Blues
2026
January 9th
Barefoot Doctors
https://www.chrisnewmanmusic.co.uk/
The
Barefoot Doctors - Healing soles since 2010.
Comprising
of the bluesy velvet vocals of Stella Hensley (vocalist and song writer), the
spiritual guitar of Chris Newman (The Soul Survivors, The Climax Blues Band,
The Mississippi Houndogs), the unstoppable grooves of
bassist Jon Sykes (The Pineapple Thief) and the shamanic trance of legendary
drummer Jeff Rich (Status Quo, Def Leppard, The Climax Blues Band, Judie
Tzuke and many more) Myke Clifford on sax, flute and vocals, the wizardry of
Art Toper on keys.
Prescribing
soulful remedies are just one of the many abilities that The Barefoot Doctors
share as they travel Europe dispensing their wholesome brand of Rhythm and
Blues music to all who seek therapeutic healing.
The
Barefoot Doctors know and understand how to bring a smile back to a forlorn
face, a bounce back to tired feet and manifest a feeling of tranquillity to
man, woman and dog.
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC
AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
Dino Baptiste Trio
https://www.facebook.com/dino.baptiste.5/
Dino Baptiste piano/vocals, Cameron Rossi tenor sax
and Harry Whitty drums
Returning to Marigolds after playing a fantastic gig
in January 2024 featuring this energetic pianist and vocalist Dino Baptiste has to be one of the premier keyboard players in the UK not
only now but has been for many years. With over 270 live shows per year
including specialised Blues and Boogie Woogie
concerts, residency gigs at various club, pub and restaurant venues throughout
the UK and abroad, this is an artist you do not see every day and is not one to
miss especially as we had to bring him down all the way from Birmingham.
DOORS
AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
The Skeltons Band
https://www.facebook.com/p/Skelton-Nashville-Band-100063713687212/
Andy Skelton guitar, vocals, Holly Skelton guitar,
vocals, Lily Norman vocals, Craig Stallwood
keyboards, Kevin Cartright bass, Matt Norman drums.
Please don’t be put off or be too influenced by the
‘Country’ label. The Skeltons are a 6-piece, professional band playing
modern/alt-Country/Americana their way (with apologies to Dolly Parton et al).
They create a big sound with 3 lead vocalists and numerous 4-part harmonies.
There’s something for everyone with sing-alongs, twangy guitar solos, gritty
riffs, pumping piano, belting vocals but above all it is all about the
musicianship. They are quality musicians in a quality, tight band and a great
listen.
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
Doc K’s Blues Band
https://www.lemonrock.com/docksbluesband
Originally
founded in Muswell Hill in 1964 by bass player Ashley Hutchings, Doc K have
undergone a number of changes in personnel but still
provide some of the finest Chicago Blues in London. 'Mad Dog' Dave Barnes and
Chris Hargrave provide the vocals for a sublime set of classic blues while
Doctor Ika on lead guitar has finally provided the band with a genuine M.D. in
the lineup. The rhythm section of Mick Parker on drum kit and Dave Thomas on
bass provides a rock solid foundation for the others
to strut their stuff. Always popular and always getting asked to return
wherever they play, (we can’t remember how many times they have played at
Marigolds) if you are serious about your blues, you really should not miss Doc
K’s Blues Band.
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC
AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
Mississippi MacDonald
https://mississippimacdonald.com/
Here are some quotes from various prestigious
publications
“Born in London, “Mississippi” MacDonald may have
been emersed in Brit pop as a child, but he’s one of the deepest, true-blue and
soulful artists in Europe today. A two-time UK Blues Award winner, he
absolutely shines, delivering stinging single-note runs on a six-string while
delivering vocals in a honeyed style that would make his forebears in Memphis
smile”. Chicago Blues Guide
“MacDonald’s blues ring with authenticity — quite an
achievement considering it’s mostly original music. He’s a powerful, soulful
vocalist, and his guitar work is stunning” BluesRoadHouse.com
“British musicians have long had a burning passion
for American roots music and none more than Mississippi MacDonald….. [he] continues to carry the torch as a next generation
blues man”. Bluestownmusic.nl
Mississippi is “a UK Blues-Soul Master who
consistently turns out top quality music with an eye and ear steeped in Memphis
Soul”. Blues Matters Magazine
“Mississippi MacDonald represents the next
generation of great guitarists who hail from the UK…wholly authentic, he’s
earned the right to claim the name”. Living Blues, USA
“He has a rich full voice and plays some stunning
guitar, but most of all his heart and soul are filled with the blues as it
should be played”. Blues In Britain
“Contemporary British bluesman Mississippi MacDonald
proves he’s as legit as they come on his hard-charging new record HSLB…a
compelling, engaging artist who is going to make a lot of new friends with this
record. Make sure you’re one of them”. Rock and Blues Muse
“Hell Yeah!….fabulous, very
Albert King circa his Stax days and in my world, it doesnt
get much better than that”. Blues Matters!
“Superior soul-blues singing and
songwriting”. Mojo, Issue 345
“Mississippi MacDonald has very capably demonstrated
that he is a next generation blues man carrying on the soul blues traditions of
his predecessors.” Blues Blast Magazine (US)
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC
AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
Martin McNeill Bottleneck
Blues
Martin
McNeill guitar, vocals, West Weston harp, JJ Zarbo double bass,
Roy Webber
drums.
Martin McNeill is an old-school blues performer
with a distinctive slide guitar style, a finalist in the 2024 UK Blues Awards.
He has received high praise for his live performances, recordings and online
livestreams. Radio presenter and music promoter Stephen Foster calls him “one
of the country’s finest bottleneck blues guitarists.”
As a veteran of the UK blues scene, Martin has
garnered a considerable repertoire of blues songs coupled with a good knowledge
of the material and the original artists. A renowned blues elder statesman
playing proper blues.
Backed by a
stella lineup this is a gig full of promise and not to be missed.
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
Fran McGillivray Band with
Ben Tyzack
More to follow
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
https://www.laurab-music.co.uk/
‘Laura B is the UK’s foremost authentic Rhythm & Blues
vocalist and performer.
Her powerhouse vocals are
inspired by original legends such as Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Lavern Baker and
Etta James.
Laura B is backed by her
fabulous all star band. This
exciting six-piece combo rocks its’ riffs, honks its’ horns and swings its’
rhythms."
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
October 2nd
Chad Strentz and the
Chadillacs
Chad
Strentz guitar, vocals, Pete Farrugia guitar, vocals, Orlando Shearer bass,
upright bass, Mike Thorne drums.
Chad
is known as one of the best blues singers in Europe, and beyond. He has been
singing since the age of 15, starting his adventure singing Rock 'n' Roll &
Rockabilly.
Chad's vocal style has matured over the years and he has a vast range of styles
he somehow manages to combine together, with his charismatic way of performing
on stage.
From Rock 'n' Roll to Country, Soul, & Rhythm & Blues, Chad covers all
these styles, and more, and puts his own stamp on them.
DOORS
AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
The Cadillacs Kings
https://www.cadillackings.co.uk/
Mike Thomas vocals, harmonica, slide
guitar, Mal Barclay lead guitar, vocals, Tim Penn piano, accordion,
vocals, Jason Reay drums and Paul Cuff double bass & Fender bass.
Inspired by early rhythm &
blues styles with a distinctly modern take lyric-wise, the Cadillac Kings have
earned a reputation for entertaining and wowing audiences from night clubs to
festivals, from theatres to dance halls, the length & breadth of the UK
& Europe.
This is arguably the UK's premier blues
& roots band with a well-earned reputation for their unfailing ability to
put on a great performance, with warmth and humour and producing good time
blues at its very best and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
It's difficult to classify them, they
play r 'n' b, they swing, and they rock 'n' roll, while staying true to a very
bluesy sound. One thing's for sure it's always fun to see and hear these guys
play pure good time music that leaves audiences weak at the knees, long after
they’d left the building. They rate as one of the most swinging acts around.
DOORS AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
Dave Ferra and Katie Bradley Blues Band
https://www.facebook.com/p/Katie-Bradley-Music-Page-100063839915526/?locale=en_GB
Dave
Ferra guitar, vocal, Katie Bradley vocal, harmonica, Dr Bob bass, Gary
Smith-Lyons drums, Dom Thatcher saxophone.
Dave
Ferra is much in demand and has one of the longest gig lists on the music
scene.
Multi-talented
on guitar, harp and vocals Dave is fully aware that people come out not just to
listen, but to have a good time. And a good time they have.
Katie
has toured the UK and the world with the best musicians and her stage presence,
talent and luminosity wins her new fans so much so that Katie has been
complimented by Paul Jones for her intuitive playing.
DOORS
AND LICENSED BAR OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC AT 8.00PM
Tickets £12 on the door
2027
January 8th
TBC
February 6th
TBC
March 6th
TBC