Sandy Tweeddale & Neil Warden

Paying tribute to legends like Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy, Jimmy Reed, and more, this dynamic duo will take you on a journey through the heart of classic blues. With decades of experience and deep roots in the Scottish blues scene, Tweeddale and Warden promise an evening of top-tier musicianship and timeless tunes.

Neil Warden is a Scottish guitarist and composer with over four decades of professional experience, specialising in electric and acoustic guitar and the Weissenborn lap steel. He has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists including Tam White, Boz Burrell, Camille O’Sullivan, Peter Straker, Maggie Bell, Jim Diamond, Brian Kellock and Stuart Mitchell. Described by Blues Matters magazine as “one of the world’s leading exponents of the Weissenborn lap steel guitar,” Warden has also been praised on BBC Radio 2 by Paul Jones, who noted that his playing “creates a very special atmosphere.” His work spans live performance, recording, and composition for film, television and theatre.

Sandy Tweeddale is a Scottish blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer with extensive experience performing throughout the UK and Europe. Best known as a long-standing member of the acclaimed blues band Blues ’N’ Trouble since 2001, he has built a strong reputation for authentic electric and acoustic blues performance, live touring, recording, and music production. Throughout his career, Sandy has collaborated with leading Scottish blues artists including Maggie Bell, Tim Elliott & The Troublemakers,, performing at major blues festivals and venues. He is also the songwriter of “Tennessee Whiskey,” recorded by Blues ’N’ Trouble, and served as executive producer for the band’s 30th Anniversary Concert recording.