Wille & the bandits

Gigs · Chelmsford

Wille & the bandits

Friday 13 November 2026 · Doors 19:00

Black Frog Presents at Social Club, Chelmsford

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Wille & the bandits is on Friday 13 November 2026 at Black Frog Presents at Social Club, Chelmsford, with doors at 19:00. Tickets start at £21.60, including the booking fee.

Wille and the Bandits have built a reputation as one of the most exciting and authentic live bands to emerge from the UK. Rooted in Cornwall, their music carries the spirit of a place that feels almost like the Deep South of the UK — miles from cities, shaped by wild coastlines, Atlantic weather, and a culture where individuality is survival. It’s a landscape that breeds grit, independence, and soul — and you can hear that in every note they play. The group features some of the finest musicians in the South West, each bringing world-class skill and fearless creativity to the stage. Wille’s slide guitar playing and voice his become the cornerstone of Wille and the Bandits’ sound, earning admiration from both fans and some of the biggest names in blues rock. “Wille is a superb slide player,” says Joe Bonamassa, while Beth Hart praises, “What a voice and some of the best songwriting you will hear.” His lap steel work carries fire, tenderness, and a sense of vast space — the sound of a musician who plays from the chest, not the ego. Another defining element of their sound is Stevie Watts on Hammond organ — voted UK Blues Instrumentalist of the Year — whose rich,...

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