Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion and Red Butler

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"Catchy riffs, interesting arrangements and exciting grooves"

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion - Striking vocals, excellent original material; spiralling and breathtaking guitar, awesome and evocative Hammond-organ all knitted together and given free rein by the sheer musicality and listening skill of drummer Paul Robinson.’

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion have made a name and reputation for consummate musicianship, stylish delivery, and a deep rooted, rich and diverse musical vocabulary. The band have come right to the fore of the British Blues Scene over the last five very exciting years; producing six well received albums, and picking up a series of awards including Runner-Up in both best band (2015) and best female vocals (2014 & 2015) British Blues Awards.

Their exciting live set is based around the band's rootsy originals; featuring strong catchy riffs, interesting arrangements and exciting grooves; providing the perfect vehicle for Zoë's biting, passionate and commanding vocal style, and Rob's unmistakable touch and flow on guitar.

"Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion brought a different level of class to the main stage; lovely fluid guitar from Rob Koral & Zoe's powerful, impassioned vocal” - Moray Stuart, Blues In Britain, Sept 2016, Ealing Blues Festival

"Very nice song, beautifully delivered with superb guitar from Rob Koral” - Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2, 6th March 2017

Red Butler  -  Dynamic rock/blues band Red Butler is fast making a name for itself across Britain and Europe. Audiences instantly tap into the fire and passion generated by the young band from Brighton.

The power and sensitivity of their music has seen Red Butler win national awards. Successes include:

Alex – runner up in Young Artist category – British Blues Awards 2016.

*  Band – third place in Best Blues Band category – British Blues Awards 2016.

*  Representing the UK at the European Blues Challenge in Italy 2016.

*  Winners of the UK Blues Challenge 2015.

*  Runners-up in the British Blues Awards 2015 (Alex, Young Artist and Band, Emerging Artist).
 Alex Butler established the band in 2012 and for a long time the line up comprised Alex (lead guitar and backing vocals), Jane Pearce (lead vocals), Charlie Simpson (drums) and Mike Topp (bass and backing vocals).  With the heavier sound of ‘Nothing To Lose’ Dan Spellman (guitar and backing vocals) joined the line-up.  The end of 2016 saw the biggest change to date when Jane opted to leave the band to pursue her own career.  Dan has stepped into the role of lead vocalist having performed with other bands and is already exciting audiences with his voice and stage presence.  The search is on for another vocalist, which could give Red Butler the exciting possibility of twin vocalists.