Paul Lamb has forged himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest harmonica players of our time. He is joined on stage by his band The King Snakes, altogether they have won numerous awards, including Best British Blues Band, Best UK Harmonica Player and Album of the Year.

Bruce James and Bella Black joined musical forces in Austin, Texas in 2011 and have been on a mission spreading the word of Guerrilla Soul ever since. The roots of their music spring from the tradition of Southern Soul from Texas, New Orleans and Memphis, yet they are not a throwback. The foundation of James and Black is the voices and stories in their songs.

Blues and Soul become inextricably entwined in award-winning singer-songwriter Kyla Brox, whose raw talent has seen her described as 'the finest female blues singer of her generation'. Winner of the 2018 UK Blues Challenge, Kyla has the honour of representing the UK in Memphis at the 2019 International Blues Challenge. A UK Blues Federation Ambassador of UK Blues, she is one of only three British singers to be included in the 50 Women of Blues Spotify playlist.

Delta Moon is an American swamp blues, blues rock, and blues band. They originated in Inman Park, Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring Tom Gray on lap steel slide and Mark Johnson on the bottleneck slide. Winners of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis 2003, Tom Gray was also 2008 songwriter of the year.

Elles Bailey has a talent for crafting and seamlessly weaving rootsy blues, country, and soulful rock, with a contemporary edge. What’s more fate has blessed her with a ‘smoky vocal’ style that perfectly fits her music, after a stint in hospital as a child changed her voice forever. Her 2017 debut album ‘Wildfire’ assembled a host of Nashville’s finest and debuted at no.2 in the iTunes blues Charts. Tracked in Blackbird Studios, Tennessee then blended together back in the UK with the likes of Jonny Henderson on Hammond organ and Joe Wilkins on blistering guitar, the result is a unique trans-Atlantic coming together of styles.

A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years. Festival favourites in every corner of the UK and Europe, The Stumble are taking their creative talents to a new level with their stupendous 4th album, The Other Side.

Colin has worked as a pro guitarist since the age of 17, playing with artists such as Gary Barlow, China Crisis, Paul Carrack, Ruby Turner & recently with French writer Nicolette Picheral and Director Stéphane Vérite. He has also toured with Toyah Willcox on her Up Close & Personal Acoustic Tour. He now divides his time between recording, touring and as a masterclass tutor at LIPA. Colin has produced a series of demonstration videos sponsored by Farida Guitars (which he endorses). In addition to his astonishing fluency on the fingerboard, Colin is also a first-rate vocalist and an accomplished solo performer in his own right. Colin is an extremely well connected musician who is always accompanied by top session professionals.

This Swansea-based acoustic three-piece vividly evoke the blues, jazz and jug band music of the 1920s. Their debut album Prohibition Blues has been greeted with international radio play and universal critical acclaim, confirming the band's reputation as one of the UK's premier roots bands. The authentic sound of the Prohibition era!

A hot six piece based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, their style is more eclectic than most. Their own brand 'North Eastern Swing' is a mix of Western Swing, Blues, Gypsy Jazz and Country, with the addition of razor-sharp solos, great arrangements and original songs.

The Achievers are one of the most talked about and critically acclaimed new bands on the UK Blues and Roots music scene. Layered with four-part harmonies, joyful melodies and infections, danceable rhythms there has never been a better time to see and hear The Acheivers. One of the most original and exciting bands to emerge in British Blues.

Drawing on a rich seam of musical influences from songwriter-led blues, RnB, Soul, Jazz and Funk, Ruby and the Revelators perform a refreshingly unique set that combines imaginative interpretations of classic blues songs, as well as eschewing the obvious in favour of lesser known gems and showcasing their original compositions.

Delta Radio mix psychedelic experimentalism, classic rock, and electric blues. Their sound can move effortlessly from the grit and groove of Howlin’ Wolf and Captain Beefheart, to the jazz infused finesse of The Allman Brothers and Derek Trucks. The band, from North Wales, are equally at home playing their own material, as they are reworking blues classics in their own style. Look out for their debut EP.

One Eyed Crow are an exciting electric blues band from Merseyside, fronted by Pete Wade, playing a blistering mix of original and classic blues with their raw, energetic sound. Pete previously toured for six years with the award winning blues singer Connie Lush as lead guitarist, during which he was credited as bring one of the best blues guitarists on the UK circuit.

A unique and newly reformed band from the North West playing their own brand of RnB and Funk. Mixing up original compositions and covers of Roots, Americana, New Orleans Funk and a twist of Blues to create Rhythm and Groove music.

The real deal! A fantastic 9 piece Ska band playing all the classics from Two Tone, Trojan, Bad Manners and many more. We defy you not to dnace.

Yubaba are the region's number one Funk and Soul party band. Taking you on an exciting adventure in sound with classic hits and well known covers with a twist!

Mr Hugh Price plays Delta and early Chicago style Blues. He has moved back to North Wales from Somerset where he hosted Blues evenings and played in the pubs and clubs in the South West as well as supporting The Heritage Blues Orchestra at the Moon Club in Cardiff. Hugh is a regular guest at The Big Wheel Blues Festival on the Isle Of Man and has played at the Dundee Blues Bonanza and Village Pump Folk Festival. Hugh is also a glass artist and painter.

A classic Power Trio combining Blues, Rock, Funk and anything else they can get their hands on. Comprising three talented musicians who have all worked extensively throughout the UK and Europe with various bands before coming together to form The Electric Recovery in 2018.

In our partnership with the charity Music For All, we are hosting a battle of the bands contest. The winner will play on our stage on Friday night.