About
What to expect
DC Blues come from the Ouse Delta in York and have played their own take on the blues with original material and selected covers since 2012.
The band began as Hobo Joe & The Dead Cats, then became The Dead Cats, and later DC Blues.
The five-piece features blues harp, Hammond organ, Rhodes piano, guitar, and a rhythm section.
They have opened for Chantel McGregor, King King, Dr Feelgood, Sari Schorr, and Marcus Bonfanti.
They have featured at The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, York Blues Festival, Darlington Blues Festival, Stockport Blues Festival, and Ilkley Blues Festival.
They continue to play blues clubs, venues, and festivals throughout the UK.
Their 2018 debut album Minding Our Business was in the Top 5 most played albums on the IBBA charts that year.
Listen before you go
British Blues Band DC Blues – HRH Blues VII | Loan Me A Dime Live at O2 Academy Sheffield
DC Blues Band
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does DC Blues start and end?
DC Blues runs Thursday, 17 December 2026, 19:30.
Where is DC Blues?
DC Blues takes place at The Cross Keys, 107 Water Lane, Leeds.
How can I find more information?
Use the event page: ents24.com
What have DC Blues released?
Their 2018 debut album was Minding Our Business.
It was in the Top 5 most played albums on the IBBA charts in 2018.
What else are Paul Winn and Ben Darwin known for?
Paul Winn and Ben Darwin are top UK blues broadcasters from Blues From The Ouse on Jorvik Radio.
Paul Winn runs Ryedale Blues Club.
Paul and Ben run York Blues Festival.
Paul Winn's session harp work:
Recordings with Nick Steed Five, Five Points Gang, Miles & The Chain Gang
Featured on Songs Of Isolation NHS Charity Album in 2020
Played harp with Emma Wilson Blues Band, James Oliver Band, Eli & The Blues Prophets, Dr Bob & The Bluesmakers, Miles Gilderdale & The Blueflies, plus many more
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Getting there
The Cross Keys, 107 Water Lane, LS11 5WD Leeds, England, GB
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