Friday Night Blues
Friday Night Blues aim to put on the best blues bands on the UK circuit. The club is based in the function room of the Butler, Chatham Street, Reading. The venue is a beautiful Victorian red brick former workshop with a pitched wooden roof. There's a capacity of 120 with a mix of seating and standing.
Sunday Blues
Sunday Blues is a mixture of acoustic blues and Americana, solo artists and bands, up-and-coming local talent and some of the established acts on the UK blues circuit.
Shoes are held on the second Sunday of each month Other Space Arts, Windsor where there is a bar serving a range of beers, wines and spirits.
Thomas Heppell Band
In addition to his role in Blues Cruise, Thomas also leads his own highly successful blues trio, With three consecutive years of nominations for top national awards, Thomas is a 2025 finalist in three categories at The UK Blues Federation Awards—a testament to his undeniable impact on the genre
Jimmy The Dog
In addition to performing with Blues Cruise, Jim and Neil also gig as Jimmy The Dog a Chicago Blues, Swing and Dirty Boogie duo.
British Blues Federation
UK Blues has established a pan-UK Federation to promote and support Blues in, and from, the UK in all its forms and styles.
