The Matt Schofield Band at Bull Run Restaurant

British guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Matt Schofield is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and innovative guitarists to have emerged on the world scene for several generations. He is rated in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time (Guitar & Bass Magazine) putting him in the company of such iconic names as Eric Clapton and Peter Green. In his relatively short solo career Schofield’s prowess as a blues guitarist has taken his band to twelve countries; seen him playing with iconic guitarists like Buddy Guy and Robben Ford; and brought him high praise in the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings as one of only two living British artists in recording history to gain a maximum four-star rating....

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British guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Matt Schofield is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and innovative guitarists to have emerged on the world scene for several generations. He is rated in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time (Guitar & Bass Magazine) putting him in the company of such iconic names as Eric Clapton and Peter Green. In his relatively short solo career Schofield’s prowess as a blues guitarist has taken his band to twelve countries; seen him playing with iconic guitarists like Buddy Guy and Robben Ford; and brought him high praise in the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings as one of only two living British artists in recording history to gain a maximum four-star rating.

British Blues Awards Guitarist of the Year 2010, 2011 & 2012
(Putting him in the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame)
Mojo Magazine Blues Album of the Year 2011
British Blues Awards Album of the Year 2010

"In Schofield, the UK has produced the best blues guitarist from any country in decades." LA DAILY NEWS, USA

"Another level altogether." MOJO

"The best of his generation's European players. His feel for the music is incredible." VINTAGE GUITAR, USA

"Top ten British Blues guitarists of all time." GUITAR AND BASS

"The UK’s most exciting blues guitar player." GUITARIST

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