Errol Linton 'Sonic Stew'

PizzaExpress Live, Holborn is the perfect intimate venue to see Errol Linton perform sounds of Blues, Boogie, Reggae and beyond. From a packed Glastonbury 2022 Acoustic Stage slot to a feature in BBC Two’s Arena documentary Two Generations of the Blues (Blues South of the River), Errol is the real deal. He won the UK Blues Challenge in 2023, and he’s the harmonica you hear tearing through Joe Bonamassa’s Grammy nominated album, Abbey Road cut “Lookout Man!” from Royal Tea. Most recently, he stepped into the national spotlight again with a live session on Cerys Matthews’ BBC Radio 2 Blues Show in March. Expect Chicago blues shot through with reggae swing, soulful harp, and a band that absolutely smokes. As well as siding for Joe Bonamassa, Errol has played with Henry Gray, Tony Allen and Abram Wilson. Anyone interested in contemporary British blues/roots music will be aware of Errol Linton. The Brixton born, raised and resident singer, harmonica player and songwriter has earned his spurs as leader of the most dynamic live band in the UK – Linton and band take the stage night after night, making music that gets audiences dancing and cheering. This is the funky stuff, blues with a reggae tinge and jazz flavours. Black British music with roots in Mississippi and New Orleans, Kingston and London. Linton creates a dynamic, original sound like no other artist anywhere. Linton started out busking and, for years, played in the London underground for tips. At the same time he led a band who played pubs and clubs, shebeens and parties, winning fans night after night. Now that reputation is worldwide – Linton won the UK Blues Challenge 2023 and represented the UK Blues Federation both at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, USA, and the European Blues Challenge in Braga, Portugal. The band regularly play in Belgium, Holland, France, Spain and Poland, have appeared at Glastonbury and Wilderness festivals. Cerys Matthews, Robert Elms and David Freeman champion Errol on their radio shows, while The Guardian described Linton as the figurehead for contemporary British blues. After 30 years in the game, Errol could coast on his reputation - and that of his superb band – drummer Kenrick Rowe and double bassist Lance Rose are in demand players, regularly working with top reggae, jazz, 2-Tone and rock outfits. Pianist Pete Zivkovic and guitarist Richie Green have backed leading soul, funk and blues singers. Not a chance: Errol’s determined to keep developing and Break The Seal has ten new songs, of which eight are original - the other two being imaginative adaptations of old blues tunes.