BLUES-ROCK FANS — THIS IS ONE YOU’LL WANT TO SEE LIVE. 🎸⚡

We’re delighted to welcome Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder to Smile Bar & Venue for a very special night — the FINAL SHOW of their 2026 UK Tour.

And they’re finishing it right here in Huddersfield!

🎸 30 YEARS ON THE ROAD. NOW A NEW CHAPTER.

At the heart of Blue Thunder is Yorkshire-born guitarist, singer and songwriter Mick McConnell — a musician with quite a story behind him.

For 30 years, Mick has been guitarist with legendary British band Smokie, touring the world and performing to audiences across the globe.

But Blue Thunder is something different.

This is Mick stepping forward with his own music, his own songs and his own sound — backed by a seriously accomplished band that’s been creating quite a stir on the UK blues-rock circuit.

⚡ MICK McCONNELL & BLUE THUNDER

Since launching the project, the band have quickly established themselves on the British blues scene, earning headline shows at respected venues and invitations to major blues events around the country.

Expect:

🎸 Soaring blues-rock guitar

🎤 Powerful vocals & original songs

🎹 Hammond organ & keyboards

⚡ Big grooves and seriously good musicianship

🔥 A proper live band doing what a proper live band does best

Mick’s previous solo album Under My Skin, recorded in Nashville, reached No. 13 on the European Blues Chart and received airplay across the UK, Europe and the USA.

And now there’s a brand-new Mick McConnell album arriving in October 2026, with the band heading out on an extensive UK tour to support its release.

🎶 AND SMILE GETS THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE TOUR!

After weeks travelling the country, Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder will finish their UK tour right here at Smile Bar & Venue.

So this isn’t just another date on the tour.

It’s the last night.

The final show.

And something tells us the band might just have a little bit left in the tank for Huddersfield. 😉

Whether you’re already a blues-rock fan or simply appreciate great guitar playing, original music and seriously talented musicians doing their thing live, come and discover why Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder are getting people talking.

ONE BAND. ONE NEW ALBUM. ONE FINAL NIGHT OF THE UK TOUR.

🎸⚡ MICK McCONNELL & BLUE THUNDER — LIVE AT SMILE.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW.

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