The Great British R&B Festival 2022

26th - 28th AUGUST

www.bluesfestival.co.uk

COLNE TOWN COUNCIL

Colne Town Council are delighted to present The 31st Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, with the event returning in style this summer with a rock, roots and folk twist featuring 50+ headline acts across two main stages, over three wonderful days. We are extremely excited to bring you a sensational, star-studded line-up including the likes of 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne, multi-award winning Ian Siegal, Blues’ godfather Geno Washington, who is embarking on his farewell tour, UK rock band FM, plus many, many more. Alongside the strong line-ups performing at Colne Muni and Pendle Hippodrome, there will also be a number of fantastic activities taking place including buskers in the street, The Official Fringe, which will showcase a blend of the finest UK blues acts and local artists in our local pubs and clubs, while family-fun entertainment and great #ShopLocal offers will be aplenty.

We welcome you all to our little town with open arms and wish you the most enjoyable of weekends!

Councillor Mary Thomas Chairman of Colne Town Council

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Colne Town Council Partners & Sponsors Ticket Information Who, What, When

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Colne Muni

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Pendle hippodrome

20-29

Venue Map Mini Muni

30-31

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The Official Fringe

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Buskers

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Festival Camping Local Music Scene Festival Merchandise

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Thank You

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Associate Partners

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Family Fun Full Line-Up

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MAIN PARTNER

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 £70million 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. Everyone at Barnfield Construction hopes you have an amazing time at the festival!

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OUR BANNER SPONSORS

A huge thank you to local business and estate agents Property Shop for sponsoring the official banners for this year’s event. Property Shop, who have branches in both Burnley and Accrington, have been part of the local community selling and letting for over 20 years.

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TICKETS & MERCHANDISE

PURCHASING TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased from:

www.colneblueslineup.com/get-tickets up to 24th August at 6:45pm – No internet sales from 24th August 2022. By person from Colne Town Hall – Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AQ Mon-Thu 10am - 6pm, Fri- Sun 10am - 10pm. Tickets can also be purchased from the Town Hall throughout the festival (Fri-Sun). Colne Muni – Friday night, Saturday, Sunday. There will also be a pop up box office outside the Muni during the festival.

Pendle Hippodrome – Friday night, Saturday, Sunday

Tickets purchased from 25th August 2022 will have wristbands issued immediately.

PURCHASING MERCHANDISE

On sale from 26th August 2022 from Colne Town Hall, Colne Muni, Pendle Hippodrome and the Colne and Nelson Rugby Club. Online at www.bluesfestival.co.uk/festivalshop

COLLECTING PRE PAID TICKETS AND PRE PAID MERCHANDISE

Colne Town Hall, Thursday 25th August to Sunday 28th August. Thursday: 10am - 6pm, Friday 10am - 10pm

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

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See page 57 for venue ticket prices

WHO, WHAT, WHEN MAIN VENUE LISTINGS

THE COLNE MUNI

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST 7:30pm – 8:30pm The Allmans Band Project 9:15pm – 10:15pm The Errol Linton Band 11pm – 12am Atomic Rooster

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST 2:15pm – 3:15pm

The Animals and Friends

4pm – 5pm The Verity Bromham Rockin Blues Band 5:45pm – 6:45pm The Rebecca Downes Band 7.30pm – 8:30pm The Ric Lee Band 9:15pm – 10:15pm FM 11pm – 12am Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST 2:15pm – 3:15pm

Gerry McAvoy’s Band of Friends Geno Washington Farewell Tour

4pm - 5pm

5:45pm – 6:45pm Connie Lush & Friends Farewell Gig 7:30pm – 8:30pm King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys 9:15pm – 10:15pm Nine Below Zero 11pm – 12am Ian Siegal presents B.L.U.E.S.

THE MINI MUNI

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST 6.45pm - 7.30pm The Mighty Revelators 8:30pm – 9:15pm The Hiding Magpies 10:15pm – 11pm The Andy Taylor Group

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST 1.30pm – 2:15pm

The Big Bill Broonzy Story

3:15pm – 4pm 5pm – 5:45pm

Cartwright

Sun House 6:45pm – 7:30pm Liam Ward Band 8:30pm – 9:15pm Samuel C Lees Band 10:15pm – 11pm Ashley Sherlock Band

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Tom Killner

3:15pm – 4pm 5pm – 5:45pm

Jim Kirkpatrick

Jade Like The Stone 6.45pm - 7.30pm Five Points Gang 8.30pm - 9.15pm Mark Pontin Group 10.15pm - 11.00pm The Simon Hough Band

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WHO, WHAT, WHEN MAIN VENUE LISTINGS

PENDLE HIPPODROME

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST 7:30pm – 8:30pm The Melvin Hancox Band 9pm – 10:30pm Lindisfarne 11pm – 12am

Full House Performs Frankie Miller

SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST

SOLID ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

12:20pm – 1:10pm Thomas Atlas 1:25pm – 2:15pm Fargo Railroad Co 2:30pm – 3:20pm Mississippi Macdonald 3:40pm – 4:30pm Chris Bevington Organsation 4:45pm – 5:35pm Brave Rival 5:50pm – 6:40pm Gerry Jablonski Band 7pm – 8pm Crow Black Chicken 8:20pm – 9:20pm Félix Rabin 9:40pm – 10:40pm Chantel McGregor 11pm – 12am Aynsley Lister

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST 2pm – 3pm

Clearwater Creedence Revival

3:30pm – 4:30pm The Cinelli Brothers 5pm – 6pm The Stumble 6:30pm – 7:30pm Willie and The Bandits 8pm – 9pm Kyla Brox 9:30pm – 10:30pm The Uptown All Star Big Band 11pm – 12am Dr Feelgood

CHANTEL MCGREGOR

CHRIS BEVINGTON ORGANISATION

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MAIN VENUES COLNE MUNI

The Muni will be hosting 15 incredible blues, roots, rock and folk acts over the three day festival. Located in the heart of our town, the Edwardian theatre with a capacity of 750, will be transformed for those wanting to have a bop on the sprung dance floor, while the comfortable, spacious balcony provides seating for those wanting to sit back and take it all in!

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST

7:30pm The Allman Brothers Band Project Everyone loves The Allmans and this band takes you to the heights from the old Fillmore Concerts. This band

needs no introduction the name gives you the whole deal. Line-up and stage set exactly how you would expect. Relive a great Allman Brothers Band gig in Colne.

9:15pm The Errol Linton Band ‘The Greatest British Blues Performing Artist’ – Cerys Matthews Ever since John Walters declared Errol Linton the 'future of British Blues' back in 1993 this Brixton born gentleman has been plying his trade and perfecting his art at home and across the world. Errol has also produced several albums; the last two studio albums in collaboration with Brassdog records are his first on vinyl. 'Packing My Bags' ('Chess Records meets Studio One') recorded at world famous Dean St Studios and 'No Entry' recorded at the equally iconic Toerag Studios have been great critical successes for Errol and his band.

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11pm Atomic Rooster In 2016, a new line-up of Atomic Rooster featuring Pete French and Steve Boltz Bolton played together. Over the last six years the band has risen to amazing heights on all the major rock and blues Festivals around the world. Atomic Rooster are flying high again and are looking forward to landing in Colne for the debut appearance at the festival.

SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

2:15pm The Animals and Friends Bruce Springsteen recently revealed on stage in the USA that it was The Animals, not The Beatles or the Stones who were his favourite British invasion band. Now in his 80’s founding member John Steel is still the foundation block of The Animals and along with his bluesy band mates are performing their last global outing throughout 2022/23. You really don’t want to miss this.

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SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

4pm The Verity Bromham Rockin Blues Band John Verity and Del Bromham, frontmen from Argent and Stray come together to play their favourite rock classics. Unmissable! 5:45pm The Rebecca Downes Band You know that trick you can do with a fresh bottle of Cola and you drop a mint in and it explodes in a frothy fountain…. Well, take a really hot, tight R&B band forged from incredibly talented musicians and front it with Rebecca Downes and the effect is much the same – an explosion of soul tinged blues from the days when R&B rocked the world. Rebecca is doing things her way; taking the music back to its raw basics; touching the same vibe that Ike & Tina had when it was more about the music than the relationship. In perfect synchronicity with writing partner & band leader Steve Birkett, Rebecca’s take on the blues is not to merely tell about what brings her down, but to almost celebrate that what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.

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7:30pm The Ric Lee Band What do you get if you cross one of the greatest British drummers of all time with an amazing international band? Simple – The Ric Lee Band. Heading to Colne comes blues rock titan Ric Lee along with former Groundhogs, Peter Green and Savoy Brown keyboard player Bob Hall. New Yorker Roberto Ruiz and Lancashire born Danny Handley complete this all-star cast. This will be one of the highlights of your life.

9:15pm FM Having toured with the likes of Tina Turner, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Status Quo and Whitesnake since their formation in 1984, these guys need no introduction. After returning from a 12-year sabbatical in 2007, FM haven’t looked back, and with tours and albums aplenty, they are looking forward to rocking the night away in the milltown of Colne.

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11pm Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures “One of the greatest young guitarists around" (Zack Wilde) and "Miguel Montalban one of the finest young buskers in London" (Rod Stewart) are just two of the glowing reviews for this young star. His cover version of “Sultans of Swing” has become viral on YouTube with over 20 million views. In 2021 he launched "and the Southern Vultures" turning into a southern blues rock vibe with vintage tones. You don’t want to miss this one!

SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

2:15pm Gerry McAvoy’s Band of Friends – The Rory Gallagher Band

A once in a lifetime chance to see Rory Gallagher's former band. Way back in 1970 Gerry McAvoy and Rory Gallagher teamed up and forged a very successful partnership spanning over two decades. The results are testament to one of the most loved guitarists of all time. Gerry was with Rory all along the way. Due to amazing public demand Gerry put together 'A Band of Friends' to reperform all the classic songs he enjoyed alongside Rory.

At The Muni, we will give you a chance to revisit the great catalogue of songs that we all know and love. Gerry (Bass Guitar) played, recorded and toured with Rory for 20 years, from 1970 to 1991.

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4pm Geno Washington Farewell Tour One of the godfathers of blues n soul will be making a farewell concert appearance at Colne this year. Marking an amazing seven decade run in the music business. Initially stationed in England for the Air Force during the early '60s, American soul shouter Geno Washington fronted a group known as the Ram Jam Band for a series of moderate U.K. chart hits during 1966-1967.

Geno stayed in England after his release from the Air Force, and the band earned notice around the south east for an infectious live show that packed dozens of up-tempo R&B/soul nuggets into half-hour. Washington earned his only number one hit (of a sort), when Dexys Midnight Runners took the tribute track "Geno" to the top of the charts. Another gem for Colne 2022.

5:45pm Connie Lush & Friends Farewell Gig 2022 marks Connie Lush’s farewell to the live touring scene for the foreseeable future. One of the greatest voices of the British blues scene… Do not miss this final performance! After bursting onto the scene making her debut at The Great British R&B Festival, she has never looked back. Connie has been recognised as one of the finest blues singers in the UK today. The winner of “Best Female Vocalist UK” no less than five times has earned Connie her place in the gallery of greats, alongside Alexis Corner and Eric Clapton to name just two. Her incredible stage presence and powerful vocal have also been recognised overseas as she was twice voted “European Blues Vocalist of the year” by the “Blues Trophies Awards.”

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SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

7:30pm King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys One of the bands that performed on the very first 1990 R&B festival at Colne is back 32 years later. Dazzling musicianship, riveting stage performances, more than 50 TV appearances and 75 radio broadcasts have established them as the Kings of Swing. The King and the Boys have built themselves the kind of fan base that aspiring pop stars would kill for. Everywhere they go they hook more devotees. They’ve played all over Europe. Even more impressively, they’ve stormed across the US, much to the surprise of the natives. As one New York magazine put it: ‘Those who say that swing is a musical form best left to Americans, prepare to be proven wrong. This British combo is bullet proof!’

9:15pm Nine Below Zero Intense hard driving classic British R&B will be pounding the Pennines on this one.

Over 40 years since Nine Below Zero first offered a rhythm & blues alternative to the punk-pop of the mainstream, the south Londoners, with founding members Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham still in residence, announce their ‘Are We There Yet?’ tour. With a reputation as “one of the best blues bands around today” for their scintillating live performances, this tour will not disappoint – expect a fearsome, supercharged set from start to finish.

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11pm Ian Siegal presents B.L.U.E.S. In more than a quarter century of touring, multi-award winner Ian Siegal's mission statement has barely changed: songs that are real, shows that resonate, vocals served raw. Today he is considered by many to be the most compelling British blues artist since the great names of the sixties. Classic Rock tags Siegal "a national treasure," America's blues bible says "vast talent" and MOJO magazine ranks him "the cleverest writer and most magnetic blues performer in the UK." He has taken his music to some 50 countries and presided over a trophy haul that includes two UK Blues Awards, 10 British Blues Awards, four European Blues Awards, two Mojo Blues Albums Of The Year not to mention three US Blues Music Awards nominations - an unprecedented nod for a non-American. They say you can't sing the blues until you've lived the life, and when Ian Siegal steps up to the mic, you can hear the slings and arrows. His forte is playing to an audience. He takes command of the stage in a way very few artists alive today can match. Sweat, passion, humour, incendiary slide guitar and a soul-infused voice big enough to fell trees!

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Have we got a treat or 20 in store for you at The Hippodrome Theatre. Three days of sensational live music, from blues and rock, to folk and roots. With half of the seating removed, this year’s line-up is guaranteed to get you up and dancing.

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST

7:30pm The Melvin Hancox Band sponsored by Derek Davies

Needless to say, if you like your blues/rock played with more psychedelic experience and imagination than most “The Melvin Hancox Band” is a show that really should not be missed! Born to song writer and playwright Stephen and artist Lynette, Melvin has of late had material played on Rick Wakeman’s Planet Rock Show, Zoe Green's Blues and Beyond and most recently on Cerys Matthews BBC Radio 2 Blues Show along with writing and television work.

9pm Lindisfarne New for 2022, the Great British R&B Festival will be presenting a twist to the norm. One of the most successful and much-loved folk-rock Bands will be appearing on this year’s festival. The Hippodrome will resonate with the infectious choruses from the late great Alan Hull songbook along with all the other classic songs. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me on The Corner, Fog on The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run for Home and a reputation for live performances second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along!

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11pm Full House performs Frankie Miller There’s a county blues, Mississippi Delta and bluegrass air about the song writing style of big-voiced Scottish blues singer and guitarist Andrew Robert Eustace. As just about every rock fan worth his blues-soul salt knows, Frankie Miller’s devastating but fortunately not life ending brain haemorrhage in 1994 put paid to any further recording, performing or acting. But his songs are still as alive and well today as the great Scot himself is, delivered by a band that love the songs as much as the fans.

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SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

12:20pm Thomas Atlas Thomas Atlas is a British guitarist, singer and songwriter. His early career saw him touring the UK and USA with soul and blues outfits before pursuing his own musical endeavours. A new line up saw a difference in direction with players from “The Brand New Heavy’s” and “The Brothers Groove” coming on board. The first glimpse into what Atlas had in store came from a series of successful YouTube videos released in 2018 under the title “Garage Funk,” resulting in a sensational response from fans and industry alike. Atlas found himself venturing out of the garage to play some of the most prestigious venues in the UK such as Ronnie Scott’s, 100 Club, The Borderline, Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall and a residency at Jools Holland’s Jam House. In 2019 Atlas was touring Europe, electrifying audiences with his unique style of guitar playing. Fusing roaring blues solos over his funk-laden arrangements. What a way to start your Saturday at the Pendle Hippodrome!

1:25pm Fargo Railroad Co The Fargo Railroad Co. are a southern rock / Americana inspired 4-piece band from Sheffield, UK. Established in 2013 they have already gathered a loyal fan base and continue to add to their numbers playing shows throughout the UK. What is clear is that these boys enjoy being on stage and love playing the music they are producing. They share a distinct and united love of music with a breadth of appreciation that is truly eclectic - all of this has come together to form their current sound, which has settled in the broad and deep ocean of southern rock.

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2:30pm Mississippi Macdonald “It’s modern, it’s not musical archaeology,” says London

-based soul-blues stylist Mississippi MacDonald of his music. “It celebrates a fantastic tradition. It’s soul-blues, and you’ve got to put your best into it.” He’s been nominated three times in the British Blues Awards. He’s hit the top spot in the Independent Blues Broadcasters

Association’s charts. He’s had the support of Paul Jones on BBC Radio 2. He’s had the thumbs-up from Blues Magazine in The Netherlands, and from the Washington State Blues Society. So far, he has made seven albums. Together they chart his evolution as a musician and his ever-broadening musical palette. He sings and plays acoustic and electric guitar. 3:40pm Chris Bevington Organisation In 2020, Chris Bevington Organisation released their fourth album. Each album has had its own identity and no album is the same, mixing a host of blues styles under the watchful eye of Scott Ralph and Jim Kirkpatrick. All four albums have had chart success in the UK, Europe and the USA and extensive airplay in those countries and beyond. With all bands who stay together for a long time, it’s not unexpected to see the comings and goings of many band members but each one has left a positive mark and made Chris Bevington Organisation the band it is today.

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SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

4:45pm Brave Rival Brave Rival are the south east’s brand-new rip-roaring rock and blues machine. Hailing from Portsmouth, the UK Blues Award nominated band draws influence from the likes of John Mayer, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Tedeschi Trucks, Brave Rival offer a style and sound that you’ve always known, and yet never heard before. Brave Rival are a band on a meteoric rise, firing on all cylinders and are about to take the world by storm. Their unique combination of beautifully harmonic, soulful vocals, epic guitar solos, pounding drums and powerful bass serves up an infectious sound that is not to be missed.

5:50pm Gerry Jablonski Band 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. “An absolutely refreshing and life affirming experience. The best band you never heard of!” - Classic Rock Magazine

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7pm Crow Black Chicken This power trio combine elements of folk and hard rock with the blues rock of bands like Gov’t Mule, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin. Always determined to create a sound all of their own the band continues to tour all over. “Crow Black Chicken could save rock and roll” - Alvin Youngblood Hart

8:20pm Félix Rabin He knows Los Angeles inside-out and has played in almost every club in the UK. Rabin is like those painters who need to master the most sophisticated techniques and then to come back to simplicity and its inherent purity. The only difference is that Félix Rabin is a guitarist and singer. Since the age of fifteen, he has been exploring the thousand and one things we can do with a guitar, then inventing a thousand and one more. Blues has become blues-rock, and Félix still has electricity in his fingertips. When he's not on tour, in London or Los Angeles, Félix Rabin goes home to Neuchâtel in Switzerland for a rest … and he’s just 25 years old.

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SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

9:40pm Chantel McGregor Imagine the technique and tone of Robin Trower, the feel of Bonnie Raitt, the inspiration of Hendrix, the influence of SRV, the energy of Bonamassa and the intensity of Trout all rolled into one. Chantel McGregor is one of the most exciting rock blues guitarists in the country. This is rock blues for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity, peppered by flights of incendiary guitar and flanked by moments of poise, grace and fluidity.

11pm Aynsley Lister "Music is a release for me. When I play, I get lost in it. It's a very happy place to be” - Aynsley Lister. Aynsley Lister is one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists – many consider him to be among the best in the world. His unique 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. Whether passionately writing and recording his own material or mesmerising audiences at his live shows, one thing is abundantly clear: music is hard-wired to his DNA and flows from his fingertips like sonic bolts of lightning. With over 100,000 albums sold, lashings of critical acclaim and years of high profile touring, Lister’s resumé speaks for itself and firmly secures his position as a leading light in the resurgence of British blues-infused music.

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SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

2pm Clearwater Creedence Revival Swamp blues to hit Colne. Former Animals front man Peter Barton has been performing the songs of John Fogerty and CCR for almost three decades now with an amazing all-star band. Over the last 30 years Clearwater has performed to hundreds of thousands of

people with amazing success. You can expect all the gems including Born on the Bayou,

Green River, Suzi Q, Fortunate Son, Run Through the Jungle plus the big hits inc Bad Moon Rising, Proud Mary and so much more. Blow the Sunday morning hangover away with a good dose of CCR medicine. 3:30pm The Cinelli Brothers The Cinelli Brothers is a project born out of a common passion for the electric Chicago and Texas blues from the 60s and 70s, when the two brothers, Marco and Alessandro decided to form an explosive team showcasing original repertoire in the style of Chess, Stax and Motown… Their first record “Babe Please Set Your Alarm” comprises original compositions as well as a few covers, such as ‘Chain of Fools’ or ‘Back Door Man’ – which stays true to Willie Dixon’s number, as well as Prince’s ‘Kiss’, in a remarkable shuffle rhythm. The Cinelli Brothers champion a new generation of passionate musicians sharing in the love of blues, soul, R&B and the true authentic sounds that have made the blues a cornerstone of music history. In 2020 and again in 2021 and 2022 the band has been nominated for the UK Blues Awards as “Blues Band of the Year.”

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SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

5pm The Stumble 'Without doubt one of the very best blues bands on the road today.' A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years. Festival favourites in every corner of the UK and Europe, The Stumble are taking their creative talents to a new level with their stupendous 4th album, The Other Side. Expect raw power, emotion, joyous melodies, heart-breaking blues and a guaranteed good time with a band on the crest of a wave. Experience this band live now and be part of it.

6:30pm Willie and The Bandits Essentially Willie and the Bandits is a classic blues rock band much in the vein of Cream or The Jimi Hendrix experience. But in a similar way to how these bands pushed the genre in their time, Willie and the Bandits try to take their sound beyond what is expected of such a traditional line up. The use of more bizarre instrumentation and eclectic influences in the song writing often pushes them more into a world music or progressive category. Having toured with artists such as Deep Purple through to the John Butler Trio and played major festivals across Europe, the band seem to leave an equally astounding impression on audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds with their

energetic and soulful performances. This is a band that is very much about discovery and one best experienced live!

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8pm Kyla Brox

Blues and soul become inextricably entwined in award-winning singer-songwriter, Kyla Brox, whose raw talent has seen her described as “the finest female blues singer of her generation.” Winner of the UK Blues Challenge 2018 and the European Blues Challenge 2019, voted Best

Female Vocalist in the 2019 European Blues Awards and semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge 2019 and 2020, Kyla Brox is at the very top of the UK blues scene. Her voice; tender, urgent, gritty, blurring the distinction between pleasure and pain, mixed with the enchantingly fluent guitar work of Paul Farr, inspired bass playing of Danny Blomeley and in-the-pocket drumming of Mark Warburton, combine to make a unique and powerful, often joyous, always emotional experience. With thousands of albums sold and a constantly growing fanbase, Kyla Brox is widely regarded as one of the very best soul-blues singers the British Isles has ever produced.

9:30pm The Uptown All Star Big Band Joe Madden formed the Uptown Band in the 1960’s and has not stopped touring since. 2022 marks his 55th Anniversary of the band.

Joe and his Merry Band have been bluesing, boozing and rocking up the Pennine Valley through several generations, members of the band have major international and high-profile links. This set will blow you away with one of the areas most loved blues and soul funksters.

11pm Dr Feelgood Finishing off this year’s line-up at the Hippodrome are veteran pub rock R&B giants Dr Feelgood. Their brand of high energy, in your face rockin blues medicine has been addictive since the mid 1970’s and is still as potent today as it was then. If you’re feeling bad then let Dr Feelgood make you well.

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VENUES THE GREAT BRITISH R&B FESTIVAL

BOYCE’S BARREL

COLNE & NELSON RUGBY CLUB

THE HIPP

North V

COLNE TOWN HALL

FESTIVAL BAR

Harrison Drive

New Market

CARLO’S

Stanley St.

Spring Ln.

THE MUNI &

Linden Rd.

MINI-MUNI

North Valley Rd

TUBBS OF COLNE

River St.

Albert Road

Lord St.

Queen St.

CROWN HOTEL

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RILEY’S

THE VENUE

Railway Station

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Skipton Road

LOOK OUT FOR... BUSKERS, FAIRGROUND & STREET ENTERTAINERS

UNION EXCHANGE

Dockray St.

PODROME

MARKET ST. TAVERN

y Bank

Bus Station

BEES KNEES

Market St.

DUKE OF LANCASTER

Waterside

et St.

UNBOUND BREWING COMPANY

THE DRESSERS

Dam Side

THE LITTLE THEATRE

Official Venues The Official Fringe Festival Bus stops Taxi pick-up Festival Camping

Catering (Day and night) Festival Merchandise

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MAIN VENUES THE MINI MUNI

Back by ever popular demand, the intimate Mini Muni once again has its very own line-up for The 2022 Great British R&B Festival. With a capacity of 100, get ready to experience a wide range of blues music, from traditional blues to rock ‘n’ roll and country blues, The Mini Muni has it all.

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST

6:45pm The Mighty Revelators Kicking off the Friday night in the Mini Muni is local blues with class. In our opinion one of the best blues bands in the north! Blues to make you dance, The Mighty Revelators perform regularly on European festival stages and it's always a pleasure to see them. This mighty four-piece play original blues influenced by Little Feat, The Band, Robert Cray, T-Bone Walker and ’60s surf-guitar master Dick Dale. The band recently recorded their fourth album Runnin’ Outta Time at Supertone studios in Valencia, Spain.

8:30pm The Hiding Magpies The Hiding Magpies are a Bluesy Americana / Rock'n'Roll band. Their first album covered all aspects of love, loss, heartache and redemption. With a slight nod to groups such as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Steve Earle, The Black Crowes and The Band, The Hiding Magpies are a band you really don’t want to miss!

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10:15pm The Andy Taylor Group The Andy Taylor Group are a young and electrifying trio hailing from the Orkney Islands in the north of Scotland. Critically acclaimed as one of the most exciting emerging blues talents in the UK by Blues Matters Magazine, the band has been captivating audiences the length and breadth of the UK and beyond at festivals and venues. Andy’s virtuoso guitar playing and irresistible husky self-penned tunes ooze the influence of Hendrix, Gallagher and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Prepare to be catapulted on an exciting musical journey which fears no limit or boundary. Andy is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of childhood friends, Dylan Pepper (Slack Alice) on drums and Marcus Cordock (The Bay City Rollers) on bass. The trio

boast an overwhelming musical chemistry which truly has be to be seen to be believed. Strap yourself in and hold on tight for some smokin hot blues from the Orkney Islands!

SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

1:30pm The Big Bill Broonzy Story Big Bill Broonzy was a blues singer and guitarist whose musical career spanned the 1920s through to the 1950s. With his date of birth variously given as 1893 (by him) through to 1903 he is known as ‘the man who brought the blues to Britain.’ Big Bill captivated audiences wherever he performed. Big Bill sadly died of throat cancer in 1958. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980. He is acclaimed as a major influence by so many prominent musicians and performers - John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia through to Tom Jones. British Blues Hall of Famer Dave Speight has put together an amazing set highlighting some BBB finest moments. Definitely not to be missed.

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SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

3:15pm Cartwright Father and son rock/blues duo regularly play over 80 dates a year. Max and Roger (Ex Cowboys and Angels / Starfish) was a finalist at Jimmy Page and Brian Mays Riffathon in 2003 - picked from 5000+ entrants. They have performed alongside Big Country, Black Star Riders and Earl Slick amongst many others. An acoustic take on Floyd/Zep/Santana which we can’t wait to bring to you at the Mini Muni.

5pm Sun House With a classic blues guitar, tight drum backbone and a singer full of grit; Sun House are shaping their beloved Blues into a 21st Century genre, with great success. This youthful band bring soul and raw emotion to every stage they play. Taking inspiration from Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Gary Clark Jr, they merge their roots sound with modern day rock music.

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6:45pm Liam Ward Band The Liam Ward Band bring you modern rhythm and blues like you've never heard before! Get your mojo working with the epic harp-driven sounds of vintage American dance music: rocking blues, west coast swing and funky, soulful roots music. Liam Ward is a winner of the National Harmonica League Player of the Year and has been described by Harmonica World as "endlessly inventive." His harmonica style is a blistering blend of traditional and unconventional, producing a modern sound that is truly his own. With one foot firmly in the past, the band also have innovation at the heart of everything they play and are well-known for

originals that push blues boundaries, bringing you some of the freshest rhythm & blues on offer.

8:30pm Samuel C Lees Band Over the last 25 years his musical journey has seen him working alongside many artists, absorbing and mastering many styles of music. Original material in the style of rock, rock blues, jazz and… well just about anything that inspired those finger tips to play guitar. His latest release ‘All Cleaned Up’ takes him full circle and back to the electric guitar. It reflects his journey as a guitarist and a writer, showcasing this guitarist’s amazing versatility with his instrument.

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10:15pm Ashley Sherlock Band Ashley Sherlock is a Manchester-based singer/songwriter citing his inspirations as Jeff Buckley, The Marcus King Band, The Cadillac Three, Gary Clark Jr and Chris Stapleton. Working alongside producer Kenneth Nixon (of Framing Hanley fame) Ashley's material, recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, presents a modern outlook on the sounds of the deep south; combined with his fantastic vocal range and song writing style. After several years, and hundreds of gigs performing as a solo artist, Ashley Sherlock formed a blues rock trio. A fantastic blend of gritty blues, falsetto vocal melodies and a dynamic rhythm section creates a unique sound. Since then, the band have received nominations for the UK Blues Awards, toured with international artists and have been featured on popular radio stations.

SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

1:30pm Tom Killner Soul drenched, raw powered country, blues, southern rock and Americana delivered by four highly experienced and dedicated musicians. Since a young age, in his native South Yorkshire, Tom has been hailed a guitar prodigy. With high profile support slots including Dr. Feelgood, Danny Bryant, Lawrence Jones, as well his own headline shows and major rock, blues and country festivals across the UK and EU. Described as an all-round performer, whose skills are beyond his years, with nods to rock, blues, country and Americana, with southern soul infused in its core. The live performances are delivered with passion, heartfelt soul drenched musicianship and explosive drive, with guitar firepower.

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3:15pm Jim Kirkpatrick Jim Kirkpatrick is a renowned guitarist. With decades of professional experience Jim has become an in-demand session player, writer and performer and is becoming recognised as one of the UK's premier slide, blues and rock guitar players. Jim has been the lead guitarist with legendary British classic rock band FM, he has toured the UK and Europe over the last twelve years playing at some of the world’s biggest and most prestigious rock festivals, appearing on the main stages at Download and Graspop as well as many others. He has also supported some of the biggest names in music (Thin Lizzy, Journey, Foreigner, Kiss, Whitesnake, Heart). This will be another festival highlight.

5pm Jade Like The Stone Jade Danielle Williams (aka Jade Like the Stone) described by Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page as “by far one of the most interesting and musically adept bands I have seen recently. There is a cosmic counterpoint alive and well here.” As well as undertaking sessions for other producers and artists, in 2018 Jade even – albeit semi-seriously – accepted an invitation to appear on TV’s ‘The Voice’ where she gained a place, appropriately enough, on the team of legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones.

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SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

6:45pm Five Points Gang 2022 UK Blues Federation “Best Emerging Artist” nominees Five Points Gang is a London based blues trio. They blend brand new original material with smokin’ hot classic blues. The band has hugely diverse influences, which breathes new life into the blues genre. Their debut album, WANTED, released on Lunaria Records in October 2021, has received enormous critical acclaim (Blues from The Ouse “Album of

The Year”) due to great song writing, exceptional musicianship and its fresh perspective on blues. The Gang are best known for their dynamic live performances, leaving audiences exhausted and somehow screaming for more. Five Points Gang is a truly

international band - in the words of one reviewer, “A Welshman, a Frenchman, and Brazilian walk in to a bar... and blow the place apart!” Don’t miss these guys! 8:30pm Mark Pontin Group Mark is making a name for himself as one of the best guitar players in South Wales

and his band are definitely worth a watch! Mark has firmly established himself in the UK blues/rock scene as an artist to take notice of. A multiple blues award nominee and stalwart guitar player, Mark, signed by Lunaria Records, once again shows his skills on this record as a man of many talents. The band follow their critically acclaimed album ‘Textures’ with their third album, ‘Kaleidoscope.’

10:15pm The Simon Hough Band

The Simon Hough Acoustic Quartet is fronted by Big Country singer Simon Hough, playing an anthology set of songs from artists he has worked alongside over the past 35 years, along with his own, fantastic self-penned material.

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THE OFFICIAL FRINGE COLNE BLUES SOCIETY For the 2022 festival, the Official Fringe venues have been programmed by Colne Blues Society. Colne Blues Society is a creative collective of local musicians, blues fans, and events entertainment aficionados, all of whom are passionate about ensuring the longevity of the Blues Festival in Colne. All members contribute their time and efforts on a voluntary basis to support the organisation and running of the festival’s fringe, with many having grown up with and performed at the Blues over the years. Colne Blues Society exists to ensure the Blues Festival can continue to grace the streets of Colne, promoting inclusivity, showcasing local and national talent, and encouraging a sense of community across the town, whilst retaining its status as a much-loved heritage event in the UK blues circuit.

THURSDAY 25TH AUGUST

BOYCE’S BARREL 19:30

Open Mic Night Blues Special

COLNE & NELSON RUGBY CLUB 20:00

Jake Dixon and Friends

THE VENUE 19:30

The Fox and The Hound

21:00

Give it Some

FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST

THE LITTLE THEATRE 19:30

Seafoam Green The Achievers

21:00

BEES KNEES 19:00

Slim Wilson and the Swamp Brothers

21:00

English Teacher

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FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST

BOYCE’S BARREL 19:30

Junk House Dog Duo

CARLO’S RESTAURANT 19:00

The Cold Heart Revue

CROWN HOTEL 20:00

Walter Mittys Head Redfish Blues Band

22:00

DRESSERS CLUB 20:00

Record Street Third Thumb

22:00

DUKE OF LANCASTER 19:00

Standing Room Only

21:00 23:00

Phil Johari

The Original Fat Jack’s Garage

RILEY’S BAR 20:30

RoadKousic

COLNE & NELSON RUGBY CLUB 17:00 Dana Ali Band 19:30 Fandjango 22:00

Slim Wilson and the Swamp Brothers

TOWN HALL BAR 19:30

The Original Fat Jack’s Garage

22:00

The Welsh T Band

TUBBS 19:30

Teaspoon Bluehounds

21:30

THE VENUE 21:00

Dana Ali Band

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SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST

THE LITTLE THEATRE 14:30

Sprout

16:00 17:30 19:30 21:00

The Jake Leg Jug Band

Raphael Callaghan

George Shovlin and the Radars

Terri Shaltiel

BEES KNEES 14:00

RoadKoustic Bad Reputation Blue Dog Hooch Moons of Venus

17:00 19:00 21:00

BOYCE’S BARREL 17:00

Sam Cudworth

CARLO’S RESTAURANT 19:00

Ben Blue Waters

CROWN HOTEL 14:00

The Worried Men

16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Steve God and the Agnostic Brothers

Bon UK

The Switch

Backbone Blues Band

DRESSERS 16:00

Good Foxy

18:00 20:00 22:00

Backbone Blues Band

The Achievers

Standing Room Only

DUKE OF LANCASTER 14:00

Greeny and the Voyagers

16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 00:00

Redfish Blues Band The Welsh T Band

Bridge of Sighs

Walter Mittys Head

Folkestra

MARKET STREET TAVERN 20:00

The Worried Men

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SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST

RILEY’S BAR 13:30

Sam Cudworth The Switch John Carroll Alex Voysey Trio

16:00 18:00 20:30

COLNE & NELSON RUGBY CLUB 13:00 Bridge of Sighs 16:00

The Hellfire Preachers

19:00 22:00

Route 66

The Welsh T Band

TOWN HALL BAR 13:00

John Carroll

15:00 18.00 21:00

Route 66

Cartwright Guitar Show Redfish Blues Band

TUBBS 13:00

Matt Whatley

15:30 18:30 21:30

The Cold Heart Revue

Cheating Hearts

Jake Dixon and Friends

THE VENUE 15:00

Jake Dixon and Friends

18:00 21:00

Strange Brew Good Foxy

UNBOUND BREWERY 21:00

Fandjango

UNION EXCHANGE 14:00

Overload

17:00 19:30 22:00

Greeny and the Voyagers

Steve God and the Agnostic Brothers

The Switch

SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST

THE LITTLE THEATRE 14:30

Gary Grainger

16:00 17:30 19:30 21:00

The Nightcreatures

Ged Wilson

J-Bear and the Giants John Montana Trio

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BEES KNEES 14:00

Lol Goodman Band

17:00 19:00 21:00

MT Arms

Benihana Band

Overload

BOYCE’S BARREL 15:00

Ian Bell International Trio featuring Lucy Lockwood

CARLO’S RESTAURANT 19:00

The Nightcreatures Duo

CROWN HOTEL 14:00

Dark Sparks Wait and Blues

16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Fandjango

Standing Room Only

Strange Brew

DRESSERS CLUB 14:00

Matt Heap

16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00

Billy & The Biscuit Brothers

Steve God and the Agnostic Brothers

Walter Mittys Head

Wait and Blues

DUKE OF LANCASTER 14:00

Dust Radio

16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 24:00

Alfie Ibbotson’s Popular Beat Combo

Hot Air

Bluehounds

Alex Voysey Trio Record Street

MARKET STREET TAVERN 20:00

Billy & The Biscuit Brothers

RILEY’S BAR 13:30

Karl Francis Teaspoon

15:30

COLNE & NELSON RUGBY CLUB 13:00

Big Bad Blues Band

16:00 19:00 22:00

Strange Brew

Rory Hendrix Experience

The Worried Men

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SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST

TOWN HALL BAR 13:00

Bluesman Mike Francis

15:00 18:00 21:00

Bad Reputation

Dust Radio

Big Bad Blues Band

TUBBS 13:00

Barrowford Community Choir

15:30 18:30 21:30

John Carroll RoadKoustic

Hot Air

THE VENUE 15:00

Colne Blues All Stars

18:00 21:00

Bon UK Folkestra

UNBOUND BREWERY 15:30

Barrowford Community Choir

21:00

Alfie Ibbotson’s Popular Beat Combo

UNION EXCHANGE 14:00

The Worried Men

17:00 19:30 22:00

The David Petie Band

MT Arms

The Welsh T Band

MONDAY 29TH AUGUST

DRESSERS CLUB 18:00

Soul Gravy Phil Johari J-Bear’s Jam

20:00 22:00

DUKE OF LANCASTER 14:00

Strange Brew

16:00 18:00

The Worried Men

Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience

COLNE & NELSON RUGBY CLUB 14:30

Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience McHale’s Permanent Brew

17:00

THE VENUE 13:00

Pendle Music School Showcase

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