Music, Blues

Affectionately known as 'Mo Fest', this annual event in the colourful town of Montrose offers band nights, ceilidhs, big names on stage and a campsite.

The singer and guitarist blends urban folk and Middle Eastern blues.

The band performs lively blues songs.

With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.

Country and bluegrass from the Brighton-based outfit.

The award-winning Malian singer and guitarist performs songs from her 2008 album Tchamantche as well as some of her other hits. Rokia Traore is known for her unique ability to push the boundaries of the so-called world genre, blending folk, jazz and rockabilly music with her traditional African vocal style. As a member of…

Returning for a second year, 2013 brings the Nimmo Brothers, Larry Miller and Hamilton Loomis to the North Ayrshire seaside town for the first night, followed by TJ Johnson, the Hummingbirds and JJ Gilmour on the Saturday night. Peripheral events included a guitar construction event and a songwriting workshop.

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

Classic and contemporary blues by the trio with long experience in the music world.

Heavy blues-rock by the London-based singer-songwriter and guitarist with his backing band.

To say the Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival ticks a few boxes would be an understatement. Established in 1979 with a view to bring world-class artists to a mainly rural area, it has grown in confidence and sale year on year. The nine-day family-friendly multi-arts Borders-based festival boasts everything from theatre…

Brilliant bands in Brighton's Best Venue 2012. Dance the night away to some of the best bands around. There’s no other place to be this Fringe. Featuring: Kalakuta Millionaires (3 May), Fat 45 (4 May), Voodoo Love Orchestra (5 May), The Swing Ninjas (10 May), Dende (11 May) Zoot Zazou + Zoophonium (24 May), Oscillator…

Blues, country and folk fest following in the footsteps of the fondly remembered Big Big Country festival.

Billie Holiday and saxophonist Lester Young played and recorded such achingly beautiful music together it was impossible for many to believe they were not lovers. This magical story tells the untold tale of their romance through some of their own words and the songs they recorded together. Friends? Soulmates? Lovers? The…

1960s revival night with the revamped rock act, performing Amen Corner tracks and other 1960s classics.

The American trio, fronted by the energetic vocalist, performs blues-rock.

Classic and contemporary blues by the singer-songwriter from the South West of England.

The band performs psychedelic blues-rock covers.

Classic and contemporary blues by the Oxford-based guitarist.

Classic and contemporary blues by the Oxford-based guitarist.

The ensemble plays blues.

The band plays trad-jazz with a rhythm'n'blues influence.

Authentic Delta blues and country songs from the duo.