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Jobe Sullivan

Jobe Sullivan is a seasoned musician, a multi-instrumentalist with skills in many different genres. He takes a chameleon approach, welcoming a range of other musicians to join him. His programme will mainly consist of jazz standards. He’ll be joined by singer...

John Patrick

John Patrick has filled many roles in an almost uniquely distinguished career in Midlands jazz and popular music: at ATV/Central, with the Musicians’ Union, on the Jazz Festival Board. Now he is highly respected as an in-demand member of the trios accompanying the...

Julie Dexter Band

Born in Birmingham, but long domiciled in the States, Julie Dexter brings her own band to the Jam House for the Birmingham Festival. She also operates as a member of J-LIFE and runs her own Ketch a Vibe record label. Recently acclaimed as one of Black Women in Jazz at...

Lol Goodman Band

From Manchester the Lol Goodman Band is building a reputation as the band to see on the blues circuit. With four critically acclaimed albums to their credit, they play almost exclusively original blues/rock-inspired material. “A blues masterpiece.” – HRH magazine of...

Old Baby Mackerel

Old Baby Mackerel are a UK band who play bluegrass songs as they should be played, but with a twist of British wit on the side. With a classic line-up of banjo, guitar, double bass, fiddle and mandolin they offer tales of love, murder, whiskey and railroads alongside...

Sarah Warren Band

Formed 15 years ago by Sarah, one of the finest voices on the scene, and songwriter Nick Lyndon, the Sarah Warren Band is steeped in the bluesy country rock that never goes away. In 2022 the band re-formed, with only Sarah and Nick remaining, and the new band is...