A Blues trio led by the astonishing guitar playing of Robin, who played in 1999 at the Albert Hall with BB King’s support band. Superb blues and rock ‘n’ roll covers, and/or great original material.

The Robin Bibi Band was born in the late 90s when Robin, having paid his dues working as a guitarist for other artists was inspired to start his own Texas Style Blues/ Rock band after having worked as a session man with such arists as the Pretty Things, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E. King and Helen Shapiro to name but a few.

The NEW "Dr. Ika's Pharmacy" was established in 2025 by top session pros:

Dr. Ika - guitar, vocals

Keith Young - guitar, vocals

Ivan Hoe - drums

Dave Troy - bass

Dr Ika now lives in Hertfordshire. He has given up his scientific career and has entirely devoted himself to music. Ika performs about 200 gigs a year with the "Grapevine" blues band or in duo with a singer Mike Chase. With the Grapevine Blues Band, Ika played on many blues festivals in the UK, sharing the stage with Gary Moore, Stan Webb, The Yard birds, Papa George, Sonny Black and others. He has produced the following albums: "Grapevine Neo Blues", "Dr Ika's Blues..." and "Dr Ika's Tribute to Miles Davis and John McLaughlin".

In May 2002 Ika was signed by "Blues Matters!" label.

At the present Ika is signed with the UK's virtuoso guitar label Liquid Note Records.

Making their debut appearance at the Club are local band Davey and The Jawbones.
They have been making quite a stir on the local music scene, so expect to hear harmonica driven, authentic 50’s Chicago Blues, leaning into that electrified sound

Adam Sweet delivers brooding blues and roots-rock, balancing richly detailed songwriting with soulful vocals and expertly piercing guitar work.

Taking his cue from the British blues boom of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, the independent blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter has carved out his own territory at the crossroads of classic rock, blues and Americana. Since first hitting the live scene in the South West of England at just 15, he has worked in various guises - solo acoustic performer, session player and band leader - developing a consummate ability to shift effortlessly from sensitive singer-songwriter to full-throttle blues rocker, with a less-is-more approach rooted in feel and authenticity.

The pairing up of the irrepressible guitar talent of Wales’s very own James Oliver and the bass legend that is Norman Watt-Roy (Ian Dury and the Blockheads/Wilko Johnson et al). James and Norman alongside drummer, Mark Kemlo, will be fully unleashed to tour across the UK and beyond in 2025.

A NO GOOD WOMAN & THE KINGSNAKES are an exciting five piece Rhythm & Blues band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, playing esoteric covers plus original numbers all iced with the incredible voice that is a No Good Woman. They have made notable local appearances at The Jazz Centre UK, Dixon Studios, Leigh Folk Festival, Lazydays Festival, The Green Note and Dereham Blues Festival. Expect sassy, soulful blues, old and new, from the Delta to Chicago, Bessie Smith to BB King and Nina Simone to Peter Green.

HOWLIN' Wolf was the biggest, baddest, evilest bluesman ever to stalk the earth. There'll never be another like him...simple as that.
The tough, scary blues of Howlin' Wolf is central to the WOLFPACK repertoire, though it touches artistes as diverse as Hound Dog Taylor, The Red Devils, ZZ Top and the ARC Angels, seasoned with a growing list of original tunes. Numerous appearances at festivals and clubs the length of the UK have cemented a reputation as a truly great live band with virtuosity to die for - and a powerful, dynamic, nuanced approach which makes an old music sound brand new. The debut 2011 CD, "The WOLFPACK Burnham Sessions" enjoyed worldwide airplay and widespread acclaim. Available on iTunes and other online retailers of note, the follow-up, "Never Saw Chester", is provisionally due in December 2013/January2014. Eric Steiner President of the Washington State Blues Society and a board member of the America’s Blues Foundation, on WOLFPACK’s first album: “If the Chicago Blues Festival needed a band to honor Howlin’ Wolf’s memory, I’d highly recommend Tim Aves & WOLFPACK. They’ve captured the soul, the passion and artistry of Howlin’ Wolf.”

Blues at Barleylands are marking the Fourth of July Independence Day in their own style with Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective supported by The Jackson Line.

With three lead vocalists in the shape of Keith Porter, Jamie Cook and Claire Williams harmonies were always going to be front and center in The Jackson Line, who deliver a modern take on classic Country and Americana. Storytelling, harmonies and guitars (Jamie Cook and Jim Cross) are at the heart of what they do.

The band are comfortable with the tag of ‘modern country’, but with each member bringing a wide range of differing influences to the table they create thoughtful, melodic songs, which capture the essence of country while allowing their other influences to permeate.

Following The Jackson Line are a band who are regulars on our little stage - Jamie William & The Roots Collective

Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective are Jamie Williams on vocals & rhythm guitar; Dave Milligan on lead guitar; Jake 'The Dude' Milligan on Bass & James Bacon on drums. They exist on an imaginary tightrope stretching between Tom Petty & The Rolling Stones.

Dexter Shaw was born In the 1950's in London, he developed his love of blues and roots music, listening to his mother's Rhythm & Blues records and got his first guitar at 11, when he started busking on the street - playing in the "San Francisco Bay" jug Band - outside pubs and working men's clubs with some school friends. At 18 he got a job as a sound engineer for Doctor Feelgood. After 10 years of touring, he picked up his guitar again and hooked up with his childhood friend Steve "West" Weston, who was playing the local gigs circuit. In the 1980's and 1990's he was some kind of a fixture in the buzzing London scene, playing double bass or guitar with some of the finest blues guys:, Big Joe Louis and His Blues Kings, King David Purdy, Jeremiah Marquez, Gordon Smith and Little George Sueref.

SONIC BLUE are a band playing an exciting brand of funky, old-school R&B & blues-rock, with a track record that covers festivals, and gigs at every level, sessions, TV and recording. Featuring in their set a good dose of funk, rock and blues and playing classic blues and R&B along with some original numbers, SONIC BLUE have been gigging hard and generating excitement.

Hokie Joint are an exciting band with their own brand of raw blues-based music. The difficult task of writing blues with a catchy chorus is something that they revel in. Harking back to the club scene of the sixties but with a distinctively original modern approach, their sound is fresh, vibrant and appealing. On the one hand we’re talking part Waits, part Wolf vocals, fuzzing slide guitar, dirty harmonica, driving bass and train-like drumming. On the other hand it’s gut-wrenchingly emotional vocals, melancholic guitar playing, sweeping harmonica, well-constructed, melodic bass and intricate, mesmerising drumming.

California-born blues, roots and americana singer-songwriter Guy Tortora comes to Blues at Barleylands with his band, a four-piece outfit of accomplished musicians from the UK and Europe. On both acoustic and electric guitars Guy plays finger style, and is a fine bottleneck and slide player. His playing is not the flashy guitar-slinger style beloved of bluesrockers, but “subtle, beautiful” according to UK Radio 2 DJ Paul Jones, and leaves room for the songs to make an impact, whether on his own compositions or the “covers” he performs that include old standards and traditional tunes as well as songs by more contemporary American songwriters such as Eric Bibb or Kreig Viesselman.

"Let's be very clear. Jim Hammond is a very fine musician and a pleasure to work with. He played in the house band on my Radio 4 series Getting Nowhere Fast where the music really must set the tone and style almost instantly. Jim's superb Boogie woogie piano on my theme tune - with just a dash of Jerry Lee Lewis in the right hand - hit the spot immediately.

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

A celebration of Peter Green drawing mainly on his glorious heyday with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and the band he founded - the original Fleetwood Mac. 

The Supernatural conveys the poignancy of Peter's playing and writing, from 'The Stumble' to 'Man Of The World'. It includes personal anecdotes from players who knew him, original songs inspired by him, and embraces the early Mac's sense of fun.

Conceived by singer-songwriter-guitarist 'Timeless Tim' Hain, a lifetime Green lover, the line-up includes fellow devotees Alan Glen (Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero) on harmonica and vocals; the ever-Green, hugely entertaining Robin Bibi on guitar and vocals; Tansay Omar on drums, and Osibisa's frontman Gregg Kofi Brown, who played with Peter in the early days of Kolors, on bass and vocals.

A young Sean Webster's life dramatically changed when a friend introduced him to the likes of the music by the blues greats.

The three Kings, Albert, BB, and Freddy, as well Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Gary Moore and the primary reason for Sean playing the guitar, the legendary Eric Clapton.

Webster's instantly recognisable voice coupled with his heartfelt melodic guitar playing has become the feature on all his album releases. Both Webster's blues-inflected guitar licks and weathered soul shouter vocals are always passionately sung across tightly arranged songs.

John Doe Trio has established itself as one of the most exciting bands on the British blues circuit. Described by Blues in Britain Magazine as "a seriously tight-knit power trio of excellent musicians" and widely respected throughout Britain and beyond, they continue to wow audiences around Britain's blues clubs and festivals with their pure unbridled musicianship. A must-see band for all blues fans, young and old.

High energy rhythm & blues performance of classic Dr. Feelgood, from the 1970s Wilko & ‘Gypie’ Mayo periods.Mark Sibley - Lead Vocals, harmonica & slide guitar, Gary Choules - Bass & backing vocals, Kevin Webb - Lead guitar & backing vocals, Uncle Roy Webber - Drums“100% spot on stage presence and performance” WILKO“The closest thing I have seen to the originals” SPARKO - “Well done boys” FIGURE

GEOFF EVERETT – Is a guitarist and vocalist with stunning style. His playing is aggressive and beautiful with imaginative dynamics and articulate grammatical soloing.

His performance is gutsy and very exciting. In addition to powerful vocals, Geoff also offers up stunningly exciting slide guitar work, as well as mandolin, keyboard and harmonica.

The Crowhill Roadsters will be joining Geoff and are: Brian Shearer (Chicory Tip) on Drums, Ned Ryder (Brothers Grimm) on Bass and the legendary harmonica player Alan Glen ( Incredible Blues Puppies, The Barcodes and many more) completes this seasoned line up.

Nigel Bagge……. smoky vocals, sensitive guitar, blues with a touch of soul, country and rhythm’n’blues. As the original guitarist in Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation, he toured The UK and Europe. He later became the guitar-man for 10 years with Angela Brown (Chicago blues diva) and her band The Mighty 45s.

Martin McNeill is a guitarist and singer playing traditional blues with soul.

He has received high praise for his live performances, recordings and online livestreams. Radio presenter and music promoter Stephen Foster calls him “one of the country’s finest bottleneck blues guitarists.”

Dave Ferra is a dynamic blues musician from Dover, United Kingdom, with a focus on modern blues. He has made a name for himself in the blues music world with his soulful vocals and skillful guitar playing. He creates a compelling and dynamic sound by infusing his music with a modern edge, drawing inspiration from the rich musical traditions of the United Kingdom. He is joined by his All Star Band

Roy Mette plays guitar and sings - he plays good guitar and sings well.

He plays solo, in a duo, with a three piece blues/rock band, with a Pirate related ensemble and anyone else that'll have him.

You may have seen Roy in pubs and clubs and festivals throughout the UK and mainland Europe - he gets about a bit!

Roy has released 18 albums to date and writes new material constantly

The Dirt Road Band are Steve Walwyn, guitar and vocals, Horace Panter, bass, and Ted Duggan, drums. They play hard, punchy blues-rock music that makes your heart beat faster.

Let’s dig deeper…

Walwyn has played guitar for a living for the past 45 years, 32 of those as a member of Dr Feelgood. Panter was a founding member of The Specials. He’s been doing this a while too, as has Duggan who has enjoyed spells with Banco de Gaia and more recently, Badfinger. Three highly proficient and time-served players doing what they do best. 

DRB started as a side project some 5 years ago and has now taken centre stage. Their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Righteous’ was released in July 2024. 

The creative process coming naturally with these players feeding off one another. 

You can see it in their live performance too

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.

The Heaters, are the former resident band and hosts at the very successful New Crawdaddy Blues Club. They ran the club for 20 years in the Essex area and played support each week to some of the leading blues bands on the International circuit.

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.

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.

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...

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