PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NO LONGER LOCATED AT PRESTONFIELD G.C.

First Thursday Blues Club,Edinburgh

Leith Dockers Club

17 Academy Street

Edinburgh EH6 7EE

Our next club night is Thursday 5th November2026

Latitude 56 blues band start at 7.30 pm

The band were born from the remnents of the Edinburgh Blues Academy and perform a mix of traditional Blues songs along with their interpretation of modern day Blues classics.

The Real World blues band are playing from 8.45pm till 10.00pm

We welcome back The REAL WORLD blues band to the First Thursday Blues Club who on their last visit to our club received a standing ovation at the end of their set.

Veterans of many a musical campaign, the Real World are a powerful Glasgow based Blues Band known for their soulful vocals, twin guitar harmonies and energetic live shows.

These four seasoned veterans with many years’ experience of playing live or in a recording studio will be featuring original songs as well as re-imagined Blues Classics in their repertoire.

Constantly in demand for Blues Festivals, they participated in the recent Callander Blues Festival and supported Wishbone Ash at their Glasgow Ferry gig.

To hear a sample of one of their recordings , please check out https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1YiF42hjbK/

*Ticket price of £5.00. Cash only is accepted at the door

*Credit card bookings can be taken at https://skiddle.com/e/42813498 (b.f. of £1)

*For further information, or purchasing tickets via bank transfer

- contact bill@firstthursdayblues.co.uk

*Unusually for Blues Clubs, all guests will get a seat with a table- so no need to stand while listening at our music night

*Drinks in the Dockers Club are at very good prices.

*Single yellow line parking outside the club is not enforceable after 5.30 pm

*Non members of the Leith Dockers club with children over 12 ( with a parent) are very welcome to attend.

*If you wish to be put on the mailing list for future events, please email bill@firstthursdayblues.co.uk

www.firstthursdayblues.co.uk

Our Venue

The First Thursday Blues Club has now relocated to the Function Room of the Leith Dockers Club at 17 Academy Street, Edinburgh EH6 7EE where all guests get a comfortable seat with a table in a recently refurbished area. Situated at the bottom of Leith Walk, the Dockers Club is located next to numerous bus routes (1,13,21,25,35 and 49) and is only 100m from a main tram stop. With an entry fee of only £5 for top class Blues entertainment, visitors to the club will find our drinks prices at a very reasonable level. Doors open at 18.30 on club nights with the support act commencing around 19.30 The main artiste will commence around 20.45 and complete by 22.00 Last orders at the bar are at 23.00

Previous Acts- Tim Elliott and the Troublemakers, Al Brown and The Bluelighters, Stoney Broke, Greig Taylor Band, Deke McGee Band,The State Blues Band, Plymouth 57's, Bison Hip, Jed Potts and Sandy Tweeddale, Main Street Blues, Real World Blues Band, Best Dressed Blues Band, Brian Rawson Band, Blue Milk, Mick McConnell and Blue Thunder, Pocket Collective, The Lynsey Dolan Band, Wee Sara & The Texans, Jed Potts & Cameron Gray, Latitude 56 blues band, Neil Warden and Sandy Tweeddale, 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, Liz Jones /John Bruce, OGs, Malt & Rye, Lone Bear, Richard O'Donnell, Burnside Burners, Blues Breakfast, Barking Magpies etc

Our House Band are Latitude 56.
Born from the remnents of the Edinburgh Blues Academy, please find out more information at www.latitude56band.co.uk

Latitude 56's next Gig will be the 5th November 2026, providing support to the Real World Blues Band at this club

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.

Future Bands at the First Thursday Blues Club

5th Nov. 2026 - Real World Blues Band

3rd Dec 2026 - Smokehouse Blues Band

7th January 2027- Jed Potts/Jon McKenzie

4th February 2027- Lyndsey Dolan Band

4th March 2027- Blue Milk

1st April -2027- Bison Hip

6th May 2027- The State Blues Band

3rd June 2027 - Lights out by Nine

1st July 2027 - Gus Munro