Henry’s Blueshouse was started in 1968 by Big Bear Records founder Jim Simpson and became a stepping stone to fame by dozens of bands including Status Quo, Jethro Tull, Thin Lizzy and Judas Priest. American bluesmen and leading British rock and blues attractions, including Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, featured weekly there.
Now the legendary blues night is reborn at THE BULLS HEAD at 38 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham B15 1EJ. For directions, click here.
Next Tuesday 28th May the featured artist is Tipitina performing from 8pm, with a special take on the blues, barrelhouse and gospel of New Orleans – they’re from Leyland in Lancashire and they’re the real deal. Tipitina also represented the Royal Albert Hall when they performed at the West End Live Festival – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJCB_KyHV4
From 7pm there will be Talkin’ Blues interview featuring the legendary Ricky Cool, veteran of some 1000 gigs and a true devotee of the blues.
All performances are free admission – here are the upcoming gigs:
May 28th: TIPITINA
June 4th: DAVID MOORE BLUES BAND
June 11th: 58s BLUES BAND AND CHIKENBONE JOHN
June 18th: BROOKS WILLIAMS
June 25th: C-JAM