Top notch artists from around the world. Hundreds of
gigs across dozens of venues. And pretty
much all of them FREE. Yes, for nearly three decades the Birmingham
International Jazz & Blues Festival has dished up an ear tingling array of
music and this year’s line up is no exception. Here are just a handful of the
highlights but trust me, whoever you go and see you can guarantee it’ll be a
class act:
Lewis Floyd Henry – I saw this dude busking around
The Big Chill (RIP) a few years back and got a bit of a man crush on him. A one
man blues storm. Hendrix lives my friends...
Wednesday 10th July 12 midday Snow Hill
Station Square and 5pm Church Street Square
The Lamours – Bringing some lush vintage glamour to
proceedings The Lamours gig is one of the few shows you need to pay for but by
jove, it’ll be worth it.
Friday 12th July 7pm Birmingham Botanical
Gardens (£15/£10 concessions)
Will Johns Band – Returning after a festival
stealing gig last year Will’s simply one of the UK’s best blues guitarists
around. End. Of. Story.
Friday 12th July 12.30pm The Mailbox and
7.00pm The Water’s Edge Bandstand
The Good Lovelies – Harmony heaven from the country
folk flavoured Canadian trio. If you’re not singing this song to yourself all
day long you ain’t got no ears.
Sunday 7th July 7.00pm Star City
Sheep Got Waxed – Okay, so you think you don’t like
jazz? Try this Lithuanian combo for size and prepare to eat your words...and
ears whilst you’re at it.
Saturday 6th July 12.30pm The Mailbox
6.00pm The Arcadian
Tipitina – A masterclass in boogie woogie, jazz and
blues featuring the wonderful voice of Debbie Jones.
Friday 12th July 11.00am Victoria Square
And that's just a fraction of what's on offer. Check out the full programme right here.
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