2025 60-minute solo piano recital includes Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, American Gospel medley, sweet home Chicago blues, Count Basie medley (my youngest influence), Scott Joplin R…
Acclaimed Edinburgh singer-songwriter Lorna Reid, and band of Scotland’s finest jazz and blues musicians perform classic jazz and songs from Lorna’s new self-penned album I Will Te…
After selling out last year, Transatlantic Ensemble return to The Queen’s Hall by popular demand.
Joseph is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe to launch a new original EP! Following Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Joseph was described as Jansch blended with Bonamassa! For 2025 there will…
Belle de Beauvoir and Pete Saunders in a naughty, irresistibly fun show.
Following sell-out shows in 2023 anf 2024, join Edinburgh’s gospel queen for a tribute to the origins of two of soul’s greatest voices.
Forget ‘party like Gatsby’.
Following successful solo shows in 2023 and 2024, Scottish blues singer/songwriter Derek Smith (from Main Street Blues and Whisky Road) returns to the Jazz Bar to perform an hour o…
Emulating The Allman Brother’s sound with double drums, harmony guitars and vocals, the show takes on the intricate and dramatic side of their music.
Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz: Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Anita O’Day, Maxine Sullivan, Peggy Lee.
Two nights only! Award-winning Ali, Scotland’s ‘Queen of vintage jazz’ (OC Weekly), presents a special programme – a carefully crafted selection of Lady Day’s best-loved so…
Vocalist Christine Adams cooks up another helping of dirty blues and swing from the era of joint-jumping, boisterous Harlem rent parties.
2022, 2023, and 2024 Fringe sell-out show.
Award-winning Edinburgh band The Blueswater perform five raucous gigs in Edinburgh’s best live music venue, the Jazz Bar.
Hot Tin Roof are a blues guitar duo, featuring Andy Challen on acoustic and vocals, and Gavin Jack on electric – playing awesome slide.
Returning to the Jazz Bar for the seventh year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double-bass duo, Malt and Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last 100 years.
Welcome to our speakeasy and a vibrant night of swinging trad jazz improvisation.
Ali is celebrating 30 years of pioneering jazz, blues and hokum.
Our annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe performance based on jazz and swing numbers covering the last hundred years.
‘Fantastic!’ (Jools Holland).
In this laid-back cabaret hour filled with vocal impersonations, live singing and bluesy banter, drag king Mr Brake Down pays tribute to the wit and wonderment of the iconic Tom Wa…
Fresh from supporting the legendary Bill Bailey on tour, the Jennifer Ewan Band bring us their stirring and richly layered mix of compelling original songs, Louisiana blues and old…
Be uplifted with positive vibes from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists! Packed with real music and entertainment from rhythm and blues to rock and roll roots, the Jive Aces deliv…
Lights Out by Nine bring their live show back to the Jazz Bar for a sixth time, playing a variety of original soul, blues and funk tracks along with their interpretations of classi…
Guitar and Songs: ‘Claude Bourbon’s music is rooted in multiple traditions – blues, jazz, folk, Mediterranean, and for good measure classical.
‘As good a combination of vocal, guitar and harmonica as you’re likely to hear’ (Folking.
Forget ‘party like Gatsby’ - this is the real deal! A fresh show featuring an international band of authentic old-time jazz musicians who know its history.
Music that makes people wanna shake their bones! This trio are known for their unique live show, transporting the audience to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife.
Electric swing blues tribute show, celebrating the music of the three blues masters: BB King, Albert King, Freddie King.
‘Richly layered contemporary and Louisiana music’ (Herald).
The King and Queen of Scottish blues are back with their tongue-in-cheek take on jazz, country and dreamy soundscapes.
Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have been keeping the show on the road and are renowned worldwide for their high-energy live show in over 40 countries.
Tim plays a new show every year at the Fringe.
Annaliesa Rose brings together her passion for music and her years of experience as a singer, musician and composer in this new show.
2022 and 2023 Fringe sell-out show.
Scotland’s mercurial and psychedelic Safehouse return, playing homage to the Allman Brothers Band in Edinburgh’s finest live music venue, Stramash.
Award-winning Edinburgh blues band The Blueswater perform five raucous gigs in the city’s best live music venue, the Jazz Bar.
Returning to the Jazz Bar for the sixth year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double-bass duo Malt and Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last 100 years.
Following successful shows in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Scottish blues singer/guitarist Derek Smith (Main Street Blues) returns to the Jazz Bar to perform his new show of authentic, up-…
The Slick Skillet Serenaders are a New Orleans-based band playing American blues, jazz, jug band and string band music.
Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Anita O’Day, Maxine Sullivan, Peggy Lee.
‘Fantastic!’ (Jools Holland).
Following a sell-out show in 2023, join Edinburgh’s gospel queen for a tribute to the origins of two of soul’s greatest voices.
Welcome to our Speakeasy and a vibrant night of swinging trad jazz improvisation.
Blues guitar duo Hot Tin Roof consists of Andy singing and playing acoustic and Gavin on electric.
Resistance, resilience, and the development of revolutionary consciousness lie at the heart of Apphia Campbell’s Through the Mud.
Bye bye Gatsby! Ali is celebrating 30 years of pioneering blues and hokum (1913-1933).
A carefully considered celebration of the trailblazing musician Nina Simone.
Ready for a unique, talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances taking blues, Spanish and Mi…
Bye bye Gatsby! Ali is celebrating 30 years of pioneering blues and hokum (1913-1933).
A carefully considered celebration of the trailblazing musician Nina Simone.
Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Anita O’Day, Maxine Sullivan, Peggy Lee.
Forget ‘Party like Gatsby’; This is the real deal! Fresh new show featuring an international band of women who play authentic old-time music and know the history.
Pitchblenders swing quartet dishes up old-school blues and jazz.
Forget ‘Party like Gatsby’; This is the real deal! Fresh new show featuring an international band of women who play authentic old-time music and know the history.
A great song is a great song forever! The team behind the hugely successful Cry Me A River: The Songs of Julie London and Jazz at The Movies return.
Taj has worked with a diverse range of musical styles, as a guitarist improviser he has worked with John Hiseman and Dominic Miller.
Alexander’s strong songwriting, riff-driven guitar work and rich vocals, strut the high ground between folk, blues and Americana music.
Returning to the Jazz Bar for the fifth year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double bass duo Malt and Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last 100 years.
Get ready to swing with the UK’s No1 jive and swing band, The Jive Aces! Semi-finalists on Britain’s Got Talent, a Royal Albert Hall sell out and a viral YouTube video, the band ha…
Following their sell-out shows in 2022, Scotland’s acclaimed band Main Street Blues return with their fabulous Kings of the Blues show.
Returning with a hot new set, Tenement Jazz Band continue their exploration of the roots of jazz, ragtime and blues.
2022 Fringe sell-out show.
Scotland’s mercurial and psychedelic Safehouse return for a tenth year playing homage to the Allman Brothers Band in Edinburgh’s finest live venue – Stramash.
Catch award-winning rhythm and blues band The Blueswater for their only performances at the Fringe this year; five raucous gigs in Edinburgh’s best live music venue, The Jazz Bar.
Up Close with the Blues with international blues star Giles Robson and featuring Sandy Tweeddale, guitar.
The Jennifer Ewan Band performs a stirring mix of compelling original songs, Louisiana blues and old-time Cajun dance music with a Celtic tint.
Following sell-out Fringe shows in 2022, acclaimed Scottish blues singer/guitarist Derek Smith (Main Street Blues and Whisky Road), is back at the Jazz Bar to perform his authentic…
Veteran singer/songwriter/pianist Charlie Wood takes you on a live listening tour through the Blues.
Popular Edinburgh-based guitar duo Hot Tin Roof play original bluesy tunes and well known blues covers, featuring Andy Challen on acoustic guitar/vocal and Gavin Jack on electric g…
Veteran singer/songwriter/pianist Charlie Wood takes you on a live listening tour through the Blues.
This trio are known for their unique live show, transporting the audience to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife.
‘Fantastic!’ (Jools Holland).
Seven songs tell the story of a young woman born in independent, post-occupation Estonia and the Soviet residue that restrains feminist progress by polluting the minds of some of h…
Join Edinburgh’s gospel queen for a tribute to the origins of two of soul’s greatest voices.
Influenced by the meeting of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists.
Tim Barton plays the piano.
Lights Out By Nine bring their live show back to the Jazz Bar for a fifth time, playing a variety of original soul, blues and funk tracks along with their interpretations of classi…
A showcase of some of Scotland’s rising Scottish female singer-songwriters.
Ready for a unique, talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish and…
Touring 25 countries in 10 years, Joseph is returning to the Edinburgh 2022 Fringe.
I am joined by Edinburgh’s best jazz guys for this one-hour show of class material. Good to be back at the Fringe in this fine venue, Leith Depot.
John Carnie and Spider Mackenzie explore Dylan’s bluesier side, which has influenced half of his canon of over 500 songs, as well as interpretations of his other classics.
Felipe Schrieberg and Paul Archibald return to the Fringe this year in an act that delivers a whisky-soaked night of tremolo and bass that walks through the annals of blues classic…
Scotland’s mercurial and psychedelic Safehouse return paying homage to the Allman Brothers Band in arguably Edinburgh’s finest live-music venue, Stramash.
Taylor & Leigh return to the festival with blisteringly hot country blues.
See The Main Street Blues band perform a special two-hour show featuring an expanded line up to their usual four-piece set up for one night only at The Brunton.
The Blueswater return to the Fringe with a special 10th anniversary edition of their award-winning show.
The Jennifer Ewan Band performs a stirring mix of heartfelt original songs, Louisiana accordion blues and old-time Cajun dance music with a Celtic tint.
A carefully considered celebration of the trailblazing musician Nina Simone.
An Electric Blues tribute to the masters, BB King, Albert King and Freddy King, including classics such as The Thrill is Gone, Born Under a Bad Sign, Hideaway and many many more.
An aural delight of soulful, melodic jazzy-blues, pop and folk-blues to shake your tail-feather.
McFleetwood – Scotland’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
High octane R’n’B performed in the raucous atmosphere of Edinburgh’s world-famous Jazz Bar.
Bye bye Gatsby! It’s 1933 and Ali is throwing a party with her pals.
In this laid-back cabaret filled with vocal impersonations, live singing and bluesy banter, drag king Mr Brake Down pays tribute to the wit and wonderment of the iconic Tom Waits.
The Buick 55s are a powerhouse rockabilly trio.
Internationally acclaimed bluesman Lone Bear brings to the stage the powerful delta blues and ragtime on resonator guitar, harmonica and vocals.
Two nights only! Award-winning Ali, Scotland’s ‘Queen of vintage jazz’ (OC Weekly) presents a special programme – a carefully crafted selection of Lady Day’s best-loved son…
Influenced by the meeting of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists.
Influenced by the songwriting of Lennon and McCartney, Irish duo Brothers Broke compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by both artists from their Beatles and s…
Following their sell-out Fringe shows from 2018 / 2019, Whisky Road are back to perform their latest acoustic blues show at The Jazz Bar.
Veteran singer/songwriter/keyboardist Charlie Wood takes you on a live listening tour through the rich musical history of his hometown, performing songs by WC Handy, BB King, Otis …
Rediscover the golden age of swing jazz – Ella Fitzgerald; Dinah Washington; Keely Smith; Maxine Sullivan; Peggy Lee.
‘Fantastic!’ (Jools Holland).
Edinburgh’s iconic independent and award-winning music venue showcases the city’s phenomenal local talent with nightly, danceable, late-night live funk, soul, blues and special jaz…
‘Superb and fun’ ***** (TheWeeReview.
The Jennifer Ewan Band performs a stirring mix of heartfelt original songs, Louisiana accordion blues and old-time Cajun dance music with a Celtic tint.
Nicole Smit returns with her sell-out show, Queens of the Blues, celebrating the women who have defined blues and popular music over the last 100 years.
This feel-good show connects audiences with the energy, excitement and raw emotion of the pioneering R&B and soul acts of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Returning to the Jazz Bar for the fourth year, Scottish acoustic guitar and double bass duo Malt & Rye will be playing classic blues and roots songs from the last one hundred years…
LOBN are an eight-piece soul and rhythm’n’blues band featuring horns, harmonies and the Hammond organ, performing a selection of original songs plus classics from our favourite son…
Is there a more intoxicating combination than blues music and good whisky? There is – blues music and multiple good whiskies.
The Jazz Bar is packed for this one, and no wonder: this is music you can’t help but tap your feet to.
Blueswater go from strength to strength with their all new show, Queens of the Blues, focusing entirely on the often overlooked heroines of Blues music and taking us on an incredib…
It’s Friday the 13th and I am about to be trapped inside a slightly claustrophobic metal container with an unsuspecting audience by a group who call themselves Casual Violence, w…
This clever infusion of comedy and burlesque from Dexys’ former piano man Pete Saunders proved to be a treat.
Toby Mottershead presents an excellent selection of blues tracks in a 50 minute display of musical talent in the SpaceTriplex venue on Nicolson Square.