The Speakeasy Party: Mississippi Macdonald

Phil Dearing (rhythm guitar – he also produces MacDonald’s studio recordings), Elliot Boughen (bass) and Mark Johnson-Brown (drums).

“Superior soul-Blues singing and songwriting” - Mojo, Issue 345

Blistering, Soulful vocals and excellent fretwork. Genuine Blues, played with passion as Mississippi Macdonald returns to the The Speakeasy Party for a masterclass in Blues and Soul.

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Mississippi MacDonald took home the awards for Traditional Blues Artist Of The Year and Acoustic Blues Act Of The Year at the UK Blues Federation Awards in 2024.

He hastraveled extensively on the US blues trail, meeting, among others, Pinetop Perkins, Willie Big Eyes Smith, Otis Clay and BB King.

Blistering, Soulful vocals and excellent fretwork. Genuine Blues, played with passion as Mississippi Macdonald returns to the The Speakeasy Party for a masterclass in Blues and Soul.

“One of the sweetest voices in Britain with six-string skills to match…” Chicago Blues Guide

“…Mississippi’s Albert Collins’ flavored guitar work….blistering, Soulful vocals and excellent fretwork. Genuine Blues, played with passion and hugely appreciated”. -Blues In Britain magazine

9pm, doors 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).

Dance the night away with the greats of the Blues and Jazz scene every Saturday night at neigbourhood Juke Joint Ram Jam Records.

If you would like to book a table for dining, please contact the venue greyhorse@smokd.co.uk and specify you would like to be seated in Ram Jam Records, or select this option when making your online booking.