After a very successful trip to Brecon with Mark Hummel and Bob Hall, Dave Peabody returns to the town, this time solo.

Guitarist, vocalist, raconteur Dave Peabody began performing in the mid ‘60’s during the heyday of the great British blues boom and has now been a gigging musician for over 60 years.

Peabody has been voted ‘Acoustic Blues Artist of the Year’ three times by the British Blues Connection and Blues In Britain Magazine and as a solo acoustic artist, he is recognised as a specialist in early country blues.

In his sixty year performing career, Dave Peabody has been part of the Honest John Three, Pongo Flossy Goodtime Merger, Tight Like That, and Peabody & McNulty.

From 1996 to 2011, Dave fronted the electric King Earl Boogie Band as their vocalist and guitarist. The 5-piece band, whose other members also included Mungo Jerry pianist Colin Earl and original Status Quo drummer John Coghlan, played numerous festivals including Colne’s Great British R’n’B Festival and Havant’s Blues at The Fort.

He also began a long association with blues and boogie pianist Bob Hall and gigged with pianists Diz Watson and Colin Earl, with the guitar players Gypsy Dave Smith and Steve Williams, and with the harmonica players Rob Mason, Brendan Power and Alan Glen.

Dave’s performance in Brecon on Saturday, 17 October, takes place at Kensington Church on Kensington Street. Doors open at 7pm, with show time at 7.30pm until 10.30pm.

Dave Peabody will be joined by Aled Clifford from Henry’s Funeral Shoe.

The concert is presented by Mid Wales Rhythm and Blues Club, and Brecon Folk Club and more.