The Great British R&B Festival 2025

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18:15 – 19:15: Johnny Mullenax Tulsa native Johnny Mullenax grew up in a musical family and started playing guitar at age five. As a teen, he attended the Walnut Valley Festival, famously sleeping in a stand-up bass case. At 18, he played in a live hip hop band, backing rappers. Johnny embraces musical diversity, believing life’s too short to stick to one style. His wide-ranging influences - from AC/DC and The Ramones to John Coltrane and Parliament - shape his unique genre-bending sound, which he describes as a funky country bluegrass good time. Johnny’s adventurous spirit makes his music fresh and unpredictable.

19:45 – 20:45: Paul Lamb and The King Snakes Paul Lamb is widely regarded as one of the

greatest blues harmonica players of our time, with a career spanning over thirty

years. Inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame alongside legends like John Mayall and Alexis Korner, he has sold record-breaking albums and performed worldwide. Known for his soulful blues and electrifying live

performances, Paul leads the King Snakes with outstanding musicianship. Their latest album, Live at the Royal Albert Hall, cements their top-tier status. Expect a thrilling mix of blues, boogie, and swing from this celebrated band, delivering unforgettable shows every time.

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