Bringing brand new sounds from his own songbook, a stunning mix of swamp soul, dark blues and twang.
With his new band Big Boy Bloater is building on his rhythm and blues roots, inventing a new, fresh sound – delivered in his unique, mesmerising and powerful style. A well known figure on the blues and roots music scenes, from London to Las Vegas his peformances have thrilled audiences with his charisma and talent on stage.
Bloater has played guitar behind contemporary artists like Paloma Faith and Imelda May and continues to be a much sought after session player as well as being the guitarist du jour for visiting Blues, R&B and Rock'n'Roll legends.
"One of the great Blues men of our time" Jools Holland, BBC Radio 2
"Bloater is a phenomenal guitarist!" Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2
"I love this guy. He has a voice that sounds like it's been soaked in turpentine for the last decade!" Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music
"I'm a massive fan of Big Boy Bloater, he's a charismatic boy with a big voice" Imelda May
How to find us
Situated on Level 2 of the Maltings Shopping Centre, the theatre is next to the public library and is easily approached by the stairs, lifts or level 2 of the car park.
