Big Al Reed fronts a five-piece playing rock'n'roll and classic covers across guitar, saxophone and keys at The White Swan.
Big Al & The Blistering Buicks are back at The White Swan on Friday 17 December, their third St Albans date of 2027. The first two were on 7 May and 15 October, so this one closes out their run at the pub for the year.
Big Al Reed fronts the five-piece, and the set is built around rock'n'roll and classic covers. It's a full band sound, with guitar, saxophone and keys all in the mix, and the repertoire reaches beyond the rock'n'roll to take in pop, ska and reggae. If you've caught them before, you'll know the sort of thing they do — a broad range of covers that keeps the set moving across a few different styles rather than sticking to one.
The White Swan is a traditional Irish and English pub on Upper Dagnall Street, just a short walk from St Albans Cathedral. Around here it's known as the Dirty Duck, and it's built a reputation on cask ales, live music, sports screenings and a rooftop terrace. It's a proper local spot, so it's the kind of place where you can just drift in for a pint and stay for the music.
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This is the third of three dates the band are playing at the venue this year, following the ones in May and October. The set starts at 21:15 and runs until 23:45, and there's no entry fee to get in. If you're around the cathedral area on a Friday night, it's an easy one to drop into.
