Webster's Dictionary defines Blues as "…a black folk music characterised by minor harmonies, typically slow tempo and melancholy words…" Well there's humour, sex, and all shades of human experience in between expressed in a music which reaches deep into the heart and soul.

Brook's Blues Bar has in its first three months, established itself as a musical niche for all lovers of genuine vintage country blues - the music rarely heard commercially. It is also a showcase for blues musicians, who recreate with passionate accuracy the world of the musicians who gave birth to the blues, and their wit and repartee build an empathy with the audience which would not be possible in a larger venue.

The bush telegraph went into action when Brook's Blues Bar opened in May this year and the legendary Wizz Jones (mentioned by Eric Clapton as his inspiration for the blues), got in contact and played a sell-out night, as did Dave Peabody, whose repertoire of risqué lyrics kept the audience in stitches. And did you know that one of the world's best harmonica players lives in Kentish Town? Rob Mason is without doubt the most accomplished harmonica player in the world, and leaves his audience in awe of his performance. Blues stars in the rest of the country are keen to play in London, so Brook's looks to become a mecca for music lovers.

The relaxed atmosphere of Brook's Blues Bar attracts groups of friends who can enjoy a complete evening's entertainment with food and drink at pub prices, without the hassle of organising a trip into the over-priced West End. Because it's small, (50 people is maximum capacity), it has an informal, intimate atmosphere which is impossible to capture in larger venues.

Brook's Blues Bar, Brook Green Hotel,
170 Shepherds Bush Road, London W6 7PB
Bookings and information Tel: 020 7603 2516