Blues on Friday at St Harmonica's

The Debbie Bond Blues Band

Support from Sue Black

Friday October 9th
8.00 - 11.30pm

We’re happy to welcome The Debbie Bond Blues Band back to St Harmonica’s Blues Club this Friday, 9th October. American singer, guitarist and song writer Debbie Bond has become something of a legend in Alabama, recipient of a prestigious arts award, and is a regular on the Southern US and European club and festival circuit.

Influenced by raw juke joint blues and the iconic Muscle Shoals sounds, multi awards nominated Debbie Bond’s story includes years of performing with traditional Alabama blues musicians including Johnny Shines, Eddie Kirkland, Willie King, Star Baby and Little Jimmy Reed giving her a grounding in Alabama roots music and influencing her song writing with her guitar playing and soulful voice giving her a contemporary, original sound with blues, soul and jazz influences. UK Blues award nominated International Artist of the year! The band have a swampy New Orleans edge through the keyboard and harmonica playing of ‘Radiator’ Rick Asherson.
https://www.debbiebond.com

Support comes from Susan Black, locally based singer songwriter and guitarist to entertain us and open the show in her own inimitable style

Susan Black will play at 8.30pm followed by two sets from The Debbie Bond Blues Band starting at around 9.00pm. Arrive early to make sure of a seat.

2026 Membership Cards are available on the door @ £10 for the year. You’ll need your monochrome 2026 membership card for admission from January onwards. Thereafter, throughout 2026, admission is FREE to card carrying members to all Friday Blues evenings and Sunday Jam nights. We just ask for a contribution into the hat to go towards the musicians’ costs.

Blues Jam

Come and play or be part of the audience

Sunday 4th October
7.00pm - 10.00pm

It is the first Friday of the month so there is no Blues Club this Friday BUT it is ,of course, our monthly blues jam on Sunday 4th October starting at 7.00pm prompt.

The house band, will kick off proceedings followed by carefully assembled bands selected from the singers and players who turn up on the night, all under the watchful eyes of Vera and Terry Duggan; the results are often magnificent and always interesting.

Jammers:
Sign in on arrival, ideally before 7.00pm, with name and preferred instrument.
We'll supply the drums, keyboard, amps, PA, and DI box for the occasional acoustic instrument.
We will endeavour to swap or cover mics, if requested, but singers are welcome to bring their own.

Queensbury Jamming Rules apply:
⚹ the singer calls the tune, decides the key, and dishes out the solos;
⚹ players: please unpack your instrument, tune up and have everything ready before it's your turn to play;
⚹ solos are generally 2 verses long, unless the singer decides otherwise;
⚹ sets are 3 songs (unless we're running out of time, or your songs are 10 mins long);
⚹ if you aren't a drummer or keyboard player, bring your own instrument. Drummers, do bring your own sticks!

Audience members are also vital to the whole proceedings, and extremely welcome!

Admission is free to all with ’the hat’ offered around for donations.