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Thursday 30th July 2009
Free Workshop
Centre for African-American Music, Greyfriars
www.euroblues.org
American ‘songster-bluesman’ and Piedmont style guitarist Michael Roach will lead a workshop ending with a FREE concert by The Ragtime Jug Orchestra between 1pm–2pm. To book call 01452 503775 or email: info@euroblues.org
Now fully in operation The European Blues Association sets out to advance the education of the general public in the history and appreciation of blues music. The resource centre for operations and public display is on the 2nd floor in the Music and Drama Library. It provides a focus for music making, study, research, courses, projects, workshops, exhibitions and displays and includes the bequest of blues writer/historian Paul Oliver.
Open 11am to 4pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Thursday 30th July 2009
8.30pm - Tom McNair - Pig Inn The City
8.30pm David Bristow – *Venue Change* - Café René
Another favourite from the last 2 years. Traditional old time blues feel. www.bristowblues.co.uk.
8.30pm Oliver Darling (solo) - The New Inn
Guitarist with Mike Sanchez and The Portions and frontman with The Dirty Robbers plays solo.
9pm Barney Porter & Friends - The Dick Whittington
Eclectic mix of blues and contemporary songs.
9pm Bridget and The Big Girl’s Blues – Cross Keys Inn
The first lady of blues in Gloucester sings classic songs of the early blues singers like Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday.
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Friday 31st July 2009
8.30pm Good God No! – Café Réné
Stroud based 6 piece blues rock band.
www.goodgodno.co.uk
8.30pm Cool Hand – Pig Inn The City
Chris Willey and Pete Heyward with their quality mix of blues tracks.
8.30pm Alexander John - The Conservative Club
Young Gloucester bluesman.
www.myspace.com/alexanderjohnblues
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Saturday 1st August 2009
1pm Sisters in Grease – Café Réné
2pm Wired – Inn on The Docks
Blues, soul, and rock from popular young band who have played several times at Rock at The Docks.
2pm Perry Foster – Café Réné
One of the real characters on the UK blues circuit. Heavily influenced by Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee and Robert Johnson.
8pm Slingshot - Conservative Club Local band. Vocals and guitar.
 8.30pm Keith Thompson’s Strange Brew
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Sons of The Delta
Coots Café Bar at The National Waterways Museum
‘Rip snorting blues/rock…stomps along like there’s no tomorrow’. Rock’n’Reel Magazine www.densitymusic.com
8.30pm Muleskinner – Pig Inn The City www.muleskinnerbluesband.com
7pm The Dirty Robbers – Café
René Oliver Darling, guitarist working regularly with Mike Sanchez, back in Gloucester with his own dynamic band.
9pm Miss Fusion – Café Réné
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Sunday 2 August 2009
2pm - Café Réné
Profoundly Blue
"Profoundly Blue* are Cheltenham's premier blues outfit. www.profoundlyblue.com
4pm Steve Kent – Pig Inn The City
Popular Gloucester bluesman with an eclectic mixture of material
6pm The Suspects – Café Réné
Followed by regulars Tom McNair and friends...
6.30pm Bridget and The Big Girls Blues – Pig Inn The City
8.30pm  Innes Sibun Band + Alexander John
– Coots Café/Bar at The National Waterways Museum
Another regular in Gloucester. The Festival wouldn’t be the same without the rocky guitar slinger and one time band member with Robert Plant.
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