Amen Promotions in association with Quay Arts.

Friday 1st Feb. Doors 7pm | Tickets £10 Adv (£12 on the door) | Support Act 7.30pm in the Cafe | Main Act 8.30pm in the Theatre.

“Bonfanti deserves to become the next British Blues Guitar Hero” – The Guardian

Hailed as being at the forefront of the young British Blues Revival, Marcus Bonfanti is fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting acts on the UK live circuit.

His 2008 debut album, ‘Hard Times,’ set the scene and sent some subtly effective messages about a new British voice demanding to be heard. 2010’s ‘What Good Am I To You’ (Listed in Classic Rock Magazine’s top 50 albums of 2010 & Single "Give Me Your Cash" top 40 songs of 2010) makes good on all those promises. The critical acclaim that both albums received earned him the 2012 British Blues Award for Best Songwriter.

He was also invited by Paul Jones to perform at his 25th Year anniversary show at BBC Maida Vale Studios and as special guest at his legendary Cranleigh Arts Centre Christmas gig. After 2 sold out shows at London’s prestigious Jazz Café this year, he has been chosen as the support act for the legendary Shuggie Otis for his first ever UK shows.

2013 will see the release of his much-anticipated 3rd studio album.

Bonfanti is best known for his high energy live shows with his 3 piece band but he will be traveling the UK solo in February 2013 to promote this new album through a set of intimate solo gigs. These shows will contain both old and new material presented in a way his audience will never have seen him in before. Featuring new material and a stage set to transport the audience further into Bonfanti’s world, it will be a night to remember.

Best Songwriter of the year – British Blues Awards 2012

Runner Up – Male Vocalist & Acoustic Guitarist – British Blues Awards 2012

Support comes from popular Island musician Nick Cane who will kick the evening off with some fine acoustic blues, assisted by the superb Denzil McNeelance on sax.