Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion comes to Spring

Zoe’s band - “truly independent and original” - is at the cutting edge of the British blues scene and is coming to The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre in Havant on 1 March.

The band’s music is based around rootsy originals, featuring strong catchy riffs, unique arrangements and exciting grooves. They bring a fresh approach and vibrancy to the genre.

This group of talented musicians features Zoe on vocals, Rob Koral on guitar, Paul Robinson on drums and Pete Whittaker-Hammond on organ.

“Innovative spark, virtuoso playing and a dare-devil attitude” Get Ready to Rock, Feb 2017.

“When it comes to sexy and sassy Zoe hits it out of the park” International Music News April 2017.

“Very nice song, beautifully delivered with superb guitar from Rob Koral”

BBC Radio 2 March 2017.

“Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion brought a different level of class to the main stage; lovely fluid guitar from Rob Koral and Zoe’s powerful, impassioned vocal”

Blues in Britain September 2016

Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion is at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre on Thursday 1 March at 8pm. Tickets cost £15 or £14 concessions.

Tickets can be purchased from The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Box Office on 023 9247 2700 or by visiting www.thespring.co.uk.

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