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Following successful solo-shows in 2023, 2024 and 2025, Scottish blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, Derek Smith (Main Street Blues and Whisky Road), returns to the Jazz Bar to perform his latest solo, up-tempo, foot stomping, acoustic blues and roots show. Packed with a great mix of blues classics, ranging from Robert Johnson, Albert King, Jimmy Rogers, Freddy King, Sonny Boy Williamson, BB King and more, plus a great selection of rearranged blues originals taken from his Main Street Blues band's albums and new acoustic blues projects. Audience Reviews: 'Brilliant live show', 'Great…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Derek Smith Sings The Blues is by Derek Smith (Main Street Music), listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at The Jazz Bar, 1A Chambers Street, EH1 1HR, 17 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £10.