Abbeyfest 2011, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19 2RD

8th July 2011 - 29th August 2011
BOX OFFICE & INFORMATION LINE: 020 8542 5511

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Abbeyfest Blues

BB's Blues Club - Adam Grogdope

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 10/07/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
Box Office: 020 8542 5511

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A pleasure to welcome the fabulous Adam and his gritty hard-edged take on the blues. We’re all hoping that Buffalo Bill will be on hand with his harps to make this a night to remember!

BB's Blues Club - Bad Hair Day

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 24/07/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm- 11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
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Follicley-challenged they may be but this electric band is not short on exciting, driving blues. They have been performing for the club for over a decade and it’s good to have them back.

BB's Blues Club - Buffalo Bill's Blues Band

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 31/07/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm - 11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
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Buffalo Bill Smith on harp shares the stage with Charles Shaar-Murray on lead guitar and vocals. They raised the roof of The Colour House when last here and we fully expect to be thrilled once again!

BB's Blues Club - 3AM

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 07/08/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm- 11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
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The “feel-good” side of the blues-reflecting the best of R’n’B from the 1950’s to the present day. Featuring Laura Long on vocals, come to The Colour House and be swept away by this dynamic electric band.

BB's Blues Club - Clare Free

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 14/08/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm- 11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
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Clare is an artist who is redefining the blues for the modern world. Her roots lie in the blues but her influences go way beyond the genre making her one of the most exciting new artists writing and performing in the blues world today.

Blues @ The Mills - The Incredible Blues Puppies - In the Colour House Theatre

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Fri 26/08/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 10pm-12pm
Full Price Tickets: £10.00 per seat
Concession Price Tickets: £8.00 per seat
£8 in advance
£10 on the Door

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The Incredible Blues Puppies with Alan Glen, one of the finest harmonica players in the country with guitar wizard John O Reilly and a fine line up including Bob Haddrell (keys), Costa Tancredi (bass) and Dino Coccia (drums). This will be a great show.

Blues @ The Mills - The Robin Bibi Band - FREE on the Bandstand

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 26/08/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE
FREE

A regular and ever popular band at Abbeyfest, Robin’s power trio never fails to entertain with their high octane brand of Rock Blues. Expect a dynamic show which literally has the audience dancing in the aisles!

Blues @ The Mills - The Dave Raphael Band - FREE on the Bandstand

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Fri 26/08/2011
Friday Evening

Time(s): 7pm-8pm
FREE
FREE

led by that irrepressible harp maestro Dave Raphael and that equally entertaining guitarist Nick Hyde augmented by a great rhythm section they will get the evening off to a fine start.

Blues @ The Mills - Crosstown Lightnin’ - In the Colour House Theatre

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sat 27/08/2011
Saturday Evening

Time(s): 10pm-12pm
Full Price Tickets: £10.00 per seat
Concession Price Tickets: £8.00 per seat
£8 in advance
£10 on the Door

Box Office: 020 8542 5511

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A band that runs the gamut from rootsy blues to funk, fronted by Charles Shaar Murray with Buffalo Bill Smith on harmonica, Marc ‘the Excorcist’ Jefferies on bass and the incomparable Pete Miles on drums. Don’t miss this one!

Blues @ The Mills -Roadhouse- FREE on the Bandstand

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Sat 27/08/2011
Saturday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-10pm
FREE

A band synonymous with Abbeyfest, a Blues/Rock band fronted by the inimitable Gary Boner that produces anthemic original songs with great female vocalists, the strident guitar of Danny Gwylim and a rhythm section to savor this promises to be a night to remember.

Blues @ The Mills - B Mused- FREE on the Bandstand

Venue: The Bandstand

Date(s): Sat 27/08/2011
Saturday Evening

Time(s): 7pm-8pm
FREE
FREE

A fine Rock Blues line up fronted by Del Benson with a good mix of covers and originals that will set the evening in motion with the energy and style that it needs.

Blues @ The Mills - Bad Influence - In the Colour House Theatre

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 28/08/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-11pm
Full Price Tickets: £10.00 per seat
Concession Price Tickets: £8.00 per seat
£8 in advance
£10 on the Door

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A band with a great reputation that it richly deserves fronted by Val Cowell whose vocal power is a sight to behold. Richard’s guitar playing creates a balance and a dynamic that coupled with the fine rhythm section creates a musical force that is irresistible. This will be another great night!

Blues @ The Mills - Elephant Shelf - In The Colour House Theatre

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Mon 29/08/2011
Monday Evening

Time(s): 8pm-11pm
Full Price Tickets: £10.00 per seat
Concession Price Tickets: £8.00 per seat
£8 in advance
£10 on the Door

Box Office: 020 8542 5511

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A band that has carved out a great reputation for itself in recent years with Vicky Martin on vocals and guitar, Diana Stone on violin, keyboard and vocals Rosie Swan on vocals, Robbie Charles on bass and Terry McInerny on drums. There will also be some special guests to make a great evening even greater. Enjoy!

RAWHIDES - Blues Brothers Tribute Band

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sat 03/09/2011
Saturday Evening

Time(s): 7:30pm
Full Price Tickets: £15.00 per seat
TICKETS £20 – includes Sausage & Chips Supper

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TEL: PETER 07947 484964
GERALDINE 07961 440127

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Sausage & Chips Supper
LICENSED BAR

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Don’t miss the chance to see this brilliant band – last seen at Mitcham Carnival where they were a huge hit!!

All proceeds to the Colour House Children’s Theatre Charity RCN 1123398

BB's Blues Club - Blues Academy

Venue: Colour House Theatre

Date(s): Sun 16/10/2011
Sunday Evening

Time(s): 8pm - 11pm
Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat
Box Office: 020 8542 5511

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This tight driving band has been performing great sets for BBs for some years now....Having supported The Yardbirds this year, we are pleased to have them return to The Colour House and raise the roof as ever....

Line up may be subject to change.