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
21
Nov
2024
Blues Bar Tring
TBlues Bar Tring is a non profit making organisation run by Blues Enthusiasts. John Stack and a very small band of volunteers manage: bands, posters, lighting, sound, website, email campaigns, social media, charitable donations, photography and anything else that helps make your day/night at the Blues Bar Tring such an enjoyable experience.
They offer a fully stocked bar with seasonal beers from Tring Brewery meaning you can sit back, relax and enjoy a great time. We LOVE playing here, and you can’t beat the atmosphere.
SOLD OUT!
Sun
24
Nov
2024
The Concorde Club, Eastleigh, Hampshire
The oldest jazz club under the same management in the United Kingdom, the Concorde Club has seen jazz and blues royalty grace its stages. We are delighted to be back, and this time it will be for a lunchtime concert!
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Wed
26
Nov
2024
The 100 Club, London
What can you say about the legendary 100 Club? Everyone from Glenn Miller to the Sex Pistols, The Rolling Stones to Alice Cooper, the photos on the wall are a walk through music history!
We’ll be performing with support from the wonderful Amba Tremain Band and Lighting Drive. It will be an unforgettable night, and a great way to finish off the tour!
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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 in 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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