Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes – Whitby Blues Festival – Photos

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What a great band. They gave a storming performance. It had everything. Had a chat on the way out – really nice friendly guy too.

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Kyla Brox – Whitby Blues Festival – Photos

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Kyla has a great Blues voice in the tradition of Big Maybelle. With her husband on accompaniment she did a great set. She’s quite a lade. I like her best on her rocking numbers like ‘Rock Me Baby’.

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Del Bromham (From Stray) with his Blues Devils – Whitby Blues Festival – Photos

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Del brought a bit of that larger than life cockney cheekiness to the place with his showmanship and vibrant character. They did a great set and raised the atmosphere a few notches.

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Blues Swamp Band – Whitby Blues Festival – Photos

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I’ve seen these guys before and they are good.

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Whitby Blues Festival Photos and review – Gary Grainger

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It’s quite strange going to a Blues Festival where there are hardly any black guys. Nearly all the great Blues guys have gone. We’ve only got a few left – Buddy guy and Billy Boy Arnold come to mind – but they weren’t there.

Even the great British Blues guys – like Peter Green, Duster Bennett, Mick Taylor are all either gone or retired.

Never mind – we had a great show.

Gary Grainger came in at the last minute and did some great acoustic blues. Nice guitar and voice and a range of styles. I enjoyed it.

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