Spanning a career of almost 40 years, circuit veteran Bluesman Mike Francis was recently nominated in the European Blues Awards 2013 along with Seasick Steve & Canada’s Matt Andersen in the Solo/Acoustic category. During 2014 Mike appeared at the Acoustic Festival of Britain, Blues Festival UK & for a record 24th year at British R&B Festival Colne as well as full solo European tour and UK dates with the Larry Miller Band.

Merseyside based, Mike was also featured in Rolling Stones Complete Recording Sessions publication by Martin Elliott and TV documentary the Story of the Blues.

“One of the great sounds of 2013” Jools Holland

“If Woody Guthrie and Robert Gordon were still around they’d probably sound like this guy” Martin Elliott, author of the Rolling Stones Complete Recording Sessions

On the Sunday afternoon performance Mike will be joined by Special Guest Andy C from Sisters in Grease