Blue Cavern Music Club

07/02/2025

Check out Greg Coulson's awesome new release of Nick Of Time - a cover of Bonnie Raitt's song. 🙌

We love it and can't wait to see Greg perform at our All Stars show at Thames Side Brewery on 8th May. Tickets available now ;)

04/02/2025

Only 3 months to go and tickets are selling fast 🙌

On Thurs 8th May, an exciting new band will be gracing the Thames Side Brewery stage in Staines. A world-class line up performing together for the very first time, Blue Cavern Music Club is proud to present The All Stars. ✨

➡️ Ticket link in comments below.

Introducing…
🎙️ Alice Armstrong - vocals
🎸 Connor Selby - guitar and vocals
🎹 Greg Coulson - keys and vocals
🎸 Stefan Redtenbacher - bass
🥁 Mike Sturgis - drums

This unique collaboration will make for an unmissable live show, captivating and inspiring audiences far and wide. Greg, Alice and Connor will each take us on a musical journey through their own self-penned songs, with a few choice covers, backed by Funkestra’s elite rhythm section Stefan and Mike. 🙌

Expect to immerse your ears in the sounds of powerhouse vocals, electrifying guitar, funky bass riffs, percussive grooves, magical piano and mesmerising Hammond organ solos. 🎶

The event is expected to sell out so please book early to avoid disappointment. This show may never happen again! 🤯

Flyer design thanks to Alice 🙏

02/02/2025

Introducing our All Stars line up one by one... 🤩

Connor Selby will be making his debut at Blue Cavern Music Club as part of our All Stars show at Thames Side Brewery Staines on 8th May and we can't wait! 🙌 (Tickets available from link in comments)

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Connor Selby, one of the brightest stars on the UK blues scene, graces the stage alongside the rest of our All Star line up. With a voice as smooth as velvet and guitar skills that draw from the deepest roots of blues and soul, Connor is redefining the genre for a new generation.

Fresh from releasing his critically acclaimed debut album, Connor’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. A three-time winner of “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards (2020–2022), he has performed at the iconic Wembley Stadium with The Who, and Hyde Park alongside Pearl Jam, Stereophonics, and Johnny Marr. In 2023, he captivated audiences touring with legends Robert Cray and Beth Hart.

Whether you’re a lifelong blues aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this is a special opportunity to witness a performer hailed as the future of British blues. 🎸

09/12/2024

Not a Blue Cavern event but you can catch our signature jazz band The Mulberries at Calico in Reading this Wed 11 Dec. Tickets available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calicobareatery/1477573

J A Z Z N I G H T - Christmas Edition🎅🏽🎷🎶

Join us on Wednesday 11th December, for an evening of LIVE music with The Mulberries🎤

🕗 7.30pm - 10pm
📍 Calico Reading

An event NOT to be missed! Click the link in our bio to get your tickets now…

Table reservations include entry | Standing tickets include 1 Drink

               

11/11/2024

If you missed our news the other week, tickets are selling fast for our special All Stars show on 8th May at Thames Side Brewery Staines featuring a brand new line up playing together for the first time! 🤩

🎙️ Alice Armstrong - vocals
🎸 Connor Selby - vocals & guitar
🎸 Stefan Redtenbacher - bass
🎹 Greg Coulson - vocals & keys
🥁 Mike Sturgis - drums

Grab your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bluecavern/1453602

31/10/2024

The news is finally here! 🤩

For one night only, a brand new band formed from several individual artists on our Live & Love Music roster will be gracing Thames Side Brewery stage on Thurs 8th May 2025. 🎶

A world-class line up performing together for the very first time, Blue Cavern Music Club is proud to present The Allstars. ✨ Experience a captivating fusion of Soul, Funk and Blues from this exclusive group of top-tier musicians.

Introducing…
🎙️ Alice Armstrong - vocals
🎸 Stefan Redtenbacher - bass
🎸 Connor Selby - guitar and vocals
🎹 Greg Coulson - keys and vocals
🥁 Mike Sturgis - drums

🔗 Tickets are £30 + booking fee. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bluecavern/1453602

This unique collaboration will make for an unmissable live show, captivating and inspiring audiences far and wide. Greg, Alice and Connor will each take us on a musical journey through their own self-penned songs, with a few choice covers, backed by Funkestra’s elite rhythm section Stefan and Mike. 🔥

Expect to immerse your ears in the sounds of powerhouse vocals, electrifying guitar, funky bass riffs, percussive grooves, magical piano and mesmerising Hammond organ solos.

The event is expected to sell out so please book early to avoid disappointment. This show may never happen again! 🤯

Special shout out to Stefan for helping us pull this together and Paul Mumford from Monoki Media for the awesome poster design. 🙏

We can't wait for this! 😁

11/10/2024

Big news coming soon ;)

🎥 Video by MenFriday Films
🎶 Greg Coulson

02/10/2024

📢 NEWS! 📢

Many of you have been asking when our next shows will be... We are taking a short break from our main Blue Cavern events for the rest of the year to focus on other projects, but we'll be back early next year with a bang! 🔥

We're currently working on an exciting collaboration event that will be UNMISSABLE. Watch this space ;)

In the meantime, our lovely friends over at Dawkes Music in Maidenhead are hosting a special show for the awesome Greg Coulson. Some of you may have seen him at Blue Cavern back in July.

Here are the details:

🗓️ Thurs 5th Dec from 8pm-10.30pm
📍 At Dawkes in Maidenhead

A fusion of Blues, Soul, Funk & Jazz from this incredible world-touring artist. ✨

Tickets £18 from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dawkesmusic/1390677

VIP upgrades and student discounts also available.

Hope to see you there! 😊

09/09/2024

Stuck for something to do this month in Reading? We have two big shows coming up. 🙌

✨ Fri 13 Sept - Late Night Funk at Calico Reading with The Hugh Turner Band for Blue Cavern Music Club. One of our favourite instrumental bands right now so come check them out!

Tickets £10
➡️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calicobareatery/1349668

✨ Fri 20 Sept - Friday Night Blues at The Butler with The Thomas Heppell Band. A rising star on the blues scene. Not to be missed!

Tickets: £12 + booking fee
➡️ https://wegottickets.com/event/614649

See you there! 😉

25/08/2024

NEWS! 🤩 Our mid week Blue Cavern Music Club nights will return to Thursdays in the autumn (line ups to be announced soon)

Next month we have something a bit different for you with a Late Night Funk special on Fri 13 Sept at Calico Bar & Eatery Reading with The Hugh Turner Band.

Expect a spectacular fusion of improvised instrumental jazz funk - Friday nights in town have never been this good. 🙌

Featuring:
Hugh Turner on guitar 🎸
Anatoliy Vyacheslavov on sax 🎷
Paul Glover on drums 🥁
Raph Mizraki on bass 🎸

£10 standing tickets or VIP table options available for diners. Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calicobareatery/1349668

16/08/2024

✨ World-class live band nights return to Calico Reading on Wed 21 Aug with Blue Cavern Music Club ✨

Live blues music from the incredible Remi Bankyln & The King Bees 🎶

FREE ENTRY for standing
Table reservations available
7pm-10.30pm

Book your VIP table here to reserve the best seats. Free standing tickets also available. ☺️

➡️ https://bit.ly/3YM79Jk

📍 Calico (Hotel 1843), 33 London St, Reading RG1 4PS

Inspired by the sounds and artists such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers and Elmore James, Remi and his band bring their signature Delta/Chicago feel-good vibe that will get you out of your seat.

All 4 of our shows have sold out since May so I highly recommend booking in advance. See you there! 🙌

(Video filmed at Hickies Music Shop) 🎥

06/08/2024

Who wants to see the return of our Blue Cavern Jazz Nights this autumn? 🎷 Here are a few awesome snaps of our second jazz night back in July from our photographer Tony Cole.

Performances by Emily & The Suits and Steve Morano. Such a lovely event! ☺️

Calico Bar & Eatery

04/08/2024

Some brilliant snaps taken by the talented Tony Cole at our Blue Cavern event at Calico Bar & Eatery back in July with the epic Greg Coulson and Nicole Allan. What a night! 😊

We're back this week on Wed 7th Aug with Alice Armstrong + Thomas Heppell. Tickets are £15. Book now to reserve your space (only a couple of tables left!). https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/940668243037

30/07/2024

Introducing Remi Bankyln & The King Bees at Blue Cavern Music Club on Wed 21 Aug at Calico Reading. 🤩

We first saw Remi perform a couple of years ago and it felt like stepping back in time to another era! So cool. Expect bluesy vintage vibes. 🎸 Highly recommend you check him out.

Support from Steve Morano (who some of you may have seen at our second Jazz Night)

And this event is FREE ENTRY! ✨

Info and tickets ⤵️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remi-bankyln-blue-cavern-music-club-calico-reading-tickets-947527900457

26/07/2024

We loved having Steve Morano open our Jazz Night last week at Calico Reading.

Looking forward to having him back on 21 Aug supporting Remi Bankyln.

Free tickets available here (standing only) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remi-bankyln-blue-cavern-music-club-calico-reading-tickets-947527900457

If you'd like to reserve a table, you'll need to book via
https://www.1843reading.com/reserve.html

📸 Tony Cole