Errol Linton Band [Blues]

About this event

“Errol Linton is the finest blues and reggae harmonica player in Europe. And I say that with utter confidence” – Max Reinhardt, BBC Radio 3 Late Junction

“Errol Linton stands at the forefront of British Blues” – Garth Cartwright, The Guardian

Anyone interested in contemporary British blues/roots music will be aware of Errol Linton. The Brixton born, raised and resident singer, harmonica player and songwriter has earned his spurs as leader of the most dynamic live band in the UK – Linton and band take the stage night after night, making music that gets audiences dancing and cheering. This is the funky stuff, blues with a reggae tinge and jazz flavours. Black British music with roots in Mississippi and New Orleans, Kingston and London. Linton creates a dynamic, original sound like no other artist anywhere.

A multi-award-winning performer, including a coveted ‘Best International Blues Act’ nomination at the Jazz FM Awards, Errol’s career has spanned an impressive 30 years. Linton has recently released his third studio album, Break the Seal with Brass Dog Records. Recorded and engineered at Toe Rag Studios by Liam Watson, Grammy Award winner for production of a White Stripes record, also produced by Liam and Tim Bulleyment.

Initially a busker on London streets and metro, Errol was noticed early on by John Walters – John Peel’s celebrated producer – who would film Errol in 1990 for a BBC documentary (it’s on Youtube). But even during that era of mega-CD sales, no record label dared take a chance on the Lambeth youth who sounded like no one else. Still, those listening to contemporary blues paid attention: I first encountered Errol at The Station Tavern in Ladbroke Grove in 1996.

Errol Linton Band recently won the UK Blues Challenge 2023 in Milton Keynes at the Marshall Centre. They went on to represent the UK Blues Federation in January 2024 in Memphis, USA, and April 2024 in Braga, Portugal, reaching the semi-finals in both competitions and gaining great experience and exposure.

Linton has also worked with world-famous guitar hero Joe Bonamassa at Abbey Road studios for his album Royal Tea. Most recently, he stepped into the national spotlight again with a live session on Cerys Matthews’ BBC Radio 2 Blues Show in March.

“Tremendous'” – Paul Jones BBC Radio 2 Blues Show

Line up:
Errol Linton – Vocals, harmonica
Richey Green – Guitar
Lance Rose – Bass
Gary Williams – Drums
Petar Zivkovic – Piano