106 Parkway
Mon 14 Sept · 19:30 · £14
is an award winning singer, guitarist & songwriter from London. He fronted legendary British Rock & Roll band Ten Years After for a decade releasing three albums with them. He also leads The Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion at their monthly residency now into it’s fifteenth year at the prestigious London venue. A twice winner of the British Blues Award for Best Acoustic Performer and Best Songwriter as well as countless nominations in other categories, Bonfanti has toured the world with many artists as well as his own band and released 3 critically acclaimed albums under his own name. He has worked with Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, PP Arnold, Paul Carrick, Shuggie Otis, Ginger Baker, Ronnie Wood, Fisherman’s Friends, Cliff Richard, Joe Louis Walker, Bernie Marsden and Eric Burdon. Opened shows and toured with Chuck Berry, Jack Bruce, Robert Cray, John Mayall, Beth Hart and Little Feat. Known for his deep powerful vocal style and ability to combine many different guitar styles into a unique sound, Bonfanti’s solo shows are a journey through the genre of Rhythm & Blues. Playing songs by legendary blues artists as well as more obscure names from the genre as well as groups who have been heavily influenced by this rich music. “Utterly spellbinding” The Times “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian “He will knock you out” Huey Morgan “Absolutely terrific, go see him live” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2 Doors open 7.30pm. Music starts 8pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
Not the same tradition as the lineage above — a genuinely different thread to pull, if you want one.