Blues On The Farm takes place again this year on 16th - 19th June. For their 20th Anniversary Blues on the Farm, the festival will feature Gary Brooker (Procul Harum) and his 'No Stiletto Shoes' outfit to headline Friday night. Gary has played BOTF to great acclaim on a number of occasions, but was last included some 7 or 8 years ago.
On the Saturday. Former ‘Canned Heat’ guitarist and ‘John Mayall Bluesbreaker’ Walter Trout is going to Chichester. A world-renowned bluesman, Walter is named by BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris as ‘the World’s greatest rock guitarist’.
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Other acts include Never the Bride, Todd Sharpville, Ben Prestage, The Brass Knuckle Blues Band, and Midnight Train, alongside many old favourites including the stunning King King, the irrepressible Connie Lush, and three-times Blues Harmonica Player of the Year, Errol Linton. Keep checking the website for updates. <bluesonthefarm.co.uk>
BLUES AT THE FORT
Hampshire's Leading Blues and Real Ale Festival takes place on at Fort Purbeck overlooking the city of Portsmouth on Friday 20th May 2011, and Saturday 21st May 2011
On Friday from 6:30pm - Late Blues at the Fort presents an evening guaranteed to get you on your feet with Rock, Soul and Tamala favourites.: Cheese Doctors; Rufus Stone; Big Brother Soul
On Saturday 21st May 2011, 5:30pm - Late For the Blues enthusiasts, the Saturday festival again starts earlier this year, and features a fantastic range of artists, each bringing their own special interpretation of R&B : Robin Bibi Band; The Mustangs; Saiichi Sugiyama Band and the Brass Knuckle Blues Band. Tickets through <bluesatthefort.com>
