Live Blues Music by The Big Blue
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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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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
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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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"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." "...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" "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. " "...a
standing ovation and cries for more. This
gig was 'feel good factor' at its best" "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." "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" "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." "...take
classic blues and give it a rawer edge" "...an
exceptional talent in Stuart Bligh, a
fantastic guitar player who has an
outrageous voice" "Am still blown away
with the set on Sunday & have since
looked at your gig list & put localish
dates in my diary. " "...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" "...Stuart
is one of the best performers of Stevie Ray
Vaughan's music"
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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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