The Great British R&B Festival 2024

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6:30pm - 7:30pm Connolly Hayes

Connolly Hayes are a ‘new’ band, already creating high expectations and excitement

within, and beyond, the blues/rock/soul community, largely on the reputations of the principal members. Young Jess Hayes is a blues-fuelled, soulful singer/ songwriter with a powerhouse of a voice, alongside her friend Frankie Connolly who himself has gained a stellar reputation as both a great singer and astonishing guitar player, who has wowed crowds wherever he has played. Connolly Hayes aren’t just a duo though, they are a fully-fledged band with Richard Clarke, another noted vocalist/guitarist alongside Beau Barnard on bass and Andy Wilder on drums. The ensemble have recently recorded their debut album set for 2024 release. Hold tight, it should be quite a ride! 8:00pm - 9:00pm The Cadillac Kings Firm favourites on the roots rhythm & blues and swing dance scenes since 1999, the award-winning Cadillac Kings have a reputation for wowing audiences, from the Canary Isles to the Arctic Circle, with a unique mix of self-penned rootsy Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Swing (and humour!). They are one of the very few UK acts to reach #1 on USA Cashbox’s blues chart with their 2016 album “The Secret of My Success”. In 2023 the band released their sixth album “Crash & Burn” which went straight into the UK blues charts at #2, appearing on ‘end of year best of’ CD lists across the world, as well as being nominated as finalists in this year’s UK Blues Awards category ‘CD of the year’.

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