ROUND the OAK

22/07/2024

Ruskin Park Bandstand again two years later and the sun was still shining! This was a really enjoyable gig - the band sounded hot and we got a great reaction. We're already looking forward to the next time, whenever that might be!
With Malcolm Hine on guitar, John Kaethner on bass, Richard Martin on sax, Polly Martin on BVs, good vibes and percussion and Richard Marcangelo on drums.

18/07/2024

Exactly two years ago we played on the bandstand in Ruskin Park, Camberwell and we're delighted to be back there again this Sunday from 3-3.50pm for more music and good vibes in the park.
SONIC BLUE featuring Richard Marcangelo, Richard Martin, Polly Martin, Malcolm Hine and John Kaethner, will be playing some good-time, funky R&B and blues for you.
Bring a rug, or grab a deck chair! Lazy Sunday afternoon! See you there.

16/07/2024

SONIC BLUE will be playing at the wonderful Victorian bandstand in Ruskin Park this Sunday 21st July at 3pm. It's a 50 minute set, so if you're in the area and would like to hear some funky, rocking blues and R&B, don't be late! It would be great to see you.

Sunday afternoon in the park. What's not to love? We will be followed by the Peckham Chamber Orchestra, so you are guaranteed an afternoon of musical variety in one of south London's loveliest parks. Bring a picnic! Bring a rug. Enjoy!

31/05/2024

FRIDAY 12TH JULY - SONIC BLUE
Shaking the Blues at Mycenae House
With guest guitarist Malcolm Hine and Richard Martin guesting on multiple saxophones! Come along and shake your blues - it's going to be wild!
Tickets now on sale - £10 / £8 concessions
www.wegottickets.come/event/610344

29/02/2024

GIG: Tuesday 23rd April- SONIC BLUE
Tuesday Blues - 100 Club London
So now we have the tickets and we'd really love to sell you some! If you fancy a trip Up West to the Iconic 100 Club for a hot night of funky blues. We will be playing our hearts out, supporting Eamonn McCormack, along with the Snake Oil Band and we would love to see some friendly faces there.
Tickets are £13 in advance from www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/100-Club/SONIC-BLUE-at-the-100-Club/37888377

17/02/2024

https://sonicblueband.bandcamp.com/track/up-all-night-richstix-mix

track by SONIC BLUE

16/02/2024

UP ALL NIGHT the single remix - OUT NOW - on all digital platforms. Sparkling remix & drums by Richard Marcangelo, upright bass by Steve Shone, acoustic guitar & vocal by Stephen Brayne, slide guitar by Malcolm Hine, guest vocals by Sister Zadie (aka 'The Incomparable' Sarah Brown), who sings her heart out! Song written by Stephen Brayne. I feel lucky. Do check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/872472594654712

07/02/2024

More excitement! We're really looking forward to playing at Tuesday Blues - 100 Club London on Tuesday 23rd April, supporting legendary Irish blues-rocker Eamonn McCormack.
North London's Snake Oil Band will also be there.
Founded in 1942, the 100 Club is still going strong, hosting jazz blues, soul and punk every night of the week.

If you are planning on buying tickets PLEASE USE THIS TICKET SITE ONLY! Any tickets sold through the 100 club ticket site, or other ticket sites will not generate any money for the band!

It's going to be a night of hot blues and R&B. We're looking forward to seeing you there. Oh yeah!
Tickets £13. Doors 7pm - Show 7.30

SONIC BLUE play exciting, funky R&B and rock-blues. Four experienced musicians who have played at every level from tours, festivals & blues clubs.

07/02/2024

I'm really excited that AAnother Planet Musicwill be releasing this single re-mix version of Up All Night from our album Shake The Blues.
It features some stunning vocals from the ever wonderful Sarah Brown(Sister Zadie), singing alongside me and soulful bottleneck guitar from MMalcolm Hine SSteve Shoneon heartfelt upright bass, and RRichard Marcangeloproviding the inspired percussion and the sparkling re-mix.

"We’re led by politicians acting like a bunch of fools...but we’re living in hope, waiting for a brand new dawn"

Announcing a new single from SSONIC BLUE 'Up All Night' (Richstix Mix) released February 16th.

With the fabulous featured vocals of Sister Zadie (aka Sarah Brown , currently on tour with Simple Minds) and a sparkling remix to shine even more light on this excellent crossover track.
SONIC BLUE

22/01/2024

GIG POSTPONED!!
Well! Wouldn't you know it! Our 100 CLUB gig has been shifted forward to 23rd April, when we will be supporting Eamonn McCormack instead.
I'll post ticket details as soon as possible and hope to see you there.
It'll be a steaming night of blues, soul and R&B at London's leading premier club - going strong since 1942!

19/01/2024

GIG _ GIG _ GIG! 27 February: The 100 CLUB
We're excited to be playing at the legendary The 100 Club - truly one of the great London clubs, which was founded in 1942 and is still hosting great live music every night of the week.
We're supporting two happening bands, the The Terraplanes Blues Band Band and the Alice Armstrong Band. It's going to be a hot night of steamy blues, R&B and soul. Don't miss it! Tickets on sale now. Please buy tickets through link, as it will go to the band, rather than the 100 Club link. Hope to see you there!
Tickets £13 adv. Doors 7.30pm. Show 8-11pm

Get ready for a mind-blowing night of blues as THE TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND, ALICE ARMSTRONG, and SONIC BLUE take the stage!

12/01/2024

Off to the Pelton Arms tonight to see the Dom Clark Trio. It's going to be a night of funky, jazzy, breezy tunes. Great rhythm section and sweet guitar and trumpet to top it off. Don't miss it!

https://lnkfi.re/anonymoushttps://linktr.ee/domclarktrioConor Cotterill - bassEnmanuel Moreno - drumsCeline Robertson - backing vocalsDom Clark - vocals, gu...

06/01/2024

GIG! The Morden Arms this Sunday afternoon, from 4-7pm. Oh yeah! It's a cash only bar folks. Looking forward to this! Is that a plug?

05/01/2024

OK - here it is! I'll be posting how to get tickets for this night at the legendary The 100 Club through the band asap. With the excellent Terraplanes Blues Band and the sensational Alice Armstrong, this is going to be a blast!

02/01/2024

GIG: SUNDAY 7TH JANUARY: MORDEN Morden Arms 4-7pm
Looking forward to playing some funky blues in the afternoon at this great venue in Greenwich. Bring cash! It's a cash only bar.

21/12/2023

GIG NEWS - Now this is exciting......

20/12/2023

GIGS:
January 4th THE DAYLIGHT INN, Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LZ.
£5 on the door - proceeds going to charity. 8-11pm
Kicking off the new year I'm delighted to be guesting with THE GREEN CHAIN QUARTET, a hugely experienced Hammond and sax-based jazz and blues band. You'll be sure to hear some Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery favourites and some funky jazz & blues. Richard Martin from Southern Aces will also be part of the band.
The Daylight Inn is a really stunning pub, with a beautiful function room, so I hope you can make it. It's only a two minute walk from Petts Wood station too.

JANUARY 7th - MORDEN ARMS Morden Arms
1 Brand St, London SE10 8SP. Free entry. Cash only bar.
This time with SONIC BLUE and we can't wait to be back in this music-loving pub for an afternoon session, kicking off at 4pm. Soothe those New Year blues with Matt Withey. Simon Edwards and Richard Marcangelo

30/10/2023

Clive Carroll returns to Mycenae house with a new programme of music by John Renbourn, to mark the launch of his new album of Renbourn's music, with special guest Dariush Kanani. Clive's international career began with John Renbourn inviting him to join him on tour, a collaboration that lasted many....

17/05/2022

KARA GRAINGER 2022 UK TOUR kicks off at Mycenae House on Friday 17th June. All the way from Nashville USA - soul-blues vocals, slide guitar and a full band featuring the remarkable Paddy Milner (Tom Jones Band) on keyboards. +MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD 3x British Blues Awards Nominee will open the show with an acoustic set showcasing numbers from his album, Do Right, Say Right. Check out the clips below!
Tickets £16 / £14 concessions
www.wegottickets.com/event/534335
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXaSxbCe7ig Kara Grainger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdYTmtNfuFA Paddy Milner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgoPQEwn_wM Mississippi Macdonald