Dave Briggs + The Empire Blues + The Beautiful Barley Boys

Immerse yourself in the creative energy of three outstanding original acts. Feel the rhythm and soul of The Empire Blues, a dynamic multi-vocal band that delivers powerful harmonies; savor the heartfelt sounds of The Beautiful Barley Boys, an Americana and Country duo whose melodies will take you on a journey; and be captivated by the raw talent of solo blues sensation Dave Briggs, whose haunting harmonica will leave you wanting more.

Don’t miss this chance to support live music and experience the magic of local talent!

Dave Briggs

Dave Briggs performs songs armed with a guitar, voice and harmonica.
His songs focus on the everyday stuff of life but with a twist or two. You may hear songs about his broken TV, favourite hat and more!
Musically he takes his cues mainly from blues and country folk but is not averse to some pop and rock too.

His songwriter influences include Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, Steve Earle … you get the idea!

He is a regular performer around the Shrewsbury and Telford area and can often be found busking.
He is currently working on a debut EP of original songs.

The Beautiful Barley Boys

The Beautiful Barley Boys are a Shropshire based duo, playing folk, country & Americana music. Formed in 2010, they combine intricate roots guitar with crystalline female vocals, while their songs explore melancholic themes of loss and love.

Previously featured on BBC Shropshire Introducing, in 2025 the BBBs are debuting a new series of singles that explore more ethereal and psychedelic influences- the first single, Mama, releases officially on April 9th.

The Empire Blues

“The Empire Blues. What can we say? Musicianship was on point, stunning vocals, a legendary harmonica player, and song writing that any band would be proud of. The crowd were buzzing after this act.” ~ KENFEST

The Empire Blues are a six piece blues / folk / funk / Americana extravaganza! Currently performing at music venues nationwide, they are a tight knit unit of seasoned and battle-hardened musicians. They will capture your attention and keep it.