Blackballed + Guests

Blackballed are playing The Ferret on Friday 30 October, with guests on the bill too. It's a live music session hosted by the venue on Fylde Road, and they're billed as a well-turned-out trio playing hard-hitting rock, down-and-dirty blues and psychedelic soulfulness. They've built a reputation as a band not to be missed, and if you haven't caught them yet, this is a good place to start.

B Side Music Magazine called them 'expert musicians' whose energy stunned first-timers, and described them as 'fresh blood in an anodyne world'. They highlighted the blistering performances, razor-sharp skills and earworm riffs that make their sets work. Between the rock, the blues and the psychedelic soul, there's enough ground covered to keep a night moving, and the trio format means you can hear exactly what each player is doing.

It's a free entry night, so there's no ticket to sort in advance. The music runs from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with Blackballed and their guests sharing the bill. You'll find The Ferret at 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ, in Preston.