Thomas Heppell & Peter Harris

From the vibrant South Coast of the UK to stages across the nation, join Thomas Heppell as he crafts the next chapter in UK blues. With a style encapsulating the heart of Blues, the energy of Rock & Roll, and the sophistication of Jazz (sometimes if you're lucky), Thomas can command a solo stage or drive the rhythm in his dynamic three-piece ensemble.

His musical journey has seen him share the limelight with established acts such as Albert Lee, Mike Zito, Dan Patlanksy, Chicken Shack, Catfish, Brave Rival and The Cinelli Brothers. In 2022, he graced stages alongside household names like Anton du Beke of Strictly Come Dancing fame. He’s also left his mark at illustrious venues and events such as The 100 Club, Tuesday Night Club, Ronnie Scotts, Lincoln Jazz Cafe, Broadstairs Blues Bash, Swanage Blues Festival, and Weyfest.

His EP, 'Be My Home', not only received airwaves love from Jazz FM and Blues Radio UK but also secured him nominations at the UK Blues Awards 2023. With nods for Best Young, Emerging, and Acoustic Blues Artist, it's evident Thomas is a force to be reckoned with in British Blues.

Pete Harris has been active on the South Coast Blues scene for over 40 years.
With the Bob Pearce Blues Band he gigged extensively in the UK and Europe,
recording an album on the prestigious Blue Horizon label. He has subsequently
led various incarnations of the Pete Harris Blues Band, recognised as one of the
leading Blues bands on the South Coast of England. Pete has performed onstage
with many American Blues artistes, notably Phil Guy (brother of Buddy Guy),
Lowell Fulson, Tabby Thomas, Gene ” Mighty Flea” Connors, Mojo Buford (ex
Muddy Waters Band), Byther Smith, Carrie and Lurrie Bell, Jerry McCain and Lazy
Lester. He has appeared on BBC television, Southampton TV, Portsmouth TV and
many times on national and local radio. Pete has performed in the UK, France,
Belgium, Switzerland, Greece and New Zealand, where he headlined at several
festivals. He was also known for many years on the Folk scene as musical partner
of acclaimed singer/songwriter Mick Ryan, with whom he now performs in the folk
band Crows.