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
Thu
31
Oct
2024
Cotswold Distillery
Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds countryside, the Cotswolds Distillery was born from a dream to produce delicious spirits in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Combine with world class music at the “Distillery Sessions”, and you’ve got an incredible evening!
Please note – there is limited seating!
Ticket info
coming soon!
Sun
3
Nov
2024
The Tropic At Ruislip
Opening as a duo for The Bad Wolf Band, we look forward to a great night of blues at The Tropic! Plenty of parking, and a great venue.
Please note you can (and should) make advance reservations, but tickets can only be purchased at the door.
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Wed
6
Nov
2024
The Bullingdon, Oxford
The premiere venue for original music in Oxford, the list of performers at the Bullingdon reads like a Who’s Who of artists. We’re proud to return to the stage here, and we look forward to a great night seeing old friends and new!
Ticket info
coming soon
THAT’S NEW
LATEST NEWS
October 25, 2024
The New Album!
We’ve finished recording 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.
The official release date is in mid-December, but you can get your copy NOW (digital only, CDs are being pressed) at the Hitman Blues Band Store!
October 2024
2024 Tours!
We’re getting ready to head to the UK for our November tour, featuring songs from our new release, “Calling Long Distance”!
See our gig page for the itinerary, PLUS we’ll be back in the UK at the end of January 2025 for more festivals and venues!
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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