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Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: The Road Trip



Following sell-out crowds and four-star reviews for its debut performance in 2023, Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: the Road Trip returns to the Edinburgh Fringe again this year.  The dynamic stage show takes audiences on a road trip around America to discover the roots of blues and soul, interlacing storytelling and comedy with live performance from a full eight-piece band – complete with horn section.


The show is created and performed by cult soul / R&B band Ken Wood and the Mixers, who are celebrating 45 years of live performance together this year.  Drawing on a lifetime’s experience of playing and exploring blues and soul music, the band take audiences back to a time when each city had its own distinctive sound.

But what those styles all had in common was energy, excitement and emotion as the music evolved through the 50s, 60s and 70s. The show uses words, music and a dynamic stage show to tell the story of how soul emerged: from the blues and rock 'n' roll of the post-war period to the smouldering sounds of the Stax record label. The band punctuates the show with stories of their musical heroes and recreates the original spirit of the legendary singers and foot-stomping soul classics that sound-tracked a generation.


Anecdotes, humour and the songs of John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett and many more are all brought together through performances crackling with energy.


2023 reviews: “Showmanship, humour and great songs for an enthusiastic audience … a lively and informative romp through contemporary music history”.  Three Weeks


“Top notch musicianship with segues that are both informative and funny. The whole show fizzes with noise and energy.  What’s not to like!”  Fringe Review


Listings information: Venue: theSpace @ Niddry Street

Dates: Friday 2 to Saturday 10 August 2024  Time: 16:50 (1hr) Ticket prices: £13.00/ concessions £11.00

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