Date/Time
Monday 28 April 2025
7:30 pm - 10:45 pm
Categories Blues
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It’s Not Only, But Also, The Blues…
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ray Kemp just can’t resist playing the blues… he has been playing more years than he cares to remember. in the 70s he toured Europe with many of the big names in the rock and blues world and was a founder member of England, The Stan Foley Band, The Travelling Bluesburys and more recently Railroad. In 2016 he started playing with Paul Smail on keys and it quickly became evident that there was a meeting of minds and talent when they play. Combined with Paul’s classical background and feel, they now play and compose their own brand of “blues with a jazz feel”. They’re often joined by other musicians on sax, double bass/bass guitar, percussion and drums. The band then takes on a more defined feel and groove that comes from the combined experience of musicians who have been on the road with other great musicians over many years.
Ray Beavis on sax has played with Ronnie Laine of Small Faces, toured the world with Graham Parker and the Rumour, Recorded with Shakin’ Stevens, Katrina and the Waves, Boomtown Rats, Rory Gallagher, U2 , Cliff Richard, the Clash… the list goes on. He toured for many years with Suzi Quatro. More about Ray Beavis, sax, here. The band is completed with Chris and Henry holding the groove on bass and drums. Another Not Only but Also the Blues evening with exceptional players.
Stompin’ Dave
Stompin’ Dave a former member of former UK Blues Band of the Year, The Producers was nominated for a UK Blues Award 2024 (UK Acoustic Blues Category). Dave has consistently given over one hundred performances per year across the UK and beyond, including many major festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival.
Dave’s vast repertoire ranges from traditional songs and tunes to vintage covers and his own originals. “Dave is a phenomenal artist…A great guitar player and vocalist and accomplished songwriter…he is also an outstanding dancer… ” Blues In The South.
Dave started to perform with the stage name Stompin’ Dave fifteen years ago. Since then he has released over thirty albums and made over two hundred and fifty festival appearances. He has consistently given over one hundred performances per year including many major festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival, and Bestival. His vast repertoire ranges from traditional songs and tunes to vintage covers and his own originals.
“In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornados, and hurricanes, in the UK we have Stompin’ Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist…A great guitar player and vocalist and accomplished songwriter…he is also an outstanding dancer… ” Blues In The South.
Dave’s upcoming performances for this year include York Blues Festival, Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival, Upton Blues Festival, The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, (Lancashire), and many more!
Followed by a blues jam/open mic session. If you would like to be included, or to find out more, contact Mary Caffrey on mary.caffrey49@gmail.com.
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