Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival

Thanks so much for the love Whats On UK.
We hugely appreciate the mention ❤️
#whatson #bluesfestival #bluesmusic #lancashire #goodtimesahead

Bad Day Blues Band talk music and da blues on London Live.
See these chaps live when they play #ColneBlues2020 this summer.
Featuring a unique mix of classic blues harp, entwined bass and lead vocals, dirty guitar and driving rhythm, Bad Day Blues Band are hailed by the critics as one of the must see musical acts of modern times.
... ”Brilliant live!” BBC Radio 2. ”Hit’s you like a thunderbolt!” Operation Blues Magazine. ”Just too good!” Bass Guitar Magazine.
http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
#bluesmusic #bluesfestival #londonlivetv #summer2020
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The Achievers are looking forward to playing for us this summer.
"Long live music like this, music that makes you want to smile and dance… it’s a winner" ~ Blues Matters Magazine
The band create the energy and magic of 50s & 60s rhythm & blues dance halls, with their original and soulful songs, four-part harmonies, joyful melodies and infectious, danceable rhythms.
... Catch them at the festival this summer, when they play The Muni stage. The Muni | Sunday 30th August | 6:20pm
http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
#bluesmusic #bluesfestival #rhythmandblues #colneblues2020 #colne #lancashire
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We would like to use today, International Women’s Day, to celebrate women’s achievements in music… and to enjoy a huge ‘cheers’ to all the incredible female talent we have lined up as part of our festival this August.
With ~ Kyla Brox Layla Zoe Fanpage Group... Buck & Evans The Crossfire Blues Band Diana Silveira Ma Bessie & her Pig Foot band Northsyde The Mojo Preachers Jade Like The Stone and many more...
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#internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2020 #colne #colneblues #colneblues2020 #lancashire
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Thrilled to be working with our supporters Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Colne for this summer's festival.
Not only will the Northern Whisper Tap Room be one of the 2020 'Roadhouse' venues, (1 Church Street, Colne), the brewery will be our bar sponsors for our Waterhouse Bar at Colne Town Hall.
Plus, they will be brewing a wonderfully golden festival ale, aptly named 'Rhythm & Booze', which will be available in many of the venues across Colne for the duration of the festival....
Northern Whisper aim to have a beer in their range and a seat in their venues to suit all tastes. Each of their beers is brewed with only the finest ingredients, with the brewery always looking to push the boundaries of flavour. Northern Whisper are proud of their traditional values, inclusive ethos and innovative ideas.
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#thanksforthesupport #thanksforthelove #colne #lancashire #colneblues2020 #realale #brewerylife #brewing
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"Don't play that like me, play it like yourself. Learn from me and take it somewhere else. That's what he [Muddy Waters] said to me when I was a kid."
Learn more about Lightnin' Willie via the clip below.
Lightnin' Willie and the Poorboys - pure blues and rhythm - play our festival this summer.
... http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
#blues #theblues #pureblues #bluesfestival
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Remembering legendary Irish blues rock singer songwriter, guitarist and multi instrumentalist Rory Gallagher .
Born 2nd March 1948, here's how his seminal 70s albums built his legend by uDiscover.
Catch Band Of Friends - a celebration of the music of Rory Gallagher at the festival this summer.
... "The sound, energy and feel of Rory Gallagher, delivered by people who helped define it"
More via: http://bit.ly/ColneBandOfFriends
#bluesfestival #bluesmusic #bluesrock #colneblues2020 #lancashire
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Adam Rigg from the Bad Day Blues Band is proud to be working with amp company Orange Amplifiers.
See Adam's live demo of the Bass Butler (filmed at Orange HQ) below.
Adam & the band play the festival this summer.
... Featuring a unique mix of classic blues harp, entwined bass and lead vocals, dirty guitar and driving rhythm, this band are hailed by the critics as one of the must see musical acts of modern times.
"Brilliant live!" BBC Radio 2. "Hit’s you like a thunderbolt!" Operation Blues Magazine. "Just too good!" Bass Guitar Magazine.
http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
#bluesfestival #bluesmusic #colneblues #colne #lancashire #colneblues2020
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Over 130 blues-based acts/bands have applied to play this summer's festival via our Under The Radar Project.
We love being this popular… and there’s still room for you to apply too.
But please move quickly, as our application process CLOSES at midnight on Saturday 29th February.
... Simply click below for more ⬇️
Big love to the UKBlues Federation - we've teamed up with them to bring this project to the festival.
#livemusic #bluesmusic #colne #lancashire #applytoplay #undertheradar
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Offering a very warm welcome to Pete Marsh when he returns as the festival's 'Artist In Residence' for 2020.
Following the hugely successful ‘Pop Up Gallery’ at the 2019 festival, Pete will return for the 2020 festival to showcase his unique style of capturing artists live on stage.
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... #artwork #arts #artofdrawing #exhibition #creative
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And just leaving this with you 🎶

We're loving this year's artwork (and line up). More via http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020

It's the final call for our Layla Zoe Fanpage new album competition. The competition ends at midnight tonight (UK time). Much musical love! 🎶 xx

This summer in #Colne we're looking forward to ~
Music: traditional blues, new blues, quirky blues, blues and soul, jazz and blues, alternative blues, acoustic blues, blues rock… Street Entertainment: will the nun on a scooter return? Pop Ups: stalls, amazing food options...... Festival camping: camping/caravans, live music and 'breakfasts for champions' at Colne and Nelson Rugby Club
Making this event not only Europe’s best contemporary blues festival, but also one-of-a-kind and much-loved festival for people of the local area.
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, August Bank Holiday 2020, Colne, Lancashire.
Join us: http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
#bluesmusic #bluesfestival #lancashire #colneblues2020
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Would you like to join our festival Facebook group?
It's for folk like you, who will be joining is at this summer's festival 🎶
#bluescommunity #bluesfestival #colne #colneblues2020

***WIN*** ***COMPETITION*** ***WIN***
Today we're mostly celebrating the release of Layla Zoe Fanpage's new album 'Retrospective Tour 2019 (Live)'.
The album is out today, Friday 21st February, in both physical and digital formats and to help with the celebrations, we're giving away a copy of the new release on CD.
... By simply engaging in this post you're being entered into the 'draw' and for an extra chance to win, leave a comment. The competition will run until midnight Wednesday 26th February. We'll then choose a 'liker/lover' at random and contact the winner via Messenger. You don't have to be based in the UK to enter; the CD will be shipped directly from Canada.
Good luck everyone 💥
Catch Layla Zoe at our festival this summer, when she headlines the Muni stage here in #Colne on Saturday 29th August.
​On Layla: "Deep, powerful, and ass kicking. Music that comes from the deepest part of a human soul."
More about Layla: http://layla.ca/ More about us: http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
#colneblues2020 #bluesfestival #summer2020 #newrelease #newmusicfriday
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Remembering last summer's event (when well over 20,000 people enjoyed our festival)... and looking forward to summer 2020.
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#throwbackthursday #colneblues2020 #summer2020 #bluesfestival #colneblues #colne #lancashire

A teaser of an upcoming Diana Silveira release...
Diana Silveira reached fame - as in real celebrity fame, with all the good and bad that goes with it - in her native Portugal.
So much so she turned her back on it all, preferring to live her life away from the spotlight, spending time in Paris, California and elsewhere.
... But she never gave up on making music, preferring to work within the slightly more anonymous set up of bands, rather than under her own name.
Until now, that is. Moving to England, Diana has more than enough talent and life experience to embrace music again under her own terms. Diana is a powerhouse; a blues/soul singer and an explosive performer.
Catch her at #ColneBlues2020: The Muni | Saturday 29th August | 8:10pm
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#blues #bluesfestival #bluesnews #colneblues #summer2020 http://bit.ly/ColneBlues2020
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