Blues Band of the Year nominees (UK Blues Federation)

EMMA IS WIDELY RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE MUST SEE BLUES PIANISTS IN THE UK, HAVING QUICKLY BUILT A REPUTATION AS AN ENERGETIC, EXCITING AND CHARISMATIC PERFORMER.

Dubbed “England’s equivalent to Joe Bonnamassa” by Blues Matters, Jim Kirkpatrick has built up over a quarter-century’s experience in Blues and Rock and earned a tonne of respect from his fans, peers and critics alike.

Mick McConnell of Smokie brings his Blues Band to the North East.

The best band you've never heard of !

"sounds like Stevie Nicks, jamming with Blackberry Smoke embracing notes of Americana pop and bluesy rock n roll " CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

Malaya Blue is complicated. She has a voice that is satin smooth, velvet deep and flexible – able to sing soul, Blues, rock & roll and all with a sense of ease that is remarkable.

"Hard hitting, stomping, in your face rhythm & blues! The Terraplanes debut album is a powerful, energetic & classy release. They have a real swagger!...a natural chemistry and feel for the blues genre" - Blues Matters Magazine

Down from Scotland for a short tour of Northern England- a great band ! Come and see what everyone is talking about.

Mojo Catfish is a blues band from Leeds, England. We play a wide selection of electric blues, from classics and standards, modern blues to originals. Our motto is - give the audience the time of their lives.

Big Songs, Big Guitars, Big Harmonies We'll be playing some of the finest classic and melodic rock tracks from Eagles, Kansas, Thin Lizzy, Hendrix, Robert Cray, John Mayer, Dire Straits, Whitesnake, ZZ Top, Joe Bonamassa, Queen, Led Zeppelin and more!

Vintage-Contemporary Blues Rock Unforgettable Lyrics, Unmissable Solos, Unrivalled Rhythm Ramblin’ Preachers was formed by Ross Connor and James Ives. Fuelled by a passion for Blues Rock, the aim was to create original Stomping Blues with Big Riffs, Powerful Vocals, and Tasty Solos.

Having made his name as a guitar player with the legendary UK blues band THE HOAX, Jon Amor pushed the blues boundaries with AMOR, a band he formed with Wayne Proctor and Matt Beable.