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January 2022
Jimmy “Soul Doctor” Carpenter With BluesMove
Sunday 16th January 2022 4.30pm On Sunday 16th Jan we present an artist recognised as one of the world’s great rock and roll, soul and blues saxophonists. Winner of 2021 Grammy Award and Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist/Horn, Jimmy Carpenter as one of just a handful of gigs on this UK tour. In Jimmy’s […]
April 2025
The Emma Wilson Band
Sunday 6th April,2025, 4.30pm Emma Wilson … proudly from the beautiful North East of England. Emma’s mother promoted jazz bands and her father was a charismatic raconteur. Emma was destined to perform in some way. She possesses a truly fabulous voice and uses it skilfully to move effortlessly between heart-wrenching sweet soul licks & raw, […]
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder
Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder Sunday 20th April – 4.30pm Mick grew up listening to pop music and playing football. Then, having eventually followed his father’s wish to finish college, he became a professional guitar player at the age of 22. In the early days his introduction to live gigs was with much older musicians […]
May 2025
The Original Sunday Blues
Lightning Threads Sunday 4th May, 4.30pm This Sunday’s gig sees the return to Tavern Blues of band, Lightning Threads, a three piece made up Tom Jane (vox/guitar) Sam Burgam (Vox/Bass) Hugh Butler (Drums/Keys). LIGHTNING THREADS are a Blues-Rock power trio hailing from Sheffield, A Compelling power trio with an obsession and dedication to their […]
The Original Sunday Blues – Dogshark
Emerging from the ashes of the Great Global Pandemic of 2020-2022. Three souls destined to meet so music could be made. And so opportunities, lost to the impositions forced upon us all, could be made up for. A brotherhood forged by Blues and Rock. Dogshark. Bites. Growls. Starts at 4.30 and Door charge is £12
June 2025
The Original Sunday Blues – The Brian Rawson Band
The Brian Rawson Band
The Alex Fawcett Band
Hope Tavern The Alex Fawcett Band Sunday 15th June 2025 Next Sunday brings another new band from the North East to the Tavern. The Alex Fawcett Band. As leader and inspiration behind the ALEX FAWCETT BAND, Alex Fawcett has fast become a popular and well respected member of the UK’s blues rock fraternity. Alex plays […]
July 2025
August 2025
The Wilson Brothers
Hope Tavern The Wilson Brothers Sunday 24th August 2025 – 4.30pm Last appearing at the tavern back in December 2022, the Wilson Brothers make a welcome return on Sunday 24th along with bassist Roger Inness. The musicians are well known to the Tavern audience, often playing with some of the best blues artists in the […]
September 2025
The Della Grants
The Della Grants Sunday 7th Sept 2025 – 4.30-6.30 An English four piece band whose self-penned songs seamlessly bridge the gaps between Blues, Rock, and Americana. Since their inception in 2014 The DGs have made a name for themselves among industry professionals and fellow musicians alike; for their song writing ability and on-stage performances. On […]
November 2025
The Original Sunday Blues -Katie and the Bad Sign
Katie and the Bad Sign Sunday 2nd November 2025 Hailing from Manchester, they describe their sound as a mix of Americana, Blues & good ole Rock n’ Roll. Gritty, raw, and bluesy guitar sounds with a voice that pours with emotion and fills a venue, Katie and the Bad Sign have played across the UK. […]
The Original Sunday Blues – The Swaps
The Swaps Sunday 16th November -4.30 The Swaps are an acoustic trio from the UK — Beth Brooks (vocals), James Knight (guitar, vocals), and Adam Phillips (guitar, vocals) — who bring together blues, soul, and folk in a sound that’s intimate, heartfelt, and full of fire. After years of playing in different line-ups, the three […]
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The Hope Tavern Home to the Blues
Since the late 90’s the Hope converts to one of the most unusual – and unlikely – venues on the UK Blues circuit. With a reputation for it’s unique atmosphere, it has become a magnet for UK and International touring bands outside of London and attracts acts, including several Grammy nominees and recording artists, alongside the better known metropolitan clubs.
The diversity of the “Blues” genre covers many styles and to suit all tastes and of from top quality musicians and performers.