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We have, for the first seventeen years, held our events at Darlington Arts Centre until it closed, in July 2012.

Darlington R 'n' B Club was formed in 1995 by a group of RnB enthusiasts who decided to do something themselves due to a lack of live RnB music in town.We run our club out of The Forum Music Centre in Borough Road Darlington every month. We then moved to the Dolphin Centre for four months but we didn't settle there due to sound problems that couldn't be rectified. We are now based at The Forum Mus

ic Centre in Borough Road, Darlington. A committee of 6 people run the R'n'B Club, giving up a lot of their spare time in order that the Club can function correctly. Of course choosing the right band is also an important factor in our remit. We work hard at getting the right blend of bands that cover the wide umbrella of “Rhythm ‘n’ Blues.”

We don’t always get it right but we have a good idea of what our patrons like, and we try to balance this when introducing new bands that we feel will suit the majority of people. The club's atmosphere is very friendly, and any newcomer's are always made to feel welcome. So if you haven't been before, why not come along and join us for a great night's entertainment?

01/06/2026

DANNY BRYANT
Friday 5th June
Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club

Riding high on the European blues scene for over 15 years, Danny has carved a name for himself the old-fashioned way having played over 2000 club and festival shows around the world. Danny is acknowledged by those in the business as one of the cream of the crop.

Doors: 7-30pm.
Tickets: £18.
Box Office: 01325 363135
Also online: https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/danny-bryant-band

The Forum Music Studios. Borough Road. Darlington. DL1 1SG

27/05/2026

JON AMOR TRIO
Friday 10th July
The Forum Music Studios.
Borough Road. Darlington. DL1 1SG.

Having crossed paths in their numerous experiences on the UK scene, JON AMOR TRIO decided to join forces in 2022 and indulge in their mutual love of Blues and Funk, delivering high-energy sets across the land.
Fronted by Jon Amor, known throughout Europe for his time with The Hoax, but now well-established as a performer in his own right, the band also features bass virtuoso Jerry Soffe (previously played with Larry Garner, Malone/Sibun Band, John Etheridge), and drummer Tom Gilkes (previously played with Marc Ford of The Black Crowes, Elles Bailey, Willie & The Bandits).

Tickets priced £15 are now on sale from the Forum on 01325 363135.
Also online: www.theforumonline.co.uk/events See less

03/05/2026

BIG WOLF BAND
Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club
Forum Music Studios
Friday 8th May

The next Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club gig is on this Friday 8th May when Big Wolf will be appearing at the Forum Music Studios in Borough Road. Darlington. DL1 1SG
Explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional, and hardworking are just some of the words used to describe the Big Wolf Band.
Big Wolf Band are on an upward trajectory being named as one of the best blues bands in the UK via UK Blues Awards 2023 and 2024, receiving multiple nominations in various categories.

• Tickets £18
• Box Office: 01325 363135
• Online: https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/rnb-big-wolf-band
• Also available on the door from 7:30pm.
• Show Starts: 8.30pm.

26/04/2026

BIG WOLF BAND
Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club
Forum Music Studios
Friday 8th May

The next Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club gig is on Friday 8th May when Big Wolf will be appearing at the Forum Music Studios in Borough Road. Darlington. DL1 1SG
Explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional, and hardworking are just some of the words used to describe the Big Wolf Band.
Big Wolf Band are on an upward trajectory being named as one of the best blues bands in the UK via UK Blues Awards 2023 and 2024, receiving multiple nominations in various categories.

• Tickets £18
• Box Office: 01325 363135
• Online: https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/rnb-big-wolf-band
• Also available on the door from 7:30pm.
• Show Starts: 8.30pm.

20/04/2026

DANNY BRYANT
Friday 5th June
Darlington Rock N Blues Club
The Forum Music Studios. Borough Road. Darlington. DL1 1SG

Riding high on the European blues scene for over 15 years, Danny has carved a name for himself the old-fashioned way having played over 2000 club and festival shows around the world. Danny is acknowledged by those in the business as one of the cream of the crop.

Doors: 7-30pm.
Tickets: £18.
Box Office: 01325 363135
Also online: www.theforumonline.co.uk/events

16/04/2026

BIG WOLF BAND
Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club
Forum Music Studios
Friday 8th May

The next Darlington Rock ‘n’ Blues Club gig is on Friday 8th May when Big Wolf will be appearing at the Forum Music Studios in Borough Road. Darlington. DL1 1SG

Explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional, and hardworking are just some of the words used to describe the Big Wolf Band.
Big Wolf Band are on an upward trajectory being named as one of the best blues bands in the UK via UK Blues Awards 2023 and 2024, receiving multiple nominations in various categories.

• Tickets £18
• Box Office: 01325 363135
• Online: https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/rnb-big-wolf-band
• Also available on the door from 7:30pm.
• Show Starts: 8.30pm.

06/04/2026

GARY CAIN BAND
Darlington Rock n Blues Club
Friday 10th April -Tickets £15

Gary Cain is a Canadian-born, Texas based guitarist, singer, and songwriter with one foot planted firmly in the blues, and the other foot planted in seemingly, everything else!
He’s been called “ridiculously talented” and a “jaw-dropper” by Blues Matters Magazine.
Drawing on a wide range of influences from Albert King to AC/DC, Cain’s incendiary fret-work earned him an opening slot with blues-rocker George Thorogood, a Semi-Finalist finish at the International Blues Challenge, and main-stage appearances at major festivals across North America, Europe, and the UK.

• Doors From: 7.30PM
• Box Office 01325 363135
• Also online: https://theforumonline.co.uk/events/gary-cain-band
• THE FORUM MUSIC STUDIOS. BOROUGH ROAD. DARLINGTON. DL1 1SG.

09/03/2026

Darlington Rock n Blues Club – this Friday 13th March.
JACK-AUSTIN DESPY
Forum Music Studios. Darlington.

JACK-AUSTIN DESPY is a rising star in the UK blues-rock scene. With electrifying guitar work, soulful vocals, and raw energy, he has been hailed as the future of modern blues.
Seventeen year old Jack-Austin and his band deliver a performance that leaves audiences wanting more. His music is a blend of traditional blues with a modern twist which has captivated the hearts of music lovers everywhere.

Doors: 7:30pm.
Tickets: £15
Box Office: 01325 363135.
Online: https://theforumonline.co.uk/.../jack-austin-despy-blues...

THE FORUM MUSIC STUDIOS. BOROUGH ROAD. DARLINGTON. DL1 1SG.

Address

Forum Music Centre. Borough Road
Darlington
DL11SG

Website

http://www.darlington-r-n-b-club.co.uk/

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