03/09/2026
James Oliver the titanic Tommy Cooper of the Telecaster, the man who makes James Brown look like a slouch is joined by Norman Watt-Roy, Geraint Watkins, and Mark Kemlo for the James Oliver R***e.
Four legends of the UK music scene, one stage. Sunday nights do not get better than this.
When: 15th November 2026
Where: De Valence Pavilion, Tenby
Tickets: https://tenbyblues.co.uk/tickets/
James Oliver is undoubtedly one of the most talented, dedicated and explosive guitarists on the contemporary scene. Wilko and Mick Green might be his big heroes but he can play anything; country, rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, Blues, western swing – and often in the same song. A tour de force who is forced to tour.
His r***e features:
Mark Kemlo on drums. Veteran of legendary rockabilly band The Rimshots, Mark can swing, shuffle, and slam like few others.
Geraint Watkins on keys. Is there anyone he hasn’t played with?
From Macca to Van the Man, Slim Chance to The Balham Alligators via Nick Lowe et. al. he is the gentle genius of the 88 note work bench. He sings and writes too.
Norman Watt-Roy on bass. He’s played sessions on so many hit records he’s lost count, he was an essential member of Ian Dury and the Blockheads plus the Wilko Johnson Band, and is revered as a colossus of the bass, a guru of the groove.
