THE HITMAN BLUES BAND
Playing original, critically acclaimed Modern Blues
It combines rock, funk, jazz, and – of course – blues, to create blues of the 21st century
Photo: Phil Honley
Welcome to the home of Hitman Blues Band, your ultimate destination for soulful blues music.
Immerse yourself in the raw authenticity of our blues performances,
where every note tells a story and every chord resonates with emotion.
As a prominent force in the blues scene, the Hitman Blues Band brings a unique
blend of passion and musical prowess to every stage.
Explore our discography, catch up on the latest blues news, and join us on a
journey through the heart and soul of this timeless genre. Discover why fans and critics alike
consider Hitman Blues Band a true powerhouse in the world of blues music.
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The Hitman Blues Band – where the blues comes alive.
get ready for the live show
GIGS
Upcoming events
Sat
1
Feb
2025
UK Blues. Rhythm & Rock Festival
A three day celebration you don’t want to miss! Friday 31st Jan / Saturday 1st Feb / Sunday 2nd Feb – 3 days / 4 stages / 44 acts (click here for info on each act) This is going to be a festival you’ll always remember!
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Tue
4
Feb
2025
Red Arrow Music Club
A great place to catch live music, here’s their “about us” info:
We provide International and Award winning artists in a friendly atmosphere with high quality sound. Shows feature blues, blues/rock, soul, funk inspired soloists and bands on the UK and international touring and festival circuits.
The club is hosted at the Red Arrow Sports and Social club. The venue has great acoustics and combined with top class sound engineering delivers fantastic listening with regular audience and band feedback of best in class.
The club is an independent music venue and supports other such venues and networks. We have teamed up with Good Show ticketing who provide on-line ticketing for only independent venues and who share booking fees with the venues. So if you book online you get lower ticket prices and help Red Arrow Music Club and get entered into a free prize merch draw at each gig.
Real Ale is available at events courtesy of our sponsors GADDS’ Brewery along with the usual Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all at club prices. Food (Rolls) and other snacks available.
There is a free car park at the club and local on road parking. In the evenings visitors to the club can also use the Magnet Trade car park, Newington Road, a 3 minute walk to the club.
Ramsgate Station is a 5 minute walk to the club and is well connected to Kent and London.
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Thu
6
Feb
2025
The Eel Pie Club
We’re thrilled to be back at the Eel Pie Club, which is a “must play” venue for us!
They preserve the heritage of UK Rhythm ‘n’ Blues that started in SW London during the 1960’s, and they present great musical acts from all over the world.
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Tue
11
Feb
2025
The Tuesday Night Music Club
With top line musical acts, the Club stresses respect for the acts, the Club, and your fellow attendees. So you can be sure you’ll have a great time and hear every note!
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THAT’S NEW
LATEST NEWS
October 25, 2024
The New Album!
We’ve released our new album, “Calling Long Distance”!
This features 12 songs – eight all new originals, three covers done in our unique style, and one cover of our friend Stewart Maxwell’s song “Watch That Thing”, a fun double-entendre boogie.
You can get your copy NOW at the Hitman Blues Band Store!
December 2024
2025 Tours!
We’re in the UK in February, playing festivals and venues featuring songs from our new release, “Calling Long Distance”!
See our gig page for the itinerary!
August 2, 2022
hitman teaches online
Music Theory
Hitman has released a YouTube seminar called “Music Theory For The Easily Bored”, and it’s absolutely free! You can also download the Word version of the seminar for reference:
Click here for YouTube link
Click here for downloadable manual
songwriting
Hitman did an online seminar for the Long Island Blues Society about songwriting! It covers how to begin, chord arrangements (basic), melody, and lyric writing.
Click here for YouTube link
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Russell “Hitman” Alexander formed the Hitman Blues Band and recorded their first release in 2000. With numerous overseas tours and 9 releases, the band uses humor and audience participation as a big part of their act. But the main attraction is the excellent songwriting, musicianship, and performances.
They play modern/alt blues, which can be high energy, slow and soulful, or happy boogie. It combines rock, funk, jazz, and – of course – blues, to create blues of the 21st century!
Hear it for yourself! Just enter your name and email address (and this will NEVER be shared with ANYONE) below and, within seconds, you’ll be sent the download link to the FREE 5 song sampler, the basic guide to the blues, and be added to the quarterly newsletter subscriber list!
So load up your favorite player and settle back to listen. Because it’s not the same old retread of the greats. As Midwestern Records said, “Now that’s the blues! This is the real deal…”
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