
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
Such a
great
variety of gigs
this month
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 29 April, 2025
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Saturday, 3
May, 2025 -10am
STUART BLIGH
ACOUSTIC with EMMA FURLONG
Under
Ground Theatre
The Venton
Centre, Junction Road,
Eastbourne, BN21 3QY
https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk
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Monday, 5
May, 2025 - 3pm
STUART BLIGH
ACOUSTIC SOLO
Hastings
Court Care Home
314 The Ridge,
Hastings, East Sussex, TN34
2RA
Tel: 01424 755151 |
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Thursday, 8 May, 2025 - 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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Saturday,
10 May, 2025 - 8pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
The
Belgian Café
11-23 Grand
Parade, Eastbourne, East
Sussex, BN21 3YN
Tel: 01323 729967
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Thursday,
15 May, 2025 - 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Picture
House Restaurant
184 High Street,
Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22
1AS
Tel: 01424 421363 |
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Friday, 16 May, 2025 - 8:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
Pissarro's
10 South Terrace, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1SA
Tel: 01273
474823
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Saturday, 17 May, 2025
THE BIG BLUE
Private
Event
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Sunday, 18 May, 2025 - 6pm
THE BIG BLUE
Red
Lion
Lion
Hill, Stone
Cross,
Pevensey, East
Sussex, BN24
5EG
Tel: 01323
761468
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Thursday, 22 May, 2025 - 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 May, 2025 - 7pm
STUART
BLIGH ACOUSTIC SOLO
Three
Pillars
25 Wrotham Road,
Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
Tel: 07794348529 |
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Saturday, 24 May, 2025 - 2pm
STUART BLIGH
ACOUSTIC SOLO
Crowhurst
Park Holiday
Village
Telham Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0SL
Tel:
01424 773344
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Sunday, 25 May, 2025 - 1:30pm
STUART BLIGH
ACOUSTIC SOLO
Luxford
Beer Garden 2
- Event runs
Noon - 9pm
Three Acre
Brewery Tent
Luxford Field, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1BP
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Friday, 30 May, 2025 - 8:30pm
THE BIG BLUE
The
Star Inn (Old
Town)
Rockingham Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1PD
Tel: 01323
722042
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Saturday, 31 May, 2025 - 8pm
THE BIG BLUE
Sovereign
Harbour Yacht
Club
3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5QB
Tel: 01323
470888 |
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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