Celebrating 25 years ‘on the road’ the CADILLAC KINGS have built a huge reputation for entertaining audiences with a unique mix of self-penned rhythm & blues, roots rock & roll, boogie and swing.
They have played at over 1,000 different venues and festivals across the UK and Europe, from the Canary Islands to the Arctic circle, from Manchester’s Band on the Wall to London’s Albert Hall.
They have appeared alongside or opened shows for the late John Mayall, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rod Piazza, Lazy Lester, Magic Slim, Louisiana Red, Larry Garner, L’il Ed & His Blues Imperials, Little Feat & Delbert McLinton among many others!
The band’s popularity on Youtube has resulted in videos receiving views in the millions, with their original song ‘Betty Lou’ (bought her last pair of shoes!) fast approaching five million hits, & two more band originals ‘Left Handed Woman’ and ‘Cadillac Shake’ approaching a million apiece.
Last year The Cadillac Kings’ sixth cd release ‘Crash & Burn’ received unanimous praise and 5 star reviews from roots & blues music magazines across the UK, USA & Europe and from radio programmers across the world. Recorded and mixed by veteran Decca engineers Dave Williams and Richard Manwaring (Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Eric Bibb, Fleetwood Mac).
In 2024 the UK Blues Association included the band in their final list of nominations for ‘live’ band of the year & ‘Crash & Burn’ was a nominated cd for album of the year.
“One of the nation’s finest bands in ANY genre. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.” Grahame Rhodes, The Liverpool Echo newspaper UK
“A wonderfully tight blues, roots and swing outfit – even better they’re home grown!” John Clarke, The Times Newspaper, London
“Think the Fabulous Thunderbirds crossed with the best West Coast USA blues acts and you might begin to get an idea of just how accomplished and entertaining these guys are” Darren Preston, Blues Matters magazine UK
“Joyous hot rockin’ rhythm and blues – superb!” Norman Darwen, Blues & Rhythm magazine UK
“In our opinion the CKs are right at the top of the UK’s rhythm & blues scene” Blues Blast Magazine USA
The Cadillac Kings are:
Mike Thomas – vocals, harp, guitar
Mal Barclay – lead guitar, vocals
Tim Penn – piano, accordion, vocals
Paul Cuff – bass
Jason Reay – drums
Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
