Authentic, raw Rhythm & Blues from the East Anglian Delta played with feel, energy and humour. Blues Situation cuts across a host of blues styles with strong song writing; sharp lyrics; exciting guitar work; gritty Chicago style harmonica and a rhythm section that really grooves.

Hard as it is to believe but Errol Linton has been playing the Brixton blues for near thirty years. Initially a busker on London streets and metro, Errol was noticed early on by John Walters – John Peel’s celebrated producer – who would film Errol in 1990 for a BBC documentary (its on Youtube). But even during that era of mega-CD sales no record label dared take a chance on the Lambeth youth who sounded like no one else. Still, those listening to contemporary blues paid attention: I first encountered Errol at The Station Tavern in Ladbroke Grove in 1996. He was leading a ragged ensemble of musicians and, with nonchalant ease, they tore the roof off what was then London’s foremost blues pub. No one from that evening’s performance remains in Linton’s current band – truth be told, they weren’t of the calibre of today’s lineup – but in that packed, smokey pub I witnessed the future of British blues.

The Long Run is a four piece RnB folk rock band from Canvey Island. Formed in 2005, the band played their first gig the day after their first ever rehearsal. Since then, the band has continued to play gigs all over the country, including venues in Liverpool, Newcastle, Southend on sea , Brighton and all over London. The band plays a strong mix of rock , RnB, Blues, Folk and indie music that draws from a diverse number of artist.

Hailing from the south coast, Harry Caiger is an up and coming guitar slinger and artist on the UK's blues scene. Drawing influence from legendary bands and artists that paved the way in sculpting the American art form known as the blues, Harry's authentic meets modern approach to this much loved genre is something that fan's up and down the country are diggin'. Backed by a great rhythm section, Harry weaves in and out of traditional blues, Chicago blues, rhythm n' blues and jump blues which will keep your feet tapping

Crosstown Revival are a 5-piece blues, rock and soul band with vocals, keys, guitar, drums, bass bringing years of experience playing venues of all sizes.

They play music from : The Allman Brothers, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Booker T and the MGs, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Tom Petty, Deep Purple, Bob Seger plus many more...

Paul Cox sings Soul and Blues like no other. His power and charisma have seen him perform with some of the best talent in the world. THE PROOF features Paul and Roger Cotton, Peter Stroud, Nigel Hardy and Mike Summerland. With Paul’s voice and the band’s outstanding musicianship, THE PROOF are already burning up stages across the UK and beyond.

A powerful and raunchy Rhythm & Blues 5-piece, Chris Lord & her Blues Express produce classic blues with a hint of jazz, a touch of “sauce” and lots of nostalgia.

A dynamic South-East (of England) based band, committed to delivering an exciting variety of CHICAGO BLUES material for the folks out front!

Blues at Barleylands are marking International Women’s Day by bringing together 2 of the UK’s best.

Starting off with the Demi Marriner Band nominee 2025 UK Blues Awards followed by our headline act the Alice Armstrong Band who will then perform on our little stage.