We are thrilled to be welcoming back BURNING ROPE, the band formed with the remaining members of CATFISH - Paul Long, Mitch Weaving, Adam Pyke + incredible guitarist, Alex Voysey - following the tragic death of Matt Long. Earlier this year they were in the Top 5 Nominees of Emerging Artist of The Year in the UK Blues Awards.
They have just released their second album, Dissolution. Do check out this track, "Houdini":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG9TM36W4yU

The band performs songs written for Catfish by Paul Long, along with tracks from Paul's previous band, the Riotous Brothers, plus some new songs written by Paul. A different feel from Catfish. but we love it!!

Hardwicke Circus are fast earning a reputation as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the UK in recent years. Their sound blends the brio of the E Street Band with the dark passion of The Doors, delivered with unmistakable British grit and a high-voltage Carlisle attack.

Known for his high energy performances with ‘The Cinelli Brothers’, multi award winner and multi-instrumentalist Marco Cinelli brings together the elite of UK Blues and Soul artists for a fire-infused collaboration.

On the day that would have been Peter Green's birthday, Tim Hain, Robin Bibi and Alan Glen will be back with their excellent tribute to this incredible musician.  They will be joined by Tansay Omar on drums, and Osibisa's frontman Gregg Kofi Brown, who played with Peter in the early days of Kolors, on bass and vocals.

2026 is the 40th anniversary of London blues rock legends Bad Influence.  Fronted by Val Cowell with Richard Dickie Hayes on guitar and a towering rhythm section, the band have been tearing up stages around the UK for the last four decades with genuinely soulful music, played with passion.

Dick Taylor, legendary guitarist of THE PRETTY THINGS supported by Tallyman - a superb 6 piece band from Germany.
Tallyman will open the evening with a short set of songs by Blodwyn Pig, Traffic, Move, Spooky Tooth, Ace, Kinks, Keef Hartley, Blind Faith. The rest of the evening will feature Dick Taylor, supported by Tallyman, playing all the classic songs of The Pretty Things.

The Eel Pie Club Christmas Party is now famous! Great music, great fun, free mince pies and mulled wine (if you get there early enough) and 'the best party in town'.
The Eel Pie All-Stars are Keith Grant (Downliners Sect), Robin Bibi (ex Pretty Things), Alan Glen (formerly with The Yardbirds and Nine Below Zero), Chris Hunt (Dana Gillespie Band, Peter Donegan Band, The Bruvvers), Bob Haddrell (The Barcodes, Incredible Blues Puppies), PLUS a host of guest musicians. Watch this space for more details.

Texas-style blues, rock and soul - from one of the UK's finest blues/rock guitarists. Robin and his band have been UK festival mainstays since the late '90s, with airplay from Paul Jones and BBC Radio 2. Robin is also guitarist with The Eel Pie All-Stars. Tonight, The Robin Bibi Band will be joined by a 3-piece horn section.

The Looters and Chris Farlowe have come together to bring you his classic hits from the 60s:
Handbags and Gladrags and his number 1 hit record from 1966 Out of Time
plus a selection of covers of some of Chris’s favourite songs by the likes of Joe Cocker, Roy Head, Steve Marriot, Jimmy Reed and others.

THE MILK MEN ARE ONE THE MOST POPULAR AND ACCLAIMED BLUES ROCK BANDS IN THE UK.

Nominated for eleven UK Blues Awards and British Blues Challenge finalists, and with a Number 1 blues single and album to their name, The Milk Men have earned a reputation as the one of the most dynamic and enjoyable live bands on the circuit. Their seven albums of original material have seen them top both the Amazon and iTunes charts and won them ‘Best Album’ nominations, and their live shows are renowned for their electric energy and joyous sense of fun.

Legendary Singer Songwriter, John Fiddler returns to The Eel Pie Club with his stellar band, including Dave 'Bucket' Colwell on guitar and Belinda Campbell on vocals.  John was the lead singer of the iconic British blues/rock band of the 1970’s Medicine Head. There biggest single success was 1973 “One on One”.
John released his first solo album in 1991 follow the demise of British Lions and Box of Frogs two bands he fronted during 1970’s and 80’s respectively.

Martin Turner and his band return to the Eel Pie Club for another evening of classic Wishbone Ash music.

As lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force, founding original member Martin Turner was central to the critical and commercial success of Wishbone Ash's most revered albums; his passionate vocal delivery, songwriting ability, and keen melodic sense being major components of the definitive Wishbone Ash sound.

Formed to mark the 60th anniversary of John Mayall’s Blues Breakers with
Eric Clapton, Sonny Flint’s Beano Bluesbreakers, is a tribute to one of the
most influential recordings in British blues history. The project is
dedicated to faithfully recreating the sound, feel and musical intent of the original album, which helped define the UK’s electric blues movement.
Drummer, Sonny Flint is the son of Hughie Flint, the original drummer on the album,
and Vocalist/harmonica player, Laine Hines is the son of Denny Laine.