The Great British R&B Festival 2022

MAIN VENUES THE MINI MUNI

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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