January Blues Fest

January Blues Festival 2025 presents THE ANIMALS

\+ special guests: GENO WASHINGTON & THE RAM JAM BAND

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

January Blues Festival are proud to present The Animals, with original founding member John Steel performing the band’s greatest hits including House of the Rising Sun, Don’t Le Me Be Misunderstood, We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place, Baby Let Me Take You Home, Bring It On Home To Me, It’s My Life and many more which helped make The Animals one of the biggest groups in the world during the 1960’s.

The Animals were the second British band to top the American charts after The Beatles with the now multi-million selling and legendary anthem, House of the Rising Sun. The band subsequently achieved over twenty global Top Ten hit records, many of which gained the #1 slot in various parts of the world. In Britain alone, the band had no less than twelve chart entries.

John Steel - Drums

Danny Handley - Vocals/Guitar

Barney 'Boogie' Williams - Vocals/Keys

Roberto Ruiz - Bass

Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band formed in the mid-1960's releasing the massive selling LP's 'Hand Clappin, Foot Stompin, Funky-Butt ... Live!' (1966) and 'Hipster Flipsters Finger Poppin' Daddies' (1967).

Geno Washington was immortalised by Dexys Midnight Runners with their #1 hit single 'Geno' (1980)

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January Blues Festival: The Animals

The Animals

Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band

Gigs

London

Venue 1 - entrance through the double glass doors.

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

DR. FEELGOOD

\+ special guests

\+ DJ/Host: SNOWBOY

Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970’s Dr. Feelgood have become one of the most popular live rhythm and blues acts in the world. Dr. Feelgood have enjoyed a string of hit singles in many countries including Milk & Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, Roxette, She’s a Wind Up and See You Later Alligator.

The last album to feature original vocalist Lee Brilleaux, Down at the Doctors, was recorded live on Canvey Island at the band’s own music bar just two months before he died. Lee’s final wish was for the band to carry on and so it was decided to continue. The current line-up of the band is led by their drummer Kevin Morris, and features Gordon Russell on lead guitar, Phil Mitchell on bass and charismatic vocalist, Robert Kane.

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January Blues Festival: Dr Feelgood

Milk and Alcohol - 2002 Remaster

Dr. Feelgood

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

THE JAMES HUNTER SIX

\+ special guests: Kirris Riviere & The Delta du Bruit

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

"Unbelievably awesome" - Rolling Stone Magazine

James Hunter stated his career in the Howlin’ Wilf and the Vee-Jays group in 1986. In the early 1990’s, Van Morrison recruited Hunter to sing backup on the road touring and on two albums, A Night in San Francisco and Days Like This. In the years to follow, James Hunter opened shows for Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Willie Nelson, and Tom Petty.

In 2013, James Hunter signed to NYC's Daptone Records and changed the name of the group to The James Hunter Six. The debut Daptone release 'Minute By Minute' (2013) has been followed by 'Hold On!' (2016), 'Whatever It Takes' (2018), 'Nick of Time' (2020) and 'With Love' (2022).

James Hunter is currently the USA as special guest support with Bonnie Raitt and is performing at the January Blues Festival for the first time in 2025 for two highly anticpated nights.

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January Blues Fest: James Hunter

James Hunter

Kirris Riviere

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

BEN POOLE

\+ special guests: THE JAMES OLIVER BAND feat. NORMAN WATT-ROY

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

“Truly astonishing” Classic Rock Magazine

“F\*\*\*ing amazing!” Jeff Beck

“A REALLY good player” Gary Moore

“So amazing!” Beth Hart

“Killer!” Kenny Wayne Shepherd

January Blues Festival are thrilled to present multi-award winning blues rock guitarist & vocalist Ben Poole.

Ben Poole has been nominated as one of the "Best Blues Guitarists in the World“ alongside names such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamassa & many more by the USA’s Guitar World Magazine, Ben Poole is very much at the forefront of the talent rich blues/rock scene on a worldwide scale.

January Blues Festival: Ben Poole

Ben Poole

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

BLUES 'N' TROUBLE

\+ special guests: THE MILK MEN

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

Inspired by Canned Heat and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and named after the 60's Doctor Ross blues tune, BLUES 'N' TROUBLE were formed in the early 1980s by Tim Elliott (harmonica/vocals) and John Bruce (guitar).

After the their acclaimed debut LP 'First Trouble' (1985), BLUES 'N' TROUBLE went on to become one of the hardest working blues bands on the scene. They shared stages with B.B. King, Robert Cray, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, Charlie Musselwhite and recorded with Lazy Lester.

BLUES 'N' TROUBLE have recently resurfaced on the scene and we are thrilled to welcome the group to appear at the January Blues Festival for their first London date in over a decade.

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January Blues Festival: Blues 'N' Trouble

Blues ’n’ Trouble

AGMP Concerts and MVT Cohorts presents

LAURENCE JONES

\+ special guests: MIGUEL MONTALBAN & THE SOUTHERN VULTURES

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

Laurence Jones is ‘the next Eric Clapton’ - Buddy Guy

UK Blues ‘Hall Of Fame Artist’ Laurence Jones is back on tour by popular demand.

Music Radar voted Laurence one of the world's TOP 10 blues-rock guitarists. He's shared stages with legends like Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Starr, Jeff Beck & Status Quo at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including The Royal Albert Hall in London and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

Laurence's virtuoso performances earned him many awards and over 50,000 album sales, reaching a ‘TOP 40 album in The Netherlands. Blues Legend Buddy Guy invited Laurence to jam with him at ‘Holland International Blues Festival’ to over 10,000 people.

With a devoted fan base across The UK & Europe for Laurence, every performance matters due to his battle with Crohn's disease. He chancels his pain into the blues and it shows in his music. Don't miss this jaw-dropping guitar experience LIVE!!!

January Blues Festival: Laurence Jones

What's It Gonna Be

Laurence Jones - Wipe Those Tears Dry

Laurence Jones

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

ANA POPOVIC

\+ special guests: CONSUMMATE ROGUES

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

"One Helluva a Guitar-Player" Bruce Springsteen

January Blues Festival are thrilled to present, direct from Los Angeles, one of the finest modern blues guitarists, Ana Popovic, in concert.

Ana Popovic blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals.

Nominated for seven Blues Music Awards, Ana was added as the only female guitar-player to the 2014 -2018 all star Experience Hendrix lineup; a tour celebrating the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix with Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, Jonny Lang, & Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Aside from that tour Ana Popovic has also shared the stage with B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck & Gary Clark Jr.

The latest Ana Popovic single is 'Hottest Ticket' with the Fantastafunk Big Band Project is out now.

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January Blues Festival: Ana Popovic

Ana Popović

Irish Blues-Rock guitarist, songwriter Rory Gallagher started out in R&B power trio Taste in 1966. Taste supported Cream and Blind Faith before splitting in 1970 after their appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival.

Rory Gallagher starting touring under his own name alongside bassist Gerry McAvoy. Sadly we lost Rory on 14th June 1995, to his devoted fans and followers this was the ultimate tragedy.

Band of Friends is a celebration of his life and music featuring his long-term bassist Gerry McAvoy along with special guests.

An AGMP Concerts presentation.

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January Blues Festival: Band of Friends

Band Of Friends

January Blues Festival proudly presents direct from the USA

SONNY LANDRETH

\+ special guests: TBC

\+ Host/DJ: Snowboy

"Sonny Landreth is probably the most underestimated musician on the planet, and also probably one of the most advanced" Eric Clapton

Award winning guitarist Sonny Landreth apprenticed with zydeco king Clifton Chenier's Red Hot Louisiana Band and a host of other roots artists before releasing his debut solo LP 'Blues Attack' in 1981. His innovative guitar techniques have opened doors to new sonic textures and a complex tonal vocabulary. Sonny Landreth can be heard on hundreds of recordings with artists such as Mark Knopfler, John Hiatt, Gov't Mule, Jimmy Buffet, John Mayall, Little Feat, Johnny Winter, Beth Hart, Eric Johnson, Dion & Eric Clapton.

Sonny Landreth performs three exclusive European solo shows as a January Blues festival exclusive.

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January Blues Festival: Sonny Landreth

Congo Square

Sonny Landreth

Venue 1 - entrance through double glass doors.

January Blues Festival proudly presents

CHICAGO BLUES EXPLOSION!

featuring

JOHN PRIMER

TORONZO CANNON

NORA JEAN WALLACE

OSCAR WILSON

GILES ROBSON

CHICAGO BLUES EXPLOSION is an all-star Chicago Blues spectacular featuring the finest Chicago Blues musicians who are flying in directly to appear at the January Blues Festival.

With a line up hand-picked and put together in collaboration with the January Blues Festival and leading blues harmonica player Giles Robson, this is the ultimate celebration of Chicago Blues.

Three-time Grammy nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Magic Slim.

Alligator Records recording artist Toronzo Cannon performs his debut UK shows at the January Blues Festival. Gary Clark, Jr. declared, "Toronzo is a beast. He lights the room up,"

Another UK debut comes from Nora Jean Wallace a.k.a. Nora Jean Bruso, a Chicago Blues vocalist who Koko Taylor declared is "One of the new upcoming women that’s singing the real blues."

Oscar Wilson is the vocalist with the Cash Box Kings, a Chicago Blues group who specialise in Chicago Blues from the 1940s and 50s, as well as Delta Blues style music from the 20s and 30s.

Giles Robson is a multi award winning blues harmonica virtuoso and is the only European artist to sign with Chicago's Alligator Records. He is only one of 3 UK blues artists alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green to win a coveted Blues Music Award in Memphis.

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January Blues Festival: CHICAGO BLUES EXPLOSION!

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

SUGARAY RAYFORD

\+ special guest support: ERROL LINTON

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

“The bluesy soul of Rayford comes on full steam” Q Magazine

"Sings like Otis Redding and Muddy Waters yet can dance like James Brown" Goldmine Magazine

"Think back to, say, the golden days of Chess Records and people like Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters; then factor in the sound of classic soul men like Solomon Burke, Curtis Mayfield, and big-voiced icons like Teddy Pendergrass, and you're getting close to Rayford's sound" Soul, Jazz, and Funk Magazine

Grammy nominated and Blues Music Award Winner Sugaray Rayford announces exclusive London concerts as part of the January Blues Festival.

Texas-born Sugaray Rayford started his career with the award winning group, The Mannish Boys, before going solo to release highly acclaimed albums 'Blind Alley' (2010), 'Dangerous', (2013), 'Southside' (2015), 'The World That We Live In' (2017), 'Somebody Save Me' (2019), 'In Too Deep' (2022) and the latest LP 'Human Decency' (2024).

Special guest support comes from the Errol Linton Band who were winners of the UK Blues Challenge (2024) and nominees at the UK Blues Awards (2023/2024)

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January Blues Festival: Sugaray Rayford

Homemade Disaster

Sugaray Rayford - Don't Regret a Mile

ERROL LINTON

Sugaray Rayford

January Blues Festival presents

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS

\+ support: LAURA EVANS

For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American Blues band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as 'Tuff Enuff' and 'Wrap It Up'. Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group.

Muddy Waters called Kim Wilson his favorite harmonica player and vocalist. “Muddy Waters was very good to me,” Wilson says. “He almost adopted me. I’ll never forget him.”

Kim Wilson was influenced by Little Walter, George “Harmonica” Smith, Lazy Lester and James Cotton, Bobby “Blue” Bland, B.B. King, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rodgers, and Muddy Waters. Jimmie Vaughan & Kim Wilson founded the Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1974. In 1979, The Fabulous Thunderbirds released their first self-titled album. Primarily blues influenced, it became a cult classic. In subsequent releases, the band started to incorporate more Cajun, rock ‘n roll and soul influences. The album 'T-Bird Rhythm' was produced by Nick Lowe. In 1986, The Fabulous Thunderbirds reached a commercial peak with the album, 'Tuff Enuff'. The single of the same title as well as the singles 'Wrap It Up' and 'Look At That', all went top 40. Kim Wilson – lead vocals, harmonica

Johnny Moeller – guitar

Bob Welsh – piano / guitar

Rudy Albin – drums

Steve Kirsty – bass

An AGMP Concerts presentation.

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January Blues Festival: The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Scratch My Back

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

January Blues Festival presents

KING KING

\+ support: TBC

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

Scottish Blues Rock group King King formed in 2008. It may well have been high profile support slots with the likes of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Thunder and Europe which opened King King's music up to a much wider audience. But it was pure talent and hard work which got them there in the first place.

King King have released five studio and two live albums since 2011. At the 2014 British Blues Awards, King King won five awards including the Best Band and Best Album Awards. They swiftly followed this up by winning several awards at the British Blues Awards in 2016 including Best Album for their studio LP Reaching For The Light.

When irrepressible leader Alan Nimmo walks out on stage wearing his now trademark kilt, fists in the air and a smile as wide and resplendent as Glasgow's River Clyde itself there is no doubt in anyone's mind that they are in for one of the best nights of their life - and that's before the music has even started!

Alan Nimmo - guitar and lead vocals

Stevie Nimmo - guitar and vocals

Jonny Dyke - keyboards

Zander Greenshields - bass

Jon Lodge - drums

January Blues Festival: KING KING

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS

\+ special guests: TBC

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are a multi-instrumental family band who have sold over a quarter of a million records since their debut self-titled LP was released on Rob Da Bank's Sunday Best record label in 2008. Musically, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are inspired by Blues, Rockabilly, Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, Ska and more. They have shared stages with Coldplay, Stereophonics, Richard Hawley, Jools Holland, Mark Ronson, Billy Bragg amongst others.

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January Blues Festival: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Kitty, Daisy and Lewis

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

NINE BELOW ZERO

'Live at the Marquee' 45th Anniversary Concert

\+ support: SPECIAL GUESTS TBC

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

Nine Below Zero formed in late 1979 from the ashes of Stan's Blues Band. An electrifying live group, the band chose to release their debut album 'Live at the Marquee' (A&M Records, 1980) to showcase the band's considerable talent. 'Live at the Marquee' featured mainly covers of Blues classics from artists such as Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, & Freddie King along with some Nine Below Zero originals. Over the years it has become widely acknowledged as one of the finest live albums ever recorded.

Nine Below Zero are one of the UK's finest Rhythm 'n' Blues groups. Named after the famous Sonny Boy Williamson song, Nine Below Zero have shared the stage with The Kinks, The Who, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Squeeze, From The Jam and many more.

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January Blues Festival: Nine Below Zero

Eleven + Eleven

Nine Below Zero - Eleven Plus Eleven

Nine Below Zero

January Blues Festival 2025 presents

THE BLUES SIDE OF FLEETWOOD MAC with Man of the World

Fleetwood Mac were formed in 1967 by guitarist/singer Peter Green. Primarily a blues band in their early years, Fleetwood Mac achieved UK top ten hit singles with 'Albatross', 'Oh Well' and 'The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown)'.

Between 1967-1970, Fleetwood Mac were one of the best UK blues bands releasing the albums 'Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac' (1968), 'Mr. Wonderful' (1968). 'Then Play On' (1969), and 'English Rose' (1969).

Alongside that Fleetwood Mac were the backing group on Eddie Boyd's '7936 South Rhodes' album (1968) and 'The Biggest Thing Since Colossus' (1969) with Chicago pianist Otis Spann. An all-star 'Blues Jam In Chicago' album came out in 1969 with Fleetwood Mac performing alongside Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, Shakey Horton, J.T. Brown, Buddy Guy, & Honeyboy Edwards.

Man of the World will be celebrating The Blues Side of Fleetwood Mac along with the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career.

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January Blues Festival: The Blues Side of Fleetwood Mac

January Blues Festival presents

ANTHONY GOMES BAND

\+ support: TBC

\+ HOST/DJ: SNOWBOY

“A very talented guitarist... and where did that voice come from?” B.B. King

"Gomes is a power player who is at his best when his gear is in the scorched earth between blues and rock." Guitar World

Direct from Canada, #1 Billboard Chart topping Blues artist Anthony Gomes announces an exclusive concert as part of the January Blues Festival.

Anthony Gomes first came to the Blues scene's attention in 2005 when he toured as openikng act for B.B. King. Since then his career has gone to greater heights and he has shared the stage with Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and more. Along the way, his concert attendees have included Academy® Award winner Morgan Freeman, John Goodman, Vince Vaughn and Eric Clapton, to name a few.

His 2018’s Peace, Love & Loud Guitars album vaulted to #1 on the iTunes Top Blues Albums Chart . Meanwhile, Guitar World readers voted him one of “The 30 Best Blues Guitarists in the World Today”. The latest Anthony Gomes album High Voltage Blues (2022) debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and remains in the Top 10 for over 1 year, 58 weeks. This was Anthony's 8th consecutive album to crack the Billboard Top Ten and his third #1. Access Information: https://229.london/access/

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January Blues Festival: Anthony Gomes

Anthony Gomes

January Blues Festival presents

MUD MORGANFIELD a.k.a. MUDDY WATERS JR. (Chicago, USA)

\+ support: KYLA BROX BAND

\+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

Mud Morganfield is the eldest son of legendary Blues icon Muddy Waters.

Mullti-award-winning artist Mud Morganfield is an established star in the world of Blues music. The eldest son of the legendary Muddy Waters, Mud was brought up surrounded by many of the finest musicians in the Blues. Mud’s singing is firmly in best of traditions of Chicago Blues, but he is also a writer of great new songs and he is backed by some of the best musicians playing today. He is acclaimed by both critics and artists such as Buddy Guy and Jools Holland.

“When I’m up on stage I always feel pops is there with me, and it means so much that I can get on stage and keep his music alive around the world,” Mud says. He has appeared on Later…with Jools and was featured in a TV documentary hosted by Hugh Laurie, with whom he has also appeared on stage in Chicago.

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