The inaugural BluesFest London, which will see an array of stars from the worlds of jazz and blues descend on the capital, is now less than two weeks away. Jamie Cullum, BB King, Liza Minnelli, Dr John, Booker T, Ramsey Lewis, Blind Boys of Alabama, Georgie Fame, Buddy Greco and Al Jarreau are just some of the names confirmed to perform at the week-long festival which will run from June 27th – July 3rd.
Recent additions to the line-up include revered soul singer PP Arnold, who will be performing with Paul Jones at the Jazz Cafe on June 28th, acclaimed guitarist Oli Brown, who will be guesting with Hayley Sanderson at the Jazz Cafe on June 30th, and English Rock & Roll outfit The Quireboys, who will be at the 100 Club on July 2nd. Full line-up below.
“I’m thrilled to be playing at the very first BluesFest London – it’s about time London had something like this! See you on June 27th.” Georgie Fame
Tickets available from http://www.bluesfestlondon.com/.
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BluesFest London 2011 – 27th June – 3rd July
Monday 27th June
Incognito Under The Bridge
Georgie Fame Bush Hall
Bucky Pizzarelli Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho
Monty Alexander Union Chapel
Echoes of Ellington Big Band 100 Club
Tuesday 28th June
B.B. King Royal Albert Hall (SOLD OUT)
The Blind Boys of Alabama Under The Bridge
Marcus Bonfanti Bush Hall
Roy Hargrove Union Chapel
Ian Shaw Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho (SOLD OUT)
Paul Jones & Friends Jazz Cafe
Wednesday 29th June
Mike Sanchez & His Band Bush Hall
Jon Cleary Jazz Café
Get The Blessing 100 Club
Tony Smith Live at BluesFest Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho
Al Di Meola Union Chapel
Liza Minnelli Royal Albert Hall
Jamie Cullum Under the Bridge (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 30th June
Buddy Greco Bush Hall
Booker T Under The Bridge
Martin Taylor 100 Club
Tony Smith Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho
Hayley Sanderson’s Rhythm and Blues Revue Jazz Cafe
Friday 1st July
Chris Barber 100 Club
Dr. John And The Lower 911 Under The Bridge (SOLD OUT)
Scott Hamilton & Harry Allen Bush Hall
Annie Ross Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho
Sandi Thom (support from Scoundrels) Jazz Café
Kirk Whalum Union Chapel
Saturday 2nd July
Ray Gelato – The Homecoming Show Bush Hall
Annie Ross Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Under The Bridge
Ramsey Lewis – The Sun Goddess Tour Union Chapel
The Quireboys 100 Club
Sunday 3rd July
Max Weinberg Experience Under The Bridge
Annie Ross Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho
Dr. Feelgood 100 Club
Al Jarreau Royal Festival Hall
*ENDS*
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