We always love to showcase emerging UK-blues talent and so we’re delighted to welcome Mat Day to the Bear Club for the first time with his own band. You might have caught Mat play in support of (and with) Will Wilde at his awesome pre-Christmas gig and he has long been the lead guitarist for award-nominated songwriter/producer Greg Coulson. Influences range from Robben Ford and Marcus King to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, resulting in a fresh, soulful crossover sound that still respects blues tradition. Mat has performed at renowned blues clubs such as Tuesday Night Music Club and Diseworth Blues, and has also been recruited to play for Alice Armstrong, The Blockheads and, as mentioned, Will Wilde. The band comprises: Mat Day (guitar and vocals), Luke Palmer (bass), Sam Round (drums) and Ben Maxwell (keyboards).