COUNTING DOWN TO THE BLUES
#LEEKBLUES19
Now in its 7th year, the historic market town of Leek plays host to an array of local, national and international talent – showcasing the very best in Blues & Americana music. The Festival is set against a backdrop of independent shops, high street favourites and thriving specialist markets with host venues comprising a mix of real ale pubs, craft beer bars and the community arts centre.
5 Days
Starting Wednesday 2nd October – Sunday 6th October 2019
20 + Venues
Pubs, bars, cafés and arts centres all hosting
60 + Acts
Over 60 Blues & Americana acts throughout the town centre of Leek
2019 HEADLINE ACTS
THIS YEAR'S HEADLINE ACTS AT LEEK BLUES & AMERICANA FESTIVAL 2019
Martin Harley (with Band) + support
2nd October 2019
Kezia Gill
3rd October 2019
Cry Baby & The Hooche Coochie Boys
4th October 2019
Biscuithead and the Biscuitbadgers
5th October 2019
Banjo Jen
5th October 2019
Little Victor & Combo
5th October 2019
Tone Tanner
5th October 2019
The Slide Machine
5th October 2019
JC’s Hopeless Sinners
6th October 2019
Sister Suzie & The Right Band
6th October 2019
Son Of Dave
6th October 2019
Peak District Big Band feat. Alex Clarke & Molly Rider
12th October 2019
2019 TICKETED EVENTS
The majority of the festival events are free to enter, we also have a small number of ticketed events listed here.You may book tickets online, click on the event and the green ticket icon to book online or tickets are available from the venue
Foxlowe Films Presents: As part of Leek’s Blues and Americana festival featuring over 50 acts over 5 nights, we are delighted to screen Amazing Grace. Almost 50 years after technical issues scuppered its original release, Sydney Pollack’s[...]
Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. The new studio album ‘Static In The Wires’ was released in February 2017, it was produced[...]
For all ages! A fabulous, family, festival feature for Leek Blues & Americana 2019. Vintage style jazz/blues. Songs about science, dinosaurs, seaweed, cheese and much, much more. Free biscuits on arrival!!! Faster than a speeding[...]
Little Victor has been called the King of Grit and the antithesis of meaningless virtuosity. His rich, quirky and inspired downhome blues became well-known to blues audiences through his work with the legendary Louisiana Red[...]
Performing Jazz and Blues from a variety of sources- The Peak District Big Band combines the talents of some of the most talented young local musicians and features vocalist Molly Rider and the fabulous soloist[...]
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2019 EVENTS
2019's Events Listing - use the left & right arrows to move through the listing
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Foxlowe Films Presents: As part of Leek’s Blues and Americana festival featuring over 50 acts over 5 nights, we are delighted to screen Amazing Grace. Almost 50 years after technical issues scuppered its original release, Sydney Pollack’s[...]
Oct 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mike Gledhill & Friends kick off this year’s Festival.
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. The new studio album ‘Static In The Wires’ was released in February 2017, it was produced[...]
Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Music Magic (formerly Classical Babies) provides live music of all genres for babies & their grown-ups in a relaxed, informal setting where no-one is expected to sit still & be quiet! The music is carefully[...]
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exciting new, Deadbeat Damsels, perform a mix of americana, country rock, old & contemporary, with strong voices and beautiful harmonies. Do not miss!
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Derby Based Singer/Songwriter Kezia, has been singing professionally for over 10 years. … 2018 was an extremely successful year, seeing Kezia win Female Vocalist of the year at the CCN Awards, and take home the[...]
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mikey Rhead will be entertaining diners enjoying the great value food on Thursday, always a popular night at Leek Bar & Grill
Oct 3 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Mike Gledhill hosts this year’s festival Leek Blues & Americana Acoustic Session. Now a regular monthly feature at the Cock Inn, expect some of the local areas amazing musical talent on display includeing Jaxhill, Pete[...]
Oct 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adam D’Arcy is a musician from Staffordshire and has performed in bands and solo over the UK and Channel Islands for over a decade.
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A voice that pours with emotion and fills a venue, Katie O’Malley and her hip-swaying country/blues band have played across the country at numerous shows and festivals, including Green Meadows, Dot2Dot and many more. A[...]
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Foxlowe Films Presents: As part of Leek’s Blues and Americana festival featuring over 50 acts over 5 nights, we are delighted to screen Amazing Grace. Almost 50 years after technical issues scuppered its original release, Sydney Pollack’s[...]
Mike Gledhill & Friends kick off this year’s Festival.
Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. The new studio album ‘Static In The Wires’ was released in February 2017, it was produced[...]
Music Magic (formerly Classical Babies) provides live music of all genres for babies & their grown-ups in a relaxed, informal setting where no-one is expected to sit still & be quiet! The music is carefully[...]
Exciting new, Deadbeat Damsels, perform a mix of americana, country rock, old & contemporary, with strong voices and beautiful harmonies. Do not miss!
Derby Based Singer/Songwriter Kezia, has been singing professionally for over 10 years. … 2018 was an extremely successful year, seeing Kezia win Female Vocalist of the year at the CCN Awards, and take home the[...]
Mikey Rhead will be entertaining diners enjoying the great value food on Thursday, always a popular night at Leek Bar & Grill
Mike Gledhill hosts this year’s festival Leek Blues & Americana Acoustic Session. Now a regular monthly feature at the Cock Inn, expect some of the local areas amazing musical talent on display includeing Jaxhill, Pete[...]
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Download our 2019 Programme
Leek Blues & Americana Festival’s 2019 programme. Coming soon, all hand picked by the Leek Blues team for the best in local, national and international Blues, Americana, Rockabilly, Cajun and more.
VENUES
The festival venues are all through Leek Town Centre. Most are just a short walk through town
Leek Town Centre Map
Leek Town Centre, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6HN
Accommodation in Leek
A selection of hotels, bed and breakfast and camping facilities in the Leek area.
For a more comprehensive list please see our ‘Where to stay in Leek‘ information
PREMIER INN
Our Leek hotel features our new generation bedrooms, each with an impressive 40`` flat screen TV, fresh new bathroom and brand new, slumber-inducing, king-size Hypnos bed.
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The Peak Weavers
We offer stylish rooms, free on site car parking, complimentary wifi and, at weekends, an award winning restaurant that uses great produce from the best local butchers’ and suppliers.
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The Green Man
Paul & Jill Burton offer you a warm welcome to the Green Man. We have been running the guest house since early 2014.Prior to this we ran a public house in Suffolk for over 14 years. As a family run 3 star Guest house we offer friendly and comfortable stay.
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The Fountain Inn
The Fountain Inn have 1 double en suite bedroom & 1 twin en suite bedroom, the twin room can be made into a double if required (please state when booking) which have a separate private entrance from the street. We have a well stocked bar with 10 hand pump selling real & ciders from local and national brewers, a comprehensive range of quality wines and a malt whiskey selection.
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The White Hart
The White Hart provides luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Leek, Staffordshire. Our Grade ll listed building has been lovingly restored and also includes an award-winning tea room, outdoor courtyard and sandwich bar.
details2019 TICKETED EVENTS
The majority of the festival events are free to enter, we also have a small number of ticketed events listed here
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Foxlowe Films Presents: As part of Leek’s Blues and Americana festival featuring over 50 acts over 5 nights, we are delighted to screen Amazing Grace. Almost 50 years after technical issues scuppered its original release, Sydney Pollack’s[...]
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. The new studio album ‘Static In The Wires’ was released in February 2017, it was produced[...]
Oct 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
For all ages! A fabulous, family, festival feature for Leek Blues & Americana 2019. Vintage style jazz/blues. Songs about science, dinosaurs, seaweed, cheese and much, much more. Free biscuits on arrival!!! Faster than a speeding[...]
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Little Victor has been called the King of Grit and the antithesis of meaningless virtuosity. His rich, quirky and inspired downhome blues became well-known to blues audiences through his work with the legendary Louisiana Red[...]
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Performing Jazz and Blues from a variety of sources- The Peak District Big Band combines the talents of some of the most talented young local musicians and features vocalist Molly Rider and the fabulous soloist[...]
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Download our 2019 Programme (coming soon)
Leek Blues & Americana Festival’s 2019 programme coming soon, all hand picked by the Leek Blues team for the best in local, national and international Blues, Americana, Rockabilly, Cajun and more.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the Blues & Americana Festival
WHERE IS LEEK?
Leek is on the south west edge of the Peak District National Park, approx 10 miles north east of Stoke on Trent and 30 miles south of Manchester