The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026

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SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST

19:15 – 20:15 Sonny Flint’s Beano Bluesbreakers Formed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of John Mayall's iconic Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton album, Sonny Flint's Beano Bluesbreakers faithfully recreates one of the defining recordings in British blues history. Led by Sonny Flint, son of the album's original drummer Hughie Flint, the band brings an authentic approach, using period instruments and capturing the sound and spirit of the original sessions. Featuring guitarist Neil Roberts, bassist Pete Billing and

vocalist Laine Hines, son of Denny Laine, this is a heartfelt tribute to a landmark album and a fitting support for Walter Trout on Sunday.

20:45 – 22:00 Walter Trout Blues-rock legend Walter Trout has spent more than five decades earning a reputation as one of the genre's most powerful guitarists, songwriters and live performers. Still pushing forward, his latest album, Sign Of The Times, channels the uncertainty and tensions of the modern world with the honesty and passion that have defined his career. Following the chart-topping success of Broken, Trout delivers a collection of hard-hitting songs that are both deeply

personal and fiercely relevant. A true icon of contemporary blues, Walter Trout remains an electrifying performer and a fitting headline act for the festival's 35th anniversary.

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