Blues is folk music - it's music that comes from US, the folk, rather than THEM, the corporate suppliers of 'entertainment' - and the real enemy is the idea that music is no longer something that we DO, but something that we BUY.

In 2004 I saw on a national blues magazine website a statement that they do not list live gigs because they felt that their efforts would be better spent elsewhere. This site was established in opposition to that idea. The most important thing we do here is list gigs and encourage the live playing of blues music.

London has a wealth of all shades of blues talent and is uniquely placed to be a worldwide center of blues. That it is not, and that many international blues artists will tour all over Europe and not come to London, is something we need to change. The change will come not by banging on about how great it was round at Alexis Korners house in 1962 (even if it was), but by celebrating and nurturing the blues scene here and now.

If you play blues then get involved and help us to help you by telling us what you're up to. If you just love blues, then get out and support your local musicians and venues. Try going outside your comfort zone now and again too - you might find something unexpected that'll change your life for the better.

Looking forward to seeing you at a gig soon.

Cheers,

Rick Webb, Editor of Blues In London

Saturday 13th March 2010

Private gig

The Chapel - Islington

Happy and very funky anniversary Barry and Judy !

Wednesday 17th March 2010

Mill Hill Jazz Club

Mill Hill Sports Club

Grahame Park Way

NW7 2AL

Admission £3/£5

01923 85 95 11

Friday 19th March 2010

THE CROWN PUB

142 - 152 Cricklewood Broadway

Cricklewood

LONDON NW2 3ED

FREE ENTRANCE - now open late

020 8452 4175

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