BIG JOE LOUIS

BIG JOE LOUIS

Come on down to Palladino's Jazz and Blues bar for a night of soulful tunes with the one and only Big Joe Louis! Get ready to groove to some bluesy rhythms and let the music take you away. This in-person event is sure to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and join us for a fantastic evening of live music. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see a true legend in action!

• original true-life songs with great grooves that pack the dancefloor
• Jamaican born and raised - within a few years of his arrival in London, he was a favourite on the European blues circuit
• Twice voted "Best UK Male Blues Vocalist"
• Performed around the world - in over 20 European countries plus the USA, Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Egypt and South Africa
• Recorded with artists from Van Morrison to David

"Honeyboy" Edwards - and more

• Accompanied over 25 US blues/gospel artists including :

Lazy Lester, R L Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Homesick James, Carey Bell, Rev Charlie Jackson, Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes, Louisiana Red, Big Bad Smitty and Big Lucky Carter

• Performed in venues as varied as the US Embassy (London), Mississippi juke joints, Las Vegas casinos, Southside Chicago blues clubs, Russian sports halls, Caribbean beach bars and major clubs and festivals worldwide
• Recorded acclaimed albums for Blue Horizon and Ace Records as well as a string of dancefloor 45s in the US and

THE REAL DEAL!!!

Joe's sound is something special because

it is musical and soulful, two elements that unfortunately are lacking in many blues performers today.

RUSTY ZINN singer, guitarist, Alligator/Blind Pig recording artist and W C Handy Award nominee

Big Joe Louis is a true keeper of the blues flame. Here is a great musician who understands the fine points of the blues and shows the world his deep understanding with each live performance or recorded work.

He is a true blues standard

bearer for the UK blues community while holding his own next to the best of them on any stage, anywhere.

BOB CORRITORE musician, broadcaster, record producer and club owner (The Rhythm Room, Phoenix AZ)

Big Joe my good friend! I don't know who your parents are but from the way you sing and play, you were horn in a pool of music and blues. I've only met a few people who has your great style. I said all of that to just say, I love playing with

What great showmanship!

MUD MORGANFIELD singer and eldest son of Muddy Waters

Big Joe Louis' blues are a must for all roots music fans and critics. He's the real deal - a vital musician carrying the torch while at the same time paving the way. I just love to listen to him!

MARC MENCHER (Mencher Management & Booking/Action

Packed Events) Green Bay Festival talent booker

The first time I heard Big Joe Louis & The Blues Kings I was totally blown away! I got so excited that I recorded an album with the band for the rejuvenated Blue Horizon label - a few years later I did a second album. Big Joe never stands still - he gets better and I never miss the chance to catch him working whenever I can. As far as anyone from this side of the "pond" can be, Big Joe is the "real thing".

MIKE VERNON founder, Blue Horizon Records and producer of Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Freddie King, David Bowie and many, many more

I first saw Joe almost 14 years ago while I was playing with Jimmy Rogers. I was knocked out by his singing, playing and command of traditional blues. I have heard Joe's recordings he has done since, and all I can say is he sure does it right!!

NICK MOSS singer, guitarist, bandleader and multiple Blues Music Awards nominee

One listen to this release on Ace Records and you'll realize why l've lost my head over the blues talent of Big Joe Louis.

Hypnotic and energetic juke joint blues

BLUE SUEDE NEWS magazine

An important force in modern British blues

THE VIRGIN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE BLUES

Jamaican blues guitar supremo

THE GUARDIAN (UK national newspaper)

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