The Great British R&B Festival 2025

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SATURDAY 23RD AUGUST

21:15 – 22:15: Errol Linton Errol Linton is a celebrated British blues musician and three-time winner of the UK Blues Harmonica Player of the Year award. Blending 1950s Chicago blues with Caribbean rhythms, his music reflects both his deep blues roots and Jamaican heritage.

Influenced by legends like Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson, Linton creates a sound that is both authentic and unique. The late John Walters praised him as “the real deal.” Known for his soulful style and masterful harmonica playing, Linton has earned critical acclaim and remains one of the

UK’s most respected and in-demand blues artists.

22:45 – 23:45: When Rivers Meet British husband-and-wife duo When Rivers Meet (Grace & Aaron Bond) made history in 2023 with Aces Are High, becoming the first independent rock/blues band to reach the UK Official Album Chart Top 10. Known for their raw authenticity and powerful live shows, they’ve earned titles like ‘Band of the Year’ three years running and a place in the UK Blues Hall of Fame. Their live album hit #1 on the UK Jazz & Blues Chart, and they’ve built a strong catalogue since debuting in 2019. Proudly independent, they recently released their fourth studio album, Addicted To You, which reached number four on the Official UK Albums Chat and topped the Americana, Jazz & Blues and Album Downloads charts.

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