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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 βColne Bluesβ and making it the biggest self-funding community-based music festival in Europe.
π· Blues lore dictates that all festivals must be closed by the legends of the Colne Blues All-Stars, and they were fantastic at Mojo’s of ColneColne on Sunday night π
π· The phenomenal Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience closed proceedings at Boyce’s Barrel, ColneColne on Sunday. What a treat π
π· January Blues veterans, Standing Room Only rocking The Dressers Colne on Sunday night πΈβ¨
π· Sonus making their debut at The Dressers Colne last Sunday. Really nice to see lots of young faces at a Blues event βΊοΈ
ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT… When Rivers Meet! π₯![]()
π Pendle Hippodrome (Headliner)
ποΈ Saturday 23rd August
β° 22:45 – 23:45![]()
In October 2023, when British husband and wife artists Grace & Aaron Bond released their latest album βAces Are Highβ, which they had recorded by the river in the depths of Suffolk, little did they know about the hurricane-strength surge of support that would carry them to become the first Independent Rock/Blues Band to have a Top 10 in the UK Official Album Charts.![]()
The last five years have brought both public and critical acclaim. They were named 'Band Of The Year' for three consecutive years, earning them a spot in the UK Blues Hall of Fame, and the title of 'Best New Band' from the UK's largest rock radio station.![]()
'When Rivers Meet' have developed a powerful live reputation performing sell-out live shows across two continents, with their last live album entering the UK Official Jazz & Blues Album Chart at #1.![]()
Carving out their songwriting and performance artistry through years of touring before releasing their debut single in 2019, the prolific songwriters have since built an impressive catalogue, including three Studio Albums.![]()
'When Rivers Meet' are proudly Independent, attending the 2024 BRIT Awards leading the new wave of artists to keep control over creative direction, championing a focus on authenticity in the music industry. ![]()
Preparing for the next year with their passion burning bright they continue to work on their next studio album, scheduled for release this year.![]()
Get your tickets here β¬οΈ![]()
www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets/![]()
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ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT… The Bad Day! π₯![]()
π Pendle Hippodrome
ποΈ Saturday 23rd August
β° 16:15 – 17:15![]()
Forged from the fires of the London music scene in 2017, The Bad Day have developed a new genre mixing Americana, Rock n Roll, Blues, Pop, Prog and Classic Rock; described as βSpringsteen meets The Killersβ.![]()
Their first album, "Table by the wall" came out in 2021, and was a critical success picking up many awards and getting international airplay on BBC, Planet Rock and many others in Japan and Brazil.![]()
The first single from their second more contemporary album "The Bad Day" won Classic Rock Magazineβs Track Of The Week.![]()
Mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell, who worked on Sgt Peppers and is their vinyl specialist, the album has received rave reviews including 9/10 in Classic Rock Magazine and was 3rd in their Top Blues Albums of 2022.![]()
βAlbum number three is called The Irish Goodbye and was an official top 20 UK charting album in the Jazz and Blues Category. The lead single "Welcome to the show" in particular receiving plaudits for its energy.![]()
βThe Bad Day maintain a healthy live performance schedule, mainly in the U.K. They have played some of the best venues in the world including; Sony Hall – NYC, The 100 Club, Ronnie Scotts, Camden Assembly, 02 Academy, The Isle of Wight Festival, Blackdeer, Festival Pennfest, Love Rocks Festival, Wildfire Festival, Guilfest, HRH Blues Fest, Brezoi Open Air Fest, and many, many others.![]()
They continue to receive regular airplay on BBC Radio 2, BBC introducing, Planet Rock, Radio Caroline, Radio Rock (Brazil), Great Music Stories and many others.![]()
Get your tickets to see them live in Colne, here β¬οΈ![]()
www.bluesfestival.co.uk/tickets/![]()
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π· The Fox & The Hound UK Duo, featuring CBS' very own Mr Simon Shackleton, along with the amazingly talented Mrs Emily-Rose Arnold at Boyce's Barrel, Colne on Sunday π
π· Soundbites filled out Boyce’s Barrel, ColneColne on Saturday night for a special tribute to our late friend, Leon. A truly special night πβ¨
π· Andy Taylor Group were fantastic at Mojo’s of ColneColne on Saturday night. A packed out bar for a fabulous band π
