The Great British R&B Festival 2024

MAIN VENUES PENDLE HIPPODROME

6:30pm – 7:30pm Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders Since 2002 the Manchester based Sicilian Singer-Guitarist Paolo Fuschi has been sharing his

heart-warming, foot stamping, hip shaking blend of Electric Blues, Classic Soul and

Vintage Funk. His high-intensity live performances have been enjoyed everywhere, from Manchester basement jams to scorching Sicilian Summer Festivals. Today, after more than 20 years of collaborations both in studio and live which led him to touring the whole country and Europe and performing in prestigious venues such as the London O2 Arena, Manchester Apollo, Liverpool Echo Arena (sharing the stage with George Thorogood, Mud Morganfield, Cedric Burnside, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Cory Wong, Gladys Night & The Pips and many more), Paolo has finally decided to answer the question… “What is my voice?”. His new full-length album was released in Spring 2024.

8:00pm – 9:00pm Franny Eubank & His Blues Band

A hugely popular and talented lyricist and harmonica player, Franny never fails to ignite the atmosphere, delivering a one-of-a-kind and truly authentic night of Blues. Come along, have the dance of your life, and enjoy a full band performance like no other. Franny could keep you entertained solo, but no need: for this gig he is joined

by three of Manchester’s finest Blues-ers. Fuelled by the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson and fired by the Devil himself, Franny’s Harmonica and deep, soulful vocals have set rooms alight with a blue flame night after night after night. If there’s one man and his band who can get an instant grin on

your face and leave you wanting more, it’s Franny Eubank & His Blues Band.

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