Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Issue 1053

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Vote Now For Your Fave…..

The public vote opened on Monday 14th May, in Hennessy International’s “Chase the Music, Own the Stage,” a worldwide search for fresh new talent to perform at this summer’s Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France.

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Ooh La La! UK Singers & Bands Can Win Major French Festival Appearance

Hennessy International’s “Chase the Music, Own the Stage” is a worldwide search for fresh new talent to perform at this summer’s Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France.

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British Blues Great Matt Schofield UK Tour

British blues guitar hero Matt Schofield is back in the UK for an eight date jaunt in April and May. Joined by Hammond maestro Jonny Henderson and ex Robert Cray Band drummer Kevin Hayes. Go see 'em - world class blues with a jazz tinge.

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Erykah Badu plays London's Bluesfest in June

Erykah Badu For London's Bluesfest 2012 in June

There are two words that are guaranteed to get soul fans excited; Erykah Badu. Guess what? She is only blinking well coming to the UK for one London show soon. Yaaaaayyyyyyyyy!

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Bluesfest 2012 line-up and news George Benson, a welcome addition to Bluesfest 2012 Robert Cray is a star addition to Bluesfest 2012 (Simon Redley) B&S one to watch Matt Schofield plays Bluesfest 2012 (Photo: Simon Redley)

Bluesfest 2012 is a real belter!

UK blues fans are in for a real treat with 10 days of bumper US and UK blues stars and more... Last year’s event was so successful; London shows have been expanded to include Manchester for the very first time...

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Etta James R.I.P. January 25th 1938 ~ January 20th 2012

Etta James R.I.P. (January 25th 1938 ~ January 20th 2012)

Etta James, the undisputed Queen of female blues singers, lost her battle with Leukaemia on 20th January. The word “legend” is bandied about far too often in the music world; but it was justified for sure when speaking about Etta...

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The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival - still the longest running Jazz Festival in the U.K.

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival has reached its 33rd year! From Friday 22 July to Sunday July 31, Edinburgh hosts a diverse and exciting range of high quality jazz and blues events, an emphasis on creative projects...

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Floridita Live @bluesandsoul.comMitch Winehouse in action at Floridita, London 10/01/12

Floridita Live London

Floridita Live offers an exciting array of live entertainment throughout the week, showcasing at least two great bands every night from 7pm and open until the early hours of the morning.

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The Good Foot: Every Friday @Madame JoJo'sThe Good Foot: Every Friday @Madame JoJo's

THE GOOD FOOT @Madame JoJo's (Every Friday 10pm-3am) Soho, London

Madame Jojo's presents one of the UK's most acclaimed DJ's, Snowboy, for a Friday night residency- 'The Good Foot' features original and authentic Sixties and Seventies Deep Funk, Soul, Rare Groove, Boogaloo, Mambo and R&B

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