Long Street Blues Club: Gigs 2025/2026
Saturday 22nd November 2025 - GERRY JABLONSKI BAND
Support Firekind | Doors 7.45pm
Aberdeen's finest are back! A firm favourite with our audience, we will never forget their first appearance in 2019 when they came all the way from Aberdeen just to play for us. They have developed into one of the greatest blues rock bands in the country.
Aberdeen’s internationally acclaimed blues-rock outfit, The Gerry Jablonski Band, is charging into 2025 with a new weapon in their arsenal—frontman and powerhouse vocalist, Nicky Aiken. A familiar face on the Aberdeen music scene and a former Royal Marine Commando, Aiken trades in military tours for international music tours as he joins the band full-time.
The announcement follows a standout guest performance with the band at their Aberdeen show last September, where sparks flew and the chemistry was undeniable. Frontman Gerry Jablonski recalls, “We knew it would take a special kind of lunatic to come aboard this ship of fools. But after that gig, it was clear—we had to take the collaboration further. The music just clicked.”
Aiken, who has shared stages with the likes of Marti Pellow and fronted his own band Nicky Aiken and the Temple Sons, was, in his own words, “in between things” when he got the call. A chance supermarket encounter with Jablonski Band harmonica player Pete led to the now-fateful invite. “I think he felt sorry for me,” laughs Aiken. “Next thing I knew, I was mid-set at their show with about 10 minutes’ rehearsal.”
Since that night, the new line-up has hit the road hard—touring the UK and Europe, recording new material, and even filming a promotional video with Aberdeen-based creative Mike Black. A new album is in the works, with a release slated for later this year.
The band is busier than ever, with 2025 dates across the UK, France, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Their signature blend of heavy riffs, searing harp, and blues-infused rock continues to evolve—with the addition of rich vocal harmonies and a rejuvenated sound thanks to Aiken’s dynamic voice.
The Gerry Jablonski Band remains one of the UK's must-see live acts, delivering explosive, high-energy shows wrapped in gritty blues power. And they still offer their trademark challenge: If you don’t enjoy the show, tell them afterwards—and they’ll give you your money back!
Supporting will be FIREKIND a welcome return to the club for this superb rock band.
ON SALE NOW Advance Tickets are £17.00 from usual outlets or book online (online booking fee applies) Tickets £20.00 on the door
Friday 5th December 2025 | Corn Exchange, Devizes BEAUX GRIS GRIS AND THE APOCALYPSE | Doors 7.45pm
BEAUX GRIS GRIS & the APOCALYPSE are back with Robin Davey for a very special homecoming gig with plenty of suprises!
Robin Davey returns to his hometown with Lousiana born and bred, award winning, vocalist Greta Valenti and their band.California-based roots rock (blending Blues Rock Americana, Country, and Soul) band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse were created and are led by Louisiana-born-and-raised musician Greta Valenti (Well Hung Heart) and UK British Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Robin Davey (The Hoax, DVL, Well Hung Heart). Due to the band’s cross-Atlantic touring, The Apocalypse comprises various talented musicians from across the globe. Plus various other collaborations and guest appearances.
To fully understand Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, experience the band live. With a mix of soulful songs, intense rock energy, and world-class award-winning musicianship, RhythmBooze summed up the show finale as “A mind-boggling, blistering finish with everything thrown in including the kitchen sink...truly memorable”. When LouderSounds preaches “Let Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse twist yer melons and remind you of the wonder of life” it might be because the band vibe is easier to pin down than their unique take on the roots genres. Rockshot Magazine elaborates “This extremely entertaining collective is a New Orleans-inspired, American blues-folk-soul band, who refuse to be pigeon-holed”.
This will be a special night!
Please note, there will be very limited seating available for this gig.
ON SALE NOW | Advance Tickets are £25.00 from usual outlets or book online (online booking fee applies) Tickets £28.00 on the door
Saturday 20th December 2025 - XMAS PARTY!!!
Dino Baptiste & Night Train | Doors 7.45pm
This is THE perfect band for our Xmas party!
Dino Baptiste is one of the great blues and boogie woogie pianists. Backed by his great house band we welcome him for his debut gig at Long Street Blues Club. Great blues and soul and boogie woogie.
Everything from originals, blues classics and a smattering of Ray Charles this is a gig that makes the ideal Xmas party.
Dino Baptiste is a highly energetic pianist, vocalist and entertainer from London. Now residing in Birmingham, Dino has strong links to Blues, Boogie Woogie & Rock & Roll as well as performing mainstream classics & current cover songs. His influences revolve around three idols since a teenager - Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Ray Charles. Here, Dino has seen each one a legend, perform with such showmanship and charm that has reflected in his own performance. Demonstrating a wealth of professional experience covering a 25-year period since 1989, Dino currently showcases over 270 live shows per year including specialised Blues and Boogie Woogie concerts and residency gigs at various club, pub and restaurant venues throughout the UK and abroad. He performs with flexibility and diversity, offering high quality entertainment for every type of gig including private functions from weddings to birthday parties and corporate events.
Dino comes equipped with his own Roland digital stage piano, fully updated Yamaha sound system, lights and music playback via an iPod to ensure a professional production and performance of the highest standard. Dino can provide his own unique style of entertainment in various formats from soloist to duo, trio or a full 5-piece band.
Fully mobile, his popularity takes him all over the UK and worldwide where he is a regular performer at some of the most prestigious international music events. An extremely talented musician, Dino Baptiste continues to maintain a very original and dynamic level of entertainment, commanding a truly remarkable and enthusiastic connection with his audience, but with a serious element of “jamming - sealed with some downright tongue & cheek boldness."
ON SALE NOW | Advance Tickets are £18.00 from usual outlets or book online (online booking fee applies) Tickets £20.00 on the door
Saturday 17th January 2026 | CURTIS SALGADO (USA) and The GILES ROBSON ALL STAR BANDDoors 7.45pm
We are absolutely over the moon to welcome one of the great blues and soul singers to the club as part of a very rare visit to the UK.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest blues and soul singers to have emerged in the last fifty years, he is finally getting the recognition he deserves. We are one of only three dates he is playing.
We are thrilled to welcome award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, direct from the USA, peforming with Giles Robson & his band.
Born in 1954, Curtis Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon with music all around him. Curtis Salgado joined forces with his friend Robert Cray and began playing together as The Robert Cray Band. After Salgado and Cray parted ways in 1982, Curtis went on to front Roomful Of Blues, between 1984-1986.Curtis Salgado also briefly fronted Santana.
In 1977, comedian/actor John Belushi was filming Animal House. During downtime from production, Belushi caught a typically ferocious Curtis Salgado performance and introduced himself during a break. Salgado spent hours playing old records for Belushi, teaching him about blues and R&B. Belushi used his new awareness to portray “Joliet” Jake Blues in The Blues Brothers, first as a skit on Saturday Night Live, then a best-selling record album (which was dedicated to Curtis) and finally as a major motion picture.
Curtis Salgado has also shared stages with many of his heroes, including Muddy Waters, Bobby Bland, Albert Collins and Bonnie Raitt.
“Salgado inspires chills. Upbeat and original… poignant and wise with a great sense of humor” – Blues Music Magazine
Giles Robson is a multi award winning blues harmonica virtuoso and is the only European artist to sign with Chicago's Alligator Records. He is only one of THREE UK blues artists alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green to win a coveted Blues Music Award in Memphis.
"(Giles Robson) is a master instrumentalist" - MOJO magazine
We are anticipating a huge demand for tickets so that is why we are putting them on sale early. Please do not delay in getting yours.
ON SALE NOW Advance Tickets are £25.00 from usual outlets or book online (online booking fee applies) Tickets £30.00 on the door
Friday 24th April 2026 - DEEPER PURPLE
Doors 7.45pm
Deeper Purple provide a blisteringly authentic tribute to one of the great rock bands. This is classic Deep Purple delivered by superb musicians!
Deeper Purple are an international band delivering the most authentic tribute to the giants of rock, Deep Purple.
The band perform for over 2 hours delivering energetic and blistering performances of classic songs such as “Highway Star”, “Black Night”, “Woman from Tokyo”, “Child in Time”, “Perfect Strangers”, “Burn”, “Mistreated” and of course their best-known hit, “Smoke on the Water”.
One reviewer of a gig in 2025 praised Deeper Purple as “ridiculously good” and “a darn tight band”, offering “the best reproduction of the Purple live sound you’re ever likely to hear.”
If you’re a Deep Purple fan, or just love classic hard rock with soaring guitars, unwavering vocals, thundering organs, and tight rhythm—Deeper Purple is a stellar way to experience that legacy live. Even newcomers have been spellbound; as another reviewer put it, “If you’ve never heard of Deep Purple… you should still see Deeper Purple—that’s how good they are.”
What the stars said:"The band sounds great.” - Steve Morse – Deep Purple.
"Deeper Purple are one of the best Deep Purple tribute bands today.” - Joe Lynn Turner – Rainbow and Deep Purple.
"If you love Deep Purple, this is the band you should see.” - Danny Vaughn – Tyketto.
ON SALE NOW Advance Tickets are £18.00 from usual outlets or book online (online booking fee applies) Tickets £20.00 on the door
Monday 8th June 2026 - JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT
Doors 7.45pm
We have been inundated with requests following John Otway's Big Band show last year to get Otway and Barrett back together. As part of a farewell tour we have finally been able to get them back! Complete rock n roll madness comes back to Devizes for one last time.
From schoolby beginnings in Aylesbury to the present, via an 'unforgettable' Old Grey Whistle Test performance in '77, Otway and Barrett bring their farewell tour to Devizes.
Otway and Barrett have been gigging on and off for 50 years and are still master entertainers. The contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch. John's lyrical genius and Willy's outstanding musicianship continue to entertain in spades!
We are putting tickets early for this show as we know demand will be huge. Make sure you see these two for one last time.
ON SALE NOW Advance Tickets are £20.00 from usual outlets or book online (online booking fee applies) Tickets £25.00 on the door