Singer songwriter, Bella Collins hosts the midnight jam. The night begins with a set from the house band, the Flaming Alligators, playing authentic R’n’B and soulful & funky Blues. Then the floor opens up to guests. The midnight jam has earned a reputation as an unmissable night of events, full of surprises, anything goes at these, often we see main stage artists and band members get up to perform again. Get your name on the list and play. House kit and backline provided. Feel free to bring your own instruments.
Bella Collins, dubbed ‘The Queen of Welsh Blues’, is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter from Cardiff. Bella’s music is firmly rooted in the Blues, but she has also absorbed and been influenced by jazz, soul and R’n’B, her unique vocal style and self-penned songs reflect aspects of all those genres. She has performed across Europe and in the US as a solo artist, in bands, and in duos. Notable performances for Bella include Cambridge Folk Festival, The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival and a performance at the Bitter End, New York.
Her solo album, ‘Late and Blue’ was released in 2016 and received airplay on national and local radio. Her jazz EP, ‘Golden Days’ with Gareth Evans, has also received high praise. In 2018 Bella joined with the Pembrokeshire based singer/songwriter Jodie Marie, to form the duo Sister Bodhi, and they released the EP “Live at Carmel” in 2019, featuring Andy Fairweather Low. She is currently working on new material.
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