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30th August from 2.30pm
*Free admission. PLEASE NOTE the customary BP hat 🎩 will be passed around – all donations collected go to the musicians.*
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We are delighted to announce that singer songwriter and lead guitarist David Stevenson and his superbly talented band The Restless Souls debut @The Blue Piano and we can’t wait!
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Wrap up your weekend and join us in the courtyard for an afternoon of delicious bluesy, jazzy, funky, souly music to feast your ears!

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Ladies and gentlemen please check out this exquisite line up:
▪︎ Dave Stevenson – Vocals | Guitar
▪︎ Chris Storr – Trumpet and Flugelhorn (Jools Holland | Gregory Porter | Paul Weller | Imelda May)
▪︎ Genevieve Sylva, Vocals (Rob Lamberti | Worldwide Pink Floyd Tribute)
▪︎ Roger Inniss, Bass guitar – UK blues bassist of the year.
▪︎ André Bassing – Piano, Fender Rodes and Hammonc Organ – Thomas Atlas Band
▪︎ Charlie Stevenson – Drums and Percussion – outstanding young up and coming drummer!
▪︎ Doors 1.00pm
▪︎ Music 2.30pm
▪︎ Diners please email:
info@thebluepiano.co.uk to reserve your table.
▪︎ Please note seating is limited and not guaranteed.
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▪︎ David had an amazing start to 2026, reforming The Restless Souls for gigs at March of the Mods, Tamworth and at the Night Owl in Birmingham, playing two shows at the legendary Cavern Club and Pub in Liverpool, then flying out with his band to Stockholm, Sweden for two shows at the International Pop Overthrow Festival Shows at the IPO Glasgow have followed and David has also found time out of his busy live schedule to finalise his first two singles which are due for release in September and November 2026, which were recently mixed and mastered at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London – The Future Starts Here! and Wasted Time written by Stevenson at the tender age of 15 with The Dream Factory vocalist Tim Goode and a firm live show floor stomper!

The Restless Souls play original Soul, Jazz, Funk and Blues with an indie guitar vibe, all witten by Stevenson both as a solo songwriter and in collaboration with several others such as Mark Mortimer and Tim Goode from The Dream Factory, Steve Webster lead vocalist with Catch 23, Black Country singer songwriter Susannah Westwood and Warwickshire based singer songwriter Bethany Dyson (aka Ivy Ash).

The Restless Souls also play some carefully selected cover versions, giving their own unique take on songs like Move on up by Curtis Mayfield Nite Klub by The Specials, 30 days in the hole by Humble Pie and blues and jazz standards – an eclectic mix but steep in rock and soul played by this fantastic band of musicians and vocalists.

David’s studio recording band features an absolutely stellar list of A list musicians – arguably the best in the UK with musical CV’s to die for:
▪︎Steve White, Drums and percussion (Paul Weller The Style Council | Oasis | The Who)
▪︎Yolanda Charles, Bass guitar (Squeeze | Hans Zimmer | Queen | BB King | Mick Jagger | Paul Weller)
▪︎Tim Smart. Trombone – (The Specials)
▪︎Bryan Corbett, Trumpet and Flugelhorn – The Brand New Heavies to Us3, Ben E King Tony Christie Sigala Ella Eyre and a featured soloist with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Big Band Molopolski (Krakow) to name but a few!
▪︎Zak Craner, Piano, Fender Rhodes and Hammonc Organ (Louis Tomlinson)
▪︎Joel White. Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ (Pulp | Finley Quaye)
▪︎Genevieve Sylva, Vocals (Rob Lamberti | Worldwide Pink Floyd Tribute)
▪︎Jessica Lousie Field, Vocals (Ministry of Sound)
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David’s live band features the very best of Birmingham’s musical talent, Jam House and Blue Piano regulars!
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BIOS:
▪︎DAVID STEVENSON▪︎
David is a grade 8 classical guitarist and grade 7 pianist who started treading the boards in his teenage years appearing at The Night Out in Birmingham at the tender age of just 11!

By the time he was 14 he had joined The Dream Factory a 1980’s Mod band who had a hit with Wine and Roses and came close to securing a major record deal but were pipped to it by The Stone Roses and the rest is history!

David has had a lifelong passion for all styles of roots music including Blues, RnB, Jazz, Soul, Ska and Reggae and fronting The Restless Souls represents fulfilment of a lifetime ambition.

He has played at many prestigious venues including Ronnie Scott’s in London and Birmingham, The Cavern in Liverpool, The 100 Club, The Lexington, Half Moon in Putney, The Jam House, The Hare and Hounds and is a regular
at The Actress and Bishop.
In 2019, David released a single co-written with female singer songwriter Bethany Dyson featuring Steve White, Yolanda Charles, Joel White, Zak Craner and Stevenson on guitars which was championed by Gary Crowley on BBC Radio London, Tony Moore on Soho Radio, BBC Introducing and was played at half time at Birmingham City FC v Coventry City FC!

He has circa 40 songs in his back catalogue and describes himself as maturing as a song writer, composer, arranger
and producer. David is gearing up to release his first two solo singles this autumn featuring an A list band of studio musicians and mixed and mastered at the world famous Abbey Road Studios. With a series of UK live dates planned
this autumn with his equally amazing live band, he will be heading over to New York in November. With an A list management contract signed and industry interest, the future is looking very rosy indeed for David & The Restless
Souls. Watch this space…..!
David plays Gretch, Gibson and Taylor guitars and uses Mesa Boogie, Blackstar and Vox amplification.
Instagram: David_stevenson_official

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▪︎GENEVIEVE SYLVA▪︎
Genevieve was born into a large family in Birmingham with gospel music at its core. She grew up singing in church and then later professionally for renowned accapella group Black Voices with whom she toured the world and sang with luminary artists such as Ray Charles, Nina Simone and Destiny’s child.

An accomplished singer/songwriter Genevieve gained a BA Hons degree in music and popular music at the university of Wolverhampton, as well as a PGCE at Birmingham University and continued as a music educator, acting head of music at a Secondary School, vocal workshop leader, including the Birmingham Opera Company, Voices Now (as seen in BBC 1).
Over the years Genevieve has developed her own uniquely smooth but exuberant vocal styles, with a confident presence on stage which has lead her to be employed by some of the best UKs pop artists including LuLu, Beverley Knight and XFactor Sam Bailey.
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▪︎ANDRÉ BASSING▪︎
Born in Germany, André had a traditional musical education starting with classical piano before studying jazz at the renowned Weimar Conservatoire. Since he moved to the UK he has been working as a session musician & has toured extensively throughout Europe and around the globe for numerous luxurious cruise Liners.

André has a vast repertoire to choose from encompassing many different genres of music, hence the great demand for his services. He is a true professional with great versatility.
Currently he is recording and touring with a variety of artists Nationwide & all over Europe.

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▪︎CHRIS STORR▪︎
Chris Storr is a world-class trumpet player whose career spans jazz, pop, soul, and orchestral music. A long-standing member of Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for over 20 years, Chris also leads his own band, Fillet-o-Soul, with Fayyaz Virji, and recently completed a seven-year run in London’s West End on Tina: The Musical.

Chris has performed and recorded with an extraordinary range of artists, from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Band to global icons including Gregory Porter, Beyoncé, James Brown, Jay-Z, Adele, Kylie Minogue, Sir Paul McCartney, Don Henley, Amy Winehouse, Robin Thicke, Jessie J, Emeli Sandé, Patti LaBelle, Ray Lamontagne, James Morrison, Macy Gray, Lulu, Eric Clapton, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Ed Sheeran, Florence & The Machine, and many more.
His versatility extends to theatre and film, with credits including Easy Virtue, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, The Great Gatsby, Paddington 1 & 2, The Little Mermaid, Common, Turks and Caicos, and the Worricker Trilogy. Chris has also worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and across London’s West End.

Chris continues to perform and record with the finest artists, including Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, Tony Hadley, Blur, Brian May, Olivia Dean, PP Arnold, Take That, Raye, and Gorillaz, cementing his reputation as one of the UK’s most in-demand and versatile trumpet players.
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▪︎ROGER INNISS▪︎
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https://www.rogerinniss.com/
As a self-taught musician Roger began to listen to and study everything from Bix Beiderbecke to Roland Kirk, Eric Dolphy to Cecil Taylor, rock, pop, country – anything that would give him the opportunity to perform expressively. Over the years he has spent most of his time touring, gigging, recording or working on projects with other creative people, including sculptors, actors and visual and musical artists. “It’s all about the spirit and the vibe” he says when describing his reasons for being involved in projects.
“I love it when individuals bring their skills and expertise together and develop something that is totally unique to that time and space…When we all give but we all receive as well…that’s my vibe man.”

UK, France, Germany, USA, Japan, Cuba, wherever Roger has gone he has sought out this truth and answered it’s call.

He endeavours to share some of his musical and philosophical ideas in schools, colleges and workshops around the UK; mostly he can be found in some dark and dingy club somewhere, playing his heart out and having a great time!
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TV AND RADIO:
Top of the Pops, The Tube, Live at the Palladium, Pebble Mill, Central TV sessions, John Peel, Jazz Parade, Paul Jones’ Blues Programme, recording sessions for Radios 1, 2 and 4.
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THEATRE:
“Billie Holiday at Emerson’s Bar”, “Keep on Running” at Birmingham Repertory Theatre; “Sophisticated Lady” at Limelight Theatre, London; “Face” at Watford Palace Theatre; “St. Bartholomew’s Fair”, “Timon of Athens”, “The Malcontent” at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford; “Ain’t Misbehavin’”; “Oh What a Night!”
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A SELECTION OF MUSICIANS AND BANDS PLAYED WITH JAZZ:
Alan Barnes, Art Themen, Mari Wilson, Ian Shaw, Don Weller, Ben Castle, Bobby Wellins, Guy Barker, Sara Colman, Andy Hamilton, Harry Becket, Jim Mullen, MYJO (John Ruddick), Pete King, John Toussant, Chris Bowden, Bryan Corbett.
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BLUES:
Sherman Robinson, Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones), Snowy White (Thin Lizzy and Pink Floyd), Trevor Burton (The Move), Joanne Shaw-Taylor, Adrian Byron Burns, Mick Pini, Steve Arvey, Roger Hill, Johnny Mars.
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SOUL, ROCK AND POP: Chaka Khan, Steve Gibbons Band, Ruby Turner, Edwin Starr, Errol Brown (Hot Chocolate), Zoot Money (Big Roll Band), Jackie Graham, The Contours, The Platters, Kid Creole, The Velvelettes, Ali-Ollie Woodson (The Temptations), Elkie Brooks, Earl Thomas.