COLNE BLUES SOCIETY
Colne Blues Society
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Colne Blues Society is the Artistic Director of the Great British R & B Festival. We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to securing the future of ‘Colne Blues’ and making it the biggest self-funding community-based music festival in Europe.
BIG NEWS at 7pm tonight… see you then! 😉![]()
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Next stop on the Official Fringe train – give it up for the Duke of Lancaster 🙌![]()
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The Duke’s got it all – great drinks, a beer garden, two stages, and probably the longest bar in Colne 😁 ![]()
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They’re going all out to bring you the best time this Blues, so keep an eye out for the Official Fringe line-up, and definitely keep this one on your radar! 💙
The best real ale bar in Blues Central – the Fringe wouldn’t be the Fringe without Boyce’s Barrel, Colne! ![]()
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If you’re looking to enjoy some amazing live music with a tasty pint of real ale in the friendliest atmosphere around, look no further than this little New Market Street gem 💙![]()
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Tucked between two other brilliant drinking establishments – Cask’n’Keg – micropub and Mojo’s of Colne – Boyce’s will be kicking things off this Blues Festival weekend, with live music scheduled from Thursday through to Sunday!
Here’s another incredible Official Fringe venue to add to your list. Show some love for Tubbs of Colne!💙![]()
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Tubbs has a great line-up of live music scheduled throughout the Blues weekend, and their wonderful team of staff will be on hand to serve you with delicious wine, top-rate beers, and food that’s out of this world 🙌 ![]()
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If the sun’s out, you can catch a tan on their terrace and really soak up all the Blues atmosphere ☀️![]()
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If you’ve not been here before, you’re missing out! Get this place highlighted on your Blues route!
It is with the deepest sadness that we have to share the news of the passing of Mike Rivers. ![]()
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Mike, along with his late wife Sylvie, was the person who relaunched the Crawdaddy Club well over a decade ago, revitalising a historic venue in its original home, and forming it into one of the most beloved and friendly spots in the UK Blues scene. Friendship defined Mike and will be the abiding memory of all those who knew him during his time running the club, those he gathered to help in the day-to-day running of the club, and those musicians and fans who found a home at the venue.![]()
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He will be greatly missed, most of all by his family, sons, and grandchildren to whom we send our greatest condolences. He will also be missed by the many who came to know him through music, and by a British blues scene who have lost a vital and driven part of the fabric.![]()
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From all of us in the team, Simon, Ulli, Angie, Julia and Ian, rest easy and rest well Mike, you’ve earned it.![]()
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We will share details of his funeral as soon as we are able.
We can’t wait to welcome Southern Fried Groove Queens to the 2024 Great British R&B Festival! 💥![]()
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Fresh from the fryer of the UK’s Deep South, Southern Fried Groove Queens are a big bold and bluesy Mississippi Hill Country/Delta inspired duo, featuring Lee Hall on Guitar/Vocals & renowned Blues drummer Lucy Piper. ![]()
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Cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe passed down through the generations, Spicy & delicate juicy flavours, all natural, organic and fresh ingredients. ![]()
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The duo pay their dues to old blues masters: RL Burnside, John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson and many more. They have already played many of the UK’s leading Blues festivals, grabbing admirers. ![]()
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With Lee’s unique haunting vocals, energetic slide playing, and Lucy’s infectious hypnotic drumming, It’s the blues baby! They definitely bring the boogie! ![]()
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Don’t miss this one… get your tickets now! 👇![]()
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Back once again to bring the party at the bottom end of town, it’s Blues favourite, The Venue, Colne! 💙 ![]()
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You have to go back quite a way to remember a Blues without this place involved! ![]()
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With a great range of drinks, a patch of outdoor seating in the sunshine, and some of the best live bands we could get our hands on, The Venue is definitely the place to hit up while out and about over the Blues weekend 🙌
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of long time Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival attendee Alex Muckersie. A huge fan and supporter of UK Blues and will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends.
💥 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT… Dave Arcari! 💥![]()
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We are delighted to announce that the fantastic Dave Arcari will be performing on The Little Theatre Acoustic Stage on Saturday 24th August.![]()
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SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via seven internationally-acclaimed solo album releases.![]()
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A finalist in the UK Blues Federation’s UK Blues Awards 2023, Arcari has had his music featured in numerous BBC TV programmes as well as popular USA series The Deadliest Catch.![]()
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The ultimate validation for Arcari’s music and performance came in 2019 when National Reso-Phonic Guitars launched the ‘Dave Arcari signature model’ guitar. Arcari joins an elite and exclusive group of players who have signature models and is the first – and only – musician outside the USA to be honoured by the iconic instrument maker whose name is synonymous with the development of the blues genre.![]()
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Get your tickets today 👇![]()
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