Chaplins, Boscombe, Bournemouth
May
31

Chaplins, Boscombe, Bournemouth

Sunday, May 31st 2026 @ 20:30
Band: Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral - Blues, roots & originals

The communication between these two fine musicians will be evident for all to hear as one might expect after 25 years of intense gigging together - "Deep in the blues, Rob’s guitar providing a cool platform for Zoe’s fine voice. From blues classics to their own material… Altogether a very classy set!" - Live Reviews, Blues Matters Magazine

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The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. 'A Night Of Blues 'n Boogie - 3 Great Acts!'
Aug
15

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. 'A Night Of Blues 'n Boogie - 3 Great Acts!'

Saturday, August 15th 2026 @ 19:30
'A Night of Blues ‘n’ Boogie' - 3 great acts!

   Back by popular demand. A wonderfully varied and thrilling night of blues! Three great acts showcasing the superb talents of the truly authentic Boogie-Woogie piano and vocals of Julian Phillips, the ‘uplifting’ and ‘inspirational’ Acoustic Roots of Mark Harrison (guitar & vocals); and as always, the night will close with the dynamic and ever-popular Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion, whose Hammond-organ-driven electric blues blend old-school tradition with contemporary flare and sophistication.

Prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

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Swanage Blues Festival - the 25th Anniversary! … 4 gigs for us :)
Oct
1
to 4 Oct

Swanage Blues Festival - the 25th Anniversary! … 4 gigs for us :)

Thursday, October 1st - 4th, 2026
Bands: Zoe Schwarz Bluez Party & Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Duo

We’ll be with the band at The Grand Hotel on the Friday 8:30-11pm, as a duo at The Greyhound pub in Corfe on the Saturday from 2-4, at The Centre on the Sunday at 2:30pm with host and mc Mark Stasiuk … Oh and also, Rob and I are very chuffed to be invited as Hugh Budden’s special guests for the festival’s grand opening on the Thursday night at the Royal British Legion…. see y’all there, it’s party time!

Swanage Blues is independent, not-for-profit and depends entirely on the sale of wristbands to cover festival expenses.
Wristbands are £15 and cover the entire weekend. They are now on sale in Swanage and will be available over the festival weekend, go to Swanage-blues.org!

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Broadstairs Blues Bash, Kent - Reign bar, Albion road
Feb
21

Broadstairs Blues Bash, Kent - Reign bar, Albion road

Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 8-10pm Band: Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Blues & Roots Duo

Broadstairs Blues Bash is a FREE Blues music festival which is now into its EIGHTEENTH year. It takes place annually in mid-February in the Victorian sea-side town of Broadstairs in Kent, England, UK. 

Broadstairs has a vibrant exciting music scene and with small intimate wine-bars, friendly pubs and bars, larger pubs and one larger venue, the pavilion. 

All the pub & bar gigs and jams over the whole weekend are FREE entry and we aim to try and keep it that way, so here's how you can help – Come along, buy a programme, a badge, a T-shirt and spread the word.... 

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Broadstairs Blues Bash, Kent Methodist Church
Feb
21

Broadstairs Blues Bash, Kent Methodist Church

Saturday, February 21st 2026 - 3-3:40pm Band: Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Blues & Roots Duo

Broadstairs Blues Bash is a FREE Blues music festival which is now into its EIGHTEENTH year. It takes place annually in mid-February in the Victorian sea-side town of Broadstairs in Kent, England, UK. 

Broadstairs has a vibrant exciting music scene and with small intimate wine-bars, friendly pubs and bars, larger pubs, the chapel and one larger venue, the pavilion. 

All the pub & bar gigs and jams over the whole weekend are FREE entry and we aim to try and keep it that way, so here's how you can help – Come along, buy a programme, a badge, a T-shirt and spread the word.... 

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The Show Bar, Mowlem Theatre, Swanage
Jan
1
to 4 Jan

The Show Bar, Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Friday, May 22nd 2026 @ 19:30-22:00
Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Jazz & Bues duo

“A nationally regarded couple, it tells in the power and professionalism of their performance… cool jazz tones with earthy blues inflections.”  

“A masterclass in blues storytelling... a relaxed but compelling performance… Zoe’s voice moved effortlessly from intimate whisper to… full-bodied powerhouse.” - Market Harborough Blues club, for Blues in Britain magazine, February 2025

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