SONNY FLINT'S BEANO BLUESBREAKERS
Celebrating the music and legacy of John Mayall's seminal 1966 'Beano' album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton. At the heart of the project is drummer Sonny Flint, son of original Blues Breakers drummer Hughie Flint.
"The closest you'll get to the original Bluesbreakers today"
John Leckie, record producer
The Project
Sonny Flint's Beano Bluesbreakers celebrates the music and legacy of John Mayall's seminal 1966 album Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton, widely regarded as one of the defining recordings of the British blues movement.Performing the album in full alongside additional material from the Blues Breakers' classic mid-1960s repertoire, the band brings together experienced musicians from the worlds of blues, rock and jazz in a tribute to a record whose influence continues to be felt nearly six decades after its release.At the heart of the project is drummer Sonny Flint, son of original Blues Breakers drummer Hughie Flint, providing a unique personal connection to the music while remaining firmly focused on the energy, musicianship and spirit that made the original recordings so enduring.Rather than reinterpret the material, Sonny Flint's Beano Bluesbreakers approaches it with respect for the original performances, celebrating an album that helped shape the sound of British blues and inspired generations of musicians.
The Band
Sonny Flint's Beano Bluesbreakers brings together a group of experienced musicians from across the worlds of blues, rock and jazz, united by a shared respect for the music of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and the British blues movement of the 1960s.At the heart of the project is drummer Sonny Flint, whose father Hughie Flint played on the original Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton album. Alongside him are vocalist and harmonica player Laine Hines, guitarist Neil Roberts, bassist Pete Billing, keyboard player Rick Pentecost and saxophonist Greg Heath.Together, the band combines decades of live performance experience, drawing on backgrounds that range from blues and rock to jazz and soul. The result is a performance that captures the spirit, musicianship and energy of the original recordings while bringing together the individual strengths of each player.
LIVE DATES
Below is a list of the upcoming shows, clicking on a show links straight to the ticket or venue page.
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"The closest you'll get to the original Bluesbreakers today"
John Leckie, record producer
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