The Speakeasy Party: Jo’ Buddy & Friends
Jo' Buddy: vocals & guitar
Rich & spicy unique Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo Blues from the legendary Jo’ Buddy and his band at The Speakeasy Party!
Join us to continue the NYE celebrations on the first Saturday of 2025.
After 4,500 shows in 16 countries and 14 albums Jo' Buddy celebrates 40 years on the road with a new album.
“Singer/guitarist Jo’ Buddy has a great feel and knowledge of the music.”- BIG JOE LOUIS, Blues Matters Magazine, UK (2007)
Having honed his craft, making his sound and approach instantly recognizable, Jo’ Buddy’s music has been described as "Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo" a melting pot of: Ragtime, Boogie Woogie, Hot Jazz, Swing, New Orleans R&B, Down Home Blues, Gospel, Hillbilly, Zydeco, Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop, Soul, Heartfelt Ballads, West Indies/Caribbean vibes & grooves, even echoes of Flamenco. Sounds & tastes like nobody's but Jo' Buddy's biznes!
“One of the best examples of various American Musics combined perfectly in a far away continent." DAN FORTE, Vintage Guitar Magazine, USA 1/2020
“Jo’ Buddy just ‘got it’ – all on his own. That’s a very cool thing.”- CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, USA (2010)
9pm, Doors from 7pm
Iconic speakeasy Ram Jam Records is hidden away behind the award winning Smok’d pub at The Grey Horse Kingston ( and yes we serve all their award winning food and drink)
If you would like to book a table (for dining only) please contact the venue at greyhorse@smokd.co.uk and specify you would like to be seated in Ram Jam Records or put this in the notes on your online booking.