Brian Kramer

Brooklyn bluesman - plus support from Eliza Claire and Gem Caley

When Brian Kramer from Brooklyn was barely out of his teens he was hanging out with legendary blues men, picking up tips and advice from folks such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Junior took a particular liking to Brian and showed him the right moves and how to play from the heart.

Junior would join Brian on his first record, Brian Kramer and the Bluesmasters. Former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor was also part of these sessions, which were a gathering of the finest, most respected sidemen in the U.S.

Throughout the 90’s Brian toured and continued to be a fixture within the New York club scene, performing frequently with the great Blues man Larry Johnson. He has since travelled the globe and recorded/ performed with world-class artists. His past releases have received great acclaim and praise as ‘uplifting-blues’:

“ Brian Kramer produces one splendid song after another. Beautiful songs full of nostalgia, but at the same time ultra-modern. All this qualifies Brian Kramer as a reflection of the new reality of the blues in the 21st century.” Rootstime Magazine

For more about Brian Kramer, go to kramerblues.com and https://youtu.be/7D7yuK60ngY

Eliza Claire is a songwriting multi-instrument based in Cornwall. Her music has been described as therapeutic and soulful. She thoughtfully weaves music and poetry together to create beautiful, haunting melodies. Taking inspiration from folk, love and the beauty of nature, she wraps the listener up in her warm embrace of sound and takes them on a journey. Eliza’s influences range from Chopin to Cara Dillon.

Gem Caley (support) is a Cornwall-based guitarist and songwriter. Growing up in London, she was taught to play guitar by a blues-loving bassist-turned-guitarist, which continues to influence her music today. Gem has played a variety of genres, from post-metal to pop, but always comes back to the blues. Her songs – a mixture of reimagined classics and heartfelt originals – emphasise storytelling and personal reflection.