SPIKE & CHRIS HEILMANN

Sun 1 NovDoors 15:00

The Dirt Road Band

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

The Dirt Road Band are Steve Walwyn, guitar and vocals, Horace Panter, bass, and Ted Duggan, drums. They play hard, punchy blues-rock music that makes your heart beat faster. Let’s dig deeper… Walwyn has played guitar for a living for the past 45 years, 32 of those as a member of Dr Feelgood. Panter was a founding member of The Specials. He’s been doing this a while too, as has Duggan who has enjoyed spells with Banco de Gaia and more recently, Badfinger. Three highly proficient and time-served players doing what they do best. DRB started as a side project some 5 years ago and has now taken centre stage. Their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Righteous’ was released in July 2024. The creative process coming naturally with these players feeding off one another. You can see it in their live performance too. “Seasoned professionals with the energy of teenagers” as one contemporary musician observed.

Gigs

Sat 7 NovDoors 13:00

The Vagaband

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

Over the last decade, The Vagaband have taken their brand of roots rock across the UK & Europe. As regulars on the festival scene, they have performed at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness, Bestival, Red Rooster & Maverick. Based across the East of England, the six-piece band incorporate elements of Americana, folk, prog, psych and 70s funk. They have released four studio albums, have collaborated with US cult band Ween on a remix, recorded award-winning film and T.V. soundtracks and picked up a music award in 2018. 'Stunning' - Q Magazine 'Album of the Year' - Dirty Rock Magazine ‘Masterly’ - Americana UK 'Could have emerged from Muscle Shoals ...real feeling.' **** - R2

Gigs

Wed 11 NovDoors 19:00

Track Dogs

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

Track Dogs are an international band formed in 2006 in Madrid with a name deriving from the dark subterranean world of the New York subway system. They are an eclectic line up of acoustic guitar, electric base, trumpet, cajon and stunning four-part vocal harmonies. “A rare combination of four great players who also have superb voices creating stunning individual vocal performances and the almost inevitable perfect harmonies. The playing is outstanding, the harmonies superb, and it is joyful throughout, just give it a listen" Music Riot UK Their sound is best described as “sunshine-y songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms”. Those familiar with the band will know that Track Dogs have always dabbled in different styles from Americana and bluegrass to folk and even blues. With over 11 albums and performances from Glastonbury to the Royal Albert Hall, Track Dogs continue make a name for themselves. “Genre busting acoustic music built around folk, Americana and bluegrass”. RnR Magazine Sometimes deadly serious, sometimes showing a finely tuned sense of humour – they will always get you tapping your feet and before you know it you will be up and dancing! “...

Gigs

Mon 16 NovDoors 19:00

MORA & the Fabulous Wonderfuls with George Borowski

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

This is a first for us and a not-to-be-missed show with George Borowski on guitar, who the line "Check Out Guitar George he knows all the Chords" in Dire Straits Money for Nothing was written about.and having played with Meat Loaf and Teenage Fan Club among many others.

Gigs

Thu 17 DecDoors 13:00

Appnin Events and Civic Corner and Events Mansfield Present DAYTIME SOUL

Civic Corner and Events · Mansfield

GigsSoulFunk & R&B

Thu 17 DecDoors 18:00

Christmas Carols by Candlelight

St Olave Church · London

Enjoy an exceptional candlelit carol concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of St Olave's Church.

GigsClassical

Thu 17 DecDoors 18:00

MC Devvo

New Cross Inn · London

20th Anniversary Tour + Last London Show Ever

GigsHip Hop

Thu 17 DecDoors 18:00

UPHILL GAME

El Rincon · Bristol

Absolutely cracking contemporary jazz quartet led by double-bassist Riaan Vosloo, and featuring the superb drummer Matt Brown (check out his amazing band 6161) plus the legendary Get The Blessing horn section of Jake McMurchie on saxophone and Pete Judge on flugelhorn. Riaan's choice of tunes, including his own beguiling originals, is always a delight and a surprise, and the band's obvious synergy belies their infrequent get-togethers. Part of their Winter 2026 tour. Big favourites at El Rinc…book early!! www.uphillgame.org.uk/

GigsJazzLatin