2023 Update
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
9M ago
The British Blues Exhibition has been taking a well-earned breather since it went on display for 3 months in the Musical Museum in Brentford and then the Barbican Music Library for a further 4 months in 2023. However, plans and actions are afoot. Upcoming priorities include: Even more curating! We have been adding to our collection, most recently with a handwritten copy of new lyrics for Cream’s song ‘Politician’, newly written by the band’s lyricst, poet Pete Brown. They add new content for our current times; Our next display, all part of our path towards our goal of a permanent location for ..read more
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Home May to September 2022: Barbican Music Library
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
2y ago
The British Blues Exhibition is proud to be in residence at the Barbican Music Library for the next 4 months in its biggest and best showing to date. More here: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/british-blues-exhibition ..read more
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At the Musical Museum from 12th March…
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
2y ago
We’re exhibiting in the Musical Museum in London soon. Rock’s Diamond Year 2022 has been set up by the Ealing Club Community Interest Company as a celebration of what has become a global music form. We’re pairing up with them to add more of the wider history of British Blues to an exhibition in London’s Musical Museum from 12th March 2022. Saturday 12th March – www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rocks-diamond-year-2022-festival-opening-tickets-26028629230712 Sunday 13th March www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rocks-diamond-year-2022-chris-jagger-in-concert-tickets-260453351987 ..read more
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London, Spring 2022 – British Blues Exhibition goes live!
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
2y ago
Exhibition pride of place: trombone, from the late, great Chris Barber The British Blues Exhibition has been quiet for a long time, like a lot of other things affected by the events of the last couple of years. However, we will be showing our considerable and historic stuff in a significant London venue in Spring 2022. Details to follow ..read more
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RIP: Chris Barber, Champion of the Blues
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
3y ago
It is with great regret that we learn of the passing of Chris Barber, chart-topping Jazz bandleader and a key Champion of the Blues, without whose impact music would have taken a different course. Chris was and in a sense remains one of the headline supporters of the British Blues Exhibition, alongside John Mayall, Huey Morgan, Mud Morganfield, Connie Lush, and Pete Brown. He donated a trombone to the exhibition and it has become one of our uppermost objectives to celebrate his contribution to British and world Blues music and his ongoing legacy. Darren Weale, Founder of the British Blues Exhi ..read more
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British DJ’s in focus: Ashwyn Smyth
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
3y ago
We were reading up recently on a DJ, his show and his story from 2013. It is worth repeating and refreshing that material here as an insight into a little history and to the DJ, Ashwyn Smyth, whose show continues today. Ashwyn has continued to be very active in British Blues since, not the least in his role in the UK Blues Federation and as a member of the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. Here are the words from 2013: Blues DJ’s: Ashwyn Smyth of Digital Blues. First, the really important stuff – how to listen to the show and other details (@2013): Website: www.digitalblues.co.uk Ra ..read more
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British Blues on film – and crowdfundraiser for Ealing
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
3y ago
John Mayall, the late Jack Bruce, Paul Jones, Pete Townshend, Ginger Baker, Eric Burdon and Dick Taylor feature in Suburban Steps To Rockland, a feature film documentary about the Ealing Club, Britain’s first Rhythm & Blues venue. The film is heading for Sky release, but could use some income via its current crowdfunding campaign that runs to the end of August – see https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/suburban-steps-to-rockland#/. There are some tasty rewards for contributing to this commemoration of musical heritage. Film is an important medium for celebrating the history of Blues music ..read more
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Required reading
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
3y ago
Want to know about the early days of British Blues and the British Blues Explosion? Check out our Literature page, which has been updated to include essential reading in the shape of books by Billy Bragg and Chris Barber, both of which will appear in our exhibition ..read more
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British Blues Exhibition news….
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
3y ago
Geno Washington signing an exhibition banner News… As the image above shows, one of our banners – others have signatures from people such as Georgie Fame, Paul Jones, members of The Rolling Stones, Chris Farlowe, and more – was recently signed by Geno Washington, who is a significant figure in both Blues and Soul music. The exhibition is planning further appearances including its longest run yet in a location in 2020. More exhibits are coming in to be curated, including artefacts from Radio Caroline, historically noteworthy music releases on vinyl, and additions to the harmonica collection ..read more
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Samples of our exhibits being shared online
British Blues Exhibition
by darren193
3y ago
Using our various social media channels, we’ve been sharing a proportion of the images of the British Blues Exhibition collection. Over time, we will probably share one out of five of our exhibits online. Here are a few of the exhibit images shared recently. The images above show (from left to right, starting with the top row) an original 45rpm single by The Rolling Stones, Get Off My Cloud; a copy flyer for The Bromel Club with acts such as The Who and Chris Farlowe appearing in the 1960’s; a 2014 edition of Blues In Britain magazine with King King; an 8-track cartridge of Cream Live ..read more
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