BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club - ECPv6.0.6.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://midwalesrandb.club X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20260214T134015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T134723Z UID:2509-1775250000-1775259000@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC Presents live music at The Brecon Tap with GWYN ASHTON... DESCRIPTION:Gwyn Ashton (born 1960\, Wales) is a Welsh–Australian blues\, rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. \n \nHe has released ten albums and continues to tour Australia\, Europe and North America. \nGwyn Ashton\, one of the hardest working and powerful one-man bands\, is back touring a new solo album titled Mojosoul and a brand new single Get Outta Town with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus and members of Australian bands Cold Chisel and Superjesus. \nIn 2023 he’s smashed stages across The Netherlands and Belgium with prog rockers Wishbone Ash\, co-headlined the Adelaide Guitar Festival in Australia and relentlessly blazed his way across Wales\, England\, Serbia\, Bosnia\, Germany\, Czechia\, Slovakia and Poland. 2024 dates include an Australian tour and he’s booked for a mainstage performance at the prestigious Great British R&B Festival. \nAshton is on the top of the list of the new wave of modern blues rock artists\, as spearheaded by The Black Keys\, Jack White\, Seasick Steve et al. A first class entertainer he oozes stagecraft and showmanship\, combining songs and stories from a road well-travelled with dextrous guitar playing\, blasting out drum beats on Bill Ward’s old Black Sabbath drum kit\, grinding fuzz bass lines with his thumb while he viciously attacks his guitar with a bottleneck slide\, singing and blowing blues harp into a lofi radio microphone. \nInspired by the likes of Hendrix and David Lindley\, his “guit-arsenal” includes a rack full of electric and acoustic instruments including lap slide\, resonator\, 12-string and old pawn shop guitars. \nAshton has had multiple Tracks of The Week in the UK’s prestigious Classic Rock Magazine from 10 of his commercially released albums on which he’s collaborated with Don Airey (Deep Purple)\, Neil Murray (Whitesnake)\, Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant) and Rory Gallagher’s band. \n \n“The most versatile performer we’ve had” – Deep Ellum Blues Club\, Dallas\, Texas. “The king of feel” – Robert Plant. “A true bluesman” – Johnny Winter. “A real player” – David Crosby. With these accolades and every recording garnishing numerous Albums of The Week/Month/Year from UK and European guitar and rock press Ashton’s incredible live show keeps growing stronger and he’s bringing it to a town near you soon! \nFormerly with Virgin Records\, France\, Gwyn Ashton was lead guitarist in Europe with Band of Friends (Rory Gallagher’s band) and in Australia with Stevie Wright (Easybeats) and Jim Keays (Master’s Apprentices). He has shared stages with BB King\, Buddy Guy\, Ray Charles\, Peter Green\, Van Morrison\, Hubert Sumlin (Howlin’ Wolf)\, Mick Taylor\, Status Quo\, The Yardbirds\, Slade\, Robin Trower\, Steve Hackett\, Wishbone Ash\, The Troggs and more. He has been invited onstage to jam with Mick Fleetwood\, Canned Heat\, Walter Trout\, Elliot Randall (Steely Dan) and many others. \nhttps://www.gwynashton.com/ \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@GwynAshtonMusic \nThe Brecon Tap 9pm / free admission \nPA Supplied and run by Graham Strangward URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-presents-live-music-at-the-brecon-tap-with-gwyn-ashton/ LOCATION:Brecon Tap\, 6 Bulwark\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/627447896_980349207723237_2678995821356997795_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260322T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20260202T124721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T153128Z UID:2453-1774207800-1774218600@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The Mid Wales R&B Club Proudly Presents The MARK HUMMEL Trio – with BOB HALL & DAVE PEABODY.. DESCRIPTION:The Mid Wales R&B Club Proudly Presents… \n \nThe Mark Hummel Trio – with Bob Hall & Dave Peabody. \nLive at The Muse in Brecon \nSunday March 22nd 2026 \nMark Hummel (USA) is a Harmonica Virtuoso. Grammy Nominee\, Blues Award Winner\, Award-nominated Author\, he’s considered to be one of the Best Ever to play the instrument by Blues Revue.  Primarily an exponent of American Blues…. and he has played with the best including Charles Brown\, Charlie Musselwhite\, Lowell Fulson\, Billy Boy Arnold\, Carey Bell\, Lazy Lester\, Brownie McGhee\, John Mayall\, Eddie Taylor\, Luther Tucker and Jimmy Rogers… but there is no limit to the harmonica and vocal talents of this West Coast Road Warrior! As the New Yorker put it “he knows a thing or two about how to please an audience”. \nBob Hall on keys has spent a lifetime playing music with the giants of American and English musicians. Eg Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones) and the legendary Alexis Korner who gave Eric Clapton (and several others) his 1st big musical break. \n \nDave Peabody acoustic guitar UK Blues Artist of the Year Award 3 times and is highly respected for his work with Honey Boy Edwards\, and Charlie Musselwhite.\nIn short – a fabulous evening of blues in a very atmospheric venue. \n \n​SGA MIKE BIRD & Friends \nAcoustic Blues… \nhttps://markhummel.com/ \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mid-wales-rb-club-proudly-presents-the-mark-hummel-trio-with-bob-hall-dave-peabody/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MARK-HUMMEL-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20260212T122556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T122556Z UID:2504-1772827200-1772836200@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC Proudly Presents Man of the World: The Music of Peter Green... DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green\, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small\, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green’s career. Including such classics as Man Of The World\, Black Magic Woman\, Need Your Love So Bad\, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“A highly enjoyable show that featured some much loved material from the ‘Golden Era’ of the first edition of Fleetwood Mac\, alongside some less familiar gems from the Bluesbreakers’ catalogue… The standard of the playing was excellent throughout” thejazzmann.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“this was a band that brought vivid life to the songs and instrumentals written and performed by Peter Green… The songs were treated with proper respect\, but each of the musicians played things with taste and accuracy” Lichfield Live \n\n\n\nhttps://www.remiharris.com \n\n\n\nhttps://www.manoftheworldmusic.com \n\nDoors Open 7.30pm The Muse has a fully licenced bar THIS CONCERT IS COMPLETELY SOLD-OUT  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-proudly-presents-man-of-the-world-the-music-of-peter-green/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/REMI-HARRIS-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20260108T132410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T133821Z UID:2407-1770579000-1770591600@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC & Brecon Folk Club Presents STEVE FERBRACHE (Solo) with SGA DON'T TELL JOHNNY (Trio)... DESCRIPTION:LIVE MUSIC AT THE MUSE IN BRECON: \nFolk and blues join forces once again on Sunday 8th Feb \, as the MWR&BC team up with our friends from Brecon Folk & More Club for a return show with STEVE FERBRACHE this time supported by Chepstow / South Wales based DON’T TELL JOHNNY. \nSTEVE FERBRACHE is well known and loved in Brecon as the lead singer of THE ACHIEVERS\, who have given us three unforgettable nights of top-class musical entertainment in recent years. \nPerforming once again as a solo artist\, Steve is a man with a mission… to give expression to his impressive back-catalogue of self-penned songs – and perhaps exorcise a few of the demons that inspired them along the way… all of this delivered in his usual good-humoured and charmingly amusing manner. \nIn a solo context\, you can appreciate more clearly the quality of his song-writing. Right from the outset\, the remarkable intelligence and sensitivity of his lyrics is breath-taking. \nSteve’s soulful voice and delicate guitar accompaniment provide a perfect vehicle for his songs. \nSee a full review of his gig with us last February via this link. \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/2025/02/02/steve-ferbrache-plus-hermione-wild/ \nFor more details. \nhttps://steveferbrache.com/ \n \nDON’T TELL JOHNNY are a popular acoustic folk band from South Wales that play a range of styles from Blues to Americana\, covering songs by Tom Waits to Gillian Welch\, along with a few original compositions. Their music combines touching\, emotional vocals and harmonies\, beautiful finger picked guitar and soaring fiddle lines to evoke a range of memorable moods and feelings. \nFormed in 2011\, DON’T TELL JOHNNY is the perfect choice for quality live music with a difference for pub evenings\, parties\, weddings and other special occasions. \nSamantha Brown – Lead Vocals\nTim Brown – Vocals\, Violin\, Guitar\nJon Marsden – Vocals\, Guitar \nDon’t Tell Johnny featured in the May 2016 issue of ‘Acoustic Magazine’ with a small article on their music. DTJ song ‘Beyond Your Wildest Dreams’ was featured on the accompanying CD. DON’T TELL JOHNNY featured in the May 2016 issue of ‘Acoustic Magazine‘ with a small article on their music. DTJ song ‘Beyond Your Wildest Dreams’ was featured on the accompanying CD. \n‘Myn Mawr’ from the ‘Better Late Then Never’ album has been played on the BBC Radio Wales ‘Celtic Heartbeat’ program hosted by Frank Hennessy. \nhttps://timbrownmusic247.wixsite.com/ \ndonttelljohnny2020@gmail.com \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/breconfolk/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-brecon-folk-club-presents-steve-ferbrache-solo-with-sga-dont-tell-johnny-trio/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/STEVE-FERBRACHE-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20251219T124551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T124552Z UID:2401-1770323400-1770334200@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Live music at The Brecon Tap with STOMPIN DAVE & LUCY PIPER Electric Blues Duo... DESCRIPTION:The MWR&BC Proudly Presents \nSTOMPIN DAVE & LUCY PIPER Electric Blues Duo… \n \nLive at The Brecon Tap \nStompin’ Dave Electric Duo \nYou might not have had the chance to see Dave in action\, but many consider him one of the most exciting\, energetic\, and entertaining musicians on the current live music scene. Based in Bridport\, Dorset\, Stompin’ Dave was nominated for a UK Blues Award 2024. \n“In other parts of the world they have cyclones\, tornados\, and hurricanes\, in the UK we have Stompin’ Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist…A great guitar player and vocalist and accomplished songwriter…he is also an outstanding dancer… ” Blues In The South. A prolific artist in the studio\, Dave is a former member of former UK Blues Band of the Year The Producers. Dave has consistently given over one hundred performances per year across the UK and beyond\, including many major festivals such as Glastonbury\, Camp Bestival\, and Bestival. “Let’s face it\, in adding the quality of his original material the man is a downright genius” Blues In Britain. \nWith his song-writing Dave has engulfed himself in the masters of American roots music\, remained true\, but managed to produce “not…a sound of yesteryear that should be in a museum but real\, modern and relevant that should be heard live” Blues Matters. \nAlmost always joining Dave in this line-up is Lucy Piper on drums “one of the UK’s leading blues drummers” The Guardian. Residing in Exeter\, Devon\, Lucy is the daughter of the late blues guitarist Julian Piper widely acknowledged as leading UK authority on blues. Julian played guitar on Lazy Lester’s 1987 album Rides Again which won a Blues Music Award. Universally recognized as the highest award in blues music. \nIn 2019 and 2020 Lucy worked with double Grammy Award winning Ruf Records on their annual ‘Blues Caravan’. As well as appearing on USA based Ryan Perry’s album High Risk\, Low Reward which was nominated for a Blues Music Award 2020. \nLucy and Dave have been performing regularly together since 2022 with many appearances at various festivals and art centres. 2024 performances included Gloucester Blues Festival\, and Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival\, Cheshire\, as well as making their first major festival appearance at Wilderness Festival\, Oxfordshire. In 2025 the duo made appearances at York Blues Festival\, Upton Blues Festival\, The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival\, Lancashire and many others! \nDave and Lucy have currently released five albums together. “The sound is authentic\, with a richness that’s as good as any of the best blues albums.” Blues In Britain. “Great guitar work\, fine singing and authentic lyrics and melodies.” Blues In The South. “Here’s two fabulous musicians delivering a record that deserves huge recognition\, a modern blues album rooted nicely indeed in the traditions of the past.” Blues In Britain. \n\nhttps://stompindave.com/\n\nhttps://lucypiperdrums.com/\n\nwww.midwalesrandb.club URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/live-music-at-the-brecon-tap-with-stompin-dave-lucy-piper-electric-blues-duo/ LOCATION:Brecon Tap\, 6 Bulwark\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20251113T182621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T172326Z UID:2309-1769283000-1769293800@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC & BRECON FOLK CLUB Presents RAPHAEL CALLAGHAN Live at Kensington Church Brecon... DESCRIPTION:~~CELEBRATING OUR TWELTH YEAR in 2026 ~~ \nThe first MWR&BC event of 2026 will feature\nNorth Wales / Liverpool based RAPHAEL CALLAGHAN & will be a joint MWR&BC & BFC presentation. \n \nRaphael brings his own brand of blues and gospel to Brecon for the first time on Sat 24th January 2026.\nEureka moments for Raphael were hearing Louisiana Blues by Muddy Waters on the Radio in the late ’50s\, then seeing Alexis Korner’s Blues Inc at a tiny basement club in his home city of Liverpool in 1964 when he was still at school.\nThen came The Country Blues LP on RBF with Blind Lemon Jefferson\, Bukke White and more\, and he was hooked. He first got together as harmonica player with singer Jim James in 1966 – yes\, that’s 60 years ago – and in 1969 they made their debut recordings for the Liberty label produced by Tony McPhee.\nAfter the duo parted in 1972\, Raphael took up guitar but never had the patience to learn ‘proper’ chords so invented his own alternate tunings and added melodic slide. He began writing his own Blues songs and in 1993 won the inaugural Contemporary Blues Song of The Year Award at the Great British R & B Festival at Colne.\nIn a long and varied career\, he’s played with Alexis Korner\, Jo Ann Kelly\, Eric Bibb\, Bonnie Raitt\, Jessie Mae Hemphill and more.\nHe has three solo albums\, the new one Always in Arrears described as ‘his best yet’ in Blues In Britain magazine.\nDiscover him for yourself at Kensington Baptist Church . . . \nThe SGA Hermione Wild and The Sweet Bones…\nTogether they bring the raw beauty of traditional folk music with the spark of original song-writing. Their repertoire moves between traditional Welsh and British tunes and original songs inspired by the folk tradition.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563242491962 \nFar more at.\nhttps://www.raphaelcallaghan.com/\n    \nhttps://www.facebook.com/raphael.callaghan \nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nAngus Kings \n0786 6000 596\nangus@midwalesrandb.club \nTicket Price £20  Doors Open 7pm with showtime at 7.30pm URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/raphael-callaghan-sga-tbc-live-at-kensington-church-brecon/ LOCATION:Kensington Baptist Church\, Kensington\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD39AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RAPHAEL-CALLAGHAN-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20251219T115451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T115451Z UID:2394-1769155200-1769209200@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The return of BIG JOE BONE to The Brecon Tap with SGA Brecon Shanty Crew... DESCRIPTION:BIRTHDAY GATHERINGS… \nThe Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues club will be celebrating it’s 12th birthday as a club on Jan 24th 2026 originally set up by Chris Rogers & Catherine Rogers with myself helping in the background — \n \nDanny Wilson AKA Big Joe Bone played that very first date back in 2014 (24th / 1 /2014) at The Ridgeborne Inn Llandod — to celebrate that evening I shall be doing two back to back club events one at The Brecon Tap & the other at Kensington Baptist Church one free event the other ticketed — \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mwrbc/the-mwr-bc-brecon-folk-club-presents-raphael-callaghan-live-at-kensington-church-brecon/e-jopoor \nMASSIVE THANKS to Chris & Cath & all those who have helped run / continue to run the club and all those who have supported us over the 12 yrs —- onwards and upwards for us all —- \n \nLIVE MUSIC AT THE BRECON TAP \nBIG JOE BONE \nwith Special Guest artists \nBrecon Shanty Crew \n8pm onwards free admission~~ \n  \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-return-of-big-joe-bone-to-the-brecon-tap-with-sga-brecon-shanty-crew/ LOCATION:Brecon Tap\, 6 Bulwark\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BIG-JOE-BONE-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20251113T175418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T175615Z UID:2302-1765740600-1765751400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC presents Martin Harley with special guest Bryony Sier... DESCRIPTION:MWR&BC Proudly Presents a Christmas Special to celebrate our 12th year as a R&B Club… \nThe final gig of 2025 is our CHRISTMAS GATHERING and sees a return to the club for one of Britain’s finest roots blues artists in the shape of MARTIN HARLEY with SGA BRYONY SIER who also makes a much-deserved return. \n \n“Harley offers the listener a masterclass in taste\, style and roots blues” – Guitarist Magazine \n“No doubt that he is a slide guitar master. He is the business” – Roots Magazine \n“Spellbinding” – The Guardian \n“Quite simply a great live act” – Time Out London \nhttps://www.martinharley.com/ \nBryony Sier is a singer-songwriter & so much more from Merthyr Tydfil\, South Wales. \nwww.bryonysiermusic.co.uk \nhttps://www.facebook.com/BryonySiermusic \nVery limited availability. \nTickets £25.00 \nvia angus@midwalesrandb.club / 0786 6000 596 \nTHE MUSE BRECON \nDOORS OPEN 7PM WITH SHOWTIME AT 7.30PM URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-presents-martin-harley-with-special-guest-bryony-sier/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MARTIN-HARLEY-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250903T132906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T085711Z UID:2256-1763841600-1763852400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC Presents the return of The TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND with SGA Eleven29... DESCRIPTION:MWR&BC Presents the return of The TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND to The Muse in Brecon… \n \nThe Terraplanes\, hailing from Bristol\, UK are a hard hitting\, soulful Rhythm & Blues Band. A fine blend of British 60’s R’n’B with a heavy dose of Mississippi Delta Blues. UK Blues Award Winners – Emerging Act Of The Year 2023. \n \nImage above was taken at The Muse by Barry Hill on Sunday 17th Nov 2024 (nearly one year to the return date) A very successful sold out show with special guest act Aled Clifford from Henry’s Funeral Shoe more details below — \nIt was immediately obvious that they are an exceptionally tight and cohesive outfit\, with the sophisticated bass playing of Craig Shaw and versatile drumming of Andy Hutt never dominating\, but always providing just the right backdrop to support the excellent singing and guitar of Nick Scrase and the flamboyantly accomplished harmonica of Eduardo Allen\, resplendent in his sharp white suit. JIM KERSLAKE MWR&BC \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/2024/11/17/the-terraplanes-blues-band-plus-aled-clifford/ \nhttps://www.theterraplanesbluesband.comhttps:// \nwww.facebook.com/henrysfuneralshoe \nhttps://www.instagram.com/theterraplanes/ \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yhy-gp_f582Tj76Mn8ptA \nhttps://theterraplanesbluesband.bandcamp.com/ \nSpecial Guest Eleven29 \nFloss and Dave are two old lags with a lifetime’s playing in bands behind them. Too obstinate to hang up their guitars\, they now play\, er\, whatever the hell they like\, including blues\, western swing\, country\, tex-mex and the many other genres that count as Americana. Dave has a thing about vocal harmonies and old pop trash\, Floss likes weird bands with songwriters who should probably be sectioned\, and old field/work songs. Americymru\, we call it… \nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572808041817 \nAnd confirmation of ticket price £15:00 \nDoors 7.30pm / Showtime 8pm \nMore at: \nAngus Kings 0786 6000 596 \nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nangus@midwalesrandb.club \nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues \nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mwrbc \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-presents-the-return-of-the-terraplanes-blues-band/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ebbaea5a-1585-40b6-ad3d-6bed6d57e483.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250902T124259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T132547Z UID:2248-1760817600-1760828400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The Mid Wales R&B Club Presents *DOUBLE HEADER SHOW* Erin Harpe & Jim Countryman with Lucy Piper & Kaspar Berry Rapkin... DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY OCT 18th 2025 \nThe Mid Wales R&B Club Presents \n                          *DOUBLE HEADER SHOW* \nErin Harpe & Jim Countryman with Lucy Piper & Kaspar Berry Rapkin \n(The return to Brecon for Erin & Jim having previously stolen hearts and minds at The Brecon Tap) \n  \n \nErin Harpe has been playing country blues since she was a little girl\, getting her chops from her virtuoso dad\, roots/blues musician & Stella guitar expert Neil Harpe. The two-time “Blues Artist of the Year”\, and leader of the band Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers\, has earned a reputation as a captivating performer\, playing stages large and small throughout the US\, UK and Europe\, and opening for everyone from ZZTop to Honeyboy Edwards\, Buddy Guy and James Cotton. In Living Blues Magazine\, Frank Matheis called Erin “one of the most dynamic\, talented and exciting roots rocking blues women on the scene”\, noting\, “she has it all – a golden voice and guitar chops that dazzle!” They will be celebrating the duo’s new album Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt\, coming out on renowned US blues label Vizztone. a follow up to “Meet Me In The Middle” (self-produced by Harpe\, along with her husband\, bassist Jim Countryman) – won the prestigious “Album of the Year” from the New England Music Awards. Erin’s high-energy performances center around her exceptional finger-style and boogie blues guitar playing as well as her striking soulful vocals. The sound she creates with her band harkens back to the time of juke joints – updated with more modern influences like funk\, soul\, rock\, and reggae. Her music has drawn comparisons to Muddy Waters\, Bonnie Raitt\, Canned Heat and Maria Muldour. \n  \n“acoustic blues mastery that is seldom found these days” \n— Iain Patience\, Bluestown Music NL \nhttps://erinharpe.com/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/ErinHarpe.Music \nhttps://www.instagram.com/erinharpe \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyFMeT740fw&t=2s \n  \nALSO returning to Brecon is Lucy Piper having played here via the DUO Southern Fried Groove Queens THIS time Lucy will play alongside Kaspar Berry Rapkin here in Brecon for the very first time (always a real pleasure to bring new artists to The Muse and to Brecon full stop — \n \n‘Kaspar Berry Rapkin & Lucy Piper’ – Delta/Mississippi hill country blues \nBIO: \nA collaboration between Kaspar Berry Rapkin & Lucy Piper sees two established musicians from the UK’s Blues scene come together to play the upbeat Hill Country & Delta Blues from the land where they first met\, Clarksdale\, Mississippi. Dedicated to capturing the raw hypnotic energy you’d find in a traditional ‘Juke Joint’\, both musicians are devoted to keeping this unique music alive\, with an added fresh edge. \nHailing from St Albans and Exeter\, Kaspar plays regularly on the London Blues circuit as well as at many of the leading UK’s Blues Festivals\, both solo and with his band ‘The Swamp Dogs’\, whilst Lucy is well known on the scene for her role as a Blues session Drummer\, and has played with the likes of Ben Waters\, Mississippi Macdonald\, and James Oliver\, as well as many American Blues artists out in the Delta. \nThey believe that the genre deserves a larger audience and are determined to showcase its power\, authenticity\, and irresistible groove to new listeners and dedicated blues fans alike.  \nLinks: \nhttps://www.kbrblues.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/kbrblues/ \nwww.lucypiperdrums.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/lucypiperdrums/ \nVIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ban5ULxozJU \n  \nTHE MUSE BRECON \nOCT 18TH 2026 \nDOORS 7.30PM SHOWTIME 8PM \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mid-wales-rb-club-presents-double-header-show-erin-harpe-jim-countryman-with-lucy-piper-kaspar-berry-rapkin/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CARD.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250702T110034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T184424Z UID:2182-1757793600-1757804400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MID WALES R&B CLUB Presents Scottish Duo Liz Jones & Suzy Cargill... DESCRIPTION:MID WALES R&B CLUB Presents…\nScottish Duo\nLiz Jones & Suzy Cargill \nBIO:\nWith fingers in folk and blues\, an original rhythm and roots duo from Edinburgh\, Scotland. Shows include eclectic percussion & mandolin from former Hong Kong Sinfonietta multi-instrumentalist Suzy Cargill\, beside “a voice that could wake the dead” singer-songwriter Liz Jones\, on acoustic guitar. They perform as you’d expect from two long-time friends and touring musical companions\, with a gusty and loose ‘whichever way the wind blows’ style. A truly varied set of stories laughs and tragedies in song\, many from the repertoire of their full roots-rock 6 piece\,\n‘LIZ JONES & BROKEN WINDOW’. \nThis will be the duo’s first show in Wales\, despite past connections to the country\, with Suzy having lived in Cardiff for many years and Liz’s father being from the Rhymney Valley. Both also know and work with Wales’s telecaster explosion\, James Oliver\, and drum sensation Mark Kemlo\, since meeting as performers at Orkney Blues Festival in 2023.\n“A watchable and uniquely natural and honest duo … taking the songs wherever they need to go\,”\nDRYAD MUSIC (Netherlands) \nSGA DISQUE BLEU (Julian Lewis & Ian Jones) \nVaudeville Meets Blues – Duo from Mid Wales. Two musicians collaborating to play a wide ranging mix of Chicago Blues\, Country and a few of their own songs \nhttps://lizjonesmusic.com \nhttps://lizjonesmusic.com/brokenwindows \nhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkLZRDyPlVnYofhQ3Y1qN7ShNQVHKAAd \nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nDisque Bleu FB Page: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561761297608 URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mid-wales-rb-club-presents-scottish-duo-liz-jones-suzy-cargill/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LIZ-JONES-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250822T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250527T120030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T110850Z UID:2134-1755891000-1755900000@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Speight with sga Blues Maestro Jonathan Nicholas... DESCRIPTION:The MWR&BC Presents Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Speight… \nHe has played the Blues for nearly 60 years and is described by Blues in Britain as a “national treasure”. \nDave… \nAs I’ve got older I’ve found the applause lasts a bit longer and is louder. Have played clubs\, pubs\, bars\, concerts\, festivals – wherever there is a good atmosphere and someone in the audience\, appreciates the performance. I was proud to be inducted (at last) in 2017. I’ve been performing acoustic blues for nearly 60 yrs. \nAnd with more and more feeling that I have a good reason to do so as I age and life presents its various scenarios. The fingers may have slowed… but the voice still works. At my age\, it’s always good to be able to sing “Woke Up This Morning”. \n \nNORTH COUNTRY BLUES \n60 YEARS AND STILL PLAYING THE BLUES \nMEETING UP WITH  DAVE SPEIGHT \nThere’s an old folk song that stated that if you go to the North Country\, well you will find one hugely unsung but a British national blues treasure in Dave Speight. Recommended to me by photographer Jennifer Noble\, we just had to find out more of the man\, born in Liverpool\, but these days resides in Yorkshire. If fact if you’ve been to any blues festival in the area you’ve seen him\, heard him\, and been drawn in by his mastery and love of the music he plays\, just one man and his guitar. \nAsking Dave through all the years he’s been playing his blues\, and supporting many major names along the way. What in the first instance place drew him towards it in the first place\, Dave replied; \n‘First heard Howlin’ Wolf singing Smokestack Lightning and from having been a Motown boy until 16 years old I was instantly locked into the blues. There were no blues albums to be had in 1963 other than Josh White. But after some digging around\, found some.  Only started playing guitar after a visit to a folk club in nearby Warrington in 1964 and seeing people properly unplugged in a room holding 300\, and you could hear a pin drop. There was an old guy who worked at Hessy’s in Stanley Street in Liverpool who played a couple of Broonzy licks\, plus I bought a Big Bill Broonzy album\, and worked it out\, even played it at 16rpm so you could hear what was happening (half speed). Robert Johnson’s album left me open mouthed. Then later a wondrous record store opened in Leeds\, and one of the staff there saved all the acoustic blues albums he came across – Blind Boy Fuller\, Skip James\, Blind Willie McTell\, Scrapper Blackwell\, Mance Lipscomb (although my first copy of that was a wedding present from my best mate). Along with listening to the very popular Mike Raven’s Blues Show (BBC)\, along with albums borrowed and never returned ‘ \nLike pretty well every other aspiring young guitarist Dave got going with Bert Weedon’s Tutor ‘I wondered why it hurt so much and was so difficult. Soon gave up strumming though once I heard Bob Dylan fingerpicking. I met Paul Simon he showed me his style and I gave him a couple of Angi riffs he hadn’t quite sorted.  We’d both been listening to Davy Graham at that time’. \nSo countless blisters were achieved on his right hand as he  learnt these songs for himself \n‘Having seen Rev Gary Davis I gave up folk music and just wanted to play the blues’ In fact there is a photograph of Davis playing at a festival and sitting to the side of him Dave Speight watching. He also tells the story of that gig plus meeting the great bluesman\, who over the weekend smoked over 100 of Dave’s own cigarettes. \nTo that first gig every musician goes through \n‘I played blues at my first paid gig; in fact there’s even a recording of one of the songs on my website still today. It was at the Minor Bird folk club in Warrington. Earlier they had “made me” get up and perform\, so if I played there\, I got in for free.  In 1966 they thought I was good enough. Interesting to note Paul Simon had played the same venue in 1965 and he was paid twelve guineas. I was paid a fiver and thought I’d made it’  Wish I could have kept that same wage differential! \n‘When I saw Rev Gary Davis\, I stayed up all night with him and late at night when no one else was around he played  ‘Cocaine Blues’ and ‘Della’ for me.  Sang them when he knew no women were watching. (His wife disapproved of profane songs). So my cigarettes were my payment for the lesson plus a bottle of whisky. He wasn’t supposed to drink and his minder the folk artist Maddie Pryor went nuts.  Before that he had passed his guitar to me and said ‘play me some\, let’s see what you got’ \nDavis thought he played well but he thought it was too clean\, technically good but not enough bite\, a lesson in living and breathing the music\, not just playing it well! \nAsking Dave if he’d always played solo or had been in bands as well\, he said; \n‘I have not always been solo\, played in duo’s and groups when playing folk clubs when blues wasn’t fashionable in the mid/ late\, 70’s . Then a couple of years with a crazy jug band the Hot Pot Belly Band-they were insane\, and one night playing at a local university we were joined by Steve Phillips\, Brendan Croker and Mark Knopfler (he played my guitar) and Pick Withers who played bones’ Dire Straits had been playing support for Talking Heads in a bigger hall and so Steve dragged them up\, to join us’ \nThen of course later Croker\, Phillips and Mark Knopfler teamed up for one album and tour performing mainly blues with The Notting Hillbillies. Steve Phillips has for years played a regular gig at The Grosvenor Hotel in Robin Hood’s Bay Yorkshire\, where often Mark Knopfler would join in the sessions\, and bought his famous National metal guitar from him.  Dave then went onto say he was also the front man for another R & B band during the early to mid 2000’s. \n‘Thinking of others I have seen or played alongside there’s John Lee Hooker\, Son House\, Champion Jack Dupree\, Fred Mc Dowell\, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee\, and David Honeyboy Edwards (four times). On the same bill I’ve played with Juke Boy Bonner\, Jack Dupree and a whole raft of UK players\, some you may not know including Ian Anderson (the one from Bristol)\, Mike Cooper\, Duster Bennett\, Steve Phillips and Jo Anne Kelly. First time Jo Anne came up north she was my support\, that quickly changed as I supported her the next time. She had such a great voice\, sadly passed on far too young). Others at that time included\, The Hokum Hot Shots\, Ray Stubbs\, along with my good friend Sholto Lenaghan where we played John Estes numbers mainly – there’s still a few copies of our North Country Blues album kicking around since 1997.’ \nDave Speight still remains in normal times a busy bluesman\, though he does say now\, \n‘Of late if I’ve not been the star attraction then I’ve been the opener for quite a few blues bands. Was due to be supporting ‘The Colonel’\, but with Covid\, Steve Cropper was not arriving from the USA. Hopefully though as I already have a booking with Catfish Keith later this year\, if he is able to come here. I’ve played the warm up for him before\, so it will be nice to join him again’. \n‘Mind I play a lot quieter than he does’. \nAlongside being a performing musician like several others Dave also teaches guitar \, ‘Yes\, I do teach but I’m not a great teacher if you don’t pick it up quickly. One notable success is a young guy named Will Savers who has just released an album\, he learns very quickly and has really applied himself – he lives in Italy’. \nIt was time to ask Dave about his own music\, the work put into it to grasp that authentic sound of the early blues\, \n‘Great question that – it is random.  I always have about eighty numbers that can quickly be brought back to performance level. So\, with each of the three albums I have released\, when I record\, all the tracks are in one take\, no overdubs\, they come as they are. It is what it is on the day and often it is one new number that prompts me to head to the studio- or as on the last album being offered free studio time which was nice’ The albums so far released are ‘A Seam Of The Blues’\, ‘Blues Around Midnight’\, and ‘Last Chance Blues’. It’s also true that one was done in a very long late night take\, the way blues used to be done in the old days. \nSo asking Dave about his music brought some sound advice for any budding musician\, hear this; \n‘I have always said do it like you mean it\, really mean it. For young guitarists: learn your craft then put the guitar down. Throw your head back and sing without the guitar\, really go for it\, make those words matter to you\, don’t just say them like a hymn or folk song – feel it. Then pick up the guitar again and don’t let the guitar drive the singing. Let the singing/performance drive the guitar. Never stop!!. This music has been around me for sixty years and it will always be what I do’. Work on it and learn your craft\, live the music you’re playing\, surely sound advice for everyone who plays. \nThen about his guitars ; ‘I have a number of guitars that go on the road with me.  My main guitar is one that Steve Phillips built for me back in 1979. Loads of bling and Brazilian Rosewood- it’s good but not as good as the 000 Martin it’s based on. Have a guitar that I now use as a baritone\, as I age my vocal chords won’t reach the high notes anymore so I need to play the same but in a lower key. \nThere is also a 12 string (tuned down to A) and both were ladder built by Pete Howlett (who is currently building his thousandth Uke).  I used to have a Belotona tri-cone built this time by Steve Evans that rings like a bell and more humbly\, but increasingly used\, and an old ‘Michigan’ Parlour guitar of indeterminate age (made around the 30’s) that I use as an authentic sounding slide guitar. Then most recently a beautiful little 12 fret Vega\, I bought from my good friend Jim Murray. I have a luthier nearby\, who replaced the fingerboard\, bridge and tuners then re-finished the back and sides for me. It has an amazing balance and to think it was originally built c1910 so that helps.  This is now my main stage guitar’ \nThe man\, his music and his instruments\, after sixty years playing the blues\, he has much still to offer live but some great advice as well. So where next for Dave Speight\, once things get back to some sort of normality\, and his return to playing the music he loves \n‘There are no ladders\, just snakes. Missed a bunch of festival gigs last year that will hopefully happen at some point in the future. Just keep checking the website (a great place to catch Dave playing live at various venues via You Tube). But we’ll be back. Though sadly I’ve heard that a few of my favourite venues have called time for the last time and they will not be returning. There are many others of us here in the North of England who love and play acoustic blues…and we will carry on playing with that passion we always have done…ladder or no’. \nDave Speight may not be a household name to many being based in the north\, and all his years as a musician it’s made him one of the finest artists in the country playing the real Delta blues. One thing Dave certainly wanted to add to our time was the influence of Wizz Jones (sadly recently died). \n‘He was’ says Dave\,’ the first person I heard play Blind Boy Fuller and that was jaw dropping back in the mid 60’s. Then there was the time he took me along with him to The Troubadour and I played in the same line up with him (we had played together before because Wizz is very generous with other performers)\, John Martyn and Stephan Grossman. You know it may not mean a lot to others\, but for me it was a real milestone as a young player\, just coming out of my teenage years’. \nThanks to Dave Speight for his time\, energy and great blues over many years\, do check him out it will be far more than worth it\, As Jenifer Noble said to me\, ‘Dave Speight is a real national treasure and should be heard’ \nThat sums it up perfectly\, Delta blues lives ! \nPete Clack \nhttps://bluesmatters.com/dave-speights-top-10-blues/ \nTwo days after this event with the club Dave plays at The Great British R&B Festival in Colne on Sunday\, 24th August 2025 on the Little Theatre Acoustic Stage | 17:15 – 18:15 so really pleased to get the date before that musical adventure. \nhttps://www.davespeight.xfr.co.uk/ \nMORE DETAILS POSTED SOON. \nAngus Kings 0786 6000 596 \nBlues related. \nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nangus@midwalesrandb.club \nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues \nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ \n  \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mwrbc-presents-blues-hall-of-fame-inductee-dave-speight/ LOCATION:Kensington Baptist Church\, Kensington\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD39AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DAVE-SPEIGHT-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250525T115939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T115939Z UID:2123-1752435000-1752447600@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE live at The Muse (Concert Two) DESCRIPTION:The MWR&BC & Ruth Gibbs Presents back 2 kcab shows with BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE (Second Night) \nTHE MUSE BRECON \nInternationally acclaimed roots-rock band\nBeaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse\nare returning to Wales this summer for two exclusive\, full-band electric performances. \nThese will be the band’s only club dates in Wales and their only summer club shows of 2025. Known for their high-energy performances and unique blend of rock\, soul\, blues\, and swampy Americana\, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse have captivated audiences across the UK\, Europe\, and the United States. With accolades for their genre-defying sound and magnetic live presence\, they’ve grown a dedicated international fan base and have become festival favourites across the circuit. \nThese special performances celebrate the small venues that gave the band their start—intimate spaces that supported and believed in Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse from the very beginning.\nTo mark the occasion\, both nights will be professionally audio recorded for a special upcoming live release\, capturing the raw energy and connection of this rare and powerful weekend. \nThe weekend is presented jointly by the Mid Wales Rhythm & Blues Club & Ruth Gibbs and held at The Muse\, one of Brecon’s most beloved cultural venues. A weekend not to be missed. \nDATES:\nSaturday\, July 12 & Sunday\, July 13\, 2025\nThe Muse\, Brecon\, Wales\nDoors Open 7pm showtime 7.30pm for both evenings. \nhttps://www.beauxgrisgris.com/ \n2014-2026: Twelve years and going strong… \n \nhttps://www.themusebrecon.com/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mwrbc-presents-beaux-gris-gris-the-apocalypse-live-at-the-muse-concert-two/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/494994440_10162378137433407_8105623036673637544_n-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250525T115444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T120030Z UID:2120-1752348600-1752361200@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE live at The Muse (Concert One) DESCRIPTION:The MWR&BC & Ruth Gibbs Presents back 2 kcab shows with BEAUX GRIS GRIS & THE APOCALYPSE (First Night) \nTHE MUSE BRECON \nInternationally acclaimed roots-rock band\nBeaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse\nare returning to Wales this summer for two exclusive\, full-band electric performances. \nThese will be the band’s only club dates in Wales and their only summer club shows of 2025. Known for their high-energy performances and unique blend of rock\, soul\, blues\, and swampy Americana\, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse have captivated audiences across the UK\, Europe\, and the United States. With accolades for their genre-defying sound and magnetic live presence\, they’ve grown a dedicated international fan base and have become festival favourites across the circuit. \nThese special performances celebrate the small venues that gave the band their start—intimate spaces that supported and believed in Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse from the very beginning.\nTo mark the occasion\, both nights will be professionally audio recorded for a special upcoming live release\, capturing the raw energy and connection of this rare and powerful weekend. \nSPECIAL GUEST – THIS SHOW ONLY: JON AMOR will be joining the band\, legendary UK guitarist and songwriter Jon—best known for his work with The Hoax\, Jon Amor Trio\, and countless solo and collaborative projects. Widely regarded as one of the most soulful and electrifying guitarists in the UK\, Jon’s appearance makes this a must-see evening for fans of blues\, rock\, and raw musicianship. \nThe weekend is presented jointly by the Mid Wales Rhythm & Blues Club & Ruth Gibbs and held at The Muse\, one of Brecon’s most beloved cultural venues. A weekend not to be missed. \nDATES:\nSaturday\, July 12 & Sunday\, July 13\, 2025\nThe Muse\, Brecon\, Wales\nDoors Open 7pm showtime 7.30pm for both evenings. \nhttps://www.beauxgrisgris.com/ \nhttps://jonamor.tumblr.com/ \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ \nhttps://www.themusebrecon.com/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mwrbc-presents-beaux-gris-gris-the-apocalypse-live-at-the-muse-concert-one/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/494994440_10162378137433407_8105623036673637544_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250306T154733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T121306Z UID:2040-1751225400-1751238000@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MISTY BLUES LIVE AT THE MUSE... DESCRIPTION:The MWR&BC in association with RockinNights Promo & The Muse Brecon Presents… \nMISTY BLUES \n2019 International Blues Challenge finalist\, Misty Blues\, is led by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County\, Massachusetts playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz\, soul\, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999. The band has recorded with Charles Neville\, Joe Louis Walker\, Eric Gales\, Kat Riggins and Justin Johnson\, and opened for contemporary blues artists Mike Zito\, Albert Castiglia\, Tab Benoit\, James Montgomery\, John Primer\, Roomful Of Blues\, Albert Cummings and Michael Powers. Misty Blues performs extensively throughout New England and has toured the continental U.S.\, UK and Canada. The band has been nominated for several Independent Blues Music Awards and their original recordings have received broad international airplay and topped countless blues\, folk and American roots charts. \n \nIn the summer of 1999 Gina Coleman was performing in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of A Raisin In The Sun. That production featured the acting of Ruben Santiago Hudson\, Viola Davis\, Kimberly Elise and Gloria Foster. Coleman was cast as a gospel singer. Nearing the end of the show’s run\, Ruben Santiago Hudson gave Coleman a cd collection entitled Men Are Like Streetcars. He told her that her voice was well-suited for the blues and urged her to take that musical direction. Coleman heeded his advice\, and after 25 years and 16 albums\, Misty Blues has stood the test of time. \nhttps://www.mistybluesband.com/ \nhttps://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/misty-blues- \nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MistyBluesBand \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ \nhttps://www.themusebrecon.com/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/misty-blues-live-at-the-muse/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MISTY-BLUES-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250307T120313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T165809Z UID:2050-1747526400-1747612799@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC 11TH ANNIVERSARY GATHERING DESCRIPTION:https://www.henrysfuneralshoe.com/ \nMWR&BC 11TH ANNIVERSARY GATHERING \n\nSet to Rock & Blues The Muse\n\n\n\n\n\nThe much-loved MWR&BC (The Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues club) is thrilled to announce its 11th Anniversary Gathering\, taking place on Sunday\, 18th May at The Muse.\nThis milestone event promises a full day of live music\, camaraderie\, and celebration in honour of over a decade of unforgettable musical moments.\nTickets and Availability: Tickets are priced at £25\, with 60 odd tickets available — 33 already reserved / Sold with 30 odd to sell. Early booking is highly recommended to secure your spot at this intimate and highly anticipated event.\n\n\nEvent Schedule (Subject to Change): 2:00 PM: Doors Open (Background music and food licenced bar) live music from 3pm till late also STC.\n\n\nThe club welcomes a return to Brecon For HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE (One of Angus’s very favourite acts whom he has a long association with)\nSpecial guest on the day (Alphabetically are)\n\n\n\nBECKY THE BULLET\nhttps://linktr.ee/beckythebullet\n\nBELLA COLLINS\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bellacollinsmusic\n\nCONNOR JILLIONS\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012215914562\n\nFRAN McGILLIVRAY & MIKE BURKE (all the way from London)\nhttps://www.franmike.com/\n\nSOUTHERN FRIED GROOVE QUEENS\n\nhttps://sfgq.co.uk/\n\nCelebrating 11 Years of Music and Community:\n\nPromoter Angus Kings expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported the club over the years\, saying\, “It means a great deal to me to reach our 11th year alongside Chris & Cath Rogers — a massive thank you to all who have been part of this journey. Let’s make this celebration one to remember!”\nGet Your Tickets:\nWith tickets already in demand\, those interested are encouraged to reserve tickets now to avoid disappointment.\nA ticket link may be made available closer to the date\, but for now\, please reach out directly to Angus (details below) to secure your place. Join us for a day of sensational live performances and raise a glass to 11 years of MWR&BC magic — see you at The Muse!\nFor press inquiries or ticket reservations\, please contact:\n\n\n\nAngus Kings 0786 6000 596\n\nwww.midwalesrandb.club\n\nangus@midwalesrandb.club\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-11th-anniversary-gathering/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/HENRYS-FUNERAL-SHOE-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20250129T092559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T092559Z UID:1981-1745695800-1745708400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MID WALES R&B CLUB Proudly Presents THE JAMES OLIVER BAND featuring NORMAN WATT-ROY live at The Muse DESCRIPTION:MID WALES R&B CLUB\nProudly Presents THE JAMES OLIVER BAND featuring NORMAN WATT-ROY live at The Muse in Brecon \nJames Oliver is one of the UK’s busiest acts playing over 300 gigs a year all over the UK\, Europe\, and the USA!\nHe has performed over 3000 gigs and shared the stage with many acts including Albert Lee\, Bill Kirchen\, Deke Leonard\, Greg Koch\, Walter Trout\, Steve Gibbons\, Billy Bremner\, Geraint Watkins\, and many others. \nIn 2020 James won the UK Blues Awards Emerging Artist of the Year and has since been nominated 3 additional times.\nJames Oliver released 2 studio albums 3 live albums\, and his album Twang was #1 on Amazon Blues Charts for 3 weeks. James is currently working on a new record with legendary producer\, John Leckie.\nJames’ YouTube channel has over 20\,000 subscribers with over 9 million views. \nBlues in Britain Magazine\n“Pure genius – live music as it should be played” \nBlues Matters Magazine\n“Best guitarist in the UK” \nhttps://www.jamesoliverband.co.uk/ \nWith legendary\nNORMAN WATT ROY\nEx Ian Dury & The Blockheads\, Wilko Johnson. Recorded with Nick Lowe\, The Clash\, Nick Cave\, Roger Daltry\, Madness and more! \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Watt-Roy. \nWith regular JOB drummer.\nMARK KEMLO\nDrummer @ The Rimshots / Gene Gambler / The Rhythm Slicks / King Joe & the Atlantics / and of course The James Oliver Band.\nLive at The Muse in Brecon on Saturday the 26 April 2025 \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mid-wales-rb-club-proudly-presents-the-james-oliver-band-featuring-norman-watt-roy-live-at-the-muse/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/474480744_10235705965052553_8208434079089593090_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20241125T115436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T115436Z UID:1934-1740857400-1740870000@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC Presents Top UK and Estonian blues artists Dave Arcari & Andres Roots play double-header at The Muse Brecon DESCRIPTION:SCOTLAND’S Dave Arcari teams up with his Estonian pal Andres Roots for an exclusive double-header show for Mid-Wales Rhythm & Blues Club at The Muse\, Brecon on Saturday 1 March 2025. \nThe pair have been pals since 2005 when Roots invited Arcari to Estonia to headline the August ibluus Festival – the biggest blues festival in the Baltic states. Subsequently they have arranged dates for each other in their respective countries on an almost annual basis as well as collaborating on recordings and various other projects. \nArcari made his Mid Wales R&B Club Brecon Muse debut last year with sold out show for the club and is looking forward to his return: “It’s great to be coming back to play for the club – and even better to be sharing the bill with my pal Andres. \n“He’s a fantastic player and we’ve been pals for 20 years. We’ve played shows and festivals together throughout Europe and Scandinavia but this is the first show we’ll have played together in Wales. \n”As well as recording what will be his eighth full-length solo album Arcari is also busy putting together music for film and TV worldwide.\nHis work has featured in hit US series The Deadliest Catch and closer to home in numerous BBC TV productions. \nHe is an official artist for New Tone Strings\, Reunion Blues gig bags\, Diamond Bottlenecks\, G7th Capo and National Reso-Phonic Guitars who launched their‘ Dave Arcari signature’ instruments in 2019. \nhttps://davearcari.com/website/ \nhttps://www.andresroots.com/ \nFor further information please contact:\nMargaret @ Buzz Records on + 44 7872 534114 or e-mail \nmargaret@thebuzzgroup.co.uk \nMWR&BC:\nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-presents-top-uk-and-estonian-blues-artists-dave-arcari-andres-roots-play-double-header-at-the-muse-brecon/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/D-A-A-R-at-The-Muse-Brecon-March-2025.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20241115T132437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T173749Z UID:1880-1738524600-1738537200@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC & Brecon Folk Club Presents STEVE FERBRACHE (Solo) with special guest act HERMIONE WILD. DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mid Wales R&B Club & The Brecon Folk Club jointly presents an evening of Folks/Roots/Acoustic Country Blues. \nSTEVE FERBRACHE:\nSaved from a route to ruin in his teens by the folk clubs of North Wales and later taken around the world by his award winning Americana/Roots band The Achievers\, Steve Ferbrache has some stories to tell. His new solo project charts a life come good – from serious mental illness to a recovered family man seeking to share and inspire through his music.\nPoetically articulate song-writing and highly-accomplished\, unobtrusive finger-style guitar are just two aspects of his engaging and inspiring concerts. Drawing influences from both traditional British folk music and American roots & old-time styles his songs are driven by message and melody – often disarmingly open\, encouraging close connection between artist and audience. Known internationally for his master stage-craft\, story telling and relaxed\, convivial live performances\, Steve Ferbrache is committed to leaving audiences better than he found them – even after they’ve explored some of the toughest aspects of life together. \nQuotes:”\nAn incredible songwriter\, and one hell of a voice!” – Seasick Steve”\nDefinitely a class above – his easy charm and twinkling humour would win over the most battle weary” – Music Riot”\nA very fine guitar picker\, reminds me of early Paul Simon” – Wizz Jones \nWebsite:\nwww.steveferbrache.com\nFacebook:\nwww.facebook.com/steve.ferbrache.98\nInstagram:\nwww.instagram.com/steveferbrachesolo/ \n& Special Guest Act \nHERMIONE WILD:\nHello! I’m Hermione Wild. There isn’t a blanket term for what I do so I’ll do my best to summarise – I’m a creative/spiritual handy woman – I do a little bit of lots of things. Musician\, reiki practitioner\, tarot reader\, artist\, writer and in the early stages of bringing a community of like minded people together in the pursuit of authentic happiness. \nhttps://hermionewild.co.uk/ \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-brecon-folk-club-presents-steve-ferbrache-solo-with-special-guest-act-hermione-wild/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Steve-Ferbrache-bw-High-Res.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20241119T154138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T154317Z UID:1929-1733684400-1733698800@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:MWR&BC Presents Our XMAS GATHERING (10th year of the club) with live music from NOOKEE DESCRIPTION:DEC 8TH XMAS GATHERING (Fast approaching 11 years old in Jan) \nThe return of NOOKEE for the 3rd time each time delivering a different set of mostly original material) \nNOOKEE; A Welsh born soup of soulful story driven experimentation\, fusion of funky world groove\, tribal percussion and ethereal harmony. More a family bond than a band\, NOOKEE’s iconic fronting identical twin sisters weave blood-matched harmonies through genre-defying sounds from their newfound Celtic brothers. Unrestrained by any method\, this group’s curated live show has been likened to that of Frank Zappa\, Pink Floyd and Earth\, Wind & Fire. Bringing to the stage more than just sound\, this 7 piece band takes advantage of all performative elements including outfits\, props\, narrative and theatrics. Nookee’s set sonically ebbs and flows through a spectrum of emotions showcasing powerhouse vocal art\, hypnotic grooves from Samba to Disco and from the blues to the punchy noise of psychedelic rock. \nSGA TBC \nhttps://www.nookeeband.com/ \nhttp://midwalesrandb.club/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/mwrbc-presents-our-xmas-gathering-10th-year-of-the-club-with-live-music-from-nookee/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/462546262_1120592100074267_3745440395503392824_n-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241117T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241117T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20241009T110250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T135021Z UID:1783-1731871800-1731884400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents: THE TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND with SGA ALED CLIFFORD (HFS) Live at The Muse in Brecon -- DESCRIPTION:“These Boys Are Phenomenal\, A Joy To Watch!”- Colin Campbell\, Blues Matters Magazine” The Terraplanes Are A Band At The Very Heart Of The British Blues Scene!”- Pete Clack\, Blues In Britain Magazine \nNick Scrase – Guitar/Vocals Eduardo Allen – Harmonica Andy Hutt – Drums Craig Shaw – Bass The Terraplanes Blues Band having been awarded the highly prestigious” EMERGING BLUES ACT OF THE YEAR” at the UK Blues Awards 2023\, have been busy playing around the country at some of the best blues clubs and festivals\, cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting blues acts. Hailing from Bristol UK\, with a sound echoing the 1960′ s British R’n’B bands\, The Terraplanes have been a breath of fresh air since the release of their debut E.P Midnight Train in 2020. With the commercial success and critical acclaim of their first full album Stepping Stones in 2022 plus some blistering live festival performances have seen them gain a league of followers around the world. The chemistry between the two founding members is the driving force of the band. Nick Scrase’s authentic guitar/vocal tones Eduardo Allen’s hi energy harmonica skills and stage performance make for an electric live show. The band are ably supported by Andy Hutt (drums) and Craig Shaw (bass). \nSpecial Guest Act ALED CLIFFORD from HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE \nMix of original material & songs from Tom Waits to Duane Allman \nhttps://www.theterraplanesbluesband.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/theterraplanes/ \nhttps://www.henrysfuneralshoe.com/ \naledclifford@me.com \nAngus Kings 0786 6000 596\n.\nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nangus@midwalesrandb.club \nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues \nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-terraplanes-blues-band-live-at-the-muse-in-brecon-for-the-mwrbc-2/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TERRAPLANES-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20241014T103411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T103327Z UID:1788-1731225600-1731279600@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents: ERIN HARPE COUNTRY BLUES DUO Featuring JIM COUNTRY MAN (USA) Live at THE BRECON TAP with special guests JOE KELLY & THE ROYAL PHARMACY (Trio) (WALES) DESCRIPTION:Erin Harpe has been playing country blues since she was a little girl\, getting her chops from her virtuoso dad\, roots/blues musician & Stella guitar expert Neil Harpe. The two-time “Blues Artist of the Year”\, and leader of the band Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers\, has earned a reputation as a captivating performer\, playing stages large and small throughout the US\, UK and Europe\, and opening for everyone from ZZTop to Honeyboy Edwards\, Buddy Guy and James Cotton. In Living Blues Magazine\, Frank Matheis called Erin “one of the most dynamic\, talented and exciting roots rocking blues women on the scene”\, noting\, “she has it all – a golden voice and guitar chops that dazzle!” Her latest album – “Meet Me In The Middle” (self-produced by Harpe\, along with her husband\, bassist Jim Countryman) – won the prestigious “Album of the Year” from the New England Music Awards. Erin’s high-energy performances center around her exceptional finger-style and boogie blues guitar playing as well as her striking soulful vocals. The sound she creates with her band harkens back to the time of juke joints – updated with more modern influences like funk\, soul\, rock\, and reggae. Her music has drawn comparisons to Muddy Waters\, Bonnie Raitt\, Canned Heat and Maria Muldour. \nFor more info on Erin go to: \nhttps://www.erinharpe.com/ \nhttps://www.erinharpe.com/presskit \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Harpe_%26_the_Delta_Swingers \nSpecial Guest Act \nJoe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy (Trio) \nIt’s easy to consign the idea of the itinerant blues singer to myth (Robert Johnson) or caricature (Seasick Steve) and for quite some time\, Joe Kelly was as close as you could get to the real thing. \nAfter spending years living out of various cars\, vans and caravans\, touring the UK\, Australia and New Zealand with just a broken-necked guitar and a battered case of harmonicas\, Joe Kelly found shelter in an old Victorian police station just in time to ride out the storm that was the covid-19 pandemic. \nIt was in this time that Joe Kelly was able to focus on consolidating the vast wealth of songs written in transit into an album that could encapsulate the spirit of those years on the road. \nBacked by the Royal Pharmacy with Jon Greening on production duties\, debut LP ‘World On Fire’ sees the dustbowl-dry skeletons of Joe Kelly’s haunted blues and country songs fleshed out with a widescreen Americana sound ranging from lush to eerie. \nReworked from ‘The Album That Never Was’\, Joe Kelly & The Royal Pharmacy’s first full offering is an amalgamation of earlier tracks cut live in the studio with minimal overdubs using vintage production methods and newer tracks recorded remotely in lockdown creating a more contemporary sound reminiscent of the likes of The War On Drugs. \nWith the help of Dirty Carrot Records\, the album is now available on all streaming sites with physical copies available at shows\, in local record stores and via the band’s Bandcamp page. \nhttps://www.joekellyofficial.com/ \nFor more details on all of the above & The Mid Wales R&B Club follow the links below— \nAngus Kings 0786 6000 596 \nBlues related. \nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nangus@midwalesrandb.club \nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues \nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ \n  \nThe Brecon Tap: \nhttps://www.brecontap.foodndrink.uk/ \n  \n  \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mwrbc-presents-erin-harpe-country-blues-duo-featuring-jim-country-man-live-at-the-brecon-tap-with-special-guests-joe-kelly-the-royal-pharmacy-trio/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ERIN-HARPE-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20240329T093139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T103914Z UID:1478-1730055600-1730070000@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents: JACK J HUTCHINSON BAND (UK) plus ARTHUR BUEZO (USA) & MICHAEL PARKER (UK) DESCRIPTION:Fresh off the success of his chart-topping album ‘Battles\,’ London based blues rock guitarist Jack J Hutchinson announces the 18-date ‘Battles UK Tour’. \nKicking off on 23 March at Rockin The Blues\, the tour takes in shows across England\, Scotland\, Wales and Northern Ireland\, concluding at the Whitby Rocks Festival on 8 October later this year. ‘Battles\,’ released in February\, received widespread acclaim from both fans and critics\, securing the #16 spot in the Official Independent charts—an impressive feat for an independent artist without label backing. \nRock Today hailed the album as “One of the strongest and most significant releases of the year.”\, whilst Planet Rock described it as “Gritty riffs and blazing solos”. The album features the Planet Rock playlisted tracks ‘Bullets’ and ‘Constellations’\, the latter also being named in Classic Rock Magazine’s Tracks of the Week. \nExcited to bring his music to life on stage\, Hutchinson shares\, “Every track on the new album was crafted with live performance in mind. After nearly a year in the studio\, it’s time to hit the road and share these songs across the UK and Europe over the next 6 months.” \nHutchinson will be joined on the run by his band\, featuring Phil Wilson on drums and Charlie Rachael Kay on bass. \nhttps://jackjhutchinsonmusic.com/ https://jackjhutchinsonmusic.com/2024/03/18/battles-uk-tour-dates/ \nAlso – special guests for the evening:\nMichael Parker  and\nArthur Buezo \nTickets available here:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mwrbc/jack-hutchinson-band-live-at-the-muse-in-brecon-0ct-2024/e-rrevbv \nContact Angus Kings (below) for further details. \nLots of other ways to stay in touch \nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues \nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/jack-j-hutchinson-band/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/730668a7-45f6-4d0e-851c-11ba7c9b59a1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234635 CREATED:20241014T110009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T102833Z UID:1796-1729411200-1729465200@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:The MWR&BC Presents: THE SOUTHERN FRIED GROOVE QUEENS (UK) Live at THE BRECON TAP DESCRIPTION:Fresh from the fryer of the UK’s Deep South\, Southern Fried Groove Queens are a Mississippi Hill Country/Delta inspired duo\, featuring Lee Hall on Guitar/Vocals & renowned Blues drummer Lucy Piper\, daughter of the late Blues musician\, Julian Piper ‘one of the UK’s foremost champions of African-American blues’ – The Guardian. \nCooked to perfection using a traditional recipe passed down through generations\, they provide that heavy heart thumping kick and grooves that will make you want to move. \nThe duo play their take on the likes of old blues masters: RL Burnside\, John Lee Hooker\, Robert Johnson and many more. Formed in 2021\, they have already played at many of the UK’s leading Blues and Jazz festivals\, taking audiences by storm. In 2023\, the band played at Ørland Blues Festival in Norway\, where Blues-news described their performance as “a fantastic concert that left many jaws dropping.” Another recent review in June 2024 by Mid Wales RnB Club described the band; “Lucy and Lee play together brilliantly\, with amazing and irrepressible energy\, displaying an uncanny ability to follow one another’s moves. They manage to take some of the absolute all-time blues standards\, and reinterpret them in their own up-tempo style\, whilst never compromising the authenticity of the originals.” \nWith Lee’s unique haunting vocals\, energetic slide playing\, and Lucy’s infectious hypnotic drumming\, they’re not to be missed. Be prepared to get down and ‘juke’ with them! \nwww.sfgw.couk \nFor more info on The Southern Fried Grove Queens of the MWR&BC please go to: \nAngus Kings 0786 6000 596 \nBlues related. \nwww.midwalesrandb.club \nangus@midwalesrandb.club \nhttps://www.facebook.com/midwalesrhythmandblues \nhttps://www.instagram.com/themidwalesrandb/ \nThe Brecon Tap: \nhttps://www.brecontap.foodndrink.uk/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/the-mwrbc-presents-the-southern-fried-groove-queens-uk-live-at-the-brecon-tap/ LOCATION:Brecon Tap\, 6 Bulwark\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sfgq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234636 CREATED:20231220T220050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T145846Z UID:1293-1727551800-1727564400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Max & Veronica DESCRIPTION:Veronica Sbergia & Max De Bernardi passionately play country blues and ragtime\, hokum\, jug band and rural music from the 20’s and 30’s. An irresistible blend of blues\, ragtime\, vaudeville music and hillbilly music\, played using strictly acoustic instruments such ukuleles\, washboard\, kazoo\, double bass and guitars. They love entertaining the audience and keeping this precious musical heritage alive\, faithfully reproducing its original sound whilst playing it with a modern twist. With The Red Wine Serenaders they won the European Blues Challenge\, held in Toulouse (FR) in 2013 and were selected in January 2015 representing Italy for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (TN). They continue to play and record their music\, traveling and touring everywhere the music will lead them. \nhttps://maxandveronica.com/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/maxandveronica \nTickets:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mwrbc/mid-wales-r-b-club-presents-the-return-of-max-veronica-italy-to-the-muse-in-brecon/e-eqvqbz URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/max-veronica/ LOCATION:Brecon Tap\, 6 Bulwark\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/409916707_616020973933444_5101425763488098273_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T223000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234636 CREATED:20240317T190957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T110434Z UID:1428-1726426800-1726439400@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Arthur Buezo (Oregon\, USA)\, plus Becky "The Bullet" Thomas DESCRIPTION:Arthur Buezo was direct support for Cam Cole on his US tour and is known for his own brand of savage folk deeply rooted in the primitive sounds of early Appalachian mountain music driven by banjo\, guitar and intricate foot drum patterns. \nWhere Arthur Buezo is from and has developed can’t be pin-pointed\, as he has travelled for all of his life. Throughout these travels\, music has been the main constant for him. Arthur Buezo has been a professional musician since 2010 and now is a One-Man-Band performer bringing the self titled genre\, Savage Folk. While keeping original music alive and well\, sooner or later he will come to a venue near you. \nhttps://arthurbuezo.com/Home \nhttps://www.facebook.com/Arthurbuezosmusic \nSpecial guest support: Becky “The Bullet” Thomas \nTickets: £15  available from:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mwrbc/mwr-bc-presents-arthur-buezo-oregon-usa-live-at-the-muse-in-brecon/e-qlrvly \n  URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/swampcandy-arthur-buezo/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/458586731_10162385353272018_1225721983823854540_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T220000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234636 CREATED:20240702T180430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T212337Z UID:1676-1725994800-1726005600@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Son Henry (New York\, USA) - plus Paul Keddle & Steve Shipman DESCRIPTION:“A Son Henry gig is a taste of Texas\, a little bit of Alaska. Solo\, he plays a with an acute feel for the rhythms and anger of the delta\, in turns subtle and ferocious\, hollering and stomping in time with the eerie call of the bottleneck\, on the strings of his beat-up ’32 National. How does this translate to a three-piece electric band? It’s a totally different\, yet still completely authentic vibe: Roadhouse USA\, coming to a town near you.” — Blues Matters! Magazine \nhttps://sonhenry.com/ URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/son-henry-new-york-usa/ LOCATION:Two Dogs Coffee Shop\, 104\, The Struet\, Brecon\, LD3 7LT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/s_h.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826 DTSTAMP:20260408T234636 CREATED:20240702T173246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T173504Z UID:1650-1724544000-1724630399@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Gwyn Ashton DESCRIPTION:Gwyn Ashton’s return to the Brecon Tap\nGwyn returns to The Brecon Tap after a very successful event there on the Friday of last year’s Brecon Jazz and Fringe Festival. \nHe has toured with many legendary acts including The Yardbirds\, Johnny Winter\, Peter Green\, Slade\, The Sweet\, Canned Heat\, Magnum\, The Troggs and headlining his own shows. He has also played dates in England with Van Morrison\, Robin Trower\, Jeff Healey\, Tony Joe White\, Walter Trout and 15 arena shows\, including Wembley\, with Status Quo. \nGwyn plays live at The Great British R&B Festival on Friday 23rd Aug and is then with us in Brecon on the Sunday 25th. \nTime and more details to be confirmed – check back here soon. \nwww.gwynashton.com URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/gwyn-ashton/ LOCATION:Brecon Tap\, 6 Bulwark\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/403600257_1044002486915976_8920042300711150579_n-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234636 CREATED:20240122T232757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T193306Z UID:1307-1720294200-1720306800@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Jo Carley And The Old Dry Skulls DESCRIPTION:Blues\, Skiffle\, Calypso and Rockabilly with a creepy vaudeville twist – this is music that makes people wanna shake their bones! \nJo Carley And The Old Dry Skulls are known for their unique live show\, transporting the audience to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife. Their songs tell stories of deals with the devil\, demons in love\, witchdoctors\, zombies\, ghosts\, ghouls\, journeys to the deepest jungles and other exotic adventures which are told using sweet melodies and syncopated sounds. \nThe music takes influence from early vaudeville blues acts such as Victoria Spivey via Cab Calloway\, Wilmoth Houdini and Wanda Jackson\, but adding a creepy and theatrical twist that echoes Dr John and Screamin Jay Hawkins. \nJo Carley\, Tim Carley\, and James LeHuray\, are the talented artists behind The Old Dry Skulls\, who bring a wealth of experience to their collective craft. Jo Carley is the wild and dark music-hall mistress sent to captivate and enthrall the audience with her Vaudevillian singing and lyrical style. Backed by her song-writing partner and husband the Zombie-like Tim Carley\, who churns out blues-tinged rhythms on an old archtop guitar\, kick drum and rattlin’ shoe\, with fellow fiend James Le Huray providing the final ingredients of the spell\, in the shape of a double bass. \n  \n“With great lyrics and the combination of haunting ragtime blues they create a stupendously enjoyable jaunt into the darker recesses of voodoo\, … It’s superb fun and a real pleasure to just indulge in its lyrics and music…” – Lee Powell / Vive Le Rock 2021 \n“There are dark warnings\, powerful accusations\, gritty observations and singular attitude… this is a musical heist that robs you of ordinary and replaces it with exceptional” – Folkwords (UK) \n…a macabre fairytale\, …Naughty creepy and full of sarcasm\, “So let’s shake those bones together”!” Luminous Dash (Belgium) \nwww.olddryskulls.com \nwww.youtube.com/user/theolddryskulls \nTo book tickets contact Angus Kings (details below) or check back here later for an online ticket link. URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/jo-carley-and-the-old-dry-skulls-2/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/448932441_10162145097072018_5678864119910443087_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240609T230000 DTSTAMP:20260408T234636 CREATED:20231203T163641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T091239Z UID:1241-1717961400-1717974000@midwalesrandb.club SUMMARY:Southern Fried Groove Queens plus Aled Clifford DESCRIPTION:Fresh from the fryer of the UK’s Deep South\, Southern Fried Groove Queens are a Mississippi Hill Country/Delta inspired duo\, featuring Lee Hall on Guitar/Vocals & renowned Blues drummer Lucy Piper\, daughter of the late Blues musician\, Julian Piper ‘one of the UK’s foremost champions of African-American blues’ – The Guardian. \n“Cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe passed down through generations\, we provide that heavy heart thumping kick and grooves that will make you want to move.” \nThe duo play their take on the likes of old blues masters: RL Burnside\, John Lee Hooker\, Robert Johnson and many more. Formed in 2021\, they have already played at many of the UK’s leading Blues and Jazz festivals\, including performing on the main stage at Tenby’s Blues Festival in 2023\, taking audiences by storm. \nWith Lee’s unique haunting vocals\, energetic slide playing\, and Lucy’s infectious hypnotic drumming\, they’re not to be missed. Be prepared to get down and ‘juke’ with them! \nhttps://sfgq.co.uk \nTickets available here:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/brecon/the-muse-brecon/the-mwr-bc-presents-southern-fried-groove-queens-with-special-guest-act-aled-clifford/e-eqzovg URL:http://midwalesrandb.club/event/southern-fried-groove-queens/ LOCATION:The Muse at Brecon\, The Muse\, Glamorgan Street\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD37DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://midwalesrandb.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/917eb05c-654b-4e60-b401-4a6577bae56a.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Angus%20Kings":MAILTO:angus@midwalesrandb.club END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR