
Live Blues Music by The Big Blue
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Stuart Bligh Solo Acoustic & Duo Gigs
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LATEST NEWS
Come to one of Stu's
friendly Open Mic nights at his
local Hare & Hounds,
Framfield
Two Gigs
in One Day
7
October
Morning and Eve
SEE LISTING FOR FULL DETAILS
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Vocalist/guitarist/frontman,
Stuart Bligh, admits to being a huge
Stevie Ray Vaughan fan. Following in the SRV
tradition, The Big Blue take pure, classic
blues music and inject it with a raw
excitement. Stuart has been compared, by
press and enthusiastic fans alike, with Hendrix
as well as SRV but he plays down such
grandiose comparisons. "We're just keeping
the blues tradition alive. We try to be
authentic. If other influences creep in, well
that's just how we distinguish ourselves from
the next blues band out there."
For all live blues
gigs, we strongly suggest you telephone
the live music venue in advance if you intend
making a special journey, just in case we've
been cancelled and not told (it happens!).
**VIEW
THE BIG BLUE BLUES BAND
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO**
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Booking
the Band
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The Big Blue
play a wide and varied repertoire within
the blues / rock genre. In addition to pub
gigs, we have played at open air and
indoor festivals, charity events,
private celebrations of all
kinds and even live on radio.
If you're
looking for a "juke box covers" band, you need
to look elsewhere (you won't be singing along
to "Hi Ho Silver Lining") but if you like
your music with a kick, a growl and lashes
of oomph, we could be right for you.
As a three-piece,
we don't take up too much room.
Occasionally, we're honoured to be joined by
Tony White on keyboards and we often have
musician guests jumping up to collaborate on
the odd tune - even more talent for your
money.
Booking Solo/Duo
Gigs
Stuart offers solo acoustic
slots - a man and his guitar, and duo gigs
where he's joined by a terrific female vocalist.
Both options allow a greater diversity of evergreen,
popular songs popularised by artistes
such as Elvis, Glen Campbell, Chris Isaak,
Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Oasis and more.
We can provide
our own vocal PA.
To enquire, email
Stuart Bligh or call on 07958971801
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Forthcoming gigs -
band/solo/duo
All gigs
start at 9pm unless otherwise
noted
All
are free to attend unless
otherwise noted
Listing
updated 26 September, 2023
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Thursday, 28
September, 2023 - 8pm
STUART'S OPEN
MIC NIGHT
All Welcome -
Turn up & tell Stu you'd
like to perform
Hare & Hounds
The Street,
Framfield, East Sussex, TN22 5NJ
Tel: 01825 890118 |
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Friday, 29
September, 2023 - 8:30pm
THE
BIG BLUE
Emerald
Bar
Pier
Hotel, 4 Grand Parade, Eastbourne,
East Sussex, BN21 3EH
Tel: 01323 728313
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Saturday, 30
September, 2023
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
PRIVATE
FUNCTION |
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Sunday, 1
October, 2023 - 1 - 3pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Three
Pillars
25 Wrotham Road,
Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
Tel: 07794 348529
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Thursday, 5
October, 2023 - 7:30pm
THE
BIG BLUE
Joe's
Bar & Grill
260
Banbury road, Summertown, Oxford,
OX2 7DX
Tel: 01865 554484
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Friday, 6
October, 2023 - 9pm
THE
BIG BLUE
Crown
& Anchor
15-16
Marine Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex,
BN21 3DX
Tel: 01323 642500 |
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Saturday, 7
October, 2023 - 10am
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Under
Ground Theatre
The
Venton Centre, Junction Road,
Eastbourne, BN21 3QY
www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk |
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Saturday, 7
October, 2023 - 9pm
THE
BIG BLUE
The
Bricklayers Arms
Whitehill
Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6
1JA
Tel: 01892 668786
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Sunday, 8
October, 2023 - 4pm
THE
BIG BLUE
The
Queen's Head
Parsonage
Lane, Icklesham, Winchelsea,
TN36 4BL
Tel: 01424 814552
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Thursday, 12
October, 2023 - 8pm
STUART'S OPEN
MIC NIGHT
All Welcome -
Turn up & tell Stu you'd
like to perform
Hare & Hounds
The Street,
Framfield, East Sussex, TN22 5NJ
Tel: 01825 890118 |
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Thursday, 19
October, 2023 - 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Picture
House Restaurant
184
High Street, Uckfield, East
Sussex, TN22 1AS
Tel: 01825 764909 |
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Friday, 20
October, 2023 - 9pm
THE
BIG BLUE
The
Belle Vue
45 Gordon
Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6EQ
Tel: 01494 524728
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Saturday, 21
October, 2023 - 7pm
THE
BIG BLUE
Under
Ground Theatre
The
Venton Centre, Junction Road,
Eastbourne, BN21 3QY
www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk |
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Sunday, 22
October, 2023 - 7pm
THE
BIG BLUE
The
Red Lion
Lion
Hill, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24
5EG
Tel: 01323 761468 |
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Thursday, 26
October, 2023 - 8pm
STUART'S OPEN
MIC NIGHT
All Welcome -
Turn up & tell Stu you'd
like to perform
Hare & Hounds
The Street,
Framfield, East Sussex, TN22 5NJ
Tel: 01825 890118 |
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Friday, 27
October, 2023 - 7:30pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
ELF
Battle
- Various Venues
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More dates added
soon - check back often, &
remember to double-check with the
venue before setting off

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Stuart Bligh
Solo Acoustic
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Stuart Bligh
Acoustic Duo
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WHAT OTHERS SAY:
"I saw you tonight at the
beer gig in good old Beer Devon and I must
say it was the best gig I’ve seen in a long
time. Comparable even with Walter Trout who
I went to see In August."
James
Skelton
"...a ten-minute finale of
'Voodoo Chile.' The number of different
styles, accents and tempos that were put
into this was amazing. Stuart is a truly
masterful guitarist and a fine vocalist, and
his players are first class"
BluesInBritain
"Caught the gig last
night. You lads are superb. I particularly
liked White Room. Your singer's got a nice
Peter Green thing going there as well. I'm
sure I'll be coming to more gigs. "
Eamon Brennan
"...a
standing ovation and cries for more. This
gig was 'feel good factor' at its best"
Blueprint
"Just got home from
the Cinque ports gig. What a great evening
of music, pure magic and the best live blues
I've ever heard."
Colin Walder
"Good
to see that young bands can still appreciate
and play the blues in a contemporary way
introducing up-to-date music influences -
brings fresh blood to the music"
Steppin'
Out
"I am a great
believer in the theory that we all have a
guardian angel sent to guide and teach us
yours must be Jimi Hendrix in person."
Robin Hunt
"...take
classic blues and give it a rawer edge"
Guardian
"...an
exceptional talent in Stuart Bligh, a
fantastic guitar player who has an
outrageous voice"
Blueprint
"Am still blown away
with the set on Sunday & have since
looked at your gig list & put localish
dates in my diary. "
Mark Osborn
"...established
themselves as one of London's top blues
bands, thoroughly entertaining. They make
the blues sound fresh and exciting whilst
retaining all the authenticity of the
originals"
London
Midweek
"...Stuart
is one of the best performers of Stevie Ray
Vaughan's music"
Blues
Forever
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Picture credit: Chris Gordon
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YOU CAN
PLAY LIVE TOO!
Stuart Bligh is available for private
guitar tuition in your home or his,
all ages, one-on-one lessons. Make
an email enquiry or call
07958 971 801
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Picture credit: Chris Gordon
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Picture credit: Bob May
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Stuart Bligh, The Big Blue, 6
Framfield Place, Framfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22
5QH
Tel: 07958 971 801
Email
the band
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