
Live Blues Music by The Big Blue
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Stuart Bligh Solo Acoustic & Duo Gigs
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The Broad Oak
Brede
Fri 27 May
Stuart
Bligh Acoustic Solo & Duo Gigs
detailed in Red Print
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** |
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 28 April, 2022
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Sunday, 1 May, 2022 - 4pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
TN1 Bar & Kitchen
33 Monson Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LS
Tel: 01892 513900
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Monday, 2 May, 2022 - 2.30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The Red Lion Lion Hill, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EG
Tel: 01323 761468
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Wednesday, 4 May, 2022 - 7.30pm STUART'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
All Welcome - Turn up & tell Stu you'd like to perform
The Smugglers Inn High Street, Pevensey, BN24 5LF
Tel: 01323 762112 |
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Thursday, 5 May, 2022 - 8pm
STUART'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
All Welcome - Turn up & tell Stu you'd like to perform
The Station 43 New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DL
Tel: 01825 760999
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Friday, 6 May, 2022
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Shinewater
PRIVATE FUNCTION |
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Thursday, 12 May, 2022 - 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, 13 May, 2022
THE BIG BLUE
Pissarro's 10 South Terrace, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1SA
Tel: 01424 421363 |
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Saturday, 14 May, 2022 - 8.30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The Bear Inn High Street, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7ET
Tel: 01435 882540
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Sunday, 15 May, 2022 - 4pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
TN1 Bar & Kitchen
33 Monson Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LS
Tel: 01892 513900 |
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Wednesday, 18 May, 2022 - 7.30pm STUART'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
All Welcome - Turn up & tell Stu you'd like to perform
The Smugglers Inn High Street, Pevensey, BN24 5LF
Tel: 01323 762112
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Thursday, 19 May, 2022 - 8pm
STUART'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
All Welcome - Turn up & tell Stu you'd like to perform
The Station 43 New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DL
Tel: 01825 760999
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Friday, 20 May, 2022
THE BIG BLUE
Shinewater
PRIVATE FUNCTION |
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Saturday, 21 May, 2022 - 8pm
THE BIG BLUE
The Bull Inn
27 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EA
Tel: 01424 775171
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Thursday, 26 May, 2022 - 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 May, 2022 - 7pm
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The Broad Oak Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex, TN31 6EU
Tel: 01424 882700
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Saturday, 28 May, 2022
STUART BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Milligan's, Bexhill
PRIVATE FUNCTION
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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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