Music- Blues and its Branches

A group dedicated to the study and appreciation of blues music and its roots and influence, exploring the origins and legacy of the blues from Africa to the present day. The group has found that the blues gave birth to many closely related forms, such as jazz, gospel, soul, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and world music, and now includes many of these: the first hour features topics or individual artists, followed by open selections brought by members for discussion and enjoyment, with most formats accommodated, including vinyl. Meetings are in a member's home in Bedminster, with steps negotiable by wheelchair, a ground floor toilet, parking outside and plenty of buses nearby.