Category: Artists

Manukahunney

Take three fine female voices, add the class of The Supremes, the funk of James Brown, the soul of Aretha, and a slice of now. Blend with brass and rhythm...

Mark Black Band

Mark Black Band are a power trio unlike any other traditional blues based outfit.  Featuring amplified 12 string acoustic guitars, lap steel, didjireedoo, pumping driving roots rhythms grooves that make this act...

Mark Braidner

Mark Braidner specialises in finger style blues and slide playing and at his core he is a blues man through and through. It’s what he’s all about and when he plays...

Martello Jazz Band

The Martello Jazz Band was formed in the autumn of 1985 by a group of enthusiastic musicians who had played previously in other bands. Their aim was to produce a...

Men N Black

The pick of local Jazz musicians, Men n Black are a highly-polished combo, who’s extensive repertoire draws from material from 1920s to the modern day. They play songs from the...

Michael Watters

Michael Watters is an accomplished classical/jazz guitarist from Derry, Northern Ireland. He has played at numerous jazz festivals including The City Of Derry Jazz Festival, Doonbeg International Jazz Festival and...

Miles Apart

Influenced by the melodic be-bop era and the rhythmic improvisation of swing, Miles Apart shine a light on some forgotten classic Jazz standards. Ruth Norton – Vocals Mark Bradley –...

Modern Swing Collective

The Modern Swing Collective is keeping Gypsy Jazz alive in Belfast ! With Mathew Dowie on lead guitar, Les Bamber on rhythm guitar and vocals, James Cunningham on clarinet, Michael...

Palais Swing Band

A superb live 10 piece band performing hits from the swing era. From Glenn Miller to Jools Holland – from Ella Fitzgerald to Caro Emerald – from Rat Pack to...

Paul Savill

Paul Savill’s eclectic music is grounded in story – either his own, or those of others. Drawing from poems, life events, hymns or inspired by the Bible, Paul always manages...

Portabello at Danny Boy Jazz and Blues Limavady

Portabello

Portabello are an 8-Piece band from Derry.  The Band have been together for 7 years and have gigged extensively. Combining a set influenced by the best of rhythm & blues,...

Rab McCullough

Rab McCullough is an Irish blues legend having been an active contributor in the 60s and 70s when the blues baby came of age, sharing stages with his peers, who...

Rackhouse Pilfer

Rackhouse Pilfer

Rackhouse Pilfer have become firm favourites in Limavady, having already played at Danny Boy Jazz & Blues Festival 2014, Stendahl 2014, and Frank Owens Marquee. Ticket pricing and date of...

Rhythm Rascals

The “Rhythm Rascals” are an 8 piece instrumental jazz/swing group comprising of 4 horns and a rhythm section. They are an ideal musical accompaniment to functions, parties and lazy afternoons. Playing...

Rick Swann

Coleraine born Musician Rick Swann had his ‘first professional gig’ at Limavady Jazz & Blues Festival in 2002 featuring as a guest in Frank Owens Yard. Since then he has...

Ronnie Greer Blues Band

Blues guitar legend Ronnie Greer returns to the festival this year with his blues band, featuring some of the finest musicians in the country, including Anthony Toner on guitar and...

Rose Room

Returning to our festival after a quick visit to the AA last year, anyone who missed this group of virtuosos has no excuse this year, as they will be gracing...

Sam Davidson’s “Taste”

Sam comes from a deep musical background, with his Grandfather playing piano for, among others, Rinty Monaghan – as did his Mum ! He started his playing career in 1968...

Shawn Jones

With a new blistering blues/rock trio album on the way, winning the SCBS Battle Of The Blues Bands, and several European tours gaining him thousands of new fans, it’s obvious...

Shawn Jones & Stephen Inglis

We are officially trembling with excitement to announce that the fabulous Shawn Jones will be returning to Irish shores for this year’s festival (and other gigs!!). Joined this year by Stephen Inglis Music...

Soulseekers

Fresh from Derry Jazz Festival come the Soulseekers. Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Bad Manners – quite a mix, put your dancing shoes on !!

Thank Funk

Thank Funk are a 7-piece band based in Waterford playing classic funk music from the likes of Chic, Earth Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, David Bowie and many more.

The Armstrong Experience

Originally from Belfast, bass and drum duo ‘The Armstrong Experience’ have supported some of Northern Ireland’s finest performers for many years. They have laid down a steady drum and bass...