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30 August 2008
Fri 21 Nov - Sun 23 Nov 2008

Carlisle Blues Festival:
Sherman Robertson + Nine Below Zero + Ian Siegal + Matt Schofield + Nicky Moore + Rab McCullough Band + Kyla Brox + Jon Amor + Guy Tortora + Aynsley Lister + The Sean Webster Band + The Two Timers + The Olly Alcock Band + Roz Sluman

Visit www.carlislebluesfestival.com for more information or call 01228 409795 or 01228 529255.

For tickets or further information, please contact the venue directly. The information given on this page is subject to change - please confirm with the venue before travelling.

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Aynsley Lister -

Aynsley has never been an artist to reheat the music of yesteryear. Influenced from an early age by the 60s RnB era, Lister takes these key elements and mixes them with a more current and melodic lyrical approach. 'Reckoned by many pundits to be one of the most exciting guitarists since Clapton at his peak. Aynsley has youth, good looks, outrageous amounts of talent and a record deal to boot.' (Kite Club)

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Guy Tortora

Guy Tortora -

'One of the most multi talented musicians touring the UK blues circuit.' (Blues4ever.com)

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Ian Siegal

Ian Siegal -

Ian's driving bottleneck guitar style and classic blues voice has won him a lot of fans worldwide. One of the finest blues voices this side of the Atlantic, Ian was dubbed by Mojo magazine as 'the cleverest writer and most magnetic performer of blues currently working in the UK'. An enigmatic delivery of the blues. Without doubt the most talented musician to emerge from Britain on to the European blues scene in years, he doesn't just perform the blues, he is possessed by them.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Dec 2004

Kyla Brox -

Kyla is often seen performing with her father, blues legend Victor Brox. At the age of 21, she had been performing live for 10 years. Her unmistakable voice has left its mark on the media: 'With a genetic pool drawn from a blues singer father and opera singer mother, it¹s little wonder Kyla has a strong gospel voice with an incredible range' (Darwin Sun, Australia).

Nine Below Zero

Nine Below Zero -

Nine Below Zero are one of Britain's most respected R&B bands, famous for their no-frills, punchy and direct approach. Frontman Dennis Greaves, with his rasping vocals and stinging guitar work, is joined by fellow-founder Mark Feltham on harmonica, and a driving rhythm section of Gerry McAvoy (bass) and Brendan O'Neill (drums). Their gigs are energetic affairs: non-stop, thrill-a-minute parties.

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Sherman Robertson

Sherman Robertson -

Louisiana born blues guitarist Sherman Robertson is one of the most important artist in blues today. He is most famous for being the guitarist of choice on Paul Simon's platinum-selling Graceland album, and has a huge following in the UK. 'Some of the best Texas soul-blues anyone could hope for. Potent singing and sizzling guitar.' (Blues Revue)

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The Two Timers

The Two Timers -

Dynamic two-piece blues band featuring Sarah James on vocals, violin and percussion, and former Dr. Feelgood Gordon Russell on guitars and mandolin. Together they produce a unique and highly entertaining mix of explosive electric skiffle, with styles from dreamy to down-home.

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Jon Amor -

Power pop blues from the ex-Hoax man.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Feb 2006

Nicky Moore -

One of the country's most distinctive and well-loved rhythm and blues vocalists. In various incarnations Nicky has had five hits in the singles charts and appeared on hit albums including Bob Dylan's 'Hearts Of Fire'. Voted top live blue band by Radio 2 listeners.

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Rab McCullough Band -

Master blues guitarist, Rab "Coolhand" McCullough has been one of the central figures of the Belfast blues scene since the mid-sixties.

The Olly Alcock Band -

The Olly Alcock Band are a blues band that play their own music combined with their versions of rocky classics such as 'Sweet Home Chicago' and 'Every Day I Have the Blues'. They arrived on the music scene in the mid 1990s, after front man Olly had gigged with several other bands. The Olly Alcock band are a lively, fun and funky blues/soft rock band.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2007

The Sean Webster Band -

Awesome guitarist and vocalist Sean Webster, previously a member of Journeymen and Stateside, fronts this four piece band with a fast-growing reputation on the British blues and rock scene. Formed in 2003, they have developed a sound that combines sharp songwriting with a strong feel for contemporary blues rock. Their debut album 'Long Time Coming' was released in 2004, prompting Britain's leading blues magazine ('Blues Matters') to call it 'a real gem'.

Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2006

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