Celebrating 27 years ‘on the road’ the CADILLAC KINGS have built a huge reputation for

entertaining audiences with a unique mix of self-penned rhythm & blues, roots rock & roll, boogie

and swing.

They have played at well over a thousand different venues and festivals across the UK and

Europe, from the Canary Islands to the Arctic circle, from Manchester’s Band on the Wall to

London’s Albert Hall.

They have appeared alongside or opened shows for the late John Mayall, The Fabulous

Thunderbirds, Rod Piazza, Lazy Lester, Magic Slim, Louisiana Red, Larry Garner, L’il Ed & His

Blues Imperials, Little Feat & Delbert McLinton among many others!

The band’s popularity on Youtube has resulted in videos receiving views in the millions, with their

original song ‘Betty Lou’ (bought her last pair of shoes!) fast approaching five million hits, & two

more band originals ‘Left Handed Woman’ and ‘Cadillac Shake’ approaching a million apiece.

Their sixth cd release ‘Crash & Burn’ (2024) received unanimous praise and 5 star reviews from

roots & blues music magazines across the UK, USA & Europe and from radio programmers across

the world. The album was recorded and mixed by veteran Decca engineers Dave Williams and

Richard Manwaring (Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Eric Bibb, Fleetwood Mac).

In 2024 the Blues Matters Magazine UK chose ‘Crash & Burn’ as one of their records of the year

and the UK Blues Association included the band in their final list of nominations for ‘live’ band of

2024 (and did so again in 2025!)

“One of the nation’s finest bands in ANY genre. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.” Grahame

Rhodes, The Liverpool Echo

“A wonderfully tight blues, roots and swing outfit – even better they’re home grown!” John Clarke,

The Times, London

“Think the Fabulous Thunderbirds crossed with the best West Coast USA blues acts and you might

begin to get an idea of just how accomplished and entertaining these guys are”  Darren Preston,

Blues Matters magazine UK

“Joyous hot rockin’ rhythm and blues – superb!” Norman Darwen, Blues & Rhythm magazine

UK

“In our opinion the CKs are right at the top of the UK’s rhythm & blues scene” Blues Blast

Magazine USA

The Cadillac Kings are:

Mike Thomas – vocals, harp, guitar

Mal Barclay – lead guitar, vocals

Tim Penn – piano, accordion, vocals

Paul Cuff – bass

Jason Reay – drums

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