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Keeping Live Blues Music Alive at the Tuesday Night Music Club: Richard Dunning:
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What does it take to build a thriving live music venue from scratch, and how can a small local music club change people's lives?
Richard Dunning, founder of the Tuesday Night Music Club (TNMC) and chair of the UK Blues Federation, shares the story behind a grassroots music venue that has helped live blues and independent artists find their audience.
Richard explains how one acoustic blues booking in 2014 grew into a much-loved live music club, why listening respectfully matters, and how venues like TNMC give emerging artists the chance to develop their careers.
We explore the realities of running an independent live music venue: rising costs, ticket sales, sound equipment, artist bookings, sponsorship, and the challenge of keeping small venues alive. Richard also reflects on the Covid lockdown, when online gigs helped musicians stay connected with audiences, and on the role live music plays in bringing people together and supporting their wellbeing.
From early performances by artists such as Elles Bailey to the wider UK blues scene, this is an honest conversation about music, perseverance, community, and the people who make live performance possible.
Above all, this is a conversation about the power of music to bring people together. Richard explains how the club has helped people find new friendships, build a social life and improve their wellbeing, while giving musicians a platform to develop their careers.
Find out more about the Tuesday Night Music Club:
Website: https://www.thetuesdaynightmusicclub.co.uk/
Artists mentioned in the conversation:
If you love live music, independent artists and stories about people making a positive difference in their communities, this is an episode worth listening to.
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