SATURDAY – FROM THE USA
GIZZELLE, WITH HER AMERICAN BAND
One of the world’s best R&B singers, and a Rhythm Riot favorite, the incredible Gixxelle is returning with her fabulous Californian band for another soul-stirring set of rhythm & blues. The voice of an angel, backed by the very best musicians. This show is a sure-fire winner, all the way!
SUNDAY – FROM GERMANY
RAY COLLINS’ HOT-CLUB
25 years since their first show at the Rhythm Riot, Europe’s best-loved jumpin’ R&B band, Ray Collins’ Hot-Club, are back for a record 7th time. Guaranteed crowd-pleasers, with a set packed with floor-fillers, it’s a spellbinding show you must not miss.
FRIDAY – FROM IRELAND
ALAN POWER & THE AFTERSHOCKS
Rock’n’roll, rockabilly, gospel, ballads and more… Alan Power & The Aftershocks bring it all, and lay it out hot. Always delivering an action-packed show, these guys will draw you in and stuff your ears full of good-time music with a rockin’ beat.
FRIDAY – FROM THE USA
HARRELL ‘YOUNG RELL’ DAVENPORT
At just 19 years old, Harrell ‘Young Rell’ Davenport is already a Chicago blues sensation,
taking care of vocals, guitar and harmonica in a pure vintage style. This special UK exclusive show will take you on an exciting journey, back to where it all began.
SUNDAY – FROM CANADA
PETER & THE WOLVES
Rip-roaring rock’n’roll with the infectious sound of Peter & The Wolves and their amazingly versatile musicians. Without missing a beat, Peter switches from piano-pumping to guitar picking, sharing vocals with the equally talented, sax-honkin’ Meg.
It’s fast-paced, frantic and fun!
THURSDAY – FROM ITALY
THE TRUFFLE VALLEY BOYS
The first overseas band of the weekend, and an absolute treat. The Truffle Valley Boys are simply outstanding and their bluegrass show is period-perfect, choreographed around a single microphone, just as it would have been back in the day.
FRIDAY – FROM THE USA
TRULY LOVER TRIO
Here’s yet another treat… a one-off reunion show by the superb Truly Lover Trio, back together for one nite only. Traditional rockabilly sounds featuring Marcel Riesco’s unique vocals, stripped-down backing and a storming set of hot rockin’ numbers. Ain’t that a dilly!
SUNDAY – FROM THE USA
SEAN ‘MACK’ McDONALD
Sean ‘Mack’ McDonald is quite simply the real deal. Georgia-born, steeped in the blues, with skills honed in church, he’s now making waves around the world with his mastery of traditional blues, R&B and rock’n’roll. This rare UK show will be a highlight of the weekend.
THURSDAY – FROM ENGLAND
THE REVOLUTIONAIRES
All set to close out Thursday night with their hi-energy, hopped-up rhythm & blues, The Revolutionaires always raise the stakes. Their non-stop storming sounds will set your pulse racing… giving you an extra burst of energy to take you through to the early hours.
FRIDAY – FROM THE NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM
DIMARCO JUMPS & THE JIVERS
Fronted by an amazing vocalist, with honkin’ horns and a solid rhythm section, DiMarco Jumps & The Jivers will be bringing you the very best rockin’ rhythm & blues. A quality combo, ready to rock the joint.
SUNDAY – FROM ENGLAND/THE NETHERLANDS
LAURA ASHLEIGH & THE SAVOYS
Laura Ashleigh is gonna blow you away, with a voice that delivers the sweetest tones one moment, and raunchy R&B the next. With the big sound of 6-piece The Savoys it’ll be a hot, hot show!
SATURDAY – FROM ITALY
HALF CHICKEN
Hailing from Sicily and comin’ at ya with all guns blazing, Half Chicken will be making their Rhythm Riot debut. A seriously hot 5-piece combo serving up a superb set of jumpin’, jivin’ rhythm & blues, just the way you like it.
THURSDAY – FROM ENGLAND
LEW LEWIS & HIS ALL-STAR TRIO
You just know you’re gonna hear the hottest rockabilly and rock’n’roll as soon as Lew Lewis & His All-Star Trio hit the stage. Tearing through a songbook of classic numbers, and exciting songs of their own, you’re in for a real rock’n’roll party!
SATURDAY – FROM THE NETHERLANDS
THE TRAIL-BLAZERS
Another exciting UK first, with fabulous 4-piece guitar-led R&B from exciting Dutch combo, The Trail-Blazers. Inspired by the likes of Freddy King, you’re guaranteed a feast of solid ’50s sounds.
SUNDAY – WITH FIVE OF THE UKs FINEST YOUNG FEMALE SINGERS
THE ALL-STAR WANDA JACKSON SHOW
It’s 25 years since the great Wanda Jackson thrilled us with an amazing show at the Rhythm Riot. To commemorate that performance, five fine ‘Fujiyama Mamas’ will pay homage to ‘The Queen of Rockabilly’ in a very special, one-off, end-of-weekend show.
Movin’ and a-groovin’s gonna satisfy your soul… Let’s have a party!
IN THE LOUNGE BAR
FRIDAY – FROM ENGLAND
THE HOT HOUSE COMBO
What can we say about the super-talented Hot House Combo? This exciting 4-piece perform the songs they love, together with others they’ve created in the same classic style. A Stetson hatful of good-time swingin’ sounds from the ’30s to the ’50s to get the Lounge Bar jumpin’.
THURSDAY – FROM ENGLAND
JG & THE ULTIMATES
First up, to open the weekend, will be the superb ’ 7-piece JG & The Ultimates, ready to fill the Lounge Bar with the fattest sounding rhythm & blues. They’ll take no prisoners, so this is no gentle start to the weekend. It’s guaranteed full-on jumpin’ sounds all the way.
FRIDAY – FROM GERMANY
RAY COLLINS TRIO
When two members of a trio are Ray Collins and Cat Lee King, you just know that it’s gonna be something special. Laid back and loungey, we can’t wait to welcome Ray Collins Trio for their first-ever UK show. This fantastic new project is a sure-fire winner –
‘it’s got style, it’s got class, it is wild, it’s got jazz, it’s got swing!’
SATURDAY – FROM ITALY
ROCKIN’ BONNIE WESTERN BOUND COMBO
The fabulous Rockin’ Bonnie Western Bound Combo will round off Saturday afternoon with a stompin’ set of authentic honky-tonkin’ western swing and rockin’ hillbilly. They look great, they sound great and, guess what?… They are great!
SUNDAY – FROM ENGLAND
THE MEANWOOD VALLEY STOMPERS
The amazing Meanwood Valley Stompers just have to be one of the most authentic rural country blues bands ya ever did hear. A stylish and accomplished trio, featuring stand-up percussion and heart-rending harmonica, steeped in the tradition of American folk and blues.
SATURDAY – FROM SCOTLAND
THE LATEST FLAMES
With their fresh and exciting rockin’ sound, The Latest Flames will be making their weekender debut. A fabulous 4-piece with two lead vocalists, a whole range of classic sounds and superb harmonies. It’s the perfect start to Saturday’s sessions.
BACKYARD JAM SESSION
SATURDAY – FROM WHO KNOWS WHERE?…
THE BLACKWATER JAMMERS & GUESTS
Enjoy a laid-back Jam Session and party on the patio in the perfect open-air auditorium. Two hours of fantastic music, featuring the incredible talents of The Blackwater Jammers and a whole load of special guests, with top vocalists and musicians, and some superb up-and-coming artists. Wanna join in?… Just catch up with the band on the day.