The Great British R&B Festival 2025

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17:00 – 18:00: The Out and Out Blues Band

The Out and Out Blues Band (The Out and Outs) deliver full-blooded blues inspired by legends like Muddy

Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, BB King and Rory Gallagher, alongside their own contemporary originals. Featuring Hammond organ, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums, the band combines over 150 years of experience. Led by James Mackie, who played keyboards for The Selecter and Madness in the 1980s, they offer heartfelt, sometimes fierce performances. The Out & Outs embody blues and boogie at its best, bringing passion and authenticity to every show. 19:00 – 20:00: Red Giant Red Giant is a rising UK blues rock band led by YouTube guitar prodigy Dave Simpson, who boasts over 140,000 followers. Their debut album explores themes of heartbreak, betrayal, bullying, and mental health, blending dark emotional landscapes with defiant resilience. With powerful performances and dynamic songwriting, the ten-track album delivers an unforgettable modern blues rock experience. Known for their electrifying live shows, Red Giant is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the UK’s most formidable emerging acts, firing on all cylinders and ready to make a major impact on the blues rock scene.

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