by Tony Seaman | Jun 16, 2017 | News
We’ve hit the big time! Beale to Bourbon was played on Monday 5th June at 20.00 on Paul Jones famous Blues show (I suppose we are now!) Download the show on implorer for radio and listen to some of the best blues music from past to present – INCLUDING...
by Tony Seaman | Apr 26, 2017 | News
Hi all, just posted two fab gigs at The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne Lancashire. Backbone fought off hundreds of bands this year to win TWO prestigious slots in TWO different Roadhouse venues. We’re playing the Colne Legion from 2.30-4.30,...
by Tony Seaman | Mar 28, 2017 | News
At this years Ilfracombe Blues festival, Backbone Blues Band will be supporting “The Blues Band” on Saturday the 11th November. It will be a fantastic 3 day event running from Friday the 10th till Sunday the 12th with literally dozens of fantastic Blues...
by Tony Seaman | Jan 15, 2017 | News
We are delighted to be supporting the fabulous Rebecca Downes on the 11th Feb at the Harlington in Fleet. Rebecca was voted best female blues singer in 2016 so whatever you do don’t miss this show.
by Tony Seaman | Nov 16, 2016 | News
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at Sub89 in Reading (fab venue by the way) to witness the coming together of 2 very powerful musical forces. Backbone will start the night off with their inimitable style and showmanship, handing over to the...
by Tony Seaman | Oct 7, 2016 | News
Backbone has just confirmed a whole raft of Autumn dates. Starting on the 9th November at “Dusty’s Blues Club” in High Wycombe, moving onto the South West, then supporting Laurence Jones at “Sub89” in Reading on the 23rd November. The...
by Tony Seaman | Jul 15, 2016 | News
Had a fantastic gig last Saturday as Backbone headlined the all day festival. A large amount of great bands played through the day but as night cam and the lights came on Backbone took to the stage.
by Tony Seaman | Apr 20, 2016 | Review
WHICH WAY TO THE BLUES Self-Release Berkshire-based Backbone has probably played more in the US than at home, having toured the southern USA several times, including playing the King Biscuit festival and Ground Zero in Clarksdale. Those experiences are recounted in...
by Tony Seaman | Feb 6, 2016 | Review
The Backbone Blues Band made their debut at the ‘BBC’, stepping in at short notice when illness forced the scheduled band to withdraw. They immediately impressed this reviewer by opening with Tommy Castro and Rick Estrin’s “Backup Plan”, bassist Duncan Highet’s strong...
by Tony Seaman | Jan 30, 2016 | News
Once again and due to popular demand, Backbone return to The Little Angel in Henley for a night of blues and fun.
