12.00 -1.30 the Jon Walsh Band

The Jon Walsh Blues Band is a real blues band! Not a blues-rock band, nor a rock bandDisguised as blues band although we may branch out into the odd jazzier number Occasionally. Saying that, don’t think that we only play the "crying in your beer" kind of blues because we can boogie along with the very best! This band can conjure up all the different colours and moods of the blues – it rocks, boogies, stomps, howls, cries and weeps.

2.00 - 3.30 Funky Dory

Funky Dory is a fusion of Blues, Soul, Funk and Jazz, with a mixture of strong originals and reworked covers – all delivered with skill, professionalism and passion. Founder members include guitar ace Jules Fothergill and Stunning singer Lorna Reilly

4.00 – 5.30 The Why and Wherefores

"Emily Druce is an outstanding young blues singer" The Guardian.

"If there is currently a better British female acoustic blues player then bring her on" Net Rhythms.

"Acoustic blues …..played to a fantastically high standard" Mike Harding BBC Radio 2

5.45 - 7.00 John Crampton

"We’ve put together a line up of three of the finest acoustic players in punk rock blues in the world today. First up is John Crampton, one of only about two members of the British Blues old guard we'd give the time of day to! John's incredible, he takes to the stage with nothing more than a National Steel guitar, a harp and miked up stomp box and then let’s rip." The Spitz, London

7.30 – 9.00 The Guv’nors

9.30 – 11.00 Primo Blues

Get on down to a tasty mix of rock and blues and R&B with ace guitarist and singer Leburn, plus groove master Spy on Bass. Red-hot guitar fron the Axe man T J Johnson and Star Inn favourite Sam Kelly on the skins

12-30 – 2.00 Loose Shoes

Dennis is originally from Austin, Texas and played with Loose Shoes, an 8-pc band that included the fabulous Triggermen horn section throughout Texas for 7 years. Dennis has played at one time or another at all of the major clubs in Texas and has opened up for several national touring shows

2.30 – 4.00 Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation

Known as ‘The Voice’, Nicky is without doubt one of the very best blues singers on the music scene today. Nicky can deliver spine-tingling ballads and hard-rocking numbers equally well, using his amazing voice range to good effect. He’s a notable songwriter and arranger, with many published songs to his credit.

4.30 – 6.00 Robin Bibi Band

Robin formed the Bibi Band in 1996. Having 'paid his dues' working as guitarist for other artists and bands he decided to embark on a solo project, born out of his love of the blues.

Robin is a seasoned professional and one of the finest blues guitarists in London - artists he has backed include Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E King and Helen Shapiro

6.30 – 8.00 Tim Hain and the Worx

Tim is a vibrant, entertaining performer, whose roots are in Blues and Reggae. Driven by his band The Worx, which powerfully melds the Blues of Chicago and Reggae of Jamaica, he will rock you with favourites like "Wind Cries Mary" and roll you with his dub workout of the classic "Need Your Love So Bad", which has had airplay from Paul Jones. He'll also have you dancing and singing along to his own superb songs, many of which beg to be covered by established artis

8.30 – 10.00 Five Field Holler with Janet Gabriel

12.30 - 2.00 Claude Bourbon

Claude Bourbon, who trained for many years in Switzerland and has performed and studied all over the world, has crafted an inspired fusion of classical and blues, with ethereal Eastern influences, Spanish and Latin elements with strains of Western folk.

This accomplished artist offers tender, compelling performance through highly developed precision. His sound instantly creates ambiance, from haunting Spanish moods to lyrical, romantic jazz, Claude Bourbon provides both a rich evening of music for lovers, and a real treat for music lovers.

2.30 - 4.00 Michael Burke

"Some of the craziest acoustic guitar playing I’ve ever seen... The man has such quick fingers that just as you thought you knew the tune he was playing he'd plough into something else. This was a guitarist you couldn't take your eyes off."

4.30 - 5.00 Simon Gregory

Acoustic novice Simon gives his first solo performance in public. He plays regularly at the Star Inn Jam and I have every confidence that he will fill his slot with an interesting and professional set.

5.30 - 7.00 Andy Broad & Matt Beckwith

Taking inspiration from the great delta players such as Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Son House and Mississippi John Hurt, he combines their raw syncopation with the sounds of Chicago (e.g. Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf) and the modern song writing approach of the likes of Robert Cray welding the whole into a powerful music for the modern day

1.00 – 2.30 Sonny Black

Sonny Black is without doubt one of the finest blues guitar players in

Europe. Not only is his technical mastery of both acoustic and electric instruments complete, he also possesses that quality that can only be

called blues soul (Blues in Britain)

3.00 – 4.30 Adam Philips Trio

Adam Phillips is a multi-instrumentalist with over 16 years of playing experience. During this time he has performed in a variety of settings, ranging from classical solo and orchestral recitals to hip-hop, funk and rock gigs. He has helped compose and arrange music for orchestras and choirs, the theatre and solo performances, as well as for the number of bands he has been in over the years.

5.00 – 6.30 Jules Benjamin

7.00 – 8.30 Trafficker

Well known to the Star Inn Trafficker bring and end to this years festival fronted by sensational guitarist / singer / songwriter Tommy Allen with Barry and Craig one of the tightest rhythm sections around makes for a fitting finale to this years festival. Plus it’s all original material!