Paul Jonesbrings The Blues Band

You might ask the question: ‘Is there anything Paul Jones cannot do?’

His five-decade career has seen him fronting the ever popular Manfred Mann Band, recording with the likes of Tina Turner, Percy Sledge, Memphis Slim, Katie Melua and The Royal

Philharmonic Orchestra, becoming an acclaimed actor in films, television and on stage, presenting a long-running rhythm and blues programme on BBC Radio, and still finding time to tour as leader of the highly successful blues revivalists, The Blues Band.

Formed in 1979 by Jones along with another Manfred Mann group member, Tom McGuinness, The Blues Band included slide guitar ace and vocalist Dave Kelly, who brought in Gary Fletcher to play bass guitar, while Hughie Flint, said farewell to John Mayall to sit on the drum stool.

Rob Townsend replaced Flint in 1982, and the line-up remains the same today.

There have been more than 20 albums, of which their latest features special guest appearances by Al Kooper, famed for his work with Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen’s stage mate, Southside Johnny.

Advance booking is advised but cannot be done at St Mary in the Castle. For tickets (£22.50) in the auditorium, (£19.50) in the balcony ring 01323 841414. Tickets can also be bought at Music’s Not Dead in Bexhill.