Katie Bradley: award winning British Blues Vocalist, Songwriter & Harmonica
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Katie Bradley is an award‑winning British blues vocalist, songwriter and harmonica player
who continues to captivate audiences with her soulful depth, emotional intensity and
commanding stage presence. A defining voice in contemporary UK blues, Katie has
earned international acclaim and worldwide radio play for her album Anchor Baby
Sessions, which secured her Songwriter of the Year and a nomination for Blues Vocalist
of the Year at the British Blues Awards 2026. She remains the only UK female blues
vocalist to be nominated every year for 12 consecutive years, reflecting her exceptional
artistry and enduring influence. She has also received a nomination for Traditional Artist
of the Year, 2026,, celebrating both her vocal power and her dynamic harmonica work.
A familiar and much‑loved figure on the UK blues circuit, Katie performs at iconic venues
including The 100 Club, Ain’t Nothin’ But, Blues at The Ritzy, The Blues Kitchen, Ronnie
Scott’s and London Hippodrome. She is also celebrated at major UK and international
blues festivals for her emotional delivery and magnetic presence. Katie has toured
extensively throughout the UK, Europe, and the USA, sharing stages with artists such as
Suzanne Vega, Luther Allison, Mud Morganfield, Lucky Peterson, Georgie Fame, Hamish
Stewart, Paul Jones, and Bernie Marsden. A standout moment includes her 20‑date UK
tour with US guitarist Kirk Fletcher, culminating in a recording session for The Blues Show
at BBC Maida Vale.
In 2025, Katie was commissioned by leading arts and music festivals including the
Folkestone Triennial. In 2026 she will appear at major UK blues festivals with her electrifying
band, Katie B and The Snooks. Her celebrated project “Wild Women”, honours female
musicians, shared stories, and the transformative power of live music — a reflection of
Katie’s role as a renaissance artist and champion of community.
“Katie’s voice becomes an instrument, a 21st‑century Lady of the Blues.” Blues in Britain
https://katiebradley.co.uk
