Spotlight Sessions The people behind the Blues, in their own words

Spotlight Sessions

We ask the questions, they tell us their stories.

Seven questions, the same for everyone, answered in their own words. We invite Blues bands, artists and venues around Ireland to take part in our Spotlight Sessions and tell us their story. If you'd like to take part, sign up to the directory and get in touch.

5 sessions so far.

The Gareth Hughes Blues Band

The Gareth Hughes Blues Band

Blues · Belfast

29 September 2026

The Gareth Hughes Blues Band came together through the Blues jam scene, with the idea for the band taking shape on the road back from a jam in...

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Lighting Phill & The Sinisters

Lighting Phill & The Sinisters

Chicago, Delta, and Texas blues · Dublin

28 September 2026

Chicago, Delta and Texas Blues, all rolled into one: Lightning Phil & The Sinisters bring together the different sides of the Blues with plenty...

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Dublin to Delta

Dublin to Delta

Chicago Blues · Dublin

23 September 2026

Keeping the spirit of traditional blues alive: Dublin to Delta are a band built around a shared love for the music that started it all. Formed in...

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Mr Castle Blues Band

Mr Castle Blues Band

Blues Rock · Dublin

27 August 2026

Blues with plenty of life in it - that's the territory of Mr Castle Blues Band. Their sound draws from the greats of the Blues, but there's nothing...

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Texas Shuffle

Texas Shuffle

Blues / Blues Rock · Dublin

24 August 2026

A blues band with the volume up: Texas Shuffle. They play blues with a rock edge - their own songs alongside the classics, delivered by a band with...

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