Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’.

No one could have predicted that, 35 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. About 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising.

Their fabulous musicianship is augmented by their close and personal understanding of the genre and their heartfelt pleasure in performing it. After 30 years of performing together, the integral voices and instruments interlock seamlessly with feeling and understanding.