The Bluescene

The Bluescene has been run by James Henderson since 2001.He was inspired by a venue of the same name that ran at The Crown in Twickenham in the 1960s. Alexis Korner, Lowell Fulson, Jeff Beck, The Strawbs, Free and many others had performed there.

The Lion in Teddington has been its home since January 2004, a welcoming and friendly Independent Free House, owned and run by an exceptional couple, Don and Myfanwy Witts.

To accommodate The Lion’s rapidly growing popularity in the area, it was extended and refurbished last year, but still retains its Victorian character. The music is great, the food is excellent and The Lion has won several awards for its real ales.

Bluescene gigs are on stage in The Lion’s function room, an adjoining building with its own bar, great acoustics and low-lit, intimate atmosphere. The musical standards are high: Papa George, Steve Simpson, Zoot Money, Mickey Moody, Jamie Marshall, Matt Schofield, Robin Bibi, Marcus Malone, Honeyboy Hickling, Two Timers, The Spikedrivers and, from the USA – Steve Arvey, Lightin’ Willie and Gregg Wright.

Future attractions include Tommy Allen & Trafficker, The Monday Band, The Steve Simpson Band, The Marcus Malone Band, Giles Hedley & the Aviators and Sam Kelly’s Station House.

On those Saturdays when there isn’t a Bluescene gig, Don, an ardent music lover, presents free live music in the bar – featuring the best solo and duo talent around.

Full information, pictures and links on the website: www.bluescene.co.uk

Getting there:
From Hampton Wick BR – exit station, turn right along Upper Teddington Road, cross the road and walk five or so minutes and then turn left at Wick Road.
Buses from Richmond, Twickenham and Kingston.
Map
Parking: on street – fairly limited

Bluescene Forthcoming Attractions