4 piece, Hammord-organ driven, contemporary rocking blues frequently augmented with bass guitar and/or horn section)

Refreshing the blues genre with eclectic arrangements, virtuosic playing, and vocal prowess.  With an exciting live set based around rootsy original songs, strong catchy riffs, and exciting grooves, they mix old-school tradition with contemporary flair and sophistication.

 Zoe and Rob Koral are a “nationally regarded couple, it tells in the power and professionalism of their performance…”.  Zoe’s dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is complimented by the unmistakable touch and flow of Rob-guitar, and the highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker - Hammond organ and Eddie John - drums.

From funky dance grooves, soulful classics, to rock epics, this 4 piece does it all.  Zoe Schwarz, Rob Koral, Anth Caplen, and Craig Alexander play rootsy original songs with strong catchy riffs 'n grooves. A healthy dose of some cool covers, and more old school tradition make a band with contemporary swagger and verve.

    Zoë Schwarz and Rob Koral are well known for their very popular and established band Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion, which, for over a decade has been one of the leading lights on the British Blues scene.  However, they are equally at home in the more intimate duo format.  Expect a mix of classic blues and roots standards, plus a healthy helping of their self-penned songs, delivered with sophistication and panache.  The communication between these two fine musicians will be evident for all to hear as one might expect after over twenty years of intense gigging together. 

A wonderful and varied night of blues!  Three distinctly different acts at the top of their respective fields, covering New-Orleans Boogie-woogie, Acoustic Country Blues, and Contemporary Electric Hammond driven Blues.

The stylish and unmistakable combination of Zoe and Rob cherry pick established jazz musicians to stamp their personality on not only Jazz standards, but blues flavoured tunes delving as far back as Willie Dixon, Billie Holiday and Muddy Waters, but always keeping a jazz sensibility; and then reaching forward with some originals penned by Zoë and Rob… expect subtlety and raunchiness side by side!  The music occupies that interesting place where jazz meets blues or is that where blues meets jazz!

Shows include:  ‘Zoe sings Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Etta James’