Blues & Roots at The Brewery with SLOWBURNER supported by BlueMoon

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Shropshire Blues & Roots at The Brewery with SLOWBURNER supported by Blue Moon

After an eight-year break, SLOWBURNER are back — returning to the stage with a series of unmissable reunion gigs this Summer 2026!

SLOWBURNER are a powerhouse four-piece blues rock band from Worcestershire, delivering a raw, uncompromising sound since 1987. Their music is steeped in authentic rhythm and blues, inspired by legends such as Free, Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, and Rory Gallagher.

With a live reputation that speaks for itself, SLOWBURNER have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock and blues. Their impressive history includes supporting artists such as Peter Green, Stan Webb, Thunder, Mick Taylor, Wishbone Ash, Bernie Marsden, Magnum, Andy Fraser, Budgie, Maggie Bell, Leslie West, Dr. Feelgood, Ian Gillan, Steve Gibbons, Groundhogs, Mick Ralphs — and even Robert Plant himself, who was so impressed he joined them on stage on three separate occasions.

“Great band – and Paul Bridgwater is a great singer who continues the tradition of British blues soul singers.”(Robert Plant)

Expect a night of powerful vocals, driving rhythms, and blues rock at its very best.

Blue Moon began life in 2018 as the house band of Shropshire Blues Club, founded by Mal Salisbury, Nick Hurt and Jack Brett. What started as a backing group for visiting artists quickly grew into a sought-after live act in its own right. Following several line-up changes, the band has evolved into a tight, seasoned ensemble and a much-loved fixture on the local music scene.

Today, Blue Moon brings together Tim Reece-Holloway (guitar, vocals), Malcolm Wragg (drums, vocals), Mal Salisbury (bass, vocals), Murray Orpin (alto sax) and Nick Hurt (keys, guitar, vocals). As hosts of Shropshire Blues & Roots Club, they anchor the region’s thriving roots scene while performing across The Marches and beyond. Their sound is an infectious mix of blues, soul and rock, delivered with warmth, musicianship and unmistakable chemistry that keeps audiences coming back for more.

🔗 More info: https://www.shropshirebluesclub.com/