Sat 19 Sep 2026, The Avalon Club, Glastonbury
Adam Sweet delivers brooding blues and roots-rock, balancing richly detailed song writing with soulful vocals and expertly piercing guitar work. Taking his cue from the British blues boom of the late 60s and early 70s, he has been carving out his own territory at the crossroads of classic rock, blues and Americana since first hitting the live scene in the South West of England at just 15. Having worked in various guises; solo acoustic performer, session player and band leader; he's developed a consummate ability to shift effortlessly from sensitive singer-songwriter to full-throttle blues rocker. Adam's acclaimed acoustic performances with just his acoustic guitar and stomp box for company have seen him play every kind of venue, from the most intimate house concerts and bar rooms to theatres and festivals across the UK and Europe. In this format he has supported dozens of bands and artists from Blues, Folk and Americana genres including Dr Feelgood, Sari Schorr, Laurence Jones, Beth Rowley, Martin Taylor, Cara Dillon, Chantel McGregor, Elles Bailey and Wille & the Bandits with festival appearances including Tenby Blues, Gloucester Blues, Trowbridge Folk, Sidmouth Folk and Upton Blues. With the Adam Sweet Band he was crowned Introducing Stage winner at The Great British Rock and Blues Festival and was nominated in the UK Blues Emerging Act of the Year category at the 2025 and 2026 UK Blues Awards. 2026 will see Adam releasing his next studio album, following on from his acclaimed previous releases Live at Crescent Records (2024) and Sink or Swim (2020). Press Sonically, Adam is a guitar-slidin force of nature whose songs can fill a hall with their effortless verve. Ranging from quietly desperate blues tunes to careening full-tilt rock, his approach is a testament to the idea that less can, in fact, be considerably more. A young bluesman with an ancient soul and a large presence in the here-and-now. Adam Sweet is an undiscovered gem Maximum Volume Music Adam's gift is timeless The Blues Magazine He is simply among the most original and visionary young musicians currently on the cusp of widespread discovery. Alan Cackett Adam Sweet's one of those undiscovered talents that, if there were any justice, would have been swept up by Jools Holland's researchers long ago. Acoustic Magazine "The vocals are just beautiful. BBC Introducing We urge you to check this out! Guitar Techniques Magazine
