Events

Kent Duchaine

26/01/2020
17:30 -19:30

One  of the best blues slide guitarists around accompanied by his legendary 1934 National steel guitar; Ledbessie. ‘There are few musicians who can captivate a room of people with nothing but a guitar and the blues to the level that Kent Duchaine does. His ability to immerse his audience into his world, his life and his heart is unrivalled”’- Blues In Britain Magazine.

Los Yanquis

02/02/2020
17:30 -19:30

We are delighted to announce that  legendary Bristol band LOS YANQUIS will be back to play at The Eldon House from 5.30pm on the 2nd of February. The best news for all us country/soul/blues fans. Get your dancing shoes polished up!

Mike Hoddinott Blues Allstars

02/02/2020
17:30 -19:30

After over a decade of touring the UK , Europe and USA with the likes of Eddie Martin , Innes Sibun and American artists such as Johnny Adams , Larry Garner and Many others, Mike Hoddinott decided to use some of the great players he had worked with over the years and form his own band.  Since it all started in 1999, the band have  played Festivals in Europe and the UK and recorded two live albums and has a reputation for its blues / jazz fusion crossovers. All the songs performed are covers of well known and more obscure pieces arranged by Mike with lots of help from the band. A recent line up change has see Pete Gage take time away to concentrate on his own band. His replacement has been the phenomenal vocalist Eric Okafo . An enigmatic bass player and singer in The Soul Strutters . A very popular addition to the Allstars , his vocal style has steered the band towards a more soulful side of the blues .

The Funky MH

16/02/2020
17:30 -19:30

Formed by drummer  Mike Hoddinott, the band reunites members of the highly regarded Bristol jazz funk instrumental band , Code Red, who held a popular 13 year residency at the legendary Old Duke in Bristol.
This show features Andy Christie on Guitar, Matt Sibley on sax and Richie Blake on bass guitar.

Flash Harry

23/02/2020
17:30 -19:30

Flash Harry have secret powers that lift your spirits and move your feet. The rhythms weave their magic as the instruments take you on a rootsy mystery tour. Strange tales unfold of mice and men, of hamsters and humans, of love and lust and joy and debauchery. Flash Harry are masters of their craft. Their music puts a smile on your face, sweat on your brow and stomp in your feet.

First Raitt

01/03/2020
17:30 -19:30

Bonnie Raitt – legendary, flame haired blues singer and bottle neck wizard. Unfortunately she’s too expensive, so instead, paying tribute to that great lady, we are proud to present:

The First Raitt Band – legendary flame haired blues singer, Caroline Tarbuck and bottle neck wizard Roger Slade plus a driving rhythm section comprising Pete Watson on keys, Ian Vallin on bass and John Furlong on drums.

If you can’t get Bonnie, then this is the band to book.

Roger Slade lead guitar and vocals, Pete Watson keyboards/mandolin, Ian Vallin bass guitar, John Furlong drums and Caroline Tarbuck on lead vocals

Ponchatrain

08/03/2020
17:30 -19:30

Formed over 10 years ago, PONCHARTRAIN’S music is described as ‘vintage Americana’ – a honky-tonk, rockabilly, Cajun, bluesy kind of thing. Drawing on great songs by the likes of Little Jimmy Dickens, Leadbelly, Wiley Barkdull and Bessie Smith, playing them with the Ponchartrain spirit and sound. F

Frontman Paul Godden’s musical career started back in the 1970’s, playing and singing around the folk and blues clubs of Bristol and London. From roots blues, to R&B, country, bluegrass and rockabilly, and he has been the mainstay of numerous bands since then.  Paul has also toured and recorded with Van Morrison, and appears on two of Van’s albums ‘You Win Again’ and ‘Pay the Devil’.

Keith Warmington

15/03/2020
17:30 -19:30

The Very Popular Keith Warmington returns to The Eldon for an afternoon of Country & Blues with as always special guests!

Not One To Miss!

DLM

22/03/2020
17:30 -19:30

Andy Davis has wanted to present his huge catalogue of songs in a more intimate, stripped down style for a long time , away from his work with Stackridge . Now with the prodigious talents of fellow Stackridge member Clare Lindley on Violin & Brian Mullan on cello he achieves that ambition.

Magoo

29/03/2020
17:30 -19:30

Magoo are a 5 piece soulful Rhythm & Blues band with years of experience in the bag. Covering fine artistes such as Bill Withers, Vintage Trouble, Storyville, Robert Cray, JJ Cale, Ry Cooder, Joe Cocker, and many more. Magoo comprise of: Craig Canham on vocals, Pete Windfeld on keys, Paul Collins on guitar and backing vocals, Dave Dunster on drums and backing vocals, and, the youngster of the band, Andy Pugh on bass and backing vocals. We are on Facebook and have a couple of promo videos on google and YouTube. Look for Magoo – Phonebooth or Magoo – Summer in The City.