Errol Linton Band

About the show

Brixton born Errol Linton has carved himself out a stellar reputation as a world-class blues singer and harmonica player over the past thirty years. Errol has toured the world opening for artists such as Bo Diddley, Dr John, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and the Blind Boys Of Alabama as well as performing at numerous festivals. 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 ,“Lookout Man!”. As well as being three times winner of the UK Blues Harmonica Player Of The Year, 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 reflecting Errol’s Jamaican heritage, soulful harp, and a band that absolutely smokes. Together with top blues & roots pianist Petar Zikovic, acclaimed guitarist Richey Green. the highly rhythmic swing bass of Lance Rose, (Jazz Jamaica) and the exciting jazz, Reggae & Latin influenced drumming of Gary Williams this is truly blues for the soul which will get your hips swinging and your feet moving!