Still going strong 35 years after they were formed by Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness are the Blues Band.

The quintet, who can be seen in Halifax and Leeds this spring, have released new studio album Few Short Lines to rave reviews. The Blues Band have released around 20 albums and played all around the world in venues ranging from intimate clubs to civic halls, festivals and theatres.

See the Blues Band at Leeds City Varieties on May 10 (call 0113 430808) and the Victoria Theatre in Halifax on June 5 (call 01422 351158).