Aynsley Lister
Aynsley Lister
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
Aynsley Lister has been at the top of the Blues scene for over two decades, billed as one of the most exciting contemporary Blues guitarists around today. Known not only for his exceptional guitar playing, he is also a highly regarded songwriter whose passion for music crosses genres, effortlessly combining blues, soul, Americana, rock and sometimes even pop elements.
On this tour, Aynsley presents his new studio album “Along For The Ride”, released on November 11th 2022 via his own label Straight Talkin’ Records, which he co-founded with his wife Stephanie. The new release offers 13 songs - stories from everyday life about relationships, loss, feelings and life itself in all its facets, embedded in catchy melodies, rocking riffs, virtuoso guitar solos and an energetic mixture of modern elements and traditional blues.
Aynsley Lister will be leading his band through a sensational set, performing songs from the highly acclaimed new release, along with fan favourites from the past.
For fans of: Gary Clarke Jnr., Eric Clapton, The Black Keys, John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks “Superb” – The Times “Masterful and measured songwriting” - R2 Magazine “A quite marvellous guitarist of passion and strength, and with a fine distinctive voice” - Record Collector Magazine “Aynsley really knows how to shape a solo, when to hold back and when to step on the gas... Fine songs, a top-notch band, powerful production and a mix of great tones this is British blues at its finest, but with a catchy rock edge.” - Guitar Techniques Magazine
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Aynsley Lister is one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists – many consider him to be among the best in the world. His unique brand of blues-based rock delivers contemporary songwriting fuelled with the kind of heart and soul that’s missing from so much modern music.
Peter Green, Albert King and Eric Clapton were the musical giants influencing the young ears of Aynsley Lister while he was growing up. Building on this foundation, Aynsley has crafted his own unique perspective on contemporary blues since he first formed a band aged 13 and released his self-titled debut in 1998 on Ruf Records.
It’s been a fantastic journey so far that has seen Aynsley play with, amongst others, Buddy Guy, John Mayall and Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as winning multiple awards including Guitarist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and ‘Song of the Year (for Home)’ at the British Blues Awards.
Aynsley is currently hard at work recording his newest studio album, Along For The Ride, set for release via his own label, Straight Talkin’ Records. The new album, the third to be released by his own label, is a bold, confident and accessible slice of contemporary blues-rock that promises to bring Aynsley yet more accolades as well as introduce his genre-blending sound to a new audience, building on the 100,000 albums he’s already sold worldwide.
