Shakedown Blues

07/03/2026

Some of you will remember the incredible Earl Thomas concert from 2014. We went to see his amazing gospel blues show at Ronnie Scott's, a year or so back, recorded as a brilliant 'Live' album , AND up for a 'Best Blues Album' award.

Vote Earl!! https://dosd.com/p/san-diego-music-awards

Dear EarlFriends,

I’m honored to share that my latest album, Earl Thomas Live In London, has been nominated for Best Blues Album at the San Diego Music Awards.

This nomination is something I proudly share with my outstanding troupe, The Gospel Ambassadors featuring Sister Leola. We all worked hard to bring this show to life—starting right here in San Diego! And we were proud to represent America's Finest City on that iconic London stage.

If my music has meant something to you, I’d truly appreciate your support. Please take a moment to cast your vote for Best Blues Album.
Thank you for supporting the music and the journey. We couldn’t do it without you.

With love and gratitude,
Earl Thomas

Vote for this year's San Diego Music Awards Congratulations to all of this year's nominees (click here for the full list)! Join us at the San Diego Music Awards Wednesday, May 6th at Humphreys by the Bay to find out all the winners! Tickets available at

06/05/2025

Hi Martin,

Do you know of anyone who would like two tickets to the Robert Cray Band at Cambridge on 14th June? I booked them and can no longer go. Two tickets are £53.00 each but will accept £100.0m for the pair.

Despite me cancelling within 24 hours of booking them I am not allowed a refund.

Cheers
Shenagh Hackett
+44(0)1780 444695
+44(0)7866 721123

29/12/2024

Paul & Dave in PTown😎
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B1rcSzUmc/

PAUL JONES & DAVE KELLY Thu 20 Feb 2025 The Blues Band are now retiring from touring – but their two lead vocalists will continue with their Acoustic Duo concerts. Ruggedly durable and timeless, the Blues is perhaps more popular today than it has ever been. Young musicians still cut their teeth on...

16/05/2024

Very good band in a quintessential English village and ye olde pub with BBQ
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1115451626360423&set=a.745890643316525

Join us this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon at The Exeter Arms Barrowden for some great music and a BBQ !
*FREE ENTRY* 😎👍🥰

25/03/2024

Any Shakedowners missing a shot of Rhythm & Blues, here's something for you at The Cresset (where I was Chair until recently)
KING PLEASURE & The BISCUIT BOYS
FRIDAY 12th APRIL - £27 ://cresset.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873652329

Chilly x

23/11/2023

Coming up next April. Good to see The Cresset putting on some Rhythm & Blues

King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys Rough, tough and always rocking, the legendary King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys’ zany stage show sometimes…

27/09/2023

Big congrats to Dave Thomas.

Winner of Best Contemporary Blues Band 😎

Making a Scene Presents The 2023 Independent Blues Awards Winners This is the 8th year we have produced and honored independent blues artists

22/08/2023

Tickets booked for Earl at Ronnie Scott's.
One of THE Shakedown concerts in 2014.
Cabt wait.

07/06/2023

RIP the wonderful guitarist and Leader of the Groundhogs, Tony McPhee. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/06/tony-mcphee-singer-and-guitarist-rock-band-the-groundhogs-dies-aged-79?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
In a duo with Jo Anne Kelly played Shakedown back in May 1967 and were the band of choice to back blues legend John Lee Ho**er whenever he toured UK. The Groundhogs went on to have 3 top 10 albums too. Incredible but very underrated musician. RIP