Fri The Polka Hop

8.45pm Hooby & The Yabbit

Yorkshire based Roots/Blues/Rock troubadours, playing classic blues rock from the likes of Canned Heat & ZZ Top infused with a classic R & B vibe. Fronted by multi instrumentalist Ian Hawkins, the band is back together to 'kick start' this year's blues festival. 

 

Sat Afternoon Polka Hop 

3pm: Diamond Dac Duo

Featuring Steel guitar virtuoso & banjo player Dac Darnley (played America & Europe & featured on Blues stations in 3 continents). With accomplished bass player Pete Taylor ( co presenter of Rhubarb Roots radio show) they recreate the tradional blues sound of past masters, inc. Robert Johnson, Louisiana Red & John Jackson. 

 

4.30pm: Mike Shaw

Veteren guitaist, singer & ace harmonica player, performing an eclectic mix of traditional, country & rocking blues favourites. Many years of solo gigs & guest appearances with rock & blues bands.

 

Sat Evening @ The New Union

9pm BIG JOE BONE

Travelling up from Wales -

BJB is a powerhouse of Delta Blues & Roots music, featuring banjo, acoustic & slide guitar with gritty vocals. ...stomps & hollering thrown in for good measure. An, amazing one man blues experience. 

 

Sun @ Luis Bar- Fernandes (3 Acts)

4pm Ben 'Blue' Waters

Classic Blues from accomplished blues performer, capturing the greatness of old blues masters Howling Wolf & John Lee Hooker. Ben, is a regular feature on  the festival & blues club curcuits - slide guitar a speciality.

 

5.30pm Hot Foot Hall

Yorkshire based Graham Hall is  original & traditional. A one man blues machine, playing loud, hollering, foot stomping blues to get you clapping your hands & shouting for more. Played in R & B duo with Mike Shaw & lead guitarist & vocals in Rockabilly trio Hot Foot Powder.

 

7.00pm

Lemon Road Band

Blues infused rock, covering the likes of The Doors, Peter Green, Joe Walsh, Canned Heat. Experienced rock & blues musicians with a wealth of touring experience finishing off the Blues Festival in style.

 

***Kt's Wakefield City Rhythm & Blues Festival 2023 presented by Wakefield Music Collective.

Great music, drink & atmosphere all weekend. Hope to see you there, supporting live music!!!***

 

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