He is “The Cosmic American Love Child Of Howlin Wolf and Link Wray!” Known as a “musician’s musician”, his praises have been sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to Brit guitar gods Eric Clapton & Mick Taylor. Since his 1996 debut recording, the all-acoustic ‘BIG MAMA’S DOOR’, Alvin Youngblood Hart has carried his musical message the world over.
£7 advance tickets, £10 on the door.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Alvin Youngblood Hart
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Ava Golding
Ava has become a favourite within the London jazz and blues scene by offering her relaxed and soulful take on 40s, 50s all-time greats and more modern-day classics. She promises a fun-filled, glamorous evening of good-time music, guaranteed to leave the audience thrilled and captivated!!
£5 admission fee
Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Music Box Jam
Created by the legendary Patrick Alan, the Music Box show has become an official promotional stop for most US artists with a tidal wave of new and established artists joining Patrick Alan and his team of seasoned musicians on stage. The band are made up of session musicians who play (or played for), Eric Clapton, Sting, Natasha Bedingfield, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, Craig David, Lemar, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Level 42, Jimi Hendrix and more! This is a night that no-one wants to miss…
£7 without membership, £5 with.
Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Rise ‘N Shine Festival
The ultimate one day festival is taking place here at Charlotte Street Blues! Promising an extensive line up of live music starring renowned artists from around the world running throughout the day and into the night…. With happy hour drinks, a home raised hog roast, a doughnut ‘eat off’ and musical brilliance all night, you simply cannot afford to miss it!
£5 advance tickets available on wegottickets.com
£7 on the door before 8pm, £10 after / Student discount available
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Blue to Brown
Blue To Brown is a father-son blues band featuring Rob Brown, an established voice over artist and singer; and Dom Brown, lead guitarist and in demand session player who is currently co-writing Duran Duran’s new album…Their music ranging from old to new, Muddy Waters to Hendrix to Blue To Brown original material is sure to entertain all!
Free entrance
Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Claptonmania
In 1965, fans scrawled ”Clapton is God” in London’s underground stations. Today, more than four decades later, Eric Clapton remains one of the most influential and imitated guitarists in the world. CLAPTONMANIA faithfully recreates the music of one of the world greatest guitar players alive. It’s a long musical journey from the early years with the Yardbirds and the Bluesbreakers to the psychedelic days of Cream, the classic rock of the 70’s and 80’s through to the multiple Grammy awards winning Unplugged album right up to Claptons blues revival in the 90’s and the latest hits and songs of present days.
Fee entrance: £5 after 9PM
Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
CW Stoneking
C.W. Stoneking, is a musician who draws influence from pre-war blues, jazz, 1920s calypso, folklore, and personal experience to produce his unique original songs. Accompanying himself with National Reso-Phonic guitar and tenor banjo, and with his amazing brass band the ‘Primitive Horn Orchestra’ Stoneking’s songs range in style from lonesome field holler blues, to hokum blues duets, to full blown jungle epics.
Entrance fee: £10 in advance
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Jonathan Kalb
Vocalist, guitarist, harmonica player, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Jonathan Kalb has entertained with his own bands and as a solo artist for the last 40 years. He has worked with many great blues, soul and rock artists such as Steve Miller, Otis Rush and Lightning Hopkins to name a few. “The overall sound produces excitement and makes for an intoxicating cocktail for the audience to enjoy… You must hear him live.”- Captain Pat, Blueprint Magazine.
£5 with membership, £7 without.
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Chris Jagger
Forget the comparisons with his brother Mick, his ability as a singer, frontman and writer cannot be doubted… Founded in 1994, Chris Jagger’s Atcha! are now hotter than ever and are one of very few UK bands that can handle cajun, R&B, zydeco, blues and country in an authentic and original fashion. Don’t miss it, this is set to be an amazing night!
£7 advance tickets, £10 on the door.
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Friday, September 17th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
BluesMix
With a focus on original material the band have an emotive groove oriented approach to blues, blending funky rhythms with soulful vocals. They are “up there with the best of the UK blues scene”-Blues in Britain… A night not to be missed!
£5 admission fee