An exciting acoustic duo featuring Simon Brady on guitar/mandolin & vocals and the talented instrumentalist Jan Holena on sax/clarinet & piano. Together they cover a wide range of uplifting music.

Back by popular demand, UK harmonica maestro Mat Walklate returns to Clitheroe with guitarist Alex Haynes. Drawing on the deepest roots of the blues to create an original sound.

Mojo Rising are an acoustic blues duo based in the North West comprising of Rick Brooks on guitar and Sue Stanley (Suzie) on vocals. They cover a wide range of blues from traditional finger style to modern as well as a selection of Americana type covers.

Hailing from Clitheroe, Arthur is a fan favourite around the Ribble Valley, especially after his successful international ‘Sunday Singalong’ sessions during lockdown. His timeless smooth voice puts a fresh take on old classics and reimagines modern tunes with great poise and authenticity. 

From Jazz & Blues to soul disco and lots in between. Vocals and keys giving everything you need to soothe or move your musical soul. Steve has played his keys professionally all over the world. Add Dawn's smoky vocals for jazz power and soul for dancing and lots of laughter and a sing along or two.

Jazz standards with contagious rhythms and catchy melodies

DC Blues are a well established band on the UK blues scene. Terrific musicians who just love to put on a great show.

A Jazz and Blues cabaret of song by musicians Glyn Shipman and guests. With a poetry celebration in the lyrics and words of Michael Neary and award-winning local Ribble Valley Stanza group who will perform their own, specially commissioned, Jazz and Blues-based poetry.  

Red Hot Drop are an established six piece uptempo rock/soul/funk/band fronted by the excellent vocals of Claire Louise and backed by accomplished musicians on Guitar, Bass, Sax, Keyboards and Drums. The band cover classic songs from the 1970’s through to the present day which are sure to get you up and dancing.

Ov8 is a new band comprising of some of Manchester's finest blues musicians who all have many years experience playing all over the world.

Back by popular demand, UK harmonica maestro Mat Walklate returns to Clitheroe with guitarist Alex Haynes. Drawing on the deepest roots of the blues their original songs expand new territory for British Blues.

Hailing from Clitheroe, Arthur is a fan favourite around the Ribble Valley, especially after his successful international ‘Sunday Singalong’ sessions during lockdown. His timeless smooth voice puts a fresh take on old classics and reimagines modern tunes with great poise and authenticity. 

Storytime and musical fun for little ones with author and illustrator Margit van der Zwan. Shake your maracas to the rhythm of the rhyme. A playful 20 minute session aimed at 0-5 year olds. Two sessions 10am and 10.30am - FREE, but booking essential.

A classic concert band formed over 20 years ago. A delightful way to spend your Saturday morning.

Let's hope the sun is shining for an afternoon of live music at the market. 

A welcome return for Mr Cottonhouse (Gary Ward) and Teri Birtwistle. 'Gary & Teri' will be performing a set of blues/jazz/gospel based songs with just two acoustic guitars and two vocals.

A Clitheroe based jazz band that formed out of the need to encourage women and girls to play jazz. Now an established feature in our yearly festival programme.

Singer songwriter, purveyor of roots acoustic blues, ragtime, the oldtime banjo sounds of Appalachia and other oddities..

John Hallam has been an established figure on the national jazz scene since first performing in the 1960s and has played with all the greats. He's bringing us his signature jazz sound with the talented vocals of Lynn Fairbanks and local pianist Ed Lomax.

World famous ska-tinged streetband that also play on trains, barges, boats, buses and even stages.

Indigo Acoustic are a 3 piece fusion of vocals, violin and guitar, that blend together to create a sound which epitomises jazz and blues.

We are delighted to bring some 'trad jazz' back to the Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival, this year in the shape of Manchester based 'The Canal Street Stompers' whose band leader Derek Galloway you may recognise, from his long service with the Temperance Seven! 

Armed with only two guitars, two voices and a harmonica, Pete and Hazel bring along a big bag of songs ranging from old-time mountain music to foot-stomping country/blues​.

Long time favourites Junkhouse Dog Blues Duo are back again! Featuring former UK harmonica champion Luke Shaw and long time band member and guitarist Nick Bold.  Bringing a blend of stripped back blues to create a brilliant atmosphere.

Holena Swing Company led by Czech clarinet, sax and piano player Jan Holena returns after last year’s very successful debut at the festival. The lineup features some of the finest musicians from the North West and special guest vocalist. You can expect a mix of gypsy jazz, swing, western swing and blues with bags of energy and virtuosity.

Blufunk Syndicate led by Gary Ward, return to Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival with another set of popular, funky and grooving songs!

A four piece band playing the perfect mix of Rock, R&B, Soul and Blues.

Exploring the Blues from Muddy Waters through BB King to Taj Mahal and Rory Gallagher – interspersed with their own contemporary blues compositions. Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best.

Acoustic blues and general Americana with the outstanding duo of Rob Pickles and DJ Kane.  

Manchester blues legend Franny Eubanks  returns to the festival combining blues vocals with harmonica and guitar bringing the old school style of Howlin Wolf, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters.

The quality of Kirk's song writing, his voice and guitar playing is recognised by all who have come across his work before. Kirk calls his music 'urban folk' and his sound has been described as 'A melting pot of sonic bliss' by Nitin Sawhney.

Multi instrumentalist Jon Brindley is a much respected Lancashire musician. A versatile performer and a fine purveyor of song! Best known on the folk scene, Jon will be delving into the blues/jazz/ragtime side of his vast repertoire for his debut performance at the festival.

A welcome return for jazz guitarist Steve Hemsworth of the Leeds Jazz Orchestra. Sonny Intervals features Steve alongside Colin Bostock (saxes/vocals).

Darren Poyzer does it all; Songwriter, Singer, Musician, Live Streamer and Music Leader, he always brings a great show.

Long time favouites Junkhouse Dog Blues Duo are back again! Featuring former Uk harmonica champion Luke Shaw and long time band member and guitarist Nick Bold.  Bringing a blend of stripped back blues to create a brilliant atmosphere.

Manchester based Rick Lucas is no stranger to this festival having performed on many occasions with 'The Mighty Revelators' - Rick is a well respected blues and Americana guitarist who returns this year with a new blues trio.... his 'Packet Of Three' featuring- Rick Lucas - guitar/vocals with Arthur Cowdrey on bass and Phil Considine on drums.

Mark Duckworth and Ted Duprez are a Spanish guitar duo who fuse traditional Spanish, Rumba, Flamenco, Jazz and Bossa Nova guitar styles, underpinned by over a decade spent working in various rock guitar outfits; creating a unique, modern approach to Spanish guitar music with a healthy dose of improvisation.

Currently making waves on the UK Blues scene, we are pleased to bring Pat Fulgoni to the festival for the first time. Blues Matters reviewed his performance saying they were 'completely blown away because he can sing, I mean really sing, ridiculously well'.

Best known for his work with Irish band 'Drop the Floor' Richard is an intricate finger style guitarist and a fine singer. As a regular performer on the UK music scene, Richard hails from Blackburn and is equally at ease with folk, ragtime and blues.

Guaranteed a lively set, that is sure to get you up and dancing.

Multi instrumentalist Andy Gleave has divided his time between jazz, pop and rhythm and blues, performing with artistes and bands as diverse as Tamla Motown groups The Temptations and The Miracles, jazz greats including trumpeter Bobby Shew, legendary guitarist Mundell Lowe, the Shades of Kenton Orchestra, Sounds 2000 and the Art Lester Big Band. 

Mark Duckworth and Ted Duprez are a Spanish guitar duo who fuse traditional Spanish, Rumba, Flamenco, Jazz and Bossa Nova guitar styles, underpinned by over a decade spent working in various rock guitar outfits; creating a unique, modern approach to Spanish guitar music with a healthy dose of improvisation.

Formed in the 1990s and still going strong, The After Hours Blues band completely rocked it last time out bringing some classic rock anthems together with and amazing guitar sound.

Classic songs performed in a unique way. The powerhouse vocals of Nutty will most definitely have you gripped from the first note.

Paul Farr is best known as the guitarist with the Kyla Brox Band. This new project sees Paul perform a FREE to attend gig at this years festival and what a line up he has assembled! Feat - Paul Farr - guitar, Luke Flowers - drums, Justin Shearn - keys/Hammond

Bringing jazz from the 1950s to the present. 

More info to follow

The Bridgewater Blues Band are a four piece blues band established in 2008. Their set covers blues classics by Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson, BB King, Albert King, Howlin' Wolf, John Mayall, Eric Clapton etc.

Solo Acoustic Singer-Songwriter based in East Lancashire.

The Cheating Hearts add some Rocking Americana to the festival and will be covering songs from Lindisfarne, Bonnie Raitt, World Party, Paul Carrack, Dylan, Steve Earle and many, many more. 

Saxophonist LIAM BYRNE from North Wales studied at Leeds College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music winning several awards, including the Dave Cooper Memorial Prize for Jazz Saxophone and the ‘Spud Murphy’ Saxophone Prize.   Booking a meal is essential - contact venue for details. 

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