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

“Fine musicianship and strong songwriting – a winning formula!”

Blues in Britain

“” ‘What a find’ you may think – and you’d be right””

Blues Matters (UK)

If I had been managing your band then, not my own, you would have become nationally and internationally-known and I probably would not have had time to develop Black Sabbath.

Jim Simpson

“Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the future of the blues!”

Bill Wilson, Reflections in Blue

“Our festival opened unofficially the night before, but the party didn’t officially start until the Hitman and Co. descended upon us!”

Upton Blues Festival

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

Sun
5

Jan

2025

Bayport-Blue Point Library

As part of their continuing live music series, we’ll be performing a FREE afternoon show! Shake off your New Year’s stupor and join us for a great afternoon of original Modern Blues.

Please note – there is limited seating! Please call 631-363-6133 for a reservation, starting Jan 2.

  • 186 Middle Road, Blue Point, NY 11715-1932
  • 2:00 pm

Free admission!
Call 631-363-6133 to reserve seats

Fri
31

Jan

2025

Cathcart Castle Golf Club

We’re thrilled to be back at the Cathcart Golf Club in Glasgow, Scotland to see our friends and play songs from our new album!

Please note you can make advance reservations for dinner. Tickets can be purchased by calling 0141-638-9449 Option 1.

  • Old Mearns Road, Glasgow
  • Doors open 7:15 pm, dinner reservations can be earlier

Call for tickets

call now!

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!

  • Blackpool Winter Gardens
  • Three days! We’re on Saturday, time TBA

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for info


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!

Russell "Hitman" Alexander
Photo: Manuela Langotsch @ Five Zero Digital

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!


Photo: Laurence Harvey

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

THE HITMAN BLUES BAND 26 SECOND PROMO – GOT HALF A MINUTE?

FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD

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Photo: Manuela Langotsch @ Five Zero Digital

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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