Supporting Van Morrison, Peter Green, Wilko Johnson, Paul Jones, Roben Ford and Big Jack Johnson; The Katz have a unique sound that blends blues, jazz, rock and soul. They can find Muddy, Sonny Boy, Jimi and Herbie all in one groove. The band includes Ian Sands with his talented siblings James and Sarah, plus top rhythm section Laurence Dugan and David Breen.
Both collectively and individually, Bluez Katz musicians have toured in USA and Europe.
Other projects include The New Nostalgia, The Sandcastles, Reelin in The Dan, Blue Remedy and Pure Blarney. Band member Ian also regular appears as sideman with Tony Villers and also The Stonecold Hobo.
Tour/Gig Dates
International Guinness Blues on the Bay Festival 2024, Warrenpoint County Down
23/05/2024: Whistledown Hotel - Ralph McLean Show (BBC Radio Ulster) 8pm
24/05/2024: The No.7 Duke St. 6pm
25/05/2024: Warrenpoint Town Hall 6pm
25/05/2024: Whistledown Hotel 9.30pm
26/05/2024: Ye Old Ship Inn 10pm
28/05/2024: Blues Cruise on The Waverly. 7pm
See www.bluesonthebay.com for details
Belfast City Blues Festival 2024
28/06/2024: The John Hewitt 9pm
30/06/2024: Whites Tavern/Beer Garden 3pm
See:https://belfastcityblues.com
Letterkenny Blues Festival 2024
05/07/2024: The Warehouse Bar 9pm
See: www.facebook.com/LetterkennyBluesandRootsFestival/
7 Hills Blues Festival Armagh 2024
03/08/2024: Market Place Theatre (The 4th Wall) 10pm
See: https://visitarmagh.com/7hills/
Greencastle/Greenore/Carlingford Lough
10/08/2024: Carlingford Lough Blues Cruise (Carlingford Ferries) 7pm
See: https://www.carlingfordloughcruises.com/cruises/blues/
Bryson's Bar, Magherafelt
07/09/2024 9.30pm
See: https://brysonsmagherafelt.com/
Private Function (Wedding)
05/10/2024
www.facebook.com/TheBluezKatzBluesBand
