The Alex Voysey Blues Band presents ‘Best of the Blues’
*Triple Nominated in the 2025 UK Blues Federation Awards*
Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Emerging Artist of the Year
‘Gorgeously executed melodies and sublime solos. This is the essence of what modern blues is all about’. Blues Matters Magazine, July 2024
‘A must-see live act’ Real Rock Radio 2024
‘The Alex Voysey Blues Band’s performance on Tuesday night was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment they took to the stage it was evident that this band is something special’ Jace Media Music, Tuesday Night Music Club July 2024
Alex Voysey is one of the most exciting blues artists in the UK who, together with his band, hit the scene 4 years ago and has never looked back…..their exhilarating and virtuosic blues rock live performances, fiery emotion, phenomenal musicianship and a deep passion for the blues leave audiences breathless – a band not to be missed!
‘Best of the Blues’ showcases tracks from the greatest blues artists who have been Alex’s inspiration, such as Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck, all treated with virtuosic genius, together with the band’s original material featured on their recent album ‘Blues In Isolation’.
Blues In Isolation – Album by Alex Voysey | Spotify
The album went straight to the top of the IBBA charts on release in 2024 featuring a refreshing and high-octane personal style and songs that are engaging, complex and memorable.
‘An album full of stunning guitar virtuosity’ Blues In Britain
Recently nominated to compete in the prestigious UK Blues Challenge, the band has supported blues greats Mike Zito, Hardwick Circus and Brave Rival and collaborated with European Blues Challenge winner Alice Armstrong. Alex was honoured to dep for multi-award-winning guitarist Matt Long with the mighty international powerhouse band Catfish in 2024 and is now lead guitarist with newly formed Burning Rope.
What a brilliant night! Diseworth blessed again with top quality blues – Alex is one of the best guitarists I have ever seen and that includes Gary Moore and Mark Knoppfler. PLEASE come back soon, AVBB!’ Diseworth Blues Club
‘It’s one thing to have guitar playing skills to burn. It’s entirely another to have the wisdom to use them appropriately, but players like Alex treat their skills like a top end sports car so his solos are perfect, saving the hot stuff for all the right places’. Blues Matters Magazine
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