Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: The Road Trip

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Music (soul, theatre)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

The feel-good, eight-piece band returns to Edinburgh with their award-winning show, taking its audience across America and discovering the roots of blues and soul. Words, music and a dynamic stage show tell how soul emerged: from the blues and rock'n'roll of the post-war period to the smouldering sounds of the Stax record label. Anecdotes, humour and the songs of John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Buddy Guy and many more. 'Top-notch musicianship… informative and funny... highly recommended' (FringeReview.co.uk). A Mervyn Stutter Pick of the Fringe show in 2023.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Level access through foyer area to ground floor theatre

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Maxine Wilson 157 days ago

Absolutely fabulous show, Learned lots of blues and soul history. Great music and a very energetic performance from these guys. This has to be one of the best music shows on at the Fringe.

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Olafur Thors 160 days ago

Enegetic, fun journey though the history og blues and R&B. Lots of fun.

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J Gilfillan 160 days ago

Stunning show, should not be missed.
These guys are no 'spring chickens' and may not be with us next year.
See them now!

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Sarah Keith 161 days ago

What a fabulous show! Great story and toe tapping talent. Brings the music of American soul via Canvey Island well and truly to life. Highly recommended.

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Judith Helen Flanagan 162 days ago

Throughly enjoyable well prepared show. Full of energy and great music.

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Andrew Wilson 162 days ago

One of the best fringe shows I’ve seen. A fantastic hour of fun and great music, along with just the right amount of background on the original artists and producers. You’ll love it, otherwise you’ve got no soul, man.

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Sean Davis 164 days ago

Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: The Road Trip (****)
A blues band of now old men, complete with a horn section, describe the background and then perform songs from ten American cities that demonstrate distinct strains of blues and soul music. Despite their age, these guys can really rock their tunes, and get the audience moving. Their little lessons about the songs’ sources is the icing on the cake that makes this a completely wonderful experience.


This is the 4th most enjoyable of the 32 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see more than 150 this year. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/

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