Colne Delta Blues and Americana

01/09/2026

# # 🍂 **Colne Delta Blues and Americana – Autumn Season 2026**
Three big nights. Three brilliant line‑ups. One very special anniversary show.
All at **Brightlingsea Community Centre** — except our November spectacular at **St James’ Church**.

# 🎸 **Saturday 26th September – The Mark Harrison Band + Hannah Judson **
**Brightlingsea Community Centre**
**Doors 7.30pm • Music 8pm • Tickets £15 • Fully licensed bar**

# # # ⭐ **The Mark Harrison Band (Headliner)**
Mark Harrison is a **multi‑award‑nominated roots and blues songwriter**, known for his original blend of folk, blues and Americana. His songs are packed with memorable hooks, sharp storytelling and his trademark resonator guitar sound. The band tour widely, appearing at major festivals across the UK.

# # # ⭐ **Hannah Judson (Guest Support)**
Chicago‑born, Paris‑based **Americana / folk‑rock artist**, Hannah Judson delivers atmospheric, intelligent songs with a modern folk edge. Her music has been compared to Suzanne Vega and Norah Jones, and she performs internationally at major showcases including Folk Alliance International.

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# 🔵 **Saturday 24th October – Blues Collective Night**
**Brightlingsea Community Centre**
**Doors 7.30pm • Music 8pm • Tickets £15 • Fully licensed bar**

A very special night of the Blues featuring artists from the USA and UK:

# # # ⭐ ** Erin Harpe - Roots & Blues & Countryman Jim (USA) **
Erin Harpe is one of the most exciting contemporary country‑blues artists, celebrated for her fingerstyle guitar and powerful vocals. Jim Countryman — bassist and long‑time collaborator — completes the duo’s dynamic, rootsy sound.

# # # ⭐ ** Martin McNeill **
A master of traditional bottleneck blues, Martin McNeill is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest slide guitarists, drawing inspiration from Delta and country blues greats.

# # # ⭐ ** West Weston **
Steve “West” Weston is a renowned harmonica player known for his Chicago‑style blues sound and work with Mud Morganfield, Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey, and Trickbag.

# # # ⭐ ** Francesca Shaw **
Francesca Shaw is a UK blues and jazz vocalist and double bassist whose music blends early blues influences with contemporary jazz tones.

# # # ⭐ **Plus Special Guests**
Expect a full night of authentic, heartfelt blues.

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# 🌟 **Saturday 28th November – Colne Delta Fourth Anniversary Special**
**St James’ Church, Brightlingsea**
**Doors 7.30pm • Music 8pm • Tickets £20**

A one‑off, very special anniversary concert — and something completely different for Colne Delta.

# # # ⭐ **Atom Heart Floyd – Full Show**
Atom Heart Floyd are one of the UK’s leading Pink Floyd tribute acts, known for their **immersive sound, stunning musicianship and spectacular light show**. With over 75 years of combined studio and live experience, they recreate the atmosphere and detail of Pink Floyd’s greatest works — from *The Wall* and *Wish You Were Here* to *The Endless River*.
🎫 **Tickets for this show are already selling fast — not many left.**

# 🎫 **Tickets for All Gigs**
**Available now at:** [https://Colnedelta.club](https://Colnedelta.club)
Or buy locally from ** Little Boat Gifts ** and ** Spirals Cards, gifts & Stationery ** in Brightlingsea.

24/08/2026

The Fatea online music magazine has its new Autumn 2026 Fatea Showcase Sessions out now. The opening track is from our friends, Brightlingsea's very own Victoria's Big Easy Well done, guys! Once again, our little town "punches above its weight." Please check it out, download it, and most importantly, support independent artists.

Fatea Magazine Home Of Acoustic Music

19/08/2026

🍂 Colne Delta Autumn Season Begins – Saturday 26 September!We’re back — and starting our Autumn Season with a very special night of music at the Community Centre, Brightlingsea.Headlining the night is the brilliant Mark Harrison, one of the UK’s most distinctive bluesmen. Mark is “an established, multi‑award‑nominated artist with an ever‑growing reputation for being unlike any other artist out there.” His all‑original songs blend blues, roots and storytelling in a style that’s completely his own — rhythmic, melodic, thoughtful, and unforgettable. He’ll be performing with his superb band, bringing that trademark Mark Harrison energy to Brightlingsea.

Our special support comes from Hannah Judson, flying in from Chicago, USA. Hannah is an American/French indie folk‑rock artistknown for her intimate, modern sound — electric guitar, live looping, and percussive vocals. Her music has drawn comparisons to Aimee Mann, Lucinda Williams and Natalie Merchant, and she’s praised as “the real deal” by Maverick Magazine. A perfect opener for the night.

📅 Saturday 26 September
🕢 Doors 7.30pm
🎵 Music from 8pm
📍 The Community Centre,
Brightlingsea
🎟 Tickets: £15

Available now from Little Boat Gifts, Spirals, or online athttps://Colnedelta.club
Bring your own nibbles, bring your friends, and help us launch the Autumn Season in true Colne Delta style.

15/08/2026

Big shout-out to our friends at Big Day Small Country, a one-day festival of great music in Nayland on Sunday, August 30th! 🎶 They've got a fantastic lineup, including artists who've graced the Colne Delta Blues and Americana stage. What a perfect way to wrap up your summer! ☀️

05/08/2026

Colne Delta Blues and Americana would like to share an important update about the special one‑off concert we advertised in the Brightlingsea Free Music Festival programme.

The show with Atom Heart Floyd at St James’ Church, Brightlingsea has had to move from 10 October to a new date: 28 November.

We sincerely apologise for the change — unfortunately the programme had already gone to print before the updated date was confirmed.

This will still be a stunning night of Pink Floyd’s music in a beautiful setting, and we look forward to welcoming you on the new date.

New date: Saturday 28 November 2026 Tickets are already selling fast.
Venue: St James’ Church, Brightlingsea.
Check out our website for tickets:-
https://Colnedelta.club

27/07/2026

This is going to be a fun night. Colne Delta Blues and Americana welcome The Mark Harrison Band with special support from Hannah Judson
Saturday September 26th. Tickets available online now via https://Colnedelta.club

26/07/2026

Only two places left for this Thursday's Songwriting Workshop in Brightlingsea (30th July). In association with Brightlingsea Free Music Festival and Colne Delta Blues and Americana. Great for anyone starting out their songwriting journey or for established writers wanting to experiment or freshen up their approach, the course is friendly and will suit all. Come join us:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/117148

17/07/2026