Curtis Salgado

January Blues Festival 2026 presents CURTIS SALGADO with GILES ROBSON & his Band+ support: ROBBIN KAPSALIS+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, direct from the USA, peforming with Giles Robson & his band.

Born in 1954, Curtis Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon with music all around him. Curtis Salgado joined forces with his friend Robert Cray and began playing together as The Robert Cray Band. After Salgado and Cray parted ways in 1982, Curtis went on to front Roomful Of Blues, between 1984-1986. Curtis Salgado also briefly fronted Santana.
In 1977, comedian/actor John Belushi was filming Animal House. During downtime from production, Belushi caught a typically ferocious Curtis Salgado performance and introduced himself during a break. Salgado spent hours playing old records for Belushi, teaching him about blues and R&B. Belushi used his new awareness to portray “Joliet” Jake Blues in The Blues Brothers, first as a skit on Saturday Night Live, then a best-selling record album (which was dedicated to Curtis) and finally as a major motion picture.

Curtis Salgado has also shared stages with many of his heroes, including Muddy Waters, Bobby Bland, Albert Collins and Bonnie Raitt.

Giles Robson is a multi award winning blues harmonica virtuoso and is the only European artist to sign with Chicago's Alligator Records. He is only one of THREE UK blues artists alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green to win a coveted Blues Music Award in Memphis.

Host and DJ for this incredible line up is Snowboy playing Chicago Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Blues Rock and more.

For the full line up of January Blues Festival concerts please head to januarybluesfestival.seetickets.com
If you have accessibility requirements and need a seat, or use a wheelchair, please see 229's Access Policy here: https://229.london/access/ 

- +44 20 7629 4110
- General enquiries: available during business hours

- Located at venue entrance
- Valid photo ID required
- Tickets can be collected 30-45 minutes before event start
- Original booking confirmation recommended

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public parking garages recommended
- Closest tube stations: Great Portland Street (Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Circle lines)
- Suggested use of public transportation

- Ground floor level accessible
- Wheelchair spaces available
- Advance notification recommended for specific accommodations
- Companion tickets can be arranged

- No outside food or drinks
- Valid ID required (18+ for most events)
- No recording during performances
- Coat check available
- Smoking not permitted inside venue

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Most shows are 18+
- Some all-ages events may be scheduled
- Parental guidance recommended
- Children under 14 typically not admitted without adult supervision