Acoustic Blues Duo – Guitar, Vocal & Harmonica
Steve Luff plays ‘Heartfelt Blues’ – Potteries Blues Club
Paul Appleton ‘Player of the year award’ – Harmonica UK
Bio
Best described as a timeless classic and vintage Blues act. The Delta Aces have been critically lauded as a great live Delta & Chicago Blues duo for their immersive heartfelt vocals, expert guitar work and soulful harmonica playing which has been crafted from over 8 years of performing in intimate Jazz and Blues clubs, small theatres and large festival stages across the UK and abroad.
Their new album titled ‘Educated Man’ recorded at Prism Recording Studios in Stoke-On-Trent has been critically praised for its vintage theme and authentic live sound.
“These two fellas are the real deal, an authentic take on classic blues I highly recommend!”
Haff – The Colour Blind Blues Show (Soar Sound Radio)
Music & Media
All recordings are live studio performances:
Sweet Home Chicago
Big Boss Man
Original Music by The Delta Aces on Spotify:
Album
You will be immersed and mesmerised as the critically acclaimed Steve Luff (Heartfelt Blues – Potteries Blues Club) & award-winning Paul Appleton (Player of the year award – Harmonica UK) take you on a journey through some of the most influential Blues numbers to originate from America. The album also includes three original songs by The Delta Aces telling stories of ego, love, power, gambling & misfortune.
“Educated Man – old school blues with just vocal, guitar and incredible harmonica work from Paul Appleton All recorded the old school way … amazing musicians in a great sounding room with 1950’s Valve and Ribbon mics around them ….. love it!”
Prism Recording Studios
Venues
The Delta Aces reside in the county of Staffordshire, England. They have performed all over the UK and in Germany. Notable venues include:
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, Manchester // ARTliners, Berlin Germany
The Core Theatre, Solihull // The Hub at St Mary’s, Lichfield
The Mall Tavern, London // The Hound Dog Jazz & Blues Club, Derby
Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival // Potteries Blues Club, Stoke-On-Trent
Lichfield Blues Club // Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival
Booze & Blues Festival, Leicester // Resorts World, Birmingham
Downloads
Gig Listing Example
Award Winning Harmonica Player Paul Appleton and sensational singer song writer Steve Luff are live at Matt & Phred’s tonight! Come and indulge in authentic interpretations of the blues from the likes of Robert Johnson and Jimmy Reed, as well as self penned classics that’ll leave a hole in your soul!
Multi award winning harmonica player Paul was mentored by the original harp man of The Yardbirds, Laurie Garman, and takes no prisoners on the blues whistle. From raw and aggressive, to elegant and sweet, his style has been carved out over the last decade in some of the UK’s most prestigious blues clubs; often sitting in with the Eddie Angel Blues Band in many of London’s top venues.
Guitarist and singer Steve luff has received high commendations for his faithful interpretations of Robert Johnson’s classics, as well as writing his own classics for you to enjoy. With his unique finger picking style and charismatic voice, he’ll take you from low to high in a journey of the blues!!
Together they create a unparalleled live act that’s a must for all Blues lovers… check these guys out in the link below a act not to be missed…
“Together they create a unparalleled live act that’s a must for all Blues lovers”
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club – Manchester