Bluesfest 2013 & 2014 - UK (Page 1 of 2)

Count me in!

I'm guessing Mr. Beck will be on 1 November...........................

as regards Jeff Beck, here's a Facebook flyer from Royal Southern Brotherhood

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid … mp;theater

Sounds great. Have a good time those who go.  Mr. Beck is special

Monday, 28th October
Discover Blues

From the depths of South America to Jazz and Jimi Hendrix join us this half-term to explore all things Blues.

Learn about the fascinating Blues artists who have performed at the Hall over the years and those at this October's BluesFest. Families will get creative by making their very own Blues Festival pack including poster making and much more.

Discover Workshops are strictly for children aged 5 – 11 as activities are not suitable for under 5s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for adults and children must be purchased in advance. Entry is via Door 8.

Discover Blues is part of our Discover series. Every half term children and families are invited to the Hall to explore the history of performance at the Royal Albert Hall through fun, hands-on workshops.

Tuesday, 29th October
Ahead of the evening's headline performances from Tedeschi Trucks Band and Bobby Womack, Daytime Stroller Tickets are available.

These tickets will allow access into the four additional performances spaces within the Royal Albert Hall to enjoy a number of intimate one-off sessions featuring blues and soul-inspired acts outside of the main auditorium. There will also be question & answer sessions, tuition from top musicians and much more.

View the programme below for Tuesday 29 October:

Elgar Room
14:00-15:00 Ray Gelato Giants
15:15-16:15 TBC

Basement Bar
14:00-15:00 Oli Brown Band
15:15-16:15 Matt Schofield Band

Café Consort
14:00-15:00 David Hepworth in Conversation with... Danny Baker
15:15-16:15 David Hepworth in Conversation with... Johnny Walker

Coda Restaurant
14:00-15:00 Nate James
15:15-16:15 Smoove & Turell

Wednesday, 30th October
Ahead of the evening's headline performances from Van Morrison and Gregory Porter, Daytime Stroller Tickets are available.

These tickets will allow access into the four additional performances spaces within the Royal Albert Hall to enjoy a number of intimate one-off sessions featuring blues and soul-inspired acts outside of the main auditorium. There will also be question & answer sessions, tuition from top musicians and much more.

View the programme below for Wednesday 30 October:

Elgar Room
14:00-15:00 Dr Feelgood
15:30-16:30 James Hunter

Basement Bar
14:00-15:00 Marcus Bonfanti Band
15:30-16:30 Jo Harman

Café Consort
14:00-15:00 David Hepworth in Conversation with... Robert Elms
15:30-16:30 David Hepworth in Conversation with... Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Coda Restaurant
14:00-15:00 Natalie Williams
15:30-16:30 Lianne Carrol

Thursday, 31st October
Ahead of the evening's headline performances from Chris Rea and Robert Plant, Daytime Stroller Tickets are available.

These tickets will allow access into the four additional performances spaces within the Royal Albert Hall to enjoy a number of intimate one-off sessions featuring blues and soul-inspired acts outside of the main auditorium. There will also be question & answer sessions, tuition from top musicians and much more.

View the programme below for Thursday 31 October:

Elgar Room
14:00-15:00 Royal Southern Brotherhood
15:30-16:30 Georgie Fame

Basement Bar
14:00-15:00 Ian Seigal Band
15:30-16:30 Ben Poole Band

Café Consort
14:00-15:00 David Hepworth in Conversation with... TBC
15:30-16:30 David Hepworth in Conversation with... TBC

Coda Restaurant
14:00-15:00 World Party
15:30-16:30 TBC

Friday, 1st November
Ahead of the evening's All Star Tribute to Bobby Bland in the auditorium, Daytime Stroller Tickets are available.

These tickets will allow access into the four additional performances spaces within the Royal Albert Hall to enjoy a number of intimate one-off sessions featuring blues and soul-inspired acts outside of the main auditorium. There will also be question & answer sessions, tuition from top musicians and much more.

View the programme below for Friday 1 November:

Elgar Room
14:00-15:00 Cerys Matthews
15:30-16:30 Huey Morgan

Basement Bar
14:00-15:00 Nell Brydon
15:30-16:30 Matt Taylor & The Motives

Café Consort
14:00-15:00 David Hepworth in Conversation with... TBC
15:30-16:30 David Hepworth in Conversation with... TBC

Coda Restaurant
14:00-15:00 Jess Roberts
15:30-16:30 TBC

Tickets for the evening shows appear to be selling well except for (not surprisingly) the VIP packages, which at £180 for Tedeschi Trucks are likely to be there for some time. Having paid £160 for VIP tickets at the RAH for Joe's show I know one doesn't get a lot for one's money. An experience yes, but not a lot of food or time to eat it.

I'm intrigued that KWS is doing an interview on the 30th. I didn't know he was in the country so expect we'll see some dates announced soon.

Phil

The first of the 2014 headliners have been confirmed. A six day festival this year. I can't say I'm impressed so far. http://www.bluesfest.co.uk/

As much as I like Level 42 & Sheryl Crow in their own right, Bluesfest is one helluva stretch, about as close as Bob Dylan is to hip-hop

My initial thoughts were 'April Fool' but unfortunately not.