bridge, London SW6

Sat 29 Jun

£35 / 020 7957 8261

  • 19:00

The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band

The band plays a lively blend of jazz, jive and rhythm'n'blues.

The Nightjar, London EC1V

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Fri 12 Jul

£7 / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Orpington Folk And Blues

Folk and blues open mic performers in the hall.

The Liberal Club, Orpington

Tue 25 Jun

£2 / 01689 820882

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Tue 9 Jul

£2 / 01689 820882

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Tue 23 Jul

£2 / 01689 820882

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Tue 13 Aug

£2 / 01689 820882

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Outathablues

The band plays blues covers from the roots era up to the modern day.

The Brickmakers, Norwich

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01603 441118

  • 20:30
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The Pat Mcmanus Band

The Derrylin-born singer-songwriter and guitarist plays bluesy rock with his backing band.

Black Box, Belfast

Sat 29 Jun

£10 / 028 9024 4400

  • 20:00

The Railway, Bolton

Thu 1 Aug

£15; £12 adv / 01204 306450

  • 21:00

54 North

The outfit performs a mix of experimental folk songs and blues classics.

Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham

Thu 11 Jul

£12 (Children £10; £10) / 01476 406158

  • 19:30

Aba Shanti-I

The veteran singer and DJ performs roots reggae, dub, dancehall and blues.

Village Underground, London EC2A

Sun 14 Jul

£5 early bird / 020 7422 7505

  • 16:00 – 02:00

Acoustic and High Energy Electric Blues

Main Street Blues are a high-energy blues band that brings together a powerful mix of acoustic and up-tempo electric blues material, with a range of original numbers plus new and old blues classics. 2012 reviews: 'Raw sexy music, loaded with energy. Get in early to ensure yourself a seat' ★★★★ (BroadwayBaby.com).

Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri 9 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Albino Frogs

Funk-rock and blues by the band from Abertillery.

Queens Head Inn, Monmouth

Sun 22 Sep

Free / 01633 440739

  • 20:45
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Alex Haynes & The Fever

Singer Alex Haynes and musician Richard Coulson perform blues music with New Orleans-style rhythm 'n' blues.

The Blues Kitchen, London NW1

Thu 8 Aug

Free / 020 7387 5277

  • 21:45 – 01:00

Alex McKown, Kenny Wants Out, Phoenix Down, Courtland Bresner, Richard Law

Contemporary and classic blues by the guitarist from the North of England and accompanying musicians.

The Platform, Morecambe

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 01524 582803

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Alexa Lustro, Jake Morell

The singer-songwriter from Leeds plays blues-infused jazz-pop from her debut EP, Mezcla.

Elme Hall, Wisbech

Sun 23 Jun

£3 / 01945 880959

  • 16:15 – 18:30

Alfie Ibbotsons

The singer and guitarist plays blues-rock covers.

The Bitter Suite, Preston

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00

Ali McGregor's Alchemy

Australian chanteuse and cabaret royalty, Ali McGregor presents the London premiere of her show Alchemy. McGregor draws inspiration from opera, cabaret and trashy 80s pop divas and working alongside the finest jazz musicians, she creates unique hybrids from popular songs, standards and blues. Expect to hear mash-ups…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Fri 13 Sep

£20.50–£15.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£14) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:15

Sat 14 Sep

£20.50–£15.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£14) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:15
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