BRUSH WITH THE BLUES- it was a blast Down Under, now it's your turn, UK! Geoff Aichison (Aus), Tom Waters (UK) + **Greig Taylor Band** + *Kyla Brox*.
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BRUSH WITH THE BLUES – UK TOUR DATES, MAY-JUNE 2026 with ** The Greig Taylor Band / * Kyla Brox
Video: Peter Gunn Theme - https://youtu.be/zkfhE-f81fs
Full tour dates, here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582705437354
Following their acclaimed 14-show ‘Brush with the Blues’ tour of Australia in 2025, Tom Waters, the young rising star in the world of rhythm & blues, jazz, funk, blues, latin and roots music, and his band are joining forces with Aussie guitar legend Geoff Achison for what promises to be an exhilarating series of shows around the UK.
Waters, the prodigiously talented sax-playing son of renowned UK pianist Ben Waters, is a graduate of London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music. He has recorded and/or played with legends The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, George Thorogood, Ray Davies and the BB King All Stars. His list of collaborators reads like a who's who of rock ’n' roll royalty, and he’s also a regular with Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra. Tom is a force to be reckoned with on sax. This tour comes in the wake of the release of his debut songwriting album BLOWIN’ UP, featuring contributions from Jools Holland, Chanel Haynes, the Cinelli Brothers & Ariel Posen. With agrowing catalogue of recordings behind him already, Tom proves beyond doubt that the sax can Rock ‘n Roll!
On the other hand, Achison is an iconic figure in blues and roots music in Australia. Starting out under the tutelage of Australian blues legend Dutch Tilders, Geoff has carved out his own path, blending blues, soul, funk, and folk into a signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. With a career spanning decades and 14 albums under his belt, Geoff has been compared to the likes of Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, and The Allman Brothers Band. Known for their fiery musicianship, their Brush with the Blues promises an unforgettable, action-packed set stacked with hard-hitting originals alongside timeless roots classics, in a show dedicated to the late Jeff Beck. From blistering sax & guitar solos to deep pocket rhythm and soul-drenched vocals, this will be live music at its best.
PRAISE FOR GEOFF ACHISON:
“Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know with a completely individual style”
Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna
“Achison seems more like a singer / songwriter’s soul in Jeff Beck’s body” - Elmore Magazine
“What makes him unique is not only his instrumental skills but also his multifaceted approach.” Alison Richter, Guitar World
PRAISE FOR TOM WATERS:
“Tom’s the Tops” - Jools Holland
“You’re pure evil on that horn” - Sir Brian May
“A fantastic musician” - Sir Ray Davies
“A killer line-up” BoiseDale, Canary Wharf.
SELECTED UK DATES (full dates, see link above)
Thursday 4th June YELLOW ARCH, SHEFFIELD**
Friday 5th June THE CLUNY, NEWCASTLE**
Saturday 6th June THE MUSIC HALL, DUNDEE**
Sunday 7th June VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH**
Monday 8th June THE BUNGALOW, PAISLEY**
Tuesday 9th June BAND ON THE WALL, MANCHESTER*
with special guest, Kyla Brox
Wednesday 10th June THE ROBIN, BILSTON* with special guest, Kyla Brox
Thursday 11th June HOTBOX, CHELMSFORD
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