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
NEW YEAR'S
EVE
with
THE BIG BLUE
Ganges Restaurant
Eastbourne
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, Bee Gees and
many 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 1 December, 2024
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Sunday, 1 December, 2024 - 2pm
THE BIG BLUE
The
Carlisle
24
Pelham Street, Hastings,
East Sussex, TN34 1PE
Tel: 01424 420193 |
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Friday, 6
December, 2024 - 6pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC
SOLO
Three
Pillars
25 Wrotham Road,
Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
Tel: 07794 348529
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Saturday, 7
December, 2024 - 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC
SOLO
Signor
Panino's Wine House
8 Grove Rd, Eastbourne,
East Sussex, BN21 4TJ
Tel: 01323 404802 |
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Sunday, 8
December, 2024 - 4pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC
SOLO
Royal
Oak
Pett Road, Pett, Hastings
East Sussex, TN35 4HG
Tel: 01424 812515
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Thursday, 12 December, 2024 - 8pm
STUART'S CHRISTMAS 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, 13 December, 2024 - 7:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
Shinewater
Court
Milfoil Drive, North,
Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED
Tel:
01323 769196
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Saturday, 14 December, 2024 - 8:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The
Bull Inn
27 High Street,
Battle, East Sussex, TN33
0EA
Tel:
01424 775171
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Sunday, 15
December, 2024 - 4pm
THE BIG BLUE
Queen's
Head
Parsonage Lane,
Icklesham, Winchelsea, East
Sussex, TN36 4BL
Tel: 01424 814552
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Friday,
20 December, 2024
- 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC
SOLO
Kelly's
Kitchen
Medway Bridge
Marina, Borstal, Rochester,
Kent, ME1 3HS
Tel: 07934 253783
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Saturday,
21 December, 2024 - 8:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
Star
Inn (Old Town)
Rockingham
Place, Eastbourne, East
Sussex, BN21 1PD
Tel: 01323 722042
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Sunday, 22 December, 2024 - 2:30pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Pett
Level Beach
Club
Pett
Level Road,
Hastings, East
Sussex, TN35 4EH
Tel: 01424
812080
Sunday,
22 December, 2024 - 5:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
Royal
Standard
East Beach
Street, Hastings, East Sussex,
TN34 3DW
Tel: 07525 478259
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NEW YEAR'S EVE!! **TABLE
BOOKING
RECOMMENDED**
Tuesday,
31 December,
2024 - 9pm to
2025!
THE BIG BLUE
Ganges
Indian
Restaurant
15
The Waterfront,
Eastbourne, East Sussex,
BN23 5UZ
Tel: 01323 479988 - https://gangesindian.co.uk
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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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