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.

Blues outfit.

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

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

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.

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'.

The singer performs soulful jazz and blues with her band.

Country and bluegrass from the Brighton-based outfit.

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

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…

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

Annual music festival to help fund educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in the poorest and most remote regions of Nepal.

Bluegrass and blues by the banjo and guitar-playing two-piece.

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

Soulful and laid back acoustic folk and blues from the singer-songwriter and guitarist from Wolverhampton to promote his self-titled debut album.

Delta blues from the bottleneck guitarist and singer.

The American group performs a high energy combination of contemporary jazz and blues.

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…

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

Classic electric blues originals and covers by the Leicester-based band.

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