The Year of Women in Blues and Jazz: Maggie Bell with Dave Kelly and The BBQ – two stalwarts of the British R&B scene with a band of legendary musicians including the great Zoot Money
+ Sean Webster Band – back by popular demand, one of the most exciting and powerful bands on the blues and rock circuit
Oliver Nezhati Quintet – fast-rising group of talented young musicians with great reputations
Saturday 1st May 7.30–11.30pm
Festival Pavilion at Southend Gardens
The Year of Women in Blues and Jazz:Ana Popovic Band – hot Serbian-born guitar-and-vocal star of the European and North American festival circuit; expect sex, soul and fury!
+ Earl Thomas & The Kings of Rhythm – direct from the U.S.A., classic R&B, soul and contemporary blues from a master singer, with the late, great Ike Turner's backing band
The Year of Women in Blues and Jazz: Claire Martin with the Gareth Williams Trio – award-winning singer returns to Swansea with one of the most acclaimed jazz instrumentalists and his knockout band
+ Pete Allen Jazz Band – one of Britain’s most exciting jazz clarinetists leading one of the most entertaining professional jazz bands
Sunday 2nd May 3–5pm
Con Club at 672 Mumbles Road
Mike Markey and Nick Jones – authentic and consistently entertaining acoustic blues from a highly skilled duo from South Wales