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.
HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT… Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys! 💥![]()
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📍 The Muni Theatre![]()
🗓️ Saturday 29th August![]()
⏰ 22:00 – 23:00![]()
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Two-time winner of the Southern California Blues Challenge, Lightnin' Willie has a distinctive approach to his music. The sound is an irresistible blend of tradition and spontaneous creativity, with a deliciously insidious emphasis on the groove. It is a compelling, hard-swinging brand of blues that, whenever he performs, packs the floor – his audience can't help but dance.![]()
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A guitarist of impressive facility, a vocalist of coolly stylish authority, and a composer of persuasive original blues that both extend and enhance the idiom, Willie's music has a rare individualistic quality. It is at once airy and full of open space, yet loaded with earthy, intense emotion.![]()
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Lightnin' Willie has gone from low-down beer joints to become a staple on the international festival circuit, with plenty of wild stops along the way, from London's Royal Albert Hall Ignite Series to Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic.![]()
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The always dapper Lightnin' Willie – consistently genuine, never flashy, and boundlessly entertaining – is reliably a high-quality blues powerhouse who makes new fans with every performance.![]()
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www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets/![]()
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ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT… Thomas Heppell! 💥![]()
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📍 Pendle Hippodrome![]()
🗓️ Saturday 29th August![]()
⏰ 17:15 – 18:15![]()
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Experience the electrifying blues of Thomas Heppell! ![]()
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From the sun-soaked South Coast of the UK to legendary venues nationwide, Thomas Heppell is redefining the blues for a new era. Blending the soul of Blues, the raw energy of Rock & Roll, and the finesse of Jazz, Thomas captivates audiences—whether commanding the stage solo or driving the groove with his powerhouse trio.![]()
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Sharing the stage with the greats, Thomas has performed alongside legends like Albert Lee (Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, The Everly Brothers), Stan Webb (Chicken Shack), Mike Zito, Alastair Greene, Dan Patlansky, The Cinelli Brothers, Elles Bailey, and even Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton du Beke!![]()
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Lighting up major stages and festivals, Thomas has rocked Ronnie Scott’s, The 100 Club, Pizza Express Live, Brixton Blues Kitchen, The 1865, Lincoln Jazz Cafe, Broadstairs Blues Bash, Swanage Blues Festival, Weyfest, and many more—including taking home the top prize at Blackpool Blues Festival’s 2025 Introducing Stage!![]()
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Chart-Topping Success: His 2023 self-titled debut album, Thomas Heppell, gained national airplay on BBC Introducing, Planet Rock, and top independent Blues stations, hitting the Top 30 in the Independent Charts. He followed up with Live At The Sound Lounge, soaring to #11 in the charts—solidifying his place as a rising star in the blues scene.![]()
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Award-Winning Talent: With three consecutive years of nominations for top national awards, Thomas was a 2025 finalist in three categories at The UK Blues Federation Awards—a testament to his undeniable impact on the genre.![]()
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Blues fans, take note—Thomas Heppell is on a meteoric rise! With UK and European tours on the horizon, now’s the time to catch him live and witness the future of blues in action. Don’t miss out!![]()
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www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets/![]()
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