The Great British R&B Festival 2022

MAIN VENUES PENDLE HIPPODROME

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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