the 30th greAt British rhythm & Blues FestivAl · 2019-08-18 · Colne Town Council are proud to...

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Colne Town Council are proud to present The 30th Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, with a fun packed festival weekend over three days featuring more than 170 acts, across 22 stages, over 3 days in 1 great festival.

We have listened to your feedback and have cut the cost of weekend and day festival tickets, which give full venue access. The festival provides fantastic value, allowing ticket holders to enjoy music from our four main venues - established headline acts, contemporary award winning blues artists and also exciting young artists looking to get their big break via Jessica Foxley Stages.

Throughout our cool town we will be providing more buskers than ever on Saturday and Sunday, plus street entertainment, and with 12 official Roadhouses featuring high quality acts, including emerging talent, this is a weekend for all to enjoy.

We look forward to welcoming you, one and all!

Councillor Mary Thomas Colne Town Council Chairman

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Barnfield Construction Ltd are pleased to continue their longstanding support for the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival. Based in Nelson and established over 40 years ago, this £70 million turnover, family run contractors, developers and investors offer honest, thought through and practical solutions to a diverse array of new and refurbishment building contracts ranging from industrial, commercial, retail, leisure & hospitality and residential schemes. With a reputation for efficiency, expertise and attention to detail and a total workforce in excess of 250, almost every aspect of construction and civil engineering work can be undertaken from within their own professional multi-disciplinary team.

Enjoy the Festival – From all of us at Barnfield Construction Ltd. www.barnfieldconstruction.co.uk

our progrAmme sponsorsMany thanks to local business Howard Riggs Properties for kindly contributing towards the cost of this programme. Their support is very much appreciated.

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purChAsing TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased from:

www.bluesfestival.co.uk up to Wednesday 21st August 2019 – No internet sales from 21st August 2019.

By Phone by ringing Box office 01282 861888 option 1 where you will be redirected to “ticketsource” who will fulfil your request – No telephone sales from 21st August 2019.

By person from Colne Town Hall - See website www.bluesfestival.co.uk/festival-info/faqs for opening times.

Muni – Friday Night, Saturday and Sunday from Merchandise Stall.

Hippodrome – Friday Night, Saturday, Sunday from Venue when open.

Tickets purchased from 22nd August will have wrist bands issued immediately.

purChAsing MErChandISE

On sale from 18th August from Colne Town Hall.

On line at www.bluesfestival.co.uk/festivalshop

From Muni Merchandise Stall.

ColleCting PrE PaId TICKETS and PrE PaId MErChandISE

Colne Town Hall, Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August 10am-8pm.

YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU YOUR E-TICKET OR RECEIPT TO COLLECT YOUR WRISTBAND.

WRISTBANDS MUST BE WORN AND WILL BE CHECKED ON ENTRY TO ALL TICKETED VENUES ON EVERY OCCASION.

ANY WRISTBAND TAMPERED WITH OR NOT AFFIXED PROPERLY WILL BE INVALIDATED AND A NEW TICKET PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED TO GAIN ENTRY.

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who, whAt, whenAll venue ACCess FestivAl tiCKets:Full Festival £99,

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1.15pm Stone Thieves2:15pm Tom Crofts3:15pm Louisiana4:15pm The Head Hunters Blues Band5:30pm Jade Like The Stone7:00pm Katie Bradley & Richard Lane

sundaY 25Th augusT1.15pm Benjamin Kelly2:15pm Barry Jackson3:15pm Dom Martin4:15pm O W Houlston5:30pm Lee Ainley’s Blues Storm7:00pm Dave Ferra

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7:25pm James & Black8:45pm Paul Lamb & The King Snakes 10:15pm Rufus Black

saTurdaY 24Th augusT1:30pm Mad Jack & The Hatters2:50pm Double Cookin4:10pm Terri Shaltiel Band5:30pm Tom Gee6:50pm James Sayer Band8:10pm Tom C Walker9:30pm Cadillac Kings11:00pm Mike Sanchez

sundaY 25Th augusT1:00pm Ronnie Cook & Friends2:20pm Dana Ali Band3:40pm Blues Boy Kings5:00pm Andy Gunn6:20pm Rainbreakers7:40pm Greg Coulson9:00pm Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado10:30pm Anthony Gomes

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7:00pm Phil Doleman8:30pm Intercity Blues Band

saTurdaY 24Th augusT1:30pm Waiting For Wednesday3:00pm Ma Bessie & Her Pig Foot Band 4:30pm The Achievers6:00pm George Shovlin And The Radars7:30pm Stevie Watts Organ Trio9:00pm Tom Attah & Mat Walklate

sundaY 25Th augusT2:00pm The Engine Room Workshop4:30pm Giles Robson Chicago Blues Harmonica Workshop6:00pm Tone Tanner7:30pm Goofa Dust9:00pm La Doctrina

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7:25pm Voodoo Sheiks8:45pm Sean Webster Band10:15pm Geoff Achinson (Aus) & The UK Souldiggers

saTurdaY 24Th augusT1:00pm The Ashley Sherlock Band2:20pm Little Triggers3:40pm The Hiding Magpies5:00pm The Troy Redfern Band6:20pm Chris Bevington Organisation7:40pm Russ Tippins Electric Band9:00pm Beaux Gris Gris10:30pm Danny Bryant Big Band

sundaY 25Th augusT1:00pm The Jupiter Blues2:20pm Charli White3:40pm Delta Fuse5:00pm Ash Wilson Band6:20pm Giles Robson Band7:40pm Big Boy Bloater And The Limits9:00pm Gerry Jablonski And The Electric Band10:30pm Sari Schorr & The Engine Room

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McGhee, Mark Knopfler, The Who, Rod Stewart and many more. Having been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame (alongside the likes of Peter Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner) Paul continues to bring his infectious brand of soulful blues to his fans around the world.

10:15pm Rufus BlAck

Rufus Black are a raw cocktail of British blues, funk, soul and rock. Drawing influences from: Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Al Green, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Donny Hathaway, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Freddie King and everything in between.

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1:30pm MAD JACK & THE HATTERS

Mad Jack and The Hatters are the most original thing in rock ‘n’ roll today!A four piece with two guitars, a drummer, a double bass and very tight vocals; this band have a unique freshness, making it impossible to sit still when they play.

The Muni will be hosting some of the finest contemporary Blues ever seen in Colne. It is a fantastic theatre with a capacity of 750. We will be removing the downstairs seating to provide a large dance area for those who want to shake a tail feather!

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7:25pm JAMES & BLACK

Bruce James & Bella Black joined musical forces in Austin, Texas in 2011 and have been on a mission spreading the word of ‘Guerrilla Soul’ ever since. The roots of their music definitely spring from the tradition of the Southern Soul from Texas, New Orleans and Memphis, yet they are not a throwback.

8:45pm PAUL LAMB & THE KING SNAKES

Paul Lamb is known by global aficionados as a foremost blues harmonica exponent, forging himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest players of our time. Countless awards have been won by him and his band.He has sold record-breaking quantities of albums and has worked with the likes of Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Brownie



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5:30pm TOM GEE

Having taken a couple of years away from music Tom Gee is back… and with a full band in tow. Tom’s set is full of new songs – about being a fully-fledged grown-up, love, money and the wider world, along with some numbers from his back catalogue.

6:50pm JAMES SAYER BAND

James Sayer is a pianist, singer/songwriter, saxophonist/guitarist, demonstrating musical passion at its finest, with the tones of Jerry Lee Lewis, elton John and the Boogie-Woogie master Jools Holland. This is what we’re all craving – a cool, young, rock ’n’ roll, blues musician.

8:10pm TOM C WALKER

Tom’s natural feel on the guitar resonates with blues-based stompin’ ruff funk, and his band support him with foot tapping, crackingly good sonically funkified pleasure!

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2:50pm DOUBLE COOKIN’

Double Cookin’ are a five piece party band from the South of England; a blend of Northern Soul and Southern Funk.With an eclectic mix of virtuoso performance, well crafted originals and kicking up-tempo covers, Double Cookin’ are one of the most exciting bands you will see this year… and are guaranteed to have you up dancing from the first note to the final encore!

4:10pm TERRI SHALTIEL BAND

UK-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Terri Shaltiel has deep soul, blues, raw funk, rare-groove, jazz and more in her bones.Her vocals have an eclectic mix of gospel-soul and earthy-bluesy rootsy-ness, reminiscent of her many influences – etta James, Marva Whitney and Marlena Shaw – to name but three, providing the listener with that warm, comforting feeling in the centre of their being.

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9:30pm CADILLAC KINGS

Red-hot rhythm ‘n’ blues! Firm favourites on the blues, r hythm & blues , rock ’n’ roll and swing dance scenes, The Cadillac Kings feature five of the uK’s top roots musicians. inspired by early rhythm & blues styles, with a distinctly modern take lyric-wise, this is a band that has earned a reputation for wowing audiences – from night clubs to festivals and from theatres to dance halls – the length & breadth of the UK & Europe, from the Canary islands to the Arctic circle.

11:00pm Mike sANchez

British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of rhythm & blues and rock ‘n’ roll in the world today. His indelible image as a frenetic front man, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him.

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1:00pm JESSICA FOXLEY STAGES

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2:20pm DANA ALI BAND

Dana Ali is an American Soul artist, singer and songwriter from Atlanta, GA, who has crossed the waters to the UK with her bass player Dave Hewitt (Babe Ruth fame). Together they have co-written songs which have been recorded with Alan Shacklock in Nashville, USA and in the UK with Bryan Smith. Dana Ali takes elements of soul, jazz, blues and R&B with Latin and funk rhythms, to create a fresh and distinctive sound.

3:40pm BLUES BOY KINGS

“A unique blend of old and new mixed with a little bit of genius”…Blues Boy Kings is an exciting, energetic and very hard working blues rock band from Lincolnshire.The band are mainly influenced by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Elmore James, Otis Rush, yet with three albums of original material in hand, this is a band looking very much to the future… and who are not afraid to be creative and progressive.

5:00pm ANDY GUNN

SCOTLAND: Edinburgh Blues Club Pick Recently heralded as ‘a great lost Scottish talent and one of our finest ever blues players’, Andy Gunn’s inspirational return to the music scene was proclaimed, in his own undeniable style, by the acclaimed 2015 album Miracle of Healing. Over the years, Andy has shared the stage and billing with some of the greats, supporting Buddy Guy at



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6:20pm RAINBREAKERS

ENGLAND: Tuesday Night Blues Club Pick Crafting their sound into a fusion of dynamic elements, Rainbreakers bridge the gap between blues, rock and soul. Showcasing their original material using gritty guitars and soulful vocals, their songs shift from heavy to delicate in an instant, while remaining highly emotive and ‘pulling everyone in’ around them.

7:40pm GREG COULSON

Greg Coulson is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and gifted performer. An accomplished pianist and Hammond player he is also a gifted guitarist and singer/songwriter specialising in Rhythm & Blues. 2010 saw the break Greg had been looking for – at the age of 19 he joined the legendary two-tone band The Selecter. Known as a Hammond player, and not just a keyboard player, Greg toured with The Selecter and made over

400 appearances worldwide. Gigs include: Coachella, Riot fest, ink and iron (uSA), isle of Wight Festival (UK) in addition to touring Europe, Scandinavia, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

9:00pm Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado

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band has played still don’t know how to pronounce the

singer’s name, or how to label their blues-filled music, their

popularity just keeps growing. And the sold-out sign is

frequently hanging on the doors, and websites, of the venues where they are booked.

10:30pm ANthoNy GoMes

The Toronto born singer/songwriter/guitarist, named ‘One of the Top Ten Guitarists’ in the world by Music Tasters Choice, has released 12 albums and performed concerts in 17 countries. Last november Gomes

won ‘Best Musician’ at the 37th Annual European Blues Awards. Anthony has opened for B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Alice Cooper, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Jonny Lang, Sammy Hagar, 38 Special, Robert Cray, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Gretchen Wilson.




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Champion of rising musical talent, blues broadcasting pioneer, Chair of the iBBA, Treasurer of the UKBlues Federation and, above all, a wonderful person, Dave’s departure leaves a big gap in so many people’s lives. A great supporter of the GBR&B Festival, his presence will be missed.

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Joined by the talents of blues heavyweights Mark Barrett on Drums (The Hoax), Bob Fridzema (King King, Joanne Shaw Taylor) or Steve Maggoria (Robert jon & The Wreck) on Keys and introducing irish-American singer-songwriter Ali Coyle on Bass.

10:15pm Geoff AchiNsoN (Aus) & the uk souldiGGeRs

Geoff Achison is an award-winning blues-roots artist from Australia known for his live performances, song-writing, and unique guitar mastery.Geoff’s music has been compared favourably to major artists such as Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and the Allman Brothers Band having a solid foundation in the blues but also embracing a variety of music styles. He has won awards for his guitar playing, song writing and live performances and was honoured in 2011 as official Patron of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.

A main stage showcasing cutting-edge, contemporary blues based music. With half of the seating removed this years great line up will get you dancing.

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7:25pm VOODOO SHEIKS

The Voodoo Sheiks are firmly based in the ‘British R&B’ camp… high energy rhythm and blues surrounds elements of rock ‘n’ roll, heavy riffing 12 bar blues, and lightning fast boogie.There is no time to draw breath with these guys as they deliver pile driving guitar, barrelling along on clipped lead runs, provided by Adrian Thomas, searing harmonica and rasped vocals from ‘Slowblow’ Dave Magson and a rocking rhythm section consisting of Andy Pullin on bass and Spencer Blackledge on drums.

8:45pm BEAUX GRIS GRIS

Beaux Gris Gris (pronounced \’bō\ \’grē-(,)grē\ ) is a new Orleans inspired, American blues-folk-soul band created by Louisiana-born-and-raised musician Greta Valenti (Well Hung Heart) and uK British Blues Hall of fame inductee, Robin Davey (The Hoax, DVL, Well Hung Heart).

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6:20pm CHRIS BEVINGTON ORGANISATION

Full of style and swagger and replete with tones and textures of the blues that add extra joy and harmonisation. This band play with a natural feel, layering the sounds to bring the listener a bucket full of pleasure. Expect busy licks, punchy horns and melodies; this is a top class, big band blues outfit.

7:40pm RUSS TIPPINS ELECTRIC BAND

Expect blasts of Chicago boogie blues, melodious Latin rumba-inflected riffs, songs about love for music… and when words aren’t enough, belting solo workouts; that may even go into brief jazz-rock-blues fusion excursions.This band is a taut combo; an unpretentious cool frenzy of blues funk.

9:00pm SEAN WEBSTER BAND

Sean Webster is the inspiring guitar vocalist for this 4 piece band, with a great reputation on the British blues and rock scene.

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3:40pm THE HIDING MAGPIES

The Hiding Magpies are an Americana, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country band, based in the northwest. Their debut album ‘The Hiding Magpies’ covers all aspects of love, loss and heartache, with a slight nod to songwriters such as Tom Petty, Ryan Adams and The Byrds.

5:00pm THE TROY REDFERN BAND

WALeS: Mid Wales Blues Club PickTroy Redfern combines the rawness of Hound Dog Taylor, the free-form approach of Sonny Sharrock, the firebrand playing of Johnny Winter and the technique of Dave Hole, mixed with the ghost of elmore James.

His talent spans ferocious slide playing, thoughtful

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delta blues roots; Troy turns familiar themes and riffs from a bygone era into a broad-based contemporary musical template.



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1:00pm BBC RADIO LANCASHIRE PRESENTS THE JUPITER BLUES

The Jupiter Blues are an electrifying four-piece committed to bringing audiences the very best in blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll.

The band has developed a formidable reputation as one of the liveliest and entertaining acts on the circuit, thrilling audiences with their hard-rocking show up and down the country.With a host of foot-stomping originals, The Jupiter Blues offer a show filled with good vibes, musicianship and unpredictability.



Sean’s fine guitar playing combines a great number of influences including Albert Collins, eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore to name a few. His vocal style is of a rich, sexy tone with a low end rumble drawing comparisons with Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams and Jonny Lang.

10:30pm dANNy BRyANt BiG BANd

Riding high on the European blues scene for over 15 years, Danny has carved a name for himself the old-fashioned way – playing live to his many fans around the world. Hailed as a ‘National Blues Treasure’ (Planet Rock Radio), Danny is acknowledged, by those in the business, as one of the cream of the crop.for tonight’s show Danny will be playing with a specially selected nine piece big band, featuring keys, rhythm guitar and a four-piece brass section.Danny describes his Big Bang Project as: “Something i have always wanted to do. We are mixing the new with the old: modernised and re-presented versions of my own work in a classic big band format, with some blues classic alongside”.



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himself – as well for Sean Webster, The Melt and Jesse Davey.All his tracks begin and end with the blues at their core, with an on stage presence which explores the growth of Ash as a performer and musician.

6:20pm GILES ROBSON BAND

Acclaimed house-rockin’ blues. When great harmonica players Sugar Blue and Paul Jones describe Giles Robson as ‘one of the world’s great living blues harmonica players’, you know he’s bound to be a bit special. A unique and world class talent – Robson leaves any audience spellbound. His award-winning harmonica skill and distinct vocals have seen him grace many international sold out stages.Giles also hosts a harmonica workshop at this year’s festival, where he’ll share technical secrets and the ethos behind the amplified Chicago blues harmonica style…

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3:40pm DELTA FUSE

NORTHERN IRELAND: The Elner Delta Blues Club PickA four piece cut-throat blues-rock ’n’ roll band based in Londonderry in the northwest of ireland.

This band have taken the blues and given it a good old

shake up, with dark, driving throttle alongside sheer rawness and soul.Penning songs of the blues, sex and booze, the band are Jack McHale

on guitar/vocals, Mick Hagan on guitar/

harmonica, Ben Graham on bass and Sandy Aicken on drums.

5:00pm ASH WILSON BAND

While honing his skills as a guitarist, songwriter and singer (working with many blues greats), Ash stockpiled ideas and songs he’d written for


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10:30pm SARI SCHORR & THE ENGINE ROOM

Sari is breaking new ground with her 2nd album ‘Never Say Never’. Sari insisted that the album be recorded live to capture the raw energy of her music. She has ventured deeper into her personal life and in the process, Sari has revealed herself with a vulnerability and honesty that she admits was as painful as it was healing. Her songs are highly crafted with vibrant lyrics that highlight just how good Sari is at invoking passion, grit, and empathy.

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7:40pm BIG BOY BLOATER AND THE LIMITS

Big Boy Bloater is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, radio presenter and entertainer of the highest order. His take on roots and R&B has impressed many people within the genre, from the original greats of b lues and roots to modern aficionados, and beyond.His shows are always impressive, energetic and fun, without losing any musical integrity. His upbeat songs belie their dark lyrics and intricate arrangements.

9:00pm GERRY JABLONSKI AND THE ELECTRIC BAND

A powerful and energetic, standout act with an ultra-confident, no-holds-barred swagger. Gerry Jablonski and the Electric Band have a unique trademark sound and style.Their raw and crafty stage show takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of dangerous, charming and gutsy music with hooks and melodies that cross genres and age groups.



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both resonator ukulele and 5-string banjo. His original songs blend perfectly with the classics, with most listeners believing them to be old songs that passed them by.He has a regular column in uke magazine, and is the author of the book “How Music Works On The Ukulele”

8.30pm INTERCITY BLUES BAND

Based in the heart of Liverpool, intercity Blues band are an electric four piece retro-style blues ‘n’ boogie band.Expect an awesome foot tappin’, hip swayin’, high octane rhythm section, honkin’ harmonica plus hot guitar-led rockin’ blues.These guys are an old style, tile rattlin’ ‘Chicago Smoky Joe’s’ or ‘Mississippi Juke Joint’ retro type band, renowned for performing with a high level of passion.You’ll get all the nostalgic classics of yesteryear, from Chicago, the Mississippi Delta, Texas, West-coast and, of course, the British Blues scene.

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1.30pm WAITING FOR WEDNESDAY

Feisty female duo with sweet and husky voices harmonising distinctively within their stirring songs on living, loving and losing.influenced by the likes of Joni, Janis and Emmylou, the duo write stories in the folk tradition and play them with a blues-rock passion and a country twang.

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This 100 capacity intimate venue was a new introduction to the festival for 2018… and was such a huge hit, it is back by popular demand for the 2019 event.This space will showcase a range of blues music in all it’s beautiful forms – jazz blues, traditional blues, gospel blues, spiritual blues, 12-bar blues, rock ’n’ roll, urban blues, country blues… and more.To witness (and enjoy) the musical diversity on this stage, will be to experience the impact that blues music, in its various guises, has had on influencing many strands of popular music.The Mini Muni workshops will look at the role of harmonica, bass and drums in music, and in blues music in particular.Expect music which connects with the soul; music to excite. This is a stage for art and self-expression via the medium of the blues.

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7.00pm PHIL DOLEMAN

Old time, good time ragtime blues… Phil’s love of vintage blues, hokum, old-time, and jug band music shines through as he blows the dust off obscure old songs with his intricate picking and driving rhythms on



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Much of the bands earlier music was radical rearrangement of familiar – and sometimes less familiar – blues. Songs like Muddy Waters’ ‘Long Distance Call’, furry Lewis’ ‘Pearline Blues’ and Brownie McGee’s ‘Sportin Life’ have undergone radical re-working. At the same time the band explore how to present their own material, without loosing their blues base.

7.30pm STEVIE WATTS ORGAN TRIO

The trio are Stevie Watts – Hammond organ, nat Martin – guitar and Vinnie Lammi – drums.Highly influenced by the late 60’s soul-jazz era, expect organ driven funk, soul and blues with a side portion of jazz.Stevie Watts is an award winning keyboard player and one of the UK’s most sought after Hammond players.

9.00pm TOM ATTAH & MAT WALKLATE

Tom Attah is half man, half blues machine! He’s an engaging, ebullient performer, a forceful singer and guitarist and the proud owner of a PhD in blues music.Mat Walklate is an incredible musician – heavenly vocals, harmonica, flute and uilleann pipes – with a blues, irish trad, jazz, bluegrass leaning.

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3.00pm MA BESSIE & HER PIG FOOT BAND

Building on her passion for the empress of the blues, Julia Titus formed the band to share the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Mixing Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound with a dynamic band – that look as well as sound the part – Ma Bessie & her Pig Foot band mix classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years, with a selection of original songs and hand-picked covers from the last 50 years of popular music.

4.30pm THE ACHIEVERS

Some call it rhythm & blues, some call it roots, some call it ‘dance floor gospel’…The Achievers can inspire even the most casual of dancers and have gained universal acclaim from the blues press and worldwide roots music taste-makers following the release of their 2018 debut album ‘Live at The SVA’.The band create the energy and magic of 50s & 60s rhythm & blues dance halls with their original and soulful songs, with four-part harmonies, joyful melodies and infectious, danceable rhythms.

6.00pm GEORGE SHOVLIN AND THE RADARS

George Shovlin and The Radars, have had, and still have, one musical direction… to reproduce authentic early blues sounds in the 21st Century.

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2.00pm THE ENGINE ROOM WORKSHOP

As you may well know, the ‘Engine Room’ is a nickname given to bass and drums (the rhythm section) in a band. it’s arguably where a bands power and movement come from, and some say it can be a thankless job as people don’t appreciate what a good engine room does!This workshop will look at the role of bass and drums in music, and in blues music in particular.Expect: a bass and drum talk on the history and development of the rhythm section, examples of styles and techniques, questions from the floor and finally, jamming with the band and guests.On hand will be a drummer and bass player to explain how their instruments have developed, and together they will show how the two work together in the engine room of a band.They will demo styles such as swing, Latin, slow blues and shuffles in various forms, before they open up the show to questions from the floor and invite guests onto the stage.All you need to participate is a ticket for the event – either a Sunday ticket, or a full weekend ticket.


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We have six dedicated busker gazebos placed across Colne on Saturday 25th August and Sunday 26th August, offering free-to-enjoy music from 2pm til 8pm(ish) each day.

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AlkeoArloBen HemmingBlues MojoDave SpeightDavid & Tom PetieDavid LordDogfinger SteveGed StansfieldKelsie & MollyKelvin DaviesLen SurteesNick Shaw

Nigel BallPatch Evans Savaged CountryRik Enty & Jonny NiceRusty McFistup & JakeSmall & GrimmThe Average Blues BandThe Holmes Doyle ExperienceTaste It The Rag & Moan MenTom Malachowski


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6.00pm TONE TANNER

One man ‘kick ass’ band, of Diy alternative and slide guitar. One of BBC introducing’s “personal faves”… and one of their “tips for the top”.

7.30pm GOOFA DUST

Goofa Dust are a new powerful rhythm, blues and roots band. Blending a mix of British blues-rock, Wilco and Dr feelgood… and featuring first class musicianship.

9.00pm LA DOCTRINA

A Chilean band fusing elements of blues, funk, swing and Latin rhythms. The group was formed in 2017 by former political adviser Alonso Farías (voice/guitar) after his musical journey through 38 countries (2015-2016). The band have shared stages with top-notch international blues-infused artists - Bloque Depresivo, Ángel Parra Trío, Aguaturbia and La Ratta Bluesera.

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of artist that I want my stage to showcase. I hope you enjoy this incredible group of musicians’.The Little Theatre is a 75 capacity venue situated in the heart of Colne. It’s an intimate venue, full of character and charm, with a full height stage and comfortable, cinema style seating. A hugely popular venue at the festival, this stage forms part of our ticketed event schedule.

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1:15pm STONE THIEVES

Stone Thieves are a 4-piece, country-infused blues-rock band from London, but their hearts were stolen by an American Dream.Lead singer and songwriter, Aaron, calls upon the honesty and romanticism of Americana, slide guitars, heartbeat drums and heartbreak vocals.They specialise in long-haired, tassle-touting, rock ’n’ roll blues music, playing songs about dangerous women, open roads, gamblers and vagabonds.Stone Thieves sound is doused in the great tradition of the typically British take on Americana.

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JACK J HUTCHINSON’S ACOUSTIC BLUES SHOWCASE

‘It is a real honour to curate the Little Theatre stage at the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival. I grew up just down the road in Burnley, and it always feels like coming home when I play or simply attend the festival.

When Lucy Zirins asked me to take over the role of curator from her for the 2019 event, I had a pretty clear idea of the type of acts I wanted to book early on. Although I am a massive fan of traditional blues, I was keen that the stage not only represents the genre in the 21st century, but also how artists are taking it forward and connecting with a new generation.There are a number of acts on the bill who, whilst tipping their hats to the past, offer something refreshing and contemporary. What they all share is a commitment to new, original material. I am first and foremost a songwriter, and this is the type

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Not only a noted musician and remarkable vocalist, Jade is a poet and lyricist drawing on not just her own very personal life experiences but also the Jurassic landscape and scenery of her home town, plus Welsh folk traditions, Celtic mysticism, and the strong matriarchal influences of her childhood. Jade’s is a large melting pot which informs and influences her music to unparalleled effect; from opera to folk and blues.

7:00pm KATIE BRADLEY & RICHARD LANE

Last year Katie recorded an acoustic project with Richard Lane, featuring Richard’s beautiful resonator guitars. The record instantly charted, garnering excellent reviews and global airplay.Katie and Richard met at Colne in their respective bands in 1999; it is a thrill for them to return together twenty years later for the festival’s anniversary year with a stunning set of original blues. This music is timeless in feel and features Ritchie’s sublime resonators with Katie Bradley’s distinctive vocals and harmonica.


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2:15pm TOM CROFTS

Tom Crofts is a singer/songwriter in love with good old-time music – ranging from delta blues, to ragtime, country and jazz.Tom is heavily influenced by Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Fats Waller, Ry Cooder, King Joe Oliver, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Skip James, Doc Watson, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Blind Blake, Son House, Django Rheinhardt, Mississippi John Hurt, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and his dad.

3:15pm LOUISIANA

Driven by a desire to perform music inspired by a diverse array of roots artists – ranging from Muddy Waters to Neil Young – Robert Johnson (guitar, vocals) and Curtis Stone (harmonica) joined forces as Louisiana to continue the legacy of such artists and keep the music alive.They play widely around the UK as well as being a regular feature in the Liverpool blues scene, notably for their weekly residency in the popular blues bar ‘Berry and Rye’.

4:15pm THE HEAD HUNTERS BLUES BAND

formed in late 2015, The Head Hunters Blues Band quickly became one of the most notorious blues bands on the North West club scene with a no compromise attitude to playing “nothin’ but killer blues”.The band are often joined onstage by some well known faces. Albie Donnely of Supercharge, ian Mcnabb of icicle Works fame, keys player G Lewis of the Paul Rodgers Band and guitar player Aaron Keylock to name a few of their peers.

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Dom Martin is a Belfast born singer/songwriter who has burst onto the UK and irish music scene with a unique guitar style and a voice which has delighted audiences at every venue. A BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Ulster play listed, BBC Radio 2 Blues Show and BBC Radio ulster live session artist, Dom has impressed with his debut original EP ‘Easy Way Out’.

4:15pm O W HOULSTON

O.W. Houlston is a London based guitarist and singer, bandleader of The Red 8, and solo performer using a combination of slide guitar and kick drum to bring pre-war delta blues, gospel and boogie to modern audiences.

5:30pm LEE AINLEY’S BLUES STORM

An eclectic take on the blues; Lee Ainley’s Blues Storm are a uniquely mother and daughter fronted band, plus two nineteen-year olds Tori and Elliot, who inject a funky blues dynamic. Their material takes in an eclectic choice of influences, from Bonnie Raitt, John Mayer and BB King, to modern influences from the likes of Rival Sons, Temperance Movement and Tedeschi Trucks.

7:00pm DAVE FERRA

An absolute master guitarist and singer, Dave ferra was a 2018 uK Blues Awards Nominee in the Acoustic Artist Category. He’s an outstanding acoustic bluesman playing traditional and original blues, ragtime and spirituals.


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This is loud and proud blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll from Bedford.Ben Kelly took up guitar at 14, and gravitated to blues through the influence of classic rock pioneers Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. His chief influences in the field continued to grow – Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Stapleton, Muddy Waters and Eddie Cochrane (to name a few) – all of these artists have informed Ben’s strident acoustic guitar work and raucous vocal delivery.

2:15pm BARRY JACKSON

Barry Jackson started out wanting to be Elvis Presley, but then he caught the blues…Like most of the blues performers of his generation Barry is self-taught, and an avid listener to recorded blues.His music features early blues – he says, ‘for me, it’s the stuff recorded just as the rural blues started to get urban – when electric guitars were still pretty new – from around the late 30s to the early 50s. There’s a rawness about it that i love’.

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www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

Take a trip back in time in this historic weaving mill

Open for guided tours Thurs, Fri & Sat 12 to 4pm

Easter to 3 Nov [email protected]

A superb Jacobean historic house within sight of Pendle Hill.

Open 27 Mar to 3 Nov 2019 Wed to Sun 12- [email protected]

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Gawthorpe Hall

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Jessica Foxley Unsigned was set up in 2010 by the Foxley family in Jessica’s memory, to provide high profile performance opportunities for younger musicians. In 2018 it was renamed Jessica Foxley Stages.

Now in its 10th year, the project forms an important part of the Great British Rhythm & Blues festival. it has gone from strength to strength, attracting younger musicians of a very high standard from across the UK.in 2019, the project’s organisers, Jessica Foxley Music Projects, invited four outstanding, younger, under-the-radar acts to play sets on the two main stages, on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.The selection of the 2019 acts was made by a panel of judges, including professionals from the blues music industry. One of the bands playing under the Jessica Foxley Stages banner will be offered the opportunity to participate in the 6th uK Blues Challenge. The selected Jessica Foxley Stages band will join four other bands - some of the best purveyors of blues music in the UK.The winner of the UK Blues Challenge, which is organised by the UK Blues Federation, will be invited to represent the uK at the 36th international Blues Challenge in Memphis and the 10th European Blues Challenge in 2020. Further info: ukblues.org

The Muni sundAy 1:00pm RONNIE COOK & FRIENDS

Falmouth-based Ronnie Cook and Friends create compelling, captivating music that draws on soul, blues, jazz, funk and R&B influences. Combining Ronnie’s charismatic, silky vocals with slick and stylish songwriting and production, the band combine vintage and contemporary styles to craft a sound that oozes charm.

The hippodromesAturdAy1:00pm THE ASHLEY SHERLOCK BAND

A Manchester-based singer-songwriter citing his inspirations as Jeff Buckley, The Marcus King Band, The Cadillac Three, and Chris Stapleton. This trio’s fantastic blend of gritty blues, falsetto vocal melodies and a jazz-funk inspired rhythm section promises a unique sound.

2:20pm LITTLE TRIGGERS

A band unashamed of brandishing the rock ‘n’ roll label, bringing a raw quality to the genre. Led by singer and guitarist Tom Hamilton – a front man who could easily find his way into future pop textbooks as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s infamous kindred spirits. Combining wit with an unpredictable charm, their music provides a fitting rebuke to the times.

sundAy2:20pm CHARLI WHITE

Possessing an undeniable enigmatic darkness and sensibility. With a relentless curiosity and determination that has led her to command some of Manchester’s most prestigious stages, Charli’s work is a far cry from the softness and submissiveness that is all too often associated with female singer/songwriters.


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Fri 13 September

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EVERYTHING BUBLÉ

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FridAy 23/8/193.00 Dave Speight5.30 Lol Goodman8.00 The Rory Hendrix Experience10.30 The Juke Joint Kings

sAturdAy 24/8/191.00 Rik Enty & Jonny Nice2.30 Early Mac5.00 Mojo Rising8.00 Redfish10.00 The Welsh T Band

sundAy 25/8/191.00 King Biscuit Boys2.30 Slide Machine5.00 Blues Train7.30 The Worried Men10.00 Route 66

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sAturdAy 24/8/19 2.30 The Jon Casey Band 5.00 Strange Brew 7.30 The Matthew Rob Band 10.00 Motor City Blue

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FridAy 23/8/19 7.30 After Hours Blues Band 10.00 Tin Pan Ally

sAturdAy 24/8/19 1.00 Jamie Mallender 3.00 Marcus Lazuras Band 5.30 Born Healer 8.00 The Steve fulsham Band 10.30 Crossfire

sundAy 25/8/19 1.00 Chris Martin 3.00 Jimmy C and the Blues Dragons 5.30 Mojo Rising 8.00 Mark Jarvis 10.30 Black Bear Bones

FridAy 23/8/19 7.30 The Big Wolf Band Featuring Zoe Green 10.00 The Nick Steed Five

sAturdAy 24/8/19 2.30 The Matthew Rob Band 5.00 Flock of Three 7.30 Two Blue Band 10.00 The Steve Fulsham Band

sundAy 25/8/19 2.30 Dr Bob and the Bluesmakers 5.00 Jon Angus Blues Blues 7.30 Howlin Ric & the Rocketeers 10.00 The Welsh T Band

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sAturdAy 24/8/193.00 Blind J-Bear Johnson4.00 Fandjango6.00 The Rocking Train 8.00 ellies Moore & The encores10.00 The Folkestra

sundAy 25/8/192.00 Song Writing Workshop 3.00 Meagan Grooters4.00 J-Bear & The Giants6.00 Blast Lane8.00 Strange Brew10.00 Blues innit

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sAturdAy 24/8/19 2.00 Hooson 4.00 Redfish 6.00 DC Blues 8.00 The Jon Casey Band 10.00 The Blues Engine 12.00 Junkhouse Dogs

sundAy 25/8/19 2.00 The Extras 4.00 Marcus Lazuras 6.00 Slide Machine 8.00 Jed Thomas 10.00 Blackballed 12.00 John Angus Blues Band

mondAy 26/8/19 2.00 Strange Brew 4.00 Worried Men 6.00 The Wilber Project

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7.30 King Biscuit Boys 10.00 Born Healer

sAturdAy 24/8/19 3.00 Motor City Blue 5.30 Jimmy C and the Blues Dragons 8.00 flock of Three

sundAy 25/8/19 3.00 Howlin’ Ric & The Rocketeers 5.30 Dr Bob and the Bluesmakers 8.00 Phil Johari

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sAturdAy 24/8/191.00 Martin Rose2.30 Dom Martin5.00 Yoka & Big Ray7.30 The Rory Hendrix Experience10.30 DC Blues

sundAy 25/8/191.00 Jamie Mallender2.30 Chris Martin5.00 Dan Burnett7.30 The JD R&B Band10.30 Jed Thomas

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5.00 Ellis Moore & The Encores 7.00 Relic 9.00 Fandjango 12.00 Funk Soul City

sAturdAy 24/8/19 1.00 Teri & The Electric Blues Parade 3.00 Crossfire 5.00 Blues innit 7.00 Mark Jarvis 9.00 Adrian Gautrey Band 12.00 Sky Vally Mistress

sundAy 25/8/19 1.00 Easy Feet 3.00 Phil Johari 5.00 Mojo Filter 7.00 Blackballed 9.00 J Bear & The Giants 12.00 Good Foxy

mondAy 26/8/19 1.00 Design Rewind 3.00 The Barebacks 5.00 The Folkestra

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A warm welcome to the Waterhouse Bar, at the Town Hall. expect contemporary and traditional blues based music, at this friendly, relaxed festival bar. New for 2019.

FridAy 23/8/197.00 Nick Steed Five9.00 Big Wolf Band Featuring Zoe Green

sAturdAy 24/8/192.00 Yoka & Big Ray5.00 Scott Wainwright8.00 Dom Martin

sundAy 25/8/192.00 Bluesman Mike Francis5.00 Two Hats Blues Band8.00 Rowland Jones

This new “Roadhouse” is named after the Architect, Alfred Waterhouse, that designed Colne Town Hall in the late 19th Century.Restoring the Town Hall reception room to its original size and giving the town hall a large multi-purpose room, this, the Waterhouse Bar, is an exciting development. it is not every day you can have a drink and enjoy top quality live blues music in an historical building; another first for the 30th Anniversary of Blues in Colne.


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The official festival campsite at Colne and Nelson Rugby Club is located just 0.7m from the town centre. Offering camping from Thursday 22nd August to Tuesday 27th August, as an Official Roadhouse excellent Blues based acts feature from the Thursday night through to Tuesday afternoon.

With excellent on-site facilities and a warm welcome why not spend a longer weekend and enjoy all Colne has to offer.

Camping tickets can be purchased on line at www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets

Long before the first Blues Festival was ever put on here, Colne had a hard-earned reputation as a cauldron of musical creativity and this continues right through to the present day.

Throughout the year, you can find up to twenty venues in the town that host live music, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that a thriving unofficial Fringe Festival has grown up alongside the official one, often showcasing performers from a wide variety of genres, not just Blues based ones. Some of the events are planned in advance and sometimes, in true artistic tradition, they are thrown together in an ad hoc manner on the day.

A great number of musicians, engineers and promoters started their careers in this kind of world and we welcome this spirit of independence in our midst.

Hopefully, there will be a flyer nestling in these pages giving some of the event listings, but if there isn’t for some reason, just ask around the town and someone will surely point you in the right direction.

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Sunday night £12 £16 £20

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support the festival by purchasing our exclusive merchandise at the Town Hall, outside the Muni or from our official street sellers.

your generosity is gratefully received.

the festival Bar is located at the Waterhouse Bar, inside Colne Town Hall.

Please do visit; enjoy your liquid refreshment in the knowledge that every penny taken over this bar supports future festivals.

With a big thank you to Northern Whisper Brewing co. for providing the bar and sponsorship.


ACKnowledgments

a big Thank You!Thank you to everyone who has attended over the last two years of Blues run by Colne Town Council and for the really valuable feedback that shaped this year’s Festival.

With more bands and venues than ever and more street entertainment, we welcome you all back for the 30th Anniversary of Blues in Colne!

Thank you to our main partner Barnfield Construction, programme sponsors Howard Riggs Properties, our transport providers Burnley Bus Company and Community Rail Lancashire for their support, our local businesses for putting up with the town changing for the weekend, and nearly 100 volunteers who again will be helping us out over the weekend.

While it is a team effort, there are always those that play a key part in the detail. So a big thanks to Paddy Maguire and Jason Elliott for the weekends absolutely brilliant array of artists, Ali from BiGiAM for getting the message out, to our volunteer-run Pendle Hippodrome and Little Theatre Venues, Tony and his team at the Muni for all of their help, and to Unique Group for helping us put in place our infrastructure, and finally to our dedicated staff Naomi, Gina, Eugene, Mick, Sana and the Blues Working Group Members for making this all happen.

Please enjoy the 30th Anniversary Festival, and all the Town of Colne has on offer over this amazing weekend.

Leroy Philbrook Chief executive Officer, Colne Town Council


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A better connected Burnley. Burnley Connect is the name for the network of services around the town and into Pendle.

Burnley Connect are local buses running throughout the day, 7 days a week. During the day, Burnley Connect services generally run at least every 30 minutes, with higher frequencies on some routes; this is a great way to travel. The buses are energy efficient and therefore better for the environment.

Community Rail lancashire has arranged for a train to leave Colne Railway station at 3:11pm Friday 23rd August, travelling to Blackpool then Preston and returning to Colne for 7:07pm.

Trains will leave Colne slightly later on the Friday and Saturday nights.

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Howard Rigg Properties have been a major player in the commercial and industrial property sector here in East Lancashire for over 30 years.

During that time, they’ve built up an impressive and diverse portfolio of properties and land for rental and development purposes, which we are constantly looking to expand through further investment and acquisition.

They’ve also built something even more important: an unmatched reputation. Throughout their area of operations, property professionals and their clients know they can depend on Howard Rigg for high quality properties, straight dealing and a service that can only be described as exceptionally accommodating.

One of the fastest growing cleaning companies in the North West.

Colne based Unique Group, provides a range of services covering all types of industrial Cleaning, Plant and equipment Hire, including specialist high level access platforms, Facilities Management and as Colne Town Council Grounds Maintenance contractor, are pleased to support Colne and the Blues Festival.

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Anthony Gomes (CAnAdA) • dAnny BryAnt Big BAnd • Geoff AChison (Aus) & the soul

diggers • miKe sAnChez • ruFus BlACK • sAri sChorr (usA) & the enGine room

Ash Wilson Band • Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse • Big Boy Bloater And The Limits • Dana Ali Band •

Gerry Jablonski And The Electric Band • James & Black • James Sayer Band • Paul Lamb & The King Snakes •

Terri Shaltiel Band • The Troy Redfern Band • Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado • Giles Robson Band

Andy Gunn • Barry Jackson • Benjamin Kelly • Blues Boy Kings • Cadillac Kings • Charli White • Chris Bevington Organisation • Dave Ferra • Delta Fuse • DJ Indignados • Double Cookin • George Shovlin

And The Radars • Giles Robson • Goofa Dust • Greg Coulson • Intercity Blues Band • Jade Like The Stone • Katie Bradley & Richard Lane • La Doctrina • Lee Ainley’s Blues Storm • Little Triggers • O W

Houlston • Phil Doleman • Rainbreakers • Ronnie Cook & Friends • Russ Tippins Electric Band • Sean Webster Band • Stevie Watts Organ Trio • Stone Thieves • The Achievers • The Ashley Sherlock

Band • The Engine Room Workshop • The Head Hunters Blues Band • The Hiding Magpies • The Jupiter Blues • The Outlaw Orchestra • The

Welsh T Band • Tom Attah & Mat Walklate • Tom Crofts • Tom Gee Band • Tone Tanner • Voodoo Sheiks • Waiting For Wednesday

Adrian Gautrey Band • After Hours Blues Band • Alfie Ibbotson’s Popular Beat Combo • Black Bear Bones • Blast Lane • Blue Dog Hooch • Blues Innit • Blues

Train • Bluesman Mike Francis • Born Healer • Chris Martin • Crossfire • Dan Burnett • Dave Speight • DC Blues • Deacon Brody • Design Rewind • Dom

Martin • Dr Bob and the Bluesmakers • Early Mac • Easy Feet • Ellis Moore And The Encores • Fandjango • Flock of Three • Good Foxy • Hooson • Howlin Ric & the Rocketeers • Jamie Mallender • J-Bear & The Giants • Jed Thomas • Jimmy C & The Blues Dragons • John Angus Blues Blues • Jonny Wright • Junkhouse

Dogs • King Biscuit Boys • Leavin Trunk • Lol Goodman • Marcus Lazarus • Mark Jarvis Band • Martin Rose • Meagan Grooters • Mojo Filter • Mojo Rising • Motor City Blue • Phil Johari • Redfish • Route 66 • Rowland Jones • Scott Wainwright • Sky Valley Mistress • Slide Machine • Strange Brew • Teri & The Electric Blues Parade • The Barebacks • The Blues Engine • The Extras • The Folkestra • The JD R&B Band • The Jon Casey Band • The Juke Joint Kings • The Mark Jarvis Band • The Matthew Rob Band • The Rocking Train • The Rory Hendrix Experience • The

Steve Fulsham Band • The Wilber Project • The Worried Men • Tin Pan Alley • Two Blue Band • Two Hats Blues Band • Yoka & Big Ray

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