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  • 11 Feb :: CHICHESTER
  • 19 Feb :: BROADSTAIRS BLUES BASH
  • 29 Feb :: PETERSFIELD - Adam & Derek duo
  • 02 Mar :: SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL
  • 09 Mar :: Sunbury, West London

Latest Poll

Who is the UK's greatest ever bluesman?:

Derek

Derek Kingaby - Blues Harps

Full name?
Derek John Kingaby.

Where are you from?
Mars! Cockney - Lifetime Arsenal fan.

Where do you live?
Mind your own business!

Marital status?
Been there done that!

Instrument played?
Blues Harps.

Age you started playing?
4 - Hospitalised for swallowing a novelty harmonica from a cracker!

Derek Kingaby

This month we talk again to The Mustangs' blues harp player Derek Kingaby about The Band and also his early memories of blues in the UK.

Q: Hi Derek, it's been quite a year. What have the highlights been for you?

A. Signing for Blues Matters, the release of Split Decision, touring the NW, performing live on Radio Lancashire and at the Colne R&B Festival. I am begining to believe it's not just all a dream.

Q: Well let's go back a bit first, what are your memories of the UK blues scene in the 60s?

Derek Kingaby

This month we talk to Derek Kingaby, one of The Mustangs' founder members, about how The Band has developed over the years, the new album, and the what lies ahead...

Q: Hi Derek, it's been over two years since we last spoke and so much has changed. Have things progressed as The Band wanted?

Derek Kingaby

We talk to Derek "King Bee" Kingaby, The Mustang’s blues harp player, about the band, his inspirations and background.

Q: Derek, first tell us a bit about your background and how you got into the Blues.