Catch The James Oliver Band Live! The James Oliver Band will be performing live, featuring the legendary Norman Watt Roy and the talented Mark Kemlo, with a special guest appearance by Thomas Heppell! James Oliver, known for his dynamic performances and guitar prowess, has played over 3000 gigs worldwide and shared the stage with music legends. His album “Twang” topped the Amazon Blues Charts. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the UK’s most exciting live acts, along with special guests who are sure to make the night even more spectacular!

When British husband and wife artists Grace & Aaron Bond released their latest album Aces Are High in 2023 recorded by a river in the depths of Suffolk, little did they know about the hurricane-strength surge of support that would carry them to become the first fully Independent Rock/Blues Band to have a Top 10 in the UK Official Album Charts. When Rivers Meet have remained proudly Independent, attending the 2024 BRIT Awards leading the new wave of artists to keep control over creative direction, championing a focus on authenticity in the music industry.

As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Ottewell released his first solo album Shapes & Shadows (ATO) in 2011, featuring such beautiful acoustic tunes as 'Blackbird', 'Shapes and Shadows' and 'Take This Beach', which appeared on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. Since then, Ottewell has been pleasing audiences with a series of successful solo tours across the UK, US and Australia.

Getting this star band to South Devon is a real coup for us. This is being put on at the Pavilions, Teignmouth. Tickets are available through their site but we thought we would bring this very important gig to your attention. The Cinelli Brothers have a passion for the music of the 1960’s, an amalgam of blues, rock and soul, and add a twist of contemporary style, making them a rising force on the music scene. Their appeal crosses all manner of boundaries, attracting a significantly younger crowd to their shows as well as pleasing the ears of older fans. Brothers Marco (guitar, keys, vocals) and Alessandro (drums, B/V’s) are joined by Tom Julian-Jones (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Stephen Giry (bass, guitar, B/V’s). Winners of the 2022 UK Blues Challenge. UK Blues awards nomination best blues band for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Now resident in Scotland, the respected Geordie songwriter performs with his band The Daintees. For Martin Stephenson, it’s not a career, it’s a lifetime calling, and his restless troubadour spirit has now amassed an extraordinary catalogue of 40 albums.

The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana Sit back, relax, and enjoy the most beautiful guitar melodies and the amazingly creative, unique, diverse, and very challenging songs of Carlos Santana. All of which are played skilfully by our band of top-quality and musically highly educated musicians. As hundreds of independent reviews have confirmed: it is an absolute delight to witness these virtuoso, Very Santana musicians playing their hearts out! Our band performs live concert versions of the songs with a lot of extra improvisation. This ensures that each one stays fresh and delivers surprises, gig after gig, to those who endeavour to return to our concerts every year, for more of the same. Many of our fans travel far and wide to follow our journey and enjoy our sensational shows. In return, we create wonderful memories of a unique "Santana Experience" for both our audience and ourselves. This live experience spans the entire musical Carlos Santana legacy, including the early era songs from the Abraxas album such as Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, and Samba Pa Ti, through the LATE 70s hits such as Europa and She's Not There, to the modern era multi Grammy-awarded songs such as Smooth and Maria-Maria… Very Santana recreate the guitar master and his band's live experience, with all the authenticity and uniqueness that made Carlos Santana a living legend musician and composer. The all-analogue, valve driven guitar sound (PRS guitars + Mesa Boogie Mark I Carlos Santana Signature amp) , the drums, bass, Hammond organ, and lots of percussion give you a very unique music experience! The icing on the cake is our singer Amera’s vocals and dance moves…Don’t miss our show! Book your tickets as soon as possible!

Northern Soul Story - Live 11 piece band featuring 4 lead vocalists & 3 piece brass section. Playing northern soul classics & a few other gems.

For the fifth shindig, Broken Windows are bringing Welsh dynamo Rock And Roll (The 'real' rock and roll) Trio, The James Oliver Band, back to Aberdeen. James is a celebrated telecaster sensation from the Welsh Valleys, with prestigious accolades and invites across the world to showcase his "once in a generation" skill on the electric guitar. His trio with fantastic rhythm section Mark Kemlo and Jack Allen is not only musically exceptional, but a huge amount of fun, with James' "The Tommy Cooper of the Telecaster" character and natural wit presenting proper old school groovin' rock'n'roll, with a laugh in between. Broken Windows will be firing you up for a full set before the lads rock your socks and James makes you laugh harder than you have all year.

SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari’s alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via six internationally-acclaimed solo album releases.

bliss return to the stage after 3 years away for a very special night at The Blue Lamp. Be sure to expect all your favourite bliss bangers as well as a few surprises thrown in for good measure. The event also marks 6 years to the day from their epic "Forever and a Day" EP launch gig at The Tunnels. Support comes from The Velvet Room, bringing the indie vibes in full force. Fresh off the back of the release of their latest single "Pinnochio", their set is not one to be miss. Doors open at 7:30 with the music kicking off shortly after. We can't wait to see you all there.

Immerse yourself in an ocean of talent at a live showcase with writers and their work from Pushing Out the Boat, North East Scotland’s very own magazine of creative writing. Featuring sea-themed stories and poems from contributors in the iconic atmosphere of Aberdeen’s Blue Lamp venue with readings from the stage and drinks from the bar. A relaxing break from hoofing it round all those wonderful Tall Ships! 20 July / 14:00 – 16:00 Entry by donation / Adults and young people aged 11+

Join us for Curtain Call Cabarets first voyage to raise money for CLAN Cancer Support. With an incredible line up of local performers, this evening of show tunes is not one to be missed. All proceeds will go directly to CLAN.

Fine Times is back, setting sail with a night of deep cuts, acid-nautical vibes and some of the best left-of-centre sounds Aberdeen has to offer.

From Tyranny & The Colony return to the granite city with support from Bleed The Fifth & 1 local support TBA! A colossal lineup for any Metalcore fan, make sure to come down early, this will be a heavy one!