Colour House Blues

26/05/2024

Dear Blues fans

I’m very sorry to let you know that this months blues night with Tim Hain ha been cancelled, the theatre is still awaiting its licence and the William Morris is already booked up that night.

We feel very confident we will be back to normal in the theatre with the June gig featuring Dave Peadody and Alan Glen, bookings at
https://booking.bookinghound.com/fe/booking?og=692c37a2-82ec-409d-9376-a71d833523ab&mode=a&uniqueId=16

We’re very sorry that we’ve had these disruptions over the past few months but we are looking forward to our return on Sunday 30th June!

Kind regards
Peter

03/05/2024

Fantastic night with Wizz Jones , Kirk McElhinney last Sunday
upstairs at the William Morris! Pics and video to follow

21/04/2024

Wizz Jones ( plus guests ) upstairs at the William Morris, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill way London SW19 2RD next Sunday April 28 - showtime 8.15 - 10.30pm Advance tickets www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk
or come on the night and buy a ticket on the door

21/04/2024

Dear Blues Fans

Our next Blues night on Sunday 28th April, featuring the wonderful and truly outstanding Wiz Jones is on at the William Morris Pub, upstairs room. Its going to be a great night in new surroundings, The William Morris Pub is at the Mills, at the other end of the site, easy to find and to enjoy the pub atmosphere. The beer will be on tap!

Its going to be a great night in new surroundings, The William Morris Pub is at the Mills, on other end of the site, easy to find and to also enjoy the pub atmosphere.

Pub open all day, doors to upstairs open from 7.30pm
Tickets: £13 in advance | £15 on the door |
Bookings on our website or click on this link
https://booking.bookinghound.com/fe/booking?og=692c37a2-82ec-409d-9376-a71d833523ab&mode=a&uniqueId=10

We look forward to seeing you there

20/04/2024

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Unfortunately the COLOUR HOUSE THEATRE is still having licensing problems…but April’s show WILL
GO ON AT THE WILLIAM MORRIS PUB in Merton Abbey Mills! We are looking forward to using the upstairs function room at the William Morris for WIZZ JONES’ concert ! We can’t wait!
The WILLIAM MORRIS PUB is just a stones throw from the Colour House Theatre right on the bank of the River Wandle . It’s a charming location with a lovely atmosphere. www.wmpub.co.uk
William Morris 20 Watermill Way Merton Abbey Mills London SW19 2RD
For advance booking www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk or just buy a ticket on the door . Showtime 8.16 -10.30pm . There may be a guest or two .. more info to follow!

Welcome to The William Morris PubWaterside pub on the river Wandle, located in the historical Merton Abbey Mills. Three large outside spaces including a large heated and covered pergola. Cosy, red brick interior with a beautiful upstairs private space with its own terrace. Serving a wide range of be...

15/03/2024

Sadly there will be no Colour House Blues show on March 31 due to licensing issues at the Theatre but we will DEFINITELY be back on Sunday April 28th with the legendary WIZZ JONES !

25/02/2024

More BBC at CHB

25/02/2024

British Bluescasting Corporation at Colour House Blues

23/02/2024

Dear Blues Lovers

We’re back for our February instalment of the blues

Sunday 25th Feb brings us the outstanding BBC The British Bluescasting Corporation
Who are they? Well, they’re a band featuring some of the most established session players in the UK ………. and Ben! Between them they’ve worked with many top artists in the music and entertainment field, in the studio; on tour; on TV & radio; both in the UK and across the world. More details on their page: www.facebook.com/bbcblues or website: www.bbcblues.co.uk


“In my opinion you will in time become known as one of the best British bands around”.
Blues Club Magazine.
“Tight as a nut playing…….fuelled up and fit for purpose”
Blues in Britain Magazine
“Impressive…..Highly Entertaining…..Clever…..Guitar Maestros….”
Blues Blast Magazine
“Brilliant British Blues – the way it should be played”
Paul Lyttle, Alive FM
“Wow!! Could barely stay in my chair!! This is terrific.”
Craig Jones (Ontario) author of “Chasing the Blues Travellers Guide”

Bookings at https://colourhousetheatre.co.uk/event/bbc-the-british-bluescasting-corporation/

PLEASE NOTE
Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control the bar this month will not be open on the night, you can bring in soft drinks but alcohol is strictly not allowed.

We look forward to seeing you there

Peter

Book Now Pricing: Adult: £10 in advance £12 on the door Child: Conc.: Dates: 25/02/2024 - 25/02/2024 Showing Times: 8pm - 10pm Booking Information: Tickets: £10 in advance | £12 on the door | Bookings cancelled up to 24 hours in advance will be refunded (minus booking fee). Bookings cancelled le...

23/02/2024

This Sunday evening I will be attending Colour House Blues for the British Bluescasting Corporation!!

20/02/2024

Featuring some of the most established session players in the UK, The British Bluescasting Corporation are coming to Colour House Theatre's Colour House Blues 🎸

📅 Sunday 25th February @ 8pm
🎟️ colourhousetheatre.co.uk

20/02/2024

This Sunday !! Come and get Bluescasted !!

Sunday 25th Feb. Tickets available now from https://booking.bookinghound.com/fe/booking?og=692c37a2-82ec-409d-9376-a71d833523ab&mode=a&uniqueId=2 . See you there..........

19/02/2024

It’s coming up to the last Sunday in February and that means another show at Colour House Blues ! This month we welcome back The British Bluescasting Corporation! A special band of some of the UKs most notable session musicians who come together to play some blues .. and just enjoy themselves!! A fantastic musical soirée is absolutely guaranteed!!
And there are still tickets available but they are selling fast .. www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk

28/01/2024

An excellent first gig of 2024 from the highly original and sonically inventive GABRIEL MESH and THE GAS !

28/01/2024

Tonight !! GABRIEL MESH AND THE GAS make their debut at Colour House Blues!! Get your tickets at www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk or buy on the door tonight! Showtime around 8pm.. Colour House Theatre , Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD

22/01/2024

Dear Blues Fans

Happy New year!

Our first Colour House blues night for 2024 is fast approaching and is on (as per normal) the last Sunday in the month - 28th January.

It’s time to blow the cobwebs of January hibernation away and get out for a great night of the Blues with Gabriel Mesh and The Gas.

It’s going to be a great night and we look forward to seeing you there

Further information and bookings at

Book Now Pricing: Adult: £10 in advance £12 on the door Child: Conc.: Dates: 28/01/2024 - 28/01/2024 Showing Times: 8pm - 10pm Booking Information: Tickets: £10 in advance | £12 on the door | Bookings cancelled up to 24 hours in advance will be refunded (minus booking fee). Bookings cancelled le...

19/12/2023

A great end of year gig at Colour House Blues last Sunday ! Sincere thanks to all who came and who have supported the club in 2023! We are currently booking some fantastic acts for 2024 - keep an eye on www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Next show is Dave Peabody and Alan Glen on Sunday January 28!

10/12/2023

Hi Blues Fans

It’s here the last Colour House Blues night for 2023!

Our Christmas special on Sunday 17th December will be featuring the ROBIN BIBI All STAR JAM!



Local blues legend Robin Bibi will host a special Christmas blues show featuring an Allstar jam session with specially invited guests. Robin will play an opening set with his top class band and then will invite some brilliant special guest musicians and will end the show with an Allstar jam session featuring some of the best local musicians on the circuit. Last time Robin ran a jam session at the Colour House Theatre it was a sell out so we advise you to book your tickets as soon as you can. You can still rock up on the night and buy a ticket on the door .
Robins reputation as one of the finest blues/ rock guitarists in England is well known and he’s also very experienced at running all kinds of musical soirées!!

Come and enjoy a top night of Blues before Christmas and see out what’s been a great year at the Colour House Blues Club.

Bookings at https://colourhousetheatre.co.uk/event/allstar-jam-with-robin-bibi/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year of Blues Music!!

26/11/2023

More soul.blues at Colour House Theatre

26/11/2023

Soul.Blues are ROCKING tonight

20/11/2023

Yes Its that time again! Colour House Blues is back on Sunday 26th November

We’ve got a great night in store with Soul.Blues

Featuring
ATAMA BENTLEY , London’s very own Fiji Bluesman, (via the Sydney Blues Mafia), bringing his powerhouse performance, buzzing electric guitar and raw vocals together with co-collaborator
SAM KELLY , Cymande superstar and honoured in Blues in Britain after winning UK Drummer of the year five years running having played with legends such as Dr John, Robert Plant and Gary Moore. Joining Soul.Blues on bass is
RICHARD SADLER, known for his groove playing, studio and band work with Ray Davis, (Kinks) Paul Weller and Tom Jones along with special guest Jenny Carr on keys, an amazingly diverse performer who has played and recorded with numerous artists such as Julia Fordham, Beverley Craven, Yazz, Billy Ocean and Imelda May as well as singer/songwriters Jeb Loy Nicholls and Robb Johnson.
https://atamabluesbentley.simplesite.com

Book your tickets at
https://colourhousetheatre.co.uk/event/soul-blues-ft-blues-bentley/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Book Now Pricing: Adult: £10 Child: Conc.: Dates: 26/11/2023 - 26/11/2023 Showing Times: 7.30pm-11pm Booking Information: Tickets: £10 in advance | £12 on the door | Bookings cancelled up to 24 hours in advance will be refunded (minus booking fee). Bookings cancelled less than 24 hours in advance...

18/11/2023

Next Colour House Blues show !! This is always totally unique!! Don’t miss it !!

29/10/2023

A good turnout waiting for Wizz Jones with Simeon and Alfie Jones ! There’s still some space left!

27/10/2023

Don’t miss this !! Three generations of Joneses !!!!

24/10/2023

This Sunday a real NATIONAL TREASURE returns to Colour House Blues .. 84year old WIZZ JONES .. sounding as good as ever!!

Born 1939 in Croydon, Surrey, Wizz began his musical career at the age of 18 leading a Country and Skiffle band called "The Wranglers" in 1957. He had been inspired to take up the acoustic guitar a year or so before this after hearing such guitar luminaries as Big Bill Broonzy, Rambling Jack Elliot and Muddy Waters playing at a club in London organized by Cyril Davies and Alexis Korner (The Roundhouse in Wardour Street). Having learned most of his blues licks from Long John Baldry and Davy Graham whilst playing in the coffee bars of Soho, Wizz followed the time honoured trail - busking throughout Europe with many different musicians including at one time a budding young blues-man named Rod Stewart.

On returning to Britain in the early sixties, Wizz formed a blue-grass duo with banjo-picker Pete Stanley, a partnership which was to last for four years during which time Wizz and Pete recorded a single and LP Album for EMI. (Now available on CD with previously un-released bonus tracks on the Rollercoaster label).

Wizz and Pete went their separate ways at the end of 1967 and Wizz returned to solo work collaborating with songwriter Alan Tunbridge (an artist friend from the Soho days) and occasionally with guitarist Peter Berryman. He enjoyed considerable success throughout the 70's In Europe and Scandinavia both as a touring soloist and together with his wife Sandy in the group "Lazy Farmer" (the group's album due to be released on CD autumn 2005).

However back in England and several albums later - in spite of being often mentioned as an important early influence by artists such as Eric Clapton, John Renbourn and Ralph McTell (see Ralph's biog of Wizz), Wizz retained a certain "musician's musician" reputation, only occasionally playing club gigs and the odd festival spot sometimes with son Simeon on Sax, Harmonica and Flute. (As Billy Connolly says in the "Acoustic Routes" TV Documentary on Bert Jansch - "My friend Wizz has had a somewhat wispy career - now you see him now you don't!")

It was possibly as a result of Wizz's appearance in this film and the re-issue of some of his long lost classics during the 90's that Wizz began to enjoy a bit of a come-back!

More recordings followed notably on the U.S. based Scenescof label which led to Wizz's first trip to America (see review "Wizz Jones - 1st show in U.S.) and later on an appearance in the documentary film "The Ballad Of Rambling Jack Elliot".

Wizz celebrated his 65th birthday on April 23rd 2004 in London, together with Simeon and guest musicians at The Half Moon Putney and 2006 saw the release of a new DVD featuring Wizz and Simeon playing and talking to Martin Carthy.

More than a decade on and now hurtling towards the age of 80 Wizz continues to plough his singular furrow leaving a trail of gigs and recordings behind him as he goes!

After touring with the late great John Renbourn a duo album on CD and Vynil titled "Joint Control" after the Bert Jansch guitar piece was produced to much acclaim followed by Wizz's latest CD "Come What May" which features guitarist Pete Berryman and of course Simeon Jones. Lately Wizz has been re-united with his old busking friend from the Cornwall days Ralph Mctell and tours and recordings have also followed.

This well used quote still rings true in 2018 - 'With his unique guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and "a right hand worthy of Broonzy" Wizz continues to tour on the acoustic folk and blues circuit'.

Oh yes I nearly forgot, a surprise performance of Wizz's 1972 song "When I Leave Berlin" by Bruce Springsteen in Berlin in 2012.

22/10/2023

Dear Blues lovers

He’s Back!

The truly wonderful and statesman of the best of British Blues, Wiz Jones is returning to the club next Sunday 29th October.



Inspired by hearing Big Bill Broonzy and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Wizz Jones learnt his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry whilst playing in the coffee bars of London’s Soho in the late 1950’s.
He then followed the time-honoured buskers’ trail from the streets of Paris to the markets of Marrakech during the early 1960’s and returned to Britain with a unique acoustic guitar style,
an eclectic repertoire and a ‘right hand worthy of Broonzy’!
John Renbourn, Clapton and Keith Richards have all named him as an important early influence and in May 2012 Bruce Springsteen opened his Berlin show with Wizz’s song ‘When I Leave Berlin’.
Furthermore in October 2019 Wizz was presented with a life-time achievement award at the BBC Radio Two Folk Awards held at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
With a career now spanning more than 60 years Wizz continues to gig on the Acoustic Folk and Blues circuit, usually solo but sometimes with his Son Simeon on Sax, Flute and Harmonica.

An excellent night of top Blues is in store, miss it miss out!

Tickets available at https://colourhousetheatre.co.uk/event/wizz-jones-live/

We look forward to seeing you there

Book Now Pricing: Adult: £13 Child: Conc.: Dates: 29/10/2023 - 29/10/2023 Showing Times: 7.30pm-11pm Booking Information: Tickets: £13 in advance | £15 on the door | Bookings cancelled up to 24 hours in advance will be refunded (minus booking fee). Bookings cancelled less than 24 hours in advance...

15/09/2023

Next gig at Colour House Blues! Don’t miss !!

15/09/2023

Our next Colour House Blues show is on Sunday September 24 .. the first time for duo David Raphael and Jon Walsh ! Expect a fun night of top quality original acoustic blues/roots mixed with some old favourites. David Raphael - also known as the HARPMEISTER is a familiar face to our club having played here with “Blue Haze”’and Nick Hyde but it’s Jon Walsh’s first visit.. a fine and versatile guitarist h who loves to play acoustic blues laced with some fine slide guitar .. here’s a taster of Jon playing solo
For tickets please visit www.colourhouseblues.co.uk or rock
up on the night and get your tickets on the door ! Music from 8pm

The Platform Tavern

24/08/2023

This Bank Holiday weekend I am heading up to Congleton to perform two shows at Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival! Fantastic atmosphere.. party time ! www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk
But if you are in South London on Sunday evening and you want to see some of the UKs finest acoustic blues get along to the Colour House Theatre and catch Simon Prager and Kevin “ Doc” Stenson with a guest spot from fine jazz/ blues singer Wendy Lanchin . Tickets in advance from www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk or you can buy tickets on the door! Music from 8pm .. ( wish I could be there!! ) 😱🤣😎

Welcome to Colour House Theatre, SW19 Colour House opened as a theatre in the summer of 1995. Our Grade II listed building stands in the picturesque riverside setting of Merton Abbey Mills and has a history of over 500 years, which includes being used by Arthur Liberty to mix his fabric dyes in the....

24/08/2023

Can’t wait to be entertained by Simon Prager and Kevin “Doc” Stenson this coming Sunday! Plus they will be joined by singer Wendy Lanchin .. here’s a clip of Simon and Doc at a previous Colour House Blues show
Tickets in advance www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk or buy a ticket on the door . Music from 8pm until around 10.30.. keep it live !!

Simon Prager & Doc Stenson - Hestitation Blues--Live at The Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Millsl, London-May 2018 -Simon Prager - Guitar / VocalsKevin "...