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BLUES & R&B BANDS
3rd Degree Le Burn A potent combination of funk, psychedelia and rock and soul. The blues with a twist!
Adrian Byron Burns Twice awarded 'UK Acoustic Artist of the Year', Adrian Byron Burns is recognised for his fabulous voice and incredible acoustic guitar playing as well as the originality of his material.
Alex McKown Talented young guitarist and his band
Al Gare Official web-site for the nation's favourite double bass player
Amor Leading Blues-Rock crossover
Andrew Bazeley Keeping the old blues alive
Animals & Friends All the old hits
Atcha Chris Jagger brings us a great fusion of R&B,Rock, Zydeco and Cajun.
Aynsley Lister Blues Rock Band of The Year 2001
Armadillo Music Site for Eugene Bridges, Brian Kramer, Wamma Jamma...and many more great artists
Automatic Slim Driving R&B band led by Tim Aves, playing originals and blues classics
Bad Influence Blues, Rock, Country and funk
Bad Town Blues A band with burning passion for hard-driven Chicago style blues and boogie who pride themselves on their energetic, live performances
Ben Poole Band Talented young guitarist and singer and his band
Ben Waters Ace Boogie Woogie Piano Player
Ben Andrews Superb guitar playing, stunning vocals and natural swing from U.S Bluesman Ben Andrews. 'Born to sing the blues'
Big Dez Excellent all-rocking French blues bandBig Joe Turner Excellent bass player Big Joe and his Memphis Blues Caravan
Big Pete & The Backbones From The Netherlands, rocking blues and R&B
Bill Hurley & The Enforcers Great singer and his all-rocking band
The Blackjacks Super-tight R&B. Oy oy Saveloy!
Blue On Black Cornwall's foremost Blues Rock band.
The Blues Pack Paul Cox, Earl Green and John Smiggy Smyth with Paul Cox's excellent band.
Blues Shakeout Electric Blues with influences from 50's Chicago through to the present day
Blue Touch Exciting new blues band whose stunning live performances should not be missed!
The Blue Bishops Hard edged rocky blues, guaranteed to raise the roof
The Blues Band Recognised as one of the most skilled bands on the blues scene
Bob Hall's Houserockers One of Britain's leading Boogie Woogie pianists.
Bobby Patterson Vocalist and multi instrumentalist.
Boo Boo Davis White hot and rockin' R&B to raise the roof.
Brian Kramer A bluesman through and through, Brian Kramer is a superb singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Brock And The Badgers Blues rock at it's best, led by 'Badger 1' Mark Bond on steaming guitar and vocals.
Buddy Whittington From the USA, longest serving Bluesbreaker guitarist and arguably the best!
Cadillac Kings Chicago blues and swing
Carvin Jones Texan guitar-hero!
Catfish Keith One of the most exciting country blues performers of our time.
Chantel McGregor Powerful and talented singer and guitarist
Charles Walker From Nashville, Tennessee, US Blues legend Charles Walker is a superb blues vocalist and showman extraordinaire
Chix wiv Pix Three chix and a bloke playing rocking blues
Chris Farlowe Legendary singer with a phenomenal voice.
City Shakers Big Boy Bloater's blues band
Claude Bourbon The Frog with the happy blues!
Cliff Bennett A Veteran of the Blues!
Coalhouse Walker Band Foot-stomping boogie and early Chicago blues
Connie Lush & Blues Shouter Award-winning singer and her superb band.
The Cool Brynners 'A bunch of incredibly slick and talented musicians' (Blues In Britain)
Cryin' Out Loud A blistering mix of blues'n'funk and rock'n'roll
Dana Gillespie A smokey voice that oozes sensuality
Dani Wilde - Talented singer and guitarist
Danny Bryant's Redeyeband Astounding talent from young guitar virtuoso Danny Bryant
Dave Kelly Band One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has ever produced.
Deitra Farr - Red-hot blues singer from Chicago
Del Bromham An outstanding guitarist and song writer
Derrin Nauendorf Superbly melodic songs and astonishing acoustic guitar with subtle, complimentary percussion from Dave Downing. Once seen, never forgotten.
The Elevators Good quality rocking blues and R&B
Dr Feelgood Top British R&B band with a raw and uncompromising style
Dr Ika's Blues Grapevine Blues Band & Dr Ika
Doug Jay Explosive harmonica from Washington DC. American blues, roots and roll.
Dump That Chump Jumpin' Rockin' Blues!
Dynamos Rhythm Aces A truly unique 3-piece
Eddie Martin 'The most remarkable Bluesman of his generation'
Eddy Morton 'One of the best live bands you will ever see'
Elephant Shelf Fab and quirky five-piece blues band
Emily Druce 'Acoustic blues played to a fantastically high standard' Mike Harding, Radio 2
Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges Superb US-born singer, songwriter and guitarist
Family Style Hot Italian blues band
Five Field Holler Funky blues band
funkydory 'Fusion of Blues ,Soul, Funk and Jazz!'
Geno Washington Geno will knock you out with his irrepressible showmanship and professionalism.
Geoff Achison Truck loads of passion, masses of conviction, staggering accuracy and a voice to match.
Gentleman Tim & The Contenders 1950's style Chicago blues and swing
Giles 'Re-inventing the blue!
Giles Hedley & The Aviators Great singer and blues harp player and his band
Grapevine Blues for the 21st centuary with the dazzling guitar of Dr Ika and the smokey vocals of Mike Chase.
Greg Wright One of the most innovative guitarists of our time.
The Groove Doctors A mixture of self penned swings and shuffles. Good time groves with influences from Ray Charles to Little Walter.
The Guv'nors Led by 'The Bluesmaster' Robert Hokum, the Guv'nors play a stunning fusion of Funk, Latin and Blues
Guy Tortora Top rate electric and acoustic guitar playing and a mean line in bottleneck, backed up by a fabulous band.
Hair of The Dog Putting the 'rhythm back in the blues'!
The Hamsters Blues Rock Band of The Year 2000
Hangover Blues Band The greatest R&B band in the Midlands
Harper Singer, songwriter and blues harp player from Australia
Hokie Joint Raw blues based music with devilish vocals and superb harp playing from Giles King
Honey Boy Hickling & The DTs Superb blues harp player with his excellent all-rocking band
Hamilton Loomis Brilliant R n B showman, entertainer,singer,guitarist,songwriter and Harmonica player.
Harry Skinner Blues Band -
UK-based electric blues band fronted by ex-Producers front man Harry Skinner.
Hucklebuck Blues with a contemporary twist.
Harry Skinner Blues Band Tight 5-piece blues band with Harry Skinner (ex Producers) on vocals and guitars.
Ian Parker Band Rising from the ashes of the hugely popular PARKER'S ALIBI, comes the eagerly awaited new project of singer/songwriter and dynamic guitarist Ian Parker
Ian Siegal Ian Siegal is without doubt one of the most talented blues musicians on the European scene
Inmates 70's R&B giants play infectious rockin` blues
Innes Sibun 'The most moving blues you'll hear this year' (Total Guitar)
Jack The Biscuit Lively blues and R&B with some great vocals
James Coburn Band Dirty, rockin', Chicago-Electric blues.
Jerimiah Marques & The Blue Aces A mesmerising mix of Blues and Reggae!
Jim Condie Stunning singer/songwriter/guitarist.
The Jives Blues duo with singer and guitarist Jeff Chapman and blues harp player Al E Bye
Jimmy Griswold Ace guitarist from the USA
Joanne Shaw Taylor Amazing young female guitarist and her band
Joe Hollywood Band Site for blues, blues rock and blues funk singer and guitarist Joe Hollywood
John Crampton Foot stompin' blues
John O'Leary Band Powerful 'Chicago style' blues harp player and his fine band
John Otway The original two hit wonder!
The Juke Joints Masters of rollin' blues from the Netherlands
Kate Pereira Stunning singer with a huge voice and charismatic stage presence
Keno Kings Blues with a twist
Kent DuChaine This American delta bluesman plays powerful bottleneck blues and his own original material, accompanied by his beloved old National Steel Guitar 'Leadbessie'
King Earl Boogie Band The most exciting Jug Blues Band in the country
King King Superb new blues band led by Alan Nimmo on guitar/vocals
King Size Slim Purveyor of the finest king size blues
Kyla Brox Kyla has an outstanding voice and sings the blues with true passion
Larry Miller Hard hitting, high energy rock
Les Wilson & The Mighty Houserockers King of the slide guitar boogie
Lightnin Willie and The Poorboys Hard blues at its very best
Lights Out By Nine Rocking 8-piece blues and R&B band from Scotland
Little Jenny & The Blue Beans - all female Swedish blues band fronted by the fabulous Little Jenny on blues harmonica, guitar and vocals
Little Stevie & The Business Electrifying R&B played to perfection
Lou Pride A masterful singer, with a refined sense of dynamics
and an ability to wring every nuance, squeeze every drop of feeling from a song
Lyndon Anderson Band Fat toned harmonica driven blues, funk and soul
Maggie Bell Top Scottish blues and soul singer
Marcus Malone Guitarist extraordinaire
Matthew Ord Talented guitarist and singer
Matt Bullard & To The Bridge Hot and sweaty blues
Matt Schofield Talented Blues guitarist and singer with a red-hot band
Matt Walklate Multitalented musician playing flute, harmonica and fronting two blues bands!
Memo Gonzalez & The Bluescasters A hot and danceable mix of Texan raodhouse blues & Louisiana rock'n'roll
Memphis in The Meantime Raw blues, jump jive, R & B and boogie woogie.
Michael Roach Blues guitarist, singer and broadcaster
Mike & The Mellotones Dutch blues-rock band.
Mike Dowling Traditional blues, vintage swing, ragtime and originals played with grace, wit, and dazzling proficiency
Mike Sanchez Powerful boogie-woogie piano.
Mo Indigo A truly wicked mix of classic music styles : blues,old-school R&B, sixties soul; Mo'Indigo have got the lot
Motor City Josh & The Big Three Funky blues you can't refuse, fronted by the charismatic Motor City Josh
The Mustangs High -octane original and classic blues and R&B
Nashville Teens 60's band whose big hit was 'Tobacco Road'.
Nat Martin Band Young blues band
Native Tung Native Tung is Roland Chadwicks blues band, beautifuly crafted original blues, exquisitely played.
Never The Bride Phenomenal female led blues-rock band
Nicky Moore Fabulous singer Nicky Moore and the all rockin' Blues Corporation
The Nightflies Hard rockin' R&B
Nine Below Zero Leading British blues and R&B band
Note Music Site for the Paul Cox Band and other great artists
NuBlues Fabulous funk/blues fusion!
Oli Brown Band Up-and-coming young blues band
Otis Grand & The Big Blues Band 'The best Blues Band this country has produced in two decades' Blues & Rhythm Magazine 1992
Paddy Milner Virtuoso pianist, singer and songwriter.
Papa George Band This superb three-piece Blues and R&B outfit deliver an electrifying set with a vitality and passion few can match
Paul Byrd Reminiscent of B.B.King and the Chicago/Memphis sound of the 60`s
Paul Jobson Fantastic Keyboard player!
Paul Lamb and The King Snakes The sound of contemporary blues finely tuned and ready for the next millenium
Paul Millns Smokey vocals with superb boogie piano.
Pete G & The Magnitones Urban , country ,Chicago, West Coast, Louisiana, rocking R&B.
The Producers Voted 'Blues Band of The Year' four times before their split. Now reformed and stronger than ever.
Rab McCullough Rab sings with a powerful swampy growl and silky smoothness, his guitar playing is superb.
Rag Mama Rag Superb Country-Blues duo from France.
Ramon Goose Superb blues guitarist
Red House Red House is a vibrant and exciting Spanish blues band
Rhino Music Site for Cream'd and many other great bands
Rik Martin Rocking blues and R&B
Roadhouse Solid, powerful & accomplished country flavoured R&B
Robin Bibi Site for excellent guitarist Robin Bibi and his band
The Rockin' Armadillos Good-time Texas blues
Rocky Athas Legendary Texan Blues guitarist.
Rollo Markee & The Tailshakers An authentic blend of Chicago blues and West Coast swing.
Roy Mette Superb singer, songwriter and guitarist from the Essex Delta
Ruthless Blues Ruthless Blues deliver power blues like it was going out of fashion, fronted by the charismatic Stevie Smith.
Sam Kelly The site for Award-winning drummer Sam Kelly
Sam Kelly's Station House A sensational blues experience with Caribean influences.
Scott McKeon Band Dynamic young guitarist and all-rocking band
Sean Webster Rocking Blues & R&B from superb singer and blues guitarist Sean Webster
Sherman Robertson - US guitarist and singer
Slack Alice Blistering blues rock
Slammers Maximum Jive Jumpin' Jivin' Rhythm 'n' Boogie Blues
Slim Lightfoot & The Backbones Superb guitarist and singer and his kick-ass band.
Slim-Line Papas An electrifying three piece band playing a wide range of R&B-based music including blues, jump jive and swing.
Slowburner A four piece blues / rock band based in the Worcestershire Area.
Sonny Black Band Sonny Black is without doubt one of the finest blues guitar players in Europe.
Soulkitchen Modern blues funk band
Spikedrivers Delta blues at its very best.
Split Whiskers Fun blues band with a hint of gypsy jazz and lots of humour
Stevie Nimmo Superb guitarist, singer and songwriter
Stompin' Dave's Electric Band Brilliant eccentric banjo, acoustic guitar and fiddle player - highly recommended!
Storm Warning Tasty blues and R&B.
The Stumble Red-hot and rockin' 6-piece blues and R&B band
Sugarland Slim Powerful vocals, beefy basslines and authentic delta blues slide mixed with a modern attitude
Swamp Cats Essex-based band with the fab vocals of Dave Richardson
Tantrum Exciting young blues band
Texas Flood A rockin' power blues band with an unmistakable Texican flavour
Tim Aves Son Henry Band Fab band with US guitarist and singer Son Henry plus Tim Aves well known as frontman with the Rockin' Armadillos
The Tommy Allen Band Guitarist Tommy Allen's blues band
Tony Farinha Blues guitarist, Werewolves frontman and guitar teacher
Walter Trout Internationally renowned rocking blues guitarist
Wamma Jamma A blend of blues, jazz, funk and rock!
The Wildcards Explosive all rockin' retro blues
Tin Pan Alley Highly danceable blues based rock / ballads
Trafficker Site for guitar wizard Tommy Allen and his fabulous band
Trevor Burton Band One of the most exciting live bands ever to grace the stage, with superb guitar and vocals from Trevor Burton
Two Timers Explosive electric skiffle for the new decade
Vince Lee & The Big Combo Classic blues and hot swing
Willie Logan Top Scottish guitarist
Will Shackleton Funk / Blues band
The Yardbirds Legendary Blues Rock Band
Zoot Money & The Big Roll Band Dynamic stage show, tight musicianship and passionate vocal delivery!
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JIVE
Big Al's Hoodoo Kings Contagious dance grooves and red hot rhythms.
Big Boy Bloater & His Band The Boogiest piano, the honkinest saxes, the bluesiest screamin' guitar and the deepest and most powerful blues shouter vocals you ever heard - this band cannot fail to get your feet movin'!
The Big Heat Quality 8 piece Band. Swinging jump blues from the 40`s ans 50's
Blue Harlem Jump Blues of the 40's and 50's along with music from the golden swing era.
Bus Stop Boys A five piece rhythm 'n' jive band with a big beat sound and a humourous and visual stage show.
The Catfish Kings Swinging 5-piece playing the classic boogie beats of 50's New Orleans
The Cadillac Kings Jump Jive, Chicago blues and swing
Custom Clothes Made to measure clothes for dance
Dancer Information site for dancers, including listings of teachers and clubs
Dance UK Information about UK dance events
Ding Dong Daddios Jumpin' jivin' 5 piece swing band
Dominic Halpin & The Honey B's Cool dance band playing 'swing meets rock 'n' roll'
Dr Teeth Big Band New bread big band jump jive and swing
Earl Jackson Band High energy jive and rock 'n' roll
52nd Street Jump Site for Caron & Steve and their Swing dance company
Get in The Swing Swing dance classes with Steve and Debbie Jackson
Greggi G & His Crazy Gang Jump jive and classic rock 'n' roll
Jitterbug Jive Regular Jitterbug classes in Hampshire.
Jive Aces UK`s No1 Jive and Swing Band
The Jiveoholics High energy jump jive classics from the 40's and 50's
Joseph & Trisha Top swing teachers
Jump 4 Joy Sweden's Jive Masters!
Juke Joint Jump New jump jive band formed with key
Kingdom of Dance Dance Shoes CDs and videos for sale. Online diary.
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys 'Classy stuff in the style of Louis Jordan and Eddi Cleanhead Vinson, with nowt taken out' Dave Clarke, Now Dig This
Kit Packham & One Jump Ahead Swinging tempos aimed at the feet
Laura B & The Moonlighters R&B and swing combo
Lee Scott's Jive Mob Rockin' Rollin' Jivin' Strollin' ....
London Swing Dance Society Site for Simon Selmon and other noteable swing dancers
Maria Vincent & The Millionaires An exuberant mix of Jump Blues, Boogie, Swing & Rock'n'Roll that never fails to rock a venue!
Michael Dove Dance Diary A selection of popular partner dances around Sussex, Surrey and part of Hampshire. Dances include - Salsa, Rock n' Roll and Modern Jive
Modern Jive Resource centre for jivers
Numbers Racket Jump jive swing and blues
Oceans Seven Seven piece Rhythm & Blues and Jump Blues Band. Stunning!
Oop-Bop-Sh'Bam Jump Jive and boogie band fronted by Jackson Sloane.
Pete G & The Magnitones Sophisticated rockin jive rhythms.
Planet Jive Massive resource for jive information
The Revolutionaires Sizzling hot 1950's R&B
Richie Milton & The Lowdown High quality authentic big band R&B and Swing
Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys Rhythm & Blues and rock 'n' roll
Rocky Athas High-octane R&B from the United States
Rollo Markee & The Tailshakers Excellent musicianship and a highly talented band
Sarah Warren Band Up-and-coming blues band with the delightful Sarah Warren on raunchy vocals
Slammers Maximum Jive Good-time jump jive band
Sophie Garner & Her Swing Kings A 'must see, must boogie' band of international fame.
Sophie Garner Entertainments This site provides a unique selection of live music and entertainment. Sophie Garner is a successful professional singer with years of experience in the music business.
Southern Rock All things jive, rockin' and R&B
Stompin Dave Don't miss the talented Stompin Dave, multi-instrumentalist and foot stomper.
Swamp Cats Delicious blues and roots with the excellent vocals of Dave Richardson ex Poorboys.
Swervy World Great band for dancing with excellent showmanship
The Swing Commanders Western swing, cowboy jazz and latin pop
The Third Row Information site for Jivers
This Dance.com Links to dance directory resources and information websites
UK-Jive The UK-Jive site allows jive organisations who run classes, events, dance weekends and holidays to register their details, free of charge. Includes comprehensive events and classes listings.
The Zoltans Jump jive & swing in the tradition of Louis Jordan.
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ROCK 'N' ROLL
The Alleycats The Best of 50's Rock'n'Roll!
Berni Woods & The Forest Fires Popular rock 'n' roll band guaranteed to keep the dance floor full
Big Boy Bloater Authentic rock 'n' roll, jump blues and boogie at its very best
Custom Clothes Made to measure clothes for dance
The Firebirds One of Europe's finest rock 'n' roll bands
Earl Jackson Band Fronted by the inimitable Earl Jackson (aka Chuck Berry's love child) on guitar and vocals
Greggi G & His Crazy Gang Jump jive and classic rock 'n' roll
Jean Vincent The wild cat of rock & roll
The Jets Top UK rock 'n' roll band
Joey & The Jivers Superb IOW based band
Kingcats One of the hottest rock 'n' roll bands around
Lonesome Valley Boys Rock 'n' Roll band from the IOW
Mad Rat Magazine giving news on Rock 'n' Roll events, music and living
Mike Berry Actor and singer Mike Berry, well known as the leading interpreter of Buddy Holly's music
Peter Phillips DJ and dance teacher
Planet Jive Massive resource for jive information
The Revolutionaires Sizzling hot 1950's R&B and rock 'n' roll
Rock & Roll Society Re-launched from the Stargazers
Rockin' The Joint Rock 'n' roll combo
The Sunsetters Authentic rockabilly and rock 'n' roll
The Wildkats (N.W.) Fun rock 'n' roll combo
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SALSA
Alex Wilson R&B Latino Project -
top contemporary salsa and R&B band
Coco Xpress - superb salsa band, led by sax-player and dancer Nina Jaffa
Crimson Dance - dance classes in Farnham
Dance Federation -
a salsa & jive dance directory, helping people to find local lessons and events
Dean Maynard Clothes - cool clothes for salsa
I Love Salsa - top salsa site
Kingdom of Dance Dance Shoes CDs and videos for sale.
Moe Flex - Site for 'rising star', performer and teacher Moe Flex
Palenke - red-hot salsa band, great for dancing!
Purple Salsa - fun classes in Wokingham
Salsa Chilout - Terry and Yolande's excellent website with news of dance classes, events, merchandise and more!
Salsa Heart Cuban style dance classes in Essex
Salsa Map Find salsa classes near you!
Shelley & Lee - Sadly the much-loved Lee died in a car accident in November 2008. This is a link to his memorial site.
Tamambo - teacher and exponent of London Style Salsa
Salsa Tropical - Salsa classes and more!
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VENUES AND FESTIVALS
Blues Dragon Club Blues in Cardiff
Bottleneck Blues Club Blues in Kent
Crawley Blues Club Great blues club in Crawley
Electric Blues Club Information, news, links, blues..... excellent site!
Monday Blues The famous Monday Blues Club, based in Oxford
Mr Kyps Poole's premier live music venue!
Warner Holidays Weekends away - includes Blues Weekends
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MAGAZINES
Blues In Britain UK's No 1 Blues Magazine
BluesFreePress The World's No 1 On-line only Blues Magazine
Blues Matters New blues magazine, specialising in British blues
Strange Pleasures Music fanzine. Hot bands and cool beats
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OTHER COOL LINKS
Alan's Music Centre For printed music, instruments and accessories, also introducing an online shop with a good selection of Blues .
All Gigs Your complete on line gig guide
Bands On Tour Website that gives you information on bands touring the UK
Blues And Stuff Excellent site, offering loads of info and links
Blues CD Woke up this morning looking for the best Blues web-site? Welcome to BluesCD, with a catalogue of more than 10,000 Blues, Soul and Gospel CD titles for you to browse.
Blues4Ever Excellent blues resource site
Blueslinks Links to bands, clubs, festivals and other blues information all over the world
Chris Powers MC, Compere and DJ for Boogaloo weekends and elsewhere. Specializing in vinyl.
Document Records Site for vintage blues and gospel books and CD's
Digital Blues Internet radio for Brentwood, Billericay and the World with Ashwyn Smyth
Five Trees Music, marketing, media, management, magic!
The Harp Surgery Wanderin' Wilf teaches you all about the harmonica
Movin' Music Digital Blues Gig Guide
Sharpedge Engineering The company performs a variety of technical consultancy roles, from hardware and software design, EMC and safety compliance assessment, through to expert witness report authoring, multimedia products and IT equipment sales
Slim's Blues Information about Blues events in and around South Wales
A Healthy Start Get fit and healthy - check it out!
Big Red Fez Boogaloo web site design (and others)
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