by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Singer Harry Lang leads a five-piece band from Bristol that specialises in 1950s rock’n’roll, jump jive, New Orleans rhythm and blues, and swing. Long-time favourites at the Festival, they guarantee a show that will get the patrons up and dancing! The Catfish...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Based in Shropshire, the Chase Jazzmen consist of musicians with a long pedigree in playing traditional jazz. Their repertoire consists of great jazz and popular music from the period 1900 to 1950, all performed with a touch of humour, plus songs associated with the...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
The Cinelli Brothers, Marco and Alessandro, have just been nominated in two categories at the UK Blues Awards: Best Band and Best Album for Villa Jukejoint. Not only that, the end of May saw the release of their latest album, No Country for Bluesmen, on which they are...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
A jazz band with a twist! Trad jazz, upbeat swing and original tunes in new arrangements, ranging from Ellington and Sinatra to Tom Waits. If you want a toe-tapping night of variety, then Grandma’s Biscuit Tin’s your band. Formed by prize-winning conservatoire...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
Hobo Joe is a three-piece blues and Americana band (mandolin, harmonica, guitar) led by The Whiskey Brothers’ Richard Heath. Catch them at the following times and places: Saturday 23rd July 13:00 Jazz On The Tram West Midlands Metro departing Birmingham...
by Nick Hart | Jun 8, 2022
As last year’s festival-goers will recall, James Oliver is a formidable guitarist who plays with intensity and a remarkable technique. As Bill Kirchen said, ‘James Oliver is the real deal, a passionate roots rocker loaded with guitar firepower.’ From 2012, first with...
