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
June
2024
Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
An amazing night featuring three incredible bands:
Yours truly, the Hitman Blues Band (full 9 pieces!), the virtuoso Blue Velvo, and the legendary Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers. DON’T BE LATE! You don’t want to miss a single note!
$30 in advance, THREE bands!
Sun
2
June
2024
Stephen Talkhouse
An intimate venue unlike any other, the Stephen Talkhouse has been featuring internationally-renowned performers alongside local East End artists since 1987. Situated on the Main Street of Amagansett, the Talkhouse is a legendary music scene.
We’re very proud to be have been invited back. ONE SET ONLY, from 8 to 9:30pm
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Wed
17
July
2024
Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series
We’re very happy to return to the Westbury Arts Summer Concert series! A beautiful park with lots of street parking, in the heart of Westbury. The perfect way to enjoy a summer night!
Show is RAIN OR SHINE!!! Please see below for both locations.
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THAT’S NEW
LATEST NEWS
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March 25, 2024
We’re Recording!
We’ve started recording our new album, “Calling Long Distance”!
This will feature 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.
We’re hoping to have it completed by June, depending on recording studio and musician availability. Sign up for the mailing list to get some “behind the scenes” videos of the recording sessions (and other free stuff!)
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March 2024
2024 Tours!
We had an incredible time in the UK this past July, late August and September. Festivals, clubs, private venues, it was all great. We’re looking forward to coming back to the UK in the fall of 2024, if not before.
We had a great December here in New York as well, including a gig at the fabled Stephen Talkhouse. Like the 100 Club in London, the list of people who performed there is just amazing.
Please stay tuned as we make new touring announcements for 2024! Plus, a brand new original album is coming…
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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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