The
                Big Blue Blues Band

Live Blues Music by The Big Blue
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Stuart Bligh Solo Acoustic & Duo Gigs

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Come to one of Stu's friendly Open Mic nights at his local Hare & Hounds, Framfield

11-13 Oct
Beer Blues Festival
Devon


SEE LISTING FOR FULL DETAILS

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!).

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Booking the Band

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

Forthcoming gigs - band/solo/duo


All gigs start at 9pm unless otherwise noted

All are free to attend unless otherwise noted

Listing updated 27 September, 2024

Friday, 27 September, 2024 - 8pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The Orange Tree

7 Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5DP
Tel:  01903 227727
Saturday, 28 September, 2024 - 7:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The Coach & Horses
40 London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3PA
Tel:  01634 553469
Friday, 4 October, 2024 - 8pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Mulligans

65 Wilton Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1HF
Tel:  01424 210208
Saturday, 5 October, 2024 - 8:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The Rising Sun
6 Delce Rd, Rochester , Kent, ME1 2BU
Tel: 01634 394311
Sunday, 6 October, 2024 - 3pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
New Beach Club

Pett Level Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4EH
Tel:  01424 812080
Thursday, 10 October, 2024 - 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
Friday, 11 October to Sunday 13 October
BEER BLUES FESTIVAL, DEVON
Weekend or Day Tickets available HERE

Thursday, 17 October, 2023 - 7pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Picture House Restaurant
184 High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AS
Tel:  01825 764909
Saturday, 19 October, 2024 - 9pm
THE BIG BLUE
Crown & Anchor
15-16 Marine Terrace, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3DX
Tel:  01323 642500
Sunday, 20 October, 2024 - 1pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Three Pillars

25 Wrotham Rd, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
Tel:  07794 348529
Thursday, 24 October, 2024 - 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
Friday 25 October, 2024 - 9pm
THE BIG BLUE
Belle Vue
45 Gordon Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6EQ
Tel:  01494 524728

Saturday, 26 October, 2024 - 4pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Barnaby's Lounge
46 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL
Tel:  01424 256675
Sunday, 27 October, 2024 - 4pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The Nag's Head
8-9 Gensing Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0ER
Tel:  01424 717889

More dates added soon - check back often, & remember to double-check with the venue before setting off

Stuart Bligh Acoustic
                                      Solo Guitar
Stuart Bligh Hannah
                                      Bradbeer Acoustic Duo
Stuart Bligh Solo Acoustic
Stuart Bligh Acoustic Duo



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

live rocking blues in central london
                              with Stuart Bligh & The Big Blue
Picture credit: Chris Gordon

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

 

Stuart Bligh & The Big Blue play live
                        music at Aint nothin but blues bar in London

Picture credit: Chris Gordon

 

 
live
                                blues music in pissaros hastings
 
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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