
Live Blues Music by The Big Blue
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Stuart Bligh Solo Acoustic & Duo Gigs
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LATEST NEWS
New Venue
Garden House
Restaurant,
Rochester
18 June
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 30 May, 2023
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Friday, 2
June, 2023 - 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The
Dolphin Inn
11-12
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34
3DW
Tel: 01424 434326
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Saturday, 3
June, 2023 - 8.30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The
Pipemakers Arms
Wish
Ward, Rye, TN31 7DH
Tel: 01797 229961
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Wednesday, 7
June, 2023 - 8pm
STUART'S
OPEN MIC NIGHT
All Welcome
- Turn up & tell Stu
you'd like to perform
The Heron
27 High
Street, Westham, Pevensey, East
Sussex, BN24 5LR
Tel: 01323 761041 |
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Thursday, 8
June, 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, 9
June, 2023 - 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Five
Bells
A275,
Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4DA
Tel: 01825 278328
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TWO GIGS
TODAY!!
Saturday, 10 June, 2023 - 2pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Crowhurst
Recreation Ground
1
Sandrock Hill, Crowhurst, Battle,
TN33 9AY
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Saturday, 10
June, 2023 - 7:30pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The
Bell at Iden
Church
Lane, Iden, Rye, TN31 7PU
Tel: 01797 280242 |
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Sunday, 11
June, 2023 - 7pm
THE
BIG BLUE
Red
Lion
Lion
Hill, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24
5EG
Tel: 01323 761468
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Friday, 16
June, 2023 - 9pm
THE
BIG BLUE
The
Ship Inn
Ct
Lodge Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7
2QX
Tel: 01634 788913
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Saturday, 17
June, 2023 - 11:30am
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO (Special
Guest MARIA)
Bowes
House Care Home
25
Battle Road, Hailsham, BN27 1DU
Tel: 01323 887715
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Sunday, 18
June, 2023 - 4pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Garden
House Restaurant
98
High Street, The Precinct,
Rochester, ME1 1JT
Tel: 01634 814453
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Wednesday, 21
June, 2023 - 8pm
STUART'S
OPEN MIC NIGHT
All Welcome
- Turn up & tell Stu
you'd like to perform
The Heron
27 High
Street, Westham, Pevensey, East
Sussex, BN24 5LR
Tel: 01323 761041 |
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Thursday, 22
June, 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, 23
June, 2023
PRIVATE
EVENT
Bexhill
Golf Club
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Saturday, 24
June, 2023
PRIVATE
EVENT
Biggin Hill
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Thursday, 29
June, 2023 - 7:30pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The
Bell at Iden
Church
Lane, Iden, Rye, TN31 7PU
Tel: 01797 280242 |
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Friday, 30
June, 2023 - 8pm
STUART BLIGH
ACOUSTIC (DUO WITH HOLLIE
POOLE)
The
Steamworks
2 Station
Approach, Seaford Station,
Seaford, BN25 2AR
Tel: 01323 895541 |
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
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the band
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