2015 October
THE OCTOBER 2015 SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL
POSTER, ARTISTS, COMMENTS, SCHEDULE and VENUES
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POSTER
ARTISTS
3 Buck Shirt, Anita Jardine, Assorted Buskers, Back Porch, Backwater Roll Blues Band, Blue Touch, C Sharp Blues, Dan Sowerby Band, Devil Drives, Fabulous Fezheads, Festival Finale, Hugh Budden, Jam Sessions with Robin Bibi Band, John McClean & The Clan, Kevin Brown Trio, Lewis Cohen, Northsyde, Open Mic Sessions with Anita Jardine, Pete Christie, Pete Harris R & B All Stars, Riverside Blues Band, Robert Hokum, Robin Bibi Band, Sam Paine Trio, Stan's Blues Jamboree, Steve Darrington, The Blues Duo - Tommy Allen & Johnny Hewitt, The Blues Issue, The Blues Machine, The Jawbreakers, The Milk Men, The Mustangs, The RedCrow, The Riotous Brothers, Tom Seals Quartet, Voodoo Sheiks, Will Killeen, Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
S&DP said:
Hi, this was our first time at the blues festival, we had a great time. Swanage is great, great bands, and so good to be among like minded people, who just want to listen to good music and jig about with a beer to hand. We saw 6/7 bands, it was such a mix up, from being tightly packed in an audience of sweaty t-shirts, a tasty pub/restaurant meal, smart coffee shops, bits and bobs shopping, to finishing at the Grand sitting in a very grown up sort of way, toe tapping, watching and listening. Fabulous entertainment.
CJ said:
Great festival as usual Steve - lots of great jamming and great bands - and sunshine too! Thx for all the great organisational work
NH said:
Epic!! Totally fantastic weekend, love the music, the people friendly, the venues great, the buskers at the station... everything perfect.... our campsite was also lovely, my first time in a yurt but it was very special… even the weather! We will be back again next year... we have 2 new converts and will be bringing a few more. Thank you, Steve
NF said:
I’m sorry that I did not get to see you over the weekend to thank you in person for arranging another fantastic Swanage Blues weekend. This was our 7th on the trot since we first discovered the event. Truly brilliant and amazing value for £10 each
HB said:
We have just recovered from an amazing week-end at the Festival. Where else can you get wall to wall blues from Thursday through to Sunday night for just a tenner? Every venue (we managed to visit almost all of them) and every band were top class. Swanage is such a lovely resort and the locals and blues fans get on so well together, we can't wait for the next one.
MM said:
Hi, this was our first festival and we could not believe the quality of the bands performing. We enjoyed the small venues, getting up front and personal with the bands and after they had finished their sets they were approachable and willing to talk about the music which was refreshing. Thanks again for a great weekend’s entertainment and looking forward to next year.
NP said:
Thank you Steve for putting together this Outstanding event. All my customers were saying what a lovely time they are having and Saturday was the best day I’ve had in my shop this year, thanks to you and all the lovely Blues customers .
BC said:
Great as always, nice to have friends come on down, great to watch bands we know & love, plus others that are new. All the local folk welcoming and friendly as always. Home from home. Thanks everyone and thanks for all your hard work Steve.
GS said:
Cracking Swanage Blues Festival yet again. Great music, venues, friendly people and even the weather what more could you ask for. Well done Steve cant wait till next year
CB said:
Brilliant Stevie, you have done it again! Brought music and sunshine with the Swanage Blues Festival and made so many people happy. Well Done ! xxxx
SC said:
We all had a great weekend as usual thanks. A real bonus looking around our Youth Hostel a treat of a venue. I didn't realise they are open for meals etc.,
SH said:
We had a great time, Steve - already booked for March! Xxx
JR said:
Amazing as always! Great bands, great atmosphere and great publicans!
DM said:
Brilliant as always, Steve - Quality music, quality people.....!
SCHEDULE
Although care has been taken in preparing the information published in this guide, Swanage Blues does not guarantee the accuracy of it and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising.
Swanage Blues reserves the right to make changes, remove or alter any content at any time without notice.
Please note all times are approximate and subject to change
| THE SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL 1, 2, 3, 4 OCTOBER 2015 - £10 Weekend Wristband, £2 Programme - www.swanage-blues.org - 01929 422338 |
| TOWN |
DAY |
TIME |
VENUE |
ACT |
| Swanage |
Thursday 1 October |
8.30pm |
The Legion |
An Evening With Robert Hokum, Steve Darrington and Hugh Budden |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
11.00am |
Railway Station |
Assorted Buskers |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
2.00pm |
Red Lion |
Open Mic with Anita Jardine |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
5.00pm |
Bar One |
Robin Bibi Band |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
6.00pm |
Sea Breeze |
Lewis Cohen |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
6.00pm |
Tawny’s |
Pete Christie |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
7.30pm |
Swanage Bay View |
Back Porch |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
8.00pm |
East Bar |
Kevin Brown Band |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
8.15pm |
Sea Breeze |
Lewis Cohen |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
8.15pm |
Tawny’s |
Pete Christie |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
8.30pm |
Grand Hotel |
Zoe Schwarz Blues Commotion |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
8.45pm |
Black Swan |
Will Killeen |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.00pm |
Crow’s Nest |
Riotous Brothers |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.00pm |
Herston Camping |
Devil Drives |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.00pm |
Red Lion |
The Blues Duo |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.00pm |
The Legion |
Pete Harris R&B All Stars |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.00pm |
White Swan |
C Sharp Blues |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.45pm |
Anchor |
Riverside Blues Band |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
9.45pm |
White Horse |
The Mustangs |
| Swanage |
Friday 2 October |
10.30pm |
Ship |
Blues Issue |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
11.00am |
Railway Station |
Assorted Buskers |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
12.30pm |
East Bar |
Pete Harris R&B All Stars |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
12.30pm |
YHA |
John McClean & The Clan |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
12.30pm |
Swanage Bay View |
Back Porch |
| Corfe |
Saturday 3 October |
1.00pm |
Corfe Legion |
The Blues Duo |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
1.00pm |
The Legion |
Stan’s Blues Jamboree |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
2.00pm |
Bar One |
Jam Session with Robin Bibi Band |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
2.00pm |
Herston Camping |
Fabulous Fezheads |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
2.00pm |
Red Lion |
Open Mic with Anita Jardine |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
3.00pm |
Grand Hotel |
3 Buck Shirt |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
3.00pm |
White Horse |
The Milk Men |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
3.00pm |
White Swan |
Blues Issue |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
3.45pm |
Ship |
Riotous Brothers |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
6.00pm |
Sea Breeze |
The Blues Duo |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
6.00pm |
Tawny’s |
Lewis Cohen |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
7.30pm |
Swanage Bay View |
Sam Paine Trio and the Voodoo Sheiks |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
8.00pm |
East Bar |
Devil Drives |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
8.15pm |
Sea Breeze |
The Blues Duo |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
8.15pm |
Tawny’s |
Lewis Cohen |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
8.30pm |
Grand Hotel |
Kevin Brown Band |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
8.45pm |
Black Swan |
Will Killeen |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
9.00pm |
Crow’s Nest |
Blue Touch |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
9.00pm |
Herston Camping |
The RedCrow |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
9.00pm |
Red Lion |
Fabulous Fezheads |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
9.00pm |
The Legion |
Robin Bibi Band |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
9.00pm |
White Swan |
Dan Sowerby Band |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
9.45pm |
Anchor |
The Jawbreakers |
| Swanage |
Saturday 3 October |
10.30pm |
Ship |
The Blues Machine |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
11.00am |
Railway Station |
Assorted Buskers |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
12.00pm |
East Bar |
Dan Sowerby Band |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
1.00pm |
Bar One |
Lewis Cohen |
| Corfe |
Sunday 4 October |
1.00pm |
Corfe Legion |
Kevin Brown Band |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
1.00pm |
Red Lion |
Open Mic with Anita Jardine |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
1.30pm |
Black Swan |
Will Killeen |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
2.45pm |
Bar One |
The Blues Duo |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
3.00pm |
Anchor |
Voodoo Sheiks |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
3.00pm |
Grand Hotel |
Pete Harris R&B All Stars |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
3.00pm |
The Legion |
Jam Session with Robin Bibi Band |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
3.00pm |
IoP Golf Club |
Tom Seals Quartet |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
4.00pm |
Ship |
The Jawbreakers |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
4.00pm |
White Swan |
Sam Paine Trio |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
4.30pm |
Bar One |
Back Porch |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
4.30pm |
Crow’s Nest |
Riverside Blues Band |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
6.00pm |
East Bar |
Blue Touch |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
6.00pm |
White Horse |
Northsyde |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
8.30pm |
Grand Hotel |
Festival Finale – Hugh Budden & the Blue Chords with Special Guests |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
9.00pm |
The Legion |
Devil Drives |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
10.00pm |
Anchor |
The RedCrow |
| Swanage |
Sunday 4 October |
10.30pm |
Ship |
Backwater Roll Blues Band |
VENUES
60 Great Gigs, 30 Top Bands, 15 Indoor Venues - all for a £10 Weekend Wristband! see here
THE VENUES
Scroll down for Venues' full addresses, phone numbers and links to websites.
The Festival Programme has a Map in the centre pages.
ACCESS - If you have any mobility or other problems or requirements, please check with the venues in advance. Swanage Bay View and the Grand Hotel both have ramped access and disabled toilets.
* BOOKINGS - Sea Breeze and Tawny’s Wine Bar are restaurants, so please book in advance. Swanage Bay View also takes bookings but is larger and has a non-dining area as well. If in doubt, ring first.
MEMBERS - Non-members are welcome at Corfe Castle and Swanage Royal British Legion Clubs and at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.
DIRECTIONS TO VENUES
For town centre map see centre pages
Taxi fares in Swanage are very reasonable, so don’t be put off by distances if you’re on foot.
Starting from the pier, the first venues are the East Bar and Bar One (1 High St), then the White Horse (11), Ship Inn (23a), White Swan (31), Anchor Inn (30), *Tawny’s (52) and Red Lion (63). The Black Swan (159) is about 300 yards further with The Legion (150) another 200 yards on from that.
Opposite The Legion is Priests Way, which leads to Panorama Rd and Swanage Bay View Holiday Park about 400 yards away.
Back into town and in between the White Swan and the Red Lion is Mount Pleasant Lane, a footpath that leads to YHA Swanage in Cluny Crescent, about 500 yards away.
The Mowlem Theatre (not a participating venue this time) is where Station Road, Shore Road and Institute Road all converge.
From the Mowlem, go along Shore Road with the bay on your right to *Sea Breeze Restaurant (7 Shore Rd); keep on along the bay and at the Bull & Boat (non-venue) bear left up the hill to the Crow’s Nest (11 Ulwell Rd). From the Crow’s Nest, cross over into Burlington Rd for the Grand Hotel.
Herston Caravan & Camp Site is in Washpond Lane and best accessible via the High Street over the road from the Royal Oak (non-venue) at 417 High St.
The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club is about halfway between Studland and Corfe Castle, 2.8 miles from Swanage, with sensational views of Poole Harbour.
Corfe Castle Royal British Legion can be reached by road, bus or train. If travelling by train, check the times carefully in advance.
ACCESS - If you have any mobility or other problems or requirements, please check with the venues in advance.
MEMBERS - Non-members are welcome at both Corfe Castle and Swanage Royal British Legion Clubs, and at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.
* WARNING - Sea Breeze and Tawny’s are restaurants, so please book in advance. The restaurants are primarily for people who have booked and are dining. Please respect their space. .
Please note that any advice about directions is purely subjective and Swanage Blues can not be held accountable. Always check for yourself to make sure.
Anchor Inn
30-32 High Street, Swanage BH19 2NU
Tel: 01929 423020
Bar One (formerly Bar Se7en)
1 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LN
Tel: 01929 422100
Black Swan
159 High Street, Swanage BH192NE
Tel: 01929 423 846
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Corfe Castle Royal British Legion
70 East Street Corfe Castle BH20 5EQ
You don't need to be a member to attend the blues festival gigs
Tel: 01929 480591
Crow's Nest
11 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LE
Tel: 01929 422651
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East Bar
1 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LN
Tel: 01929 424777
Grand Hotel
Burlington Road, Swanage BH19 1LU
Accommodation
Tel: 01929 423353
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Herston Caravan & Camp Site
Washpond Lane Swanage Dorset BH19 3DJ
Accommodation
Tel: 01929 422932
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Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
6 Studland BH19 3AB
You don't need to be a member to attend the blues festival gigs
Tel: 01929 450354
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The Legion
150 High Street Swanage BH19 2PA
You don't need to be a member to attend the blues festival gigs
Tel: 01929 422722
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Red Lion
63 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LY
Accommodation
Tel: 01929 423533
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Sea Breeze
7 Shore Road Swanage BH19 1LA
Tel: 01929 426222
Ship, Swanage
23 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LR
Tel: 01929 423855
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Swanage Bay View Holiday Park
Panorama Road Swanage Dorset BH19 2QS
Accommodation
Tel: 01929 422130
Tawny's
52 High Street, Swanage BH19 2NX
Tel: 01929 422781
White Horse
11 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LP
Accommodation
Tel: 01929 422469
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White Swan
7 The Square, Swanage BH19 2LJ
Accommodation
Tel: 01929 423804
Visit Website
Swanage YHA
Cluny Crescent Swanage BH19 2BS
Accommodation
