Headlining the Yard stage on Friday night, Laura B is the UK’s foremost authentic Rhythm & Blues vocalist and performer, backed by her fabulous all-star eight piece combo. Her powerhouse vocals are inspired by original legends such as Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Lavern Baker and Etta James, while the band are a collection of the best authentic sounding rhythm and blues players in Europe whose credentials speak for themselves.

Comprised of members from many bands who have played the circuit across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia, including The Mike Sanchez Band, Blue Harlem, Jackson Sloan, Juke Joint Jump, Ocean’s Seven, The Extraordinaires, The Metrotones, Sugar Ray’s Flying Fortress, The Alabama Slammers and The Big Six, the Band are seasoned players at the major events in the UK and beyond.

We can’t wait to have them back for another year!