Chris Collins
& Blues Etc…

is a four piece Blues band performing in the Solent Delta and surrounding areas.

Band leader, Chris Collins, has fronted many different line ups of this band over the years, but one thing has remained constant.

This band demonstrates a real commitment to the Blues

The band's rhythm sections consists of Steve and Henk providing a solid and grooving foundation for that real uncompromising Chicago and West Coast Blues sound.

Blues Etc... is serious about the Blues so if you are a fan of real music, come and check them out.

For bookings, feed back or any other information please use the contact form on the contact page.

Chris Collins - guitar and vocals

Chris has an authentic 50's Blues style and classic tone through a modified Fender amp. Chris has been an apprentice of Solent's Godfather of the Blues, Bob Pearce.

Steve Faithful - drums

Steve has been working a pro musician and toured with bands all over Europe from the 70's to the 90's. In recent years he has been working in Switzerland, where he performed with key Blues musicians.

Henk Leerink - bass

Henk has been playing bass in Blues bands for his entire musical career and has performed with Blues acts in the South such as Bob Pearce, Bruce Roberts, Sonny Black, Arnie Cottrell etc.

Ray Drury - keyboards (guest member)

Ray is a permanent member of The Producers, but is in very high demand for his superb keyboard playing and is able to cover many styles from Blues, Funk to Jazz.

Hugh Budden - harmonica (guest member)