First Thursday Blues Club
First Thursday Blues Club
Our next club night is Thursday 3rd October 2024 - Doors open at 18.30
NEIL WARDEN and SANDY TWEEDALE
An Evening of Blues
Sandy Tweeddale is well known in Scotland for his performances in the band Blues 'n Trouble.
Neil Warden's blues credentials are also well documented over his 40-year career, especially in the past as the guitarist with Scottish blues legend Tam Whitei.
He has been playing/recording guitar for over 45 years and has performed with notable artists such as Tam White, Boz Burrell, Peter Straker, Camille O'Sullivan, Maggie Bell, Brian Kellock, John Burgess, Lorna Reid Quintet, Dave Heath, Aqua Bassino, and more.
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He recently released a 4-track EP of solo Weissenborn lap steel compositions called Canalslide Blues.
“The Weissenborn lap steel guitar, Neil plays it extremely well”
Paul Jones (BBC Radio 2)
"Beautiful eastern music nestling within Blues"
Cerys Matthews (BBC Radio 2)
“One of the world’s leading exponents of the Weissenborn lap steel guitar” Blues Matters (UK)
Ticket price £5.00
For further information and tickets via bank transfer
- contact bill@firstthursdayblues.co.uk
Credit card bookings can be taken at https://skiddle.com/e/40067512 (bf applies)
Our Venue
In the intimate atmosphere of the Prestonfield Golf Club function room where all guests get a comfortable seat, you get stunning views of 'Arthurs Seat' and the surrounding landscape. With our very welcoming bar staff, visitors to the club will find drinks prices at a reasonable level. Doors open at 18.30 on club nights with the support band commencing around 19.30. The main artiste usually commences around 20.45 and last orders at the bar are at 22.00
Previous Acts- Gus Munro, Jon Mackenzie band, Sandy Tweeddale band, Ali Affleck, Used Blues, Robin Robertson Blues Band, Jed Potts and the Hillman Hunters, Toby Mottershead, Cow Cow Boogie, Nicole Smit band, Derek Smith, Jawbone Walk, Best Dressed Blues Band, Liz Jones /John Bruce, Malt & Rye, Richard O'Donnell, Burnside Burners, Barking Magpies etc
Our Support Band-Latitude56
Next gig - 7th November 2024
Supporting Local Artists
At the First Thursday Blues Club, we are passionate about preserving and celebrating the blues. Our club brings together talented musicians, enthusiastic fans and the vibrant energy of the Blues community. We proudly support local blues artists, providing them with a platform where they showcase their talent whilst demonstrating their styles as they move in and out of the different Blues genres.
Next at the First Thursday Blues Club
3rd October 2024 - An Evening of Blues with Neil Warden and Sandy Tweeddale
7th November 2024 - Main Street Blues
5th December 2024 - Jed Potts
Get in touch
E-mail: bill@firstthursdayblues.co.uk
Address: Prestonfield Golf Club, 6 Priestfield Road North, Edinburgh, EH16 5HS, Edinburgh, City Of, United Kingdom
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