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DC Blues

DC Blues at The Cross Keys, Leeds

Thursday 17 December 2026
at
7:30pm
  • DC Blues £27.50

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About the show

Headlining our legendary Christmas Party this year are Yorkshire blues favourites DC Blues, bringing their unique blend of superb musicianship, razor-sharp wit and plenty of festive cheer. Guaranteed to have you singing along, laughing and dancing from the very first song, they're the perfect band to launch Christmas in true Leeds Blues Club style.

Joining them are the ever-popular Hot Foot Hall, delivering his trademark entertaining repertoire of blues classics and originals, along with a few very special guest appearances to make the evening even more memorable.

Whether you're a regular at the Club or joining us for the first time, this promises to be one of the highlights of the year. Expect great music, great company, plenty of Christmas spirit and a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish.

Tickets are strictly limited and include a delicious hot buffet supper, so book early to avoid disappointment and celebrate Christmas with the best blues party in Yorkshire!

Featuring - DC Blues

DC Blues appearing at this event

DC Blues hail from the mighty Ouse Delta in York and have been playing their own take on “the blues” with original material and selected covers since 2012. They started out life as Hobo Joe & The Dead Cats, this was shortened to The Dead Cats and eventually DC Blues. They are an absolute killer 5 piece that includes wailing Blues Harp, Hammond Organ & Rhodes Piano, superb guitar work and one of the tightest rhythm sections in the business.

Since the band started they have opened for many well known artists such as Chantel McGregor, King King, Dr Feelgood, Sari Schorr & Marcus Bonfanti. They have featured at The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, York Blues Festival, Darlington Blues Festival, Stockport Blues Festival & Ilkley Blues Festival and continue to play blues clubs, venues and festivals throughout the UK.

Their 2018 debut album "Minding Our Business" was in the Top 5 most played albums on the IBBA charts in the same year.

DC Blues features two of the top UK Blues Broadcasters with Paul Winn & Ben Darwin from the ever increasingly popular "Blues From The Ouse" on Jorvik Radio. Paul also runs Ryedale Blues Club and also runs York Blues Festival along with Ben.

Paul Winn has also featured as a session Harp player on recordings by Nick Steed Five, Five Points Gang, Miles & The Chain Gang and also featured on the album "Songs Of Isolation" NHS Charity Album in 2020. He has also blown Harp with Emma Wilson Blues Band, James Oliver Band, Eli & The Blues Prophets, Dr Bob & The Bluesmakers, Miles Gilderdale & The Blueflies plus many more.

DC Blues are:

Paul Winn - Vox/Blues Harp

Ben Darwin - Bass

Lloyd Massingham - Guitar

Steve Brandon - Hammond/Rhodes

Paul Thompson - Drums

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Plan your trip

Timeline

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