"A talented banjo player, guitarist and singer of vintage skiffle, jazz, country, rock 'n' roll and blues music of the 1920s, 30s, 50s and 60s" with his own band – The Lonesome Travellers
The Jake Leg Jug Band has enjoyed a brilliant time at Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival plus a lot of other outdoor performances – plus some old faces re-joining the band for a few concerts.
Below is a list of our appearances in the coming weeks as we build up to our annual pilgrimage to the Bude Jazz Festival (where we go for good behaviour)
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We look forward to seeing you somewhere sunny on our travels!
Festival Season is in full swing everyone and I’ve been bombing it up and down the country like a mad man to entertain people here, there, and everywhere, and I won’t be stopping until I’m satisfied that I’ve had a good go!
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42ndBIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL, 2026: I shall be performing here with my 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll Show as well as with The Jake Leg Jug band!
Forthcoming dates for my Lonesome Travellers in Ayr, Scotland: Meanwhile, more and more jazz, blues and general roots music venues, clubs and festivals have been on expressing interest for the Travellers during 2027/2028 and busy we are getting!
ALWAYS lovely to receive a review from an independent writer: All the more reason why venues should book my Lonesome Travellers
Here are some great shots of a few concerts this last couple of weeks, in the glorious summer that we’ve all been craving: In company with Jim Swinnerton, Rich Bennett, Phil Shotton, wives and friends from abroad, summer has been magnificent, so far!
Enjoy a video of our recent performances: Playing in the Cotswolds and Carlisle
ENJOY THE GOOD WEATHER FOLKS – THE JAKE LEG JUG BAND NEWS LETTER WILL FOLLOW DURING THE NEXT 14 DAYS: The summer will be as happy as you make it – so make it a good one!
Good afternoon everyone and HAPPY SUMMER – it’s shining again and I really hope this email finds you well and in a good place as we head into a very busy summer!
From here on I am going to send a separate newsletter for my own concerts, as occasionally I am not on a Jake Leg Jug Band show and it causes a little confusion for people so I will send Jakes band dates separately in their own dedicated email.
In a nutshell, my own band: Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers are selling out at a growing number of jazz clubs in the UK and since last year more clubs have asked us to come and perform for them… Simply because I think that we have built a trust with the venues and promoters, and the audience knows that they will get a REAL SHOW, with an eclectic mix of jazz, blues and old times songs with heart warming tales of the magnificent artists who wrote them.
Yesterday we sold-out near YORK and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer, more enthusiastic and uplifting crowd to push us along!
We performed OLD TIME jazz tunes, New Orleans roots music, vintage blues songs by the likes of Mississippi John Hurt as well as Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee – then to the audiences obvious delight we threw in some songs by Al Jolson, Perry Como, The Mills Brothers, Acker Bilk, George Melly, Mamie Smith and Sophie Tucker to name but a few!
I know that some jazz clubs are sitting on the fence as far as The Lonesome Travellers are concerned, whilst others are re-booking us for the third time and I’m not really sure how to overcome that, except to say that your audience would love it, we would love to entertain them and one booking could be the start of something good for us all.
Also, I’m delighted with the amount of alternative roots music and blues venues who have been forward thinking enough and agreed to stage us in 2026 and 2027 – the diary is packing up and even have dates coming in for 2028.
THANK YOU ALL AROUND – WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL TO YOU ALL!
My Lonesome Travellers line up is a trio (3-piece as standard) featuring myself and our well known and much loved bassist Jim Swinnerton – but – when the budgets allows I have had the great pleasure and privilege of having my pal, Rich Bennett, joining us on trumpet – cooking us up some extra delta heat!
Other players I have enjoyed having join in with us are: Phil Shotton, Danny Blyth, Richard Leach, Alex Clarke, Richard Exall, Malcolm Thorne and Jon Taylor… All exceptional players in their own right and to whom I am grateful for their talents!
As I always say “If you leave here happier than when you came in, then we’ve done our jobs well” – MY NON JAKE LEG DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS and a couple of extra videos to lighten your day! SEE YOU A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN THE LIINE
June 2026
Thur 18 – DRINGHOUSES, Jazz Club – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 1pm
Tues 23 – DATCHET nr WINDSOR, Village Hall – Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers @ 2pm
Tues 30 – LEEDS, Jazz Club at Main Line Social Club, Pudsey – Warren guesting with Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 8pm
July 2026
Thurs 2 – RAMSGATE, The Honeysuckle Inn – Warren James sings The Lonnie Donegan Story (duo concert with Warren & Jim Swinnerton) @ 7:30pm
Sun 5 – COVENTRY, Jazzamatazz – Warren guesting with Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 12:30pm
Sun 5 – COLCHESTER, Jazz Club – Warren guesting with Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 7:30pm
Sat 11 – MICKELTON, The Kings Arms – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 7pm
Wed 15 – SHEFFIELD, Cafe 9 – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 7pm – Buy Tickets Here
Thur 16 – CARLISLE, Jazz Club – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 8pm
Fri 24 – BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival Launch Party, Private Event – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 12:30pm
Fri 24 – BIRMINGHAM, Plough & Harrow Hotel, Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 8pm onwards
Sat 25 – SHATTERFORD, Village Hall – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 7:30pm
Mon 27 – WEDNESBURY, Library, Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 7:30pm
Tues 28 – BIRMINGHAM, Sami Thai, Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 6pm
Wed 29 – AYR, Bengarth Pines – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 7:30pm – contact for tickets contact Katy on 07810007021
Thur 30 – AYR, Private Concert – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 2pm – contact for tickets contact Katy on 07810007021
August 2026
Thur 6 – NOTTINGHAM, Rhythm Club – Warren guesting with Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 8pm
Fri 14 – BLOXHAM, Village Hall – Warren James sings The Lonnie Donegan Story @ 7:30pm – Tickets from Mervyn: 07368319678
Sat 22 – SHATTERFORD, Private Party – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 2pm to 4pm
Sat 22 – WORCESTER, The Chestnut Tree – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 8pm
Wed 26 – SUTTON COLDFIELD, Jazz Club – Warren James guesting with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 8pm
Sun 30 – COVENTRY, Jazzamatazz – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 12:30pm
Sun 30 – BUDE, Jazz Club, The Falcon Hotel – JAZZ CLUB ANNIVERSARY CONCERT– Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers – featuring a special all star jazz line up: Paula Jackman, Mike ‘Magic’ Henry, Hugh Crozier and Marc Easener @ 8pm
September 2026
Tues 1 – BUDE, The Carriers, Bude Jazz Festival – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 11:45 until 2pm
Thur 3 – BUDE, The Falcon, Bude Jazz Festival – Warren will be playing banjo with The Bateman Brothers show, It’s Trad Dad @ 12:00pm until 2:15pm
Thur 3 – BUDE, VENUE TBC, Bude Jazz Festival – Playing guitar with Alex Clark & Geth Liddington @ 3:15pm to 5:30pm
Fri 4 – BUDE, Methodist Church, Bude Jazz Festival – Warren James and his Skiffle Heroes @ 11:30am
Wed 9 – CROYDON, Sylvie’s Place – Warren guesting with Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 8pm
Thur 10 – TWICKENHAM, Winning Post – Warren guesting with Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 12 noon
Sat 12 – SWINDON, Shrivenham Jazz, Venue TBC – Warren guesting with Ian & Alan Bateman Jazz Band @ Time TBC
Sun 13 – SOUTHAMPTON, Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton – Warren James presents The Johnny Cash Songbook – Buy Tickets Here
Sat 19 – BRISTOL, Old Duke – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes @ 9pm
Sun 20 – NORTHAMPTON, BLISWORTH, Tad Jazz held at The Walnut Tree – Warren guesting with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 12:30pm – Contact Tad Newton for tickets on email TadJazzFriends@gmail.com
Thur 24 – CHADDERSLEY CORBETT, Jazz at the The Swan Inn – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 12:30pm
Tues 29 – EMSWORTH, Blues Club, Upstairs at Rapscallions – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers @ 7pm
THE JAKES LEG JUG BAND – LIVE IN SCARBOROUGH – MAY 2026
As we head towards the first half of 2026 being completed we are delighted to announce that our attendances at all venues are on the rise and we currently have more engagements than ever before. The Jake Leg Jug Band are on track to end this year with over 170 professional engagements.
2027 is already busy and 2028 is starting to fill.
My personal work includes playing banjo and guitar for not only The Jakes, and my own own bands, but I will be performing with trumpeter Rich Bennett and his New Oleans All Stars, also with clarinettist Paula Jackman, as well as working with trombone ace Ian Bateman – that will happen a few times this year – exciting stuff for me as I admire them all greatly!
The Jake Legs have a provisional dates in the diary for multiple performances at a festival in Denmark next summer (2027) – that will be announced in due course if we can make those dates work. Also, my own Lonesome Travellers already have some jazz clubs booked in for Denmark on a separate trip in September 2027, those will all be announced in due course.
You can find the forthcoming tour dates listed below for both myself (in organge) and for The Jake Leg Jug Band – or go to our websites to see the entire listings. Also some videos and images at the footer of this email
We really look forward to seeing you all again along the way!
THU 11 JUN 2026 – THE BEEHIVE (SWINDON) – Warren James & Danny Blyth 9pm 2 x 45 min sets. www.bee-hive.co.uk/
SAT 13 JUN 2026 – LEAF CREATIVE (HUNTLEY, GLOUCESTER) 10.00am 3 x 45 min sets. www.leafcreative.co.uk
SAT 13 JUN 2026 – THE OLD DUKE (BRISTOL) – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes 9pm 2 x 45 min sets. www.theoldduke.com
SUN 14 JUN 2026 – KIRKCUDBRIGHT JAZZ FESTIVAL (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY) 3.00pm 2 x 50 min sets. @ The Garret Hotel. www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk
SUN 14 JUN 2026 – KIRKCUDBRIGHT JAZZ FESTIVAL (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY) 7.00pm 2 x 50 min sets. @ Kirkcudbright Parish Church. www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk
THU 2 JUL 2026 – BLUES WITH BOTTLE (RAMSGATE, KENT) – Warren James sings The Lonnie Donegan Story 8.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. @ The Honeysuckle Inn. www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk
SUN 5 JUL 2026 – COVENTRY JAZZAMATAZZ – Warren James performing with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars 12:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets @ The Ansty Club, Grove Road
SAT 11 JUL 2026 – THE KINGS ARMS (MICKLETON, WARWICKSHIRE) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers 7pm, 2 x 45 min sets.
WED 15 JUL 2026 – CAFE No 9 (SHEFFIELD) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers 7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. Buy tickets at: https://wegottickets.com/f/17590
THU 16 JUL 2026 – CARLISLE JAZZ CLUB (CUMBRIA) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers 8pm, 2 x 60 min sets. www.carlislejazzclub.co.uk
FRI 17 JUL 2026 MOFFAT THEATRE (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY) 7.30pm, 2 x 45 min sets. www.moffattheatre.co.uk
SAT 18 JUL 2026 THE HOWLIN’ WOLF (GLASGOW) 6.00pm, 2 x 45 min sets. www.thehowlinwolf.co.uk
SUN 19 JUL 2026 THE OLD STABLES (BEATTOCK, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY) 2.00pm, 3 x 45 min sets. www.oldstablesbeattock.com
WED 22 JUL 2026 AMERSHAM JAZZ CLUB (HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS) 8.00pm, 3 x 40 min sets. @ Royal British Legion. www.amershamjazzclub.co.uk
THU 23 JUL 2026 PUMP HOUSE JAZZ CLUB (WATFORD) 8.00pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ The Pump House Theatre. www.pumphouse.info
FRI 24 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FEST – Warren James plays PRIVATE LAUNCH PARTY 12:30pm until 4pm
FRI 24 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FEST – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers 8pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ The Plough & Harrow Hotel.
SAT 25 JUL 2026 RETORRICK MILL (NEWQAUY, CORNWALL) Time TBC, 2 x 60 min sets. www.retorrickmill.co.uk
SAT 25 JUL 2026 – SHATTERFORD VILLAGE HALL (BEWDLEY) – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers 7:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets.
SUN 26 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (BIRMINGHAM) 2.00pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Bournville Gardens Village. www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
MON 27 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FEST – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes 7:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ Wednesbury Library
MON 27 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (WEST BROMWICH) 1.00pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ New Square, West Bromwich. www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
TUES 28 JUL 2026 – BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL – Warren James and his Hit Parade Heroes 6pm, 2 x 60 min sets. @ Sami Thai Restaurant
WED 29 JUL 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (BIRMINGHAM) 12.30pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Waters Edge Bandstand. www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
WED 29 JUL 2026 – AYR, SCOTLAND at BENGARTH PINES – Warren James and his Lonesome Travellers 7:30pm, 2 x 60 min sets. Contact: Katy on 07810 007021
SUN 02 AUG 2026 BIRMINGHAM JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (WOLVERHAMPTON) 1.00pm, 2 x 50 min sets. @ Bantock House, Wolverhampton. www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
Inspired partly by the 2024 movie about Bob Dylan’s rise to fame, “A Complete Unknown”, we admired how so many famous names of American roots music appeared in that movie and we felt that more should be done to keep their names going and the result is THE GREAT AMERICAN FOLK SONGBOOK
When discussing American folk music, it’s most likely the first names that come to mind are Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly.
It could be said that nobody did more across the decades to keep the names of these alive than the grand-daddy of American folk music, Pete Seeger and the great Johnny Cash – both men being the main draw that built the famous Newport Folk Festival.
Meanwhile, here in the UK, our very own Lonnie Donegan was unquestionably Britain’s first commercial folk music star, given that his biggest chart hits were a 50/50 mix of both Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie songs.
This vibrant two hour concert stars Duncan Wilcox & Warren James, both of The Jake Leg Jug Band, the UK’s most popular vintage touring band.
Joined by a number of special guest musicians, they will take you on a musical journey back in time to old America, presenting you with the songs that forged the American dream. Tales of railroads, outlaws, cotton fields, churches, ships, and penitentiaries.
Don’t miss out on this unique show of stories, songs, and good humour – BOOK YOUR TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE – enjoy a late afternoon concert and still go home in the day light with happy memories!
You can click the clinks above to navigate to the bands individual websites and check further details related to their gigs and other
The Jake Leg Jug Band – Datchet Jazz Club
April 2026
Fri 3 – Nantwich, Jazz & Blues Festival, Nine Mill Street – Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers @ 1pm – check festival for tickets – featuring Duncan Wilcox and Phil Shotton.
Sat 4 – Darlington, New Orleans Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 12:30pm – pay on the door
Sun 5 – Nantwich, Jazz & Blues Festival, Crown Hotel – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 1pm – check festival for tickets
Sun 5 – Leeds, The Domino Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 6:30pm – pay on the door
Mon 6 – Rainford Jazz Guitar Club, Rainford Junction – Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers @ 8pm – tickets contact Rae Owens on 07960011815. Featuring Jim Swinnerton and Phil Shotton.
Fri 10 – Saltburn, Arts Centre – The Jake Leg Jug Band – pay on the door
Sun 12 – Colchester Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7pm – pay on the door
Tues 14 – Leeds – PRIVATE ENGAGEMENT, Warren James & Andy Henderson @ 12pm to 4pm
Tues 14 – Leeds Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
Wed 15 – Sutton Coldfield Jazz Club – Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers @ 8pm – pay on the door. Featuring Richard Exall & Rich Bennett
Thur 16 – Carlisle Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
Fri 17 – Edinbugh Jazz & Jive Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm – pay on the door
Sat 18 – Street, Wessex Hotel, Ellie B Jazz Weekend – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – weekend tickets available
Sun 19 – Worcester, The Chetsnut Tree – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 6pm – free entry
Tues 21 – Leeds, Jazz Club – Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers @ 8pm – pay on the door. Featuring Richard Exall and Rich Bennett.
Thurs 23 – Leeds, The Domino Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 9:45pm
Fri 24 – Bristol, The Greyhound – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm
Sat 25 – Cranford, The Old Forge – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 5pm – ticketed
Sun 26 – Uttoxeter, The Vaults – Mike Owen’s Revaulting Band @ 4pm
Wed 29 – Amersham Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm – pay on the door
Thur 30 – Watford, Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
May 2026
Fri 1 – Bristol, Mr Wolfs – The Jake Leg Jug Band – ticketed
Sat 2 – Hay-on-Wye, The Globe – The Jake Leg Jug Band – ticketed
Sun 3 – Totton, Hanger Farm Arts Centre – The Great American Folk Songbook @ 4pm – ticketed. Featuring Warren James, Duncan Wilcox, Phil Shotton and Danny Blyth
Mon 4 – Dorset, Corscombe, The Fox Inn – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 2pm – 4:30pm – check entry with venue
Thur 7 – Dringhouses Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 1pm – pay on the door
Fri 8 – Holmfirth Folk Festival – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8:30pm
Sun 10 – Worcester, The Chestnut Tree – Warren James’ Jazz & Blues Trio @ 6pm – free entry
Mon 11 – Rural Tour – Private
Tues 12 – Rural Tour – Private
Wed 13 – Rural Tour – Private
Thur 14 – Rural Tour – Private
Fri 15 – Caterham, London R&B Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
Sat 16 – Birkhamsted Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
Sun 17 – Coventrt, Jazzamatazz – The Jake Leg Jazz Club @ 12:30pm – pay on the door
Tues 19 – Hampton in Arden, Feltham Hall, Roger’s Supper Club – The Story of Skiffle @ 7pm – pay on the door
Wed 20 – Gosport, Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
Thur 21 – Swindon, The Beehive – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 9pm – free entry
Fri 22 – Bristol, The Old Duke – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 9pm – free entry
Sat 23 – Stroud, The Nailsworth Festival – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm – check the festival for prices
Sun 24 – Cheddleton, The Black Lion – The Jake Leg Jug Band – see venue for details
Tues 26 – Calne Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm – pay on the door
Wed 27 – Warmley, Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm – pay on the door
Fri 29 – Scarborough, St Mary’s Church – The Jake Leg Jug Band Gospel Show – ticketed
Sat 30 – Dringhouses, St Edward Church – The Jake Leg Jug Band – ticketed
Sun 31 – Uttoxeter, The Vaults – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 4pm to 7pm – free entry
Can you believe it? We have almost reached the first quarter of 2026 and a great number of positives have happened already! I will send an updated gig list next week – but first I just want to update you on developments!
The Jake Leg Jug Band have almost 150 concerts (and rising) confirmed across the UK for this year and hopefully a trip to Europe will be announced in due course as we try and get the finishing touches planned. EXCITING STUFF!!!
The Jake Leg Jug Band – Rocks In My Bed
My own band, Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers are gaining momentum at jazz and blues clubs around the UK, playing a specially created set of jazz & blues from the 20s & 30s and allowing me to bring the old time American songs of the south to a wider audience. Songs by obscure names such as Riley Puckett and Scrapper Blackwell, played alongside more known artistes like Bessie Smith, Mammie Smith, Josh White, Big Bill Broonzy and Blind Lemon Jefferson are all a part of the Lonesome Travellers set. EXCITING!!!
Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers – Vintage Jazz, Blues, Skiffle and Gospel Roots Music of the 20s, 30s and Beyond
The other development for me is that in December 2025 I finished my time working with The Jazzaholics after 4 dynamic years with the band and I have become a member of RICH BENNETT’S NEW ORLEANS ALL STARS!
Just to put things into some context here, the star clarinet player, Adrian Cox, started his career in Rich Bennett’s band, so I am hoping to be a global mega star of the banjo really really soon, HAHA!
Rich Bennett requires no introduction on the UK and European jazz and blues scene! As they say, if you know, then you know – but if you don’t then let me tell you!
Rich Bennett has been playing his trumpet at jazz clubs and festivals for around 35 years. He has toured the UK and Europe extensively and excites jazz fans with his honest approach to the music, along with his fiery trumpet playing.
Having spent 3 years in Barbados where he fronted The Hottest Dixieland Band on the island he has now returned to the UK and is already in strong demand for 2026 and a diary that is filling for 2027.
Before he ventured overseas there was hardly a club or festival in the UK that didn’t have Rich Bennett on their programme and tents and venues would be FULL!
Rich grew up in a musical household where his father, Martin Bennett, Trombone player and vocalist with The Phil Mason Band, would have full bands rehearsing there day and night.
New Orleans music is ingrained within Rich. It’s what he does.
When Rich Bennett’s name shows up at your event, then you know that you’re in for a treat.
EXCITING!!!
See below some great videos of recent concerts with Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars and let me say that if you don’t already have Rich and the band in your diary for 2026 and 2027, then you are really going to miss out! But I really am delighted to be a part of the 3 most unique and exciting bands out there right now.
As the great May West said: “Too much of a good thing…… IS WONDERFULLL…”
Great review in for Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers at Stafford Jazz Society earlier this moth…
Warren James & His Lonesome TravellersReview – January 2026
Also, my first outing this year with jazz legend Rich Bennett and his New Orleans All Stars… WHAT A BARN STORMING NIGHT WE HAD!
Jazz clubs everywhere need a dose of this band – Rich has been a big name on the UK jazz scene for years, and it is a delight to have him back in the UK and pleasing audiences.
Have a good month ahead, folks, keep well, spring and warmer weather will soon be upon us!
The Jake Leg Jug Band had a great night at The Domino Club and what a great venue it is, in the heart of Leeds’ city arcade – built during the Victorian period when Frank Matcham designed the GRANDEST of theatres.
Gigs Forthcoming for our followers are below – please keep supporting your live music scene for without it the world, and life, will be a sadder place.
January 2026
Fri 23 – Merthyr Tydfil, Clwb Crown – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8:30pm
Sat 24 – Bristol, The Greyhound – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm
Sun 25 – Blackpool, Winter Gardens, UK West Coast Folk Festival – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 2:30pm
Wed 28 – Pershore Jazz Club – Richard Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 7:30pm
February 2026
Sun 1 – Bude, Jazz Club at The Falcon Hotel- The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Fri 6 – Stoke on Trent, The Artisan Tap – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7pm
Sat 7 – Louth Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Sun 8 – Stafford Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 12:30pm
Sun 8 – Halesowen Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:00pm
Wed 11 – Sutton Coldfield Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm
Sat 14 – Bristol, Old Duke – Warren James’ Hit Parade Heroes @ 9pm
Sun 15 – Uttoxeter, Horse & Dove – Warren James & His Lonesome Travellers @ 12pm
Thur 19 – Broadstairs, Blues Bash – The Jake Leg Jug Band
Fri 20 – Stoney Stratford, York House – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm
Sat 21 – Bloxham, Village Hall – The Jake Leg Jug Band.
March 2026
Sun 1 – Willingham, Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band
Wed 4 – Sutton Coldfield, Trad Jazz Club – Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 8pm
Thur 5 – Chaddesley Corbett, The Swan – Rich Bennett’s New Orleans All Stars @ 8pm
Sat 7 – Macclesfield, The Swan With Two Necks – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm
Sun 8 – Swansea, The Vic, Mumbles – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Mon 9 – Shipston on Stour, Thirst Edition – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Tues 10 – Wilmslow, Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Wed 11 – Bristol, Warmley Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 8pm
Thur 12 – Bristol, The Old Duke – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 9pm
Sun 15 – Coventry, Ansty Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 12:30pm
Thur 19 – Didsbury, Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Fri 20 – Bexhill on Sea, 1066 Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 7:30pm
Sun 22 – Eastleigh, The Concorde Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 12pm
Tues 24 – Datchet, Village Hall Jazz Club – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 2pm to 3:45pm
Fri 27 – Stony Stratford, York House – The Lonnie Donegan Story @ 7:30pm
Sat 28 – Bedford, Swingsters Spring Ball – The Jake Leg Jug Band
Sun 29 – Blisworth, The Walnut Tree – The Jake Leg Jug Band @ 12pm
