It’s nearly the new year! Here’s what the Boogaloo Blues Club has in store for 2020

Boogaloo Blues Club 2020 Preview

It’s going to be an exciting year at the Cellar Bar, Bridge Sq, GU9 7QR with shows from some Boogaloo Blues Club favourites and all-new bands that we know you’ll love.

Blues ‘super group’

Thursday, January 23rd 2020

Featuring superb singer and rhythm guitarist Val Cowell, stunning slide guitarist Richard Hayes (Bad Influence), singer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Simpson (Slim Chance) and Pete Stroud (Splinter Group, Papa George, Bad Influence) on bass, Blues ‘Super Group’ is not a band to miss!

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Ma Bessie & Her Pig Foot Band

Thursday, January 30th 2020

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. The result? A fusion of Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound with a dynamic band that look as well as sound the part.

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STORM WARNING

Thursday, February 6th 2020

Storm Warning – are lauded by the UK blues press as one of the classiest, contemporary blues bands in the UK, playing superbly crafted original blues rock songs and breathing new life into blues standards.

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ROBIN BIBI HOSTS BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

Thursday, February 13th 2020

The astonishing guitarist Robin Bibi will be hosting Monica Madgwick’s (Boogaloo Promotions founder) Big Birthday Bash! Lots of musician guests plus FREE CAKE! Free entry for those with birthdays 10th – 14th February!

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blues power

Thursday, February 27th 2020

An exciting new blues band with three blues legends – the renowned Rod Demick on vox/bass, five-times winner of the UK Drummer of the Year award Sam Kelly and Portuguese guitarist/vocalist Budda Gueddes who delivers a punchy powerful, soulful, electric blues.

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BEN POOLE

Thursday, March 12th 2020

Twenty-eight year old Ben Poole is currently being described as one of the most exciting young Rock, Blues & Soul artists to come out of the UK for a long, long time! Ticket reservations recommended.

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CATFISH

Thursday, April 9th 2020

UK and British Blues Award winning band Catfish have carved a reputation for themselves as an excellent live band with a phenomenal front man guitarist/vocalist Matt Long, who plays with a real passion for the blues.

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the mentulls

Thursday, May 7th 2020

The award winning British rock band The Mentulls have a reputation for performing original classic rock music in a new eclectic way! Now, in 2019 after a short break away from the live arena Andrew, Jamie and longtime drummer Nick Colman are joined on vocals by David Neil Crabtree, who brings a new soulful dimension to the band.

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zoe schwarz blue commotion

Thursday, May 21st 2020

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion is a six piece Blues Band play Rocking Blues, Funky Blues, Jazzy Blues, Rhythm’n Blues, Jump Blues. The band’s exciting live set is based around rootsy originals, strong catchy riffs, interesting arrangements, and exciting grooves.

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JASON STRETCH BLUES BAND

Thursday, May 28th 2020

Jason Stretch is a very gifted and fluent guitarist and vocalist, with extensive experience in many styles! Ticket reservations recommended.

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SLIM CHANCE

Thursday, June 4th 2020

Slim Chance is a tight band of good friends, which has evolved around three original members of Ronnie Lane’s band – Steve Bingham, Charlie Hart and Steve Simpson. They are now regularly joined by Brendan O’Neill, Billy Nicholls, and Geraint Watkins, and together they deliver a unique and entertaining show, both joyous and of a high musical calibre.

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Aynsley Lister Band

Thursday, July 23rd 2020

Aynsley Lister is an incredible guitarist whose brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary song writing fuelled with the kind of heart and soul that’s missing from so much modern music.

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Lee Ainley’s Blues Storm

Thursday, September 17th 2020

Lee Ainley’s Blues Storm is a rising force from the south in soulful rock blues. Fronted by an unusual pairing of mother/daughter, this musical powerhouse brings you original tracks with sounds firmly rooted in blues history.

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Oli Brown Band

Thursday, December 10th 2020

Fabulous guitarist and singer Oli Brown has won awards for his albums, band, vocals and stunning guitar virtuosity. He’s also a great band leader and a truly charismatic stage performer. His performances at Farnham Maltings have been fabulous, so don’t miss out!

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Great news! Bombshell Chic will be joining us at The Royal Bath, Bournemouth!

Bombshell Chic join the Royal Bath

Great news! Bombshell Chic Ltd will be joining us at The Royal Bath Hotel for the Boogaloo Jump Jive weekender in #Bournemouth next weekend, Friday 15th-18th November 2019. 

Due to popular demand, we are selling day tickets this year. Just £25 for the whole day (from 10:30am) including dance classes and evening bands, or £20 for the evening – from 8:00pm. 

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Friday’s line up:

Cool music for dancing with Pat da Kat: 8.00 – 8.30pm
Ruby & The Dukes: 8.30 – 10.00pm
Chris Corcoran Big Band: 10.30 – Midnight
Late night record hop with Pat da Kat: Midnight – 1.00 am

Saturday’s dance classes in the Kings Hall include:

10.30 – 11.30 Swingsters Swingin’ Saturday Stroll 
Mike & Mel have choreographed a swingin’ Saturday stroll – come along Saturday morning and have fun learning this groovy Stroll and get your weekend off to a Swingin’ start – join them on Saturday night on the
dance floor where you can get your groove on. No partner needed.

11.35 – 12.35 Argentine Tango with Ian & Suzanne
Learn the foundations of Argentine tango – a subtle and closely led dance loved by dancers and audiences for its beauty, passion and drama. Learn a few simple stylish moves to give you a taste of the Tango!

12.40 – 1.55 Swing Jive for Beginners with Paul & Debbie
This great 1940’s/50’s Jive Dance is suitable for all levels, using a simplified six count footwork. You can use this pattern for faster Swing, Jazz and Rock’n’Roll music. Paul & Debbie will get you dancing even if you
haven’t danced before!

2.00 – 3.10 West Coast Swing with Ian & Suzanne
West Coast Swing is derived from Lindy Hop. It is a slotted swing dance, characterised by its use of triple steps and a smooth and linear style, made up mostly from 6, 8 and 10 beat moves. Ian and Suzanne will introduce you some of the basics of the dance.

3.15 – 4.30 Lindy Charleston and Variations with Paul & Debbie
An energetic Lindy Hop class with many Lindy Charleston variations to add to your Swing Jive. Suitable for beginners and more experienced dancers

Saturday’s line up:

Pat da Kat: 8.00 – 8.30pm
The Hep Chaps:  8.30 – 10.00pm
Laura B & Her Band: 10.30 – Midnight
Late night record hop with Pat da Kat: Midnight – 1.00 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_chkLtKqqUI

Saturday’s dance classes in the Kings Hall Private Bar include:

1.30 – 2.45 Balboa with Mike & Mel
Balboa is a smooth sophisticated swing dance which evolved in California at the same time that Lindy Hop developed in New York in the late 1920’s. Low impact to dance to faster music with a cool and beautiful look. We aim to multi-level the class to give more experienced Balboa dancers a challenge.

2.50 – 3.50 Rhythm & Blues with Mike & Mel
Taking you back to the 1940s where Rhythm & Blues evolved from blues, with the addition of driving rhythms taken from jazz. Get ready to get down and get those hips moving.

4.00 – 5.00 Salsa with Ian & Suzanne
Ian & Suzanne will teach you some essential, gentle Salsa steps to dance to those numbers from Latino artists such as Ritchie Valens or The Mavericks, to name only two.

Sunday’s line up:

Pat da Kat: 7.30 – 8.00pm
The Cadillac Kings: 8.00 – 9.30pm
Kit Packham’s One Jump Ahead: 10.00 – 11.30pm
Pat da Kat: 11.30 –Midnight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DYgAIAepDU

Sunday’s dance classes include:

Dance Classes in The Kings Hall:

10.30 – 11.45 1920’s Partnered Charleston with Paul & Debbie
Paul and Debbie specialise in this wonderfully flamboyant dance from the era of flappers, gangsters and molls. Danced with a partner, it is great fun and fantastic to dance to fast music! Paul and Debbie will teach the basic footwork and throw in some great moves. This class will be suitable for all.

12.00 – 1.15 Peabody with Mike & Mel
A brilliant and fun ragtime dance loved by swing dancers at the Savoy Ballroom. Lively and easy to learn. It evolved into the modern quick step.

1.30 – 2.45 Lindy Hop Smooth & Slow with Paul & Debbie
An 8-count based lesson – using their wide knowledge of all aspects of Lindy Hop, Paul & Debbie will help you to understand lead & follow techniques using some stylish moves which will add class to your dancing.

3.00 – 4.15 Introduction to Quick Step with Ian & Suzanne
Learn the basic steps to get you dancing round the room to the quicker swing numbers. It’s great fun!

Dance Classes in The Kings Hall Private Bar

12.30 – 1.30 Cha Cha with Ian & Suzanne
A Latin dance of Cuban origin introduced in the early 50s. It’s a fun dance to get your feet moving and your hips swinging.

1.35 – 2.35 Collegiate Shag with Mike & Mel of Swingsters
Collegiate Shag has been wildly popular since the late 1920’s and predates the Lindy Hop. It is a fun swing style using 6 beat footwork involving hops and kicks and breaks. Often danced to quicker tempos.

2.40 – 3.40 Musicality with Mike & Mel
Join Mike & Mel in this fun class as they give tips, ideas & stylings on how to explore and express yourself while dancing to the music.

3.45 – 5.00 The Shim Sham with Paul & Debbie
A great chance to learn this very popular jazz dance, usually danced to Jimmie Lunceford’s “’Tain’t what you do” amongst other tracks. No partner or experience required. Incorporating many syncopated jazz steps,
breaks and fun bits. This is a great dance to know & danced worldwide!


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