A Celebratory Evening at a Cherished Venue Just one day after our high-energy performance at Comic Con Liverpool, Blues Harvest found ourselves in a much cozier but equally spirited venue—The Snug in Atherton. This intimate setting, with its deep roots in the community and a vibrant history as a grassroots music hub, played host to our “Revenge of the Fifth” celebration, a sold-out show dedicated to Star Wars and unforgettable tunes. The Snug’s Special Story Before diving into the night’s festivities, it’s worth noting the remarkable journey of The Snug. Once a bakery, this venue has transform ..read more

A Star Wars Day to Remember This May the 4th, Blues Harvest hit the main stage at Comic Con Liverpool, bringing an electrifying performance to one of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions. Amidst a day filled with fanfare and sci-fi flair, we turned ACC Liverpool into our very own musical galaxy, thrilling attendees with an unforgettable hour of iconic movie themes and rock classics. The Setlist: A Time Machine in Tunes We kicked off with the epic “STAR WARS” theme, instantly connecting with the crowd of enthusiasts. As we journeyed through hits like “HOOKED ON A FEELING” and tapped into ch ..read more

A Family-Friendly Affair with Sci-Fi Flair On April 21st, Blues Harvest made their debut performance in Newcastle at the renowned venue, The Cluny. This early evening gig started at 3pm, creating a perfect opportunity for families to join in the fun. Geeks of all ages gathered to experience our unique blend of classic film and TV-themed music, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll. A Show Filled with Surprises The event kicked off with an incredibly entertaining ‘Back to the Future’ parody puppet show by Pop-up Puppet Cinema. Their hilarious take on the classic ..read more

Navigating the Cosmos of Mud and Music On July 22nd, 2023, Blues Harvest embarked on a cosmic journey at the Bluedot Festival, but not without its challenges. Scheduled to perform on the Orbit stage, we were confronted with a universe of mud and rain—a common adversary for festivals but particularly relentless this year. For safety, our voyage was rerouted to the smaller yet captivating Nebula stage for a mid-afternoon set. The Nebula Stage Beckons Despite the last-minute change, our spirits soared high. The Nebula stage, while smaller, offered an intimate atmosphere that was perfect for our s ..read more

A Star Wars Celebration Party to Remember On the night of April 9th, 2023, Blues Harvest had the distinct pleasure of playing at #CANTINA2, held at the Indigo at the O2 in London. This event, an unofficial Star Wars Celebration party, brought together fans from across the galaxy for an evening of music, merriment, and intergalactic excitement. A Musical Journey Across the Galaxy Our set at #CANTINA2 was an exhilarating ride through some of the most iconic themes in the Star Wars universe and beyond. We opened with “The Mandalorian,” setting a gritty, adventurous tone that carried us through cl ..read more

Hey there, fellow geeks and partygoers! I’m Andy ‘Andylorian’ Lyth, the drummer of Blues Harvest, and today I’d like to take you on a journey through the history of the Blues Harvest Holiday Special, the annual event that has become a cherished tradition for us and our fans. [See image gallery at bluesharvest.co.uk] Each year, we’ve been blessed with incredible cosplayers and costumed characters in attendance. From Darth Vader and his stormtroopers to the Mandalorian Mercs, the Blues Harvest Holiday Special has become a hub for fantastic photo opportunities and geek camaraderie. As we gear up ..read more

We’re ecstatic to introduce our latest honorary band member… Mike Quinn! Mike is best known to Star Wars fans for portraying everybody’s favourite Sullustan, Nien Nunb, in Return of the Jedi and all three movies of the sequel trilogy. A huge Pink Floyd fan, Mike came to us with a suggestion of covering their epic song ‘Comfortably Numb’ (with one small change in honour of his alter-ego) for our May the fourth isolation jam. We were more than happy to oblige! So – grab a blue milk and enjoy – COMFORTABLY NUNB. How good is that?! We’re also offering the track for free as an MP3 download, just c ..read more

This week in isolation we thought we’d tackle the Stevie Wonder hit ‘I Wish’, a classic groove which contains the appropriate lyric “I thought I told you not to go outside”. Our resident Will Smith superfan Andrew-Detoo had other ideas though… The post Blues Harvest – I Wish / Wild Wild West (lockdown session) appeared first on Blues Harvest ..read more

Greetings fellow space misfits! Blues Harvest here, reporting on our recent performance at THE FORGE – Inspired by the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, on February 22nd and 23rd 2023. As huge Star Wars and Mandalorian fans, we were thrilled to provide live music at this incredible pop-up event in the heart of London’s West End. Fans of the legendary warriors of Mandalore were treated to Mandalorian-themed photo ops, our renditions of live music from the show, and even a fully stocked bounty hunter cantina. Blues Harvest in action at The Forge! The launch event was attended by none other than ..read more

April 2023 brings STAR WARS CELEBRATION back to London, and with it the return of #CANTINA, the gig for Star Wars fans! This promises to be a galactic sized party with Blues Harvest, Darth Elvis, DJ Elliot, Level-up Leroy and headliner ASH. The gig takes place at the 2,500 capacity venue, Indigo at the O2, famed for hosting Prince’s afterparties during his ’21 nights in London’ residency in 2007. If you’ve seen Blues Harvest play at a Celebration show before, you’ll have seen some surprise guests from the Star Wars universe, and this show is no exception! The band are currently working on a s ..read more