Blues festival in Aldermaston

New barn stage for musicians at today's (Saturday's) Blues on the Meadow event

BLUES on the Meadow is back, bigger and better than ever.

The annual blues and rock bash is one of Aldermaston's best-kept secrets and features acclaimed artists in a laid-back setting in the village.

The event takes place on this year on a new barn stage today (Saturday) and, as usual, local band Bad Penny will open at 12.30pm.

Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation are back by popular demand after a couple of year's absence and other acts include the Ben Poole band, fresh from the Glastonbury Festival.

Ben Poole has been nominated for Best Young Artist category in the British Blues Awards as well as Best Original Song for Everything I Want.

The ticket price remains at £20 and good food and drink, including real ale, is available.

Tickets are available by emailing neil@bluesonthemeadow.co.uk, or by telephoning 07788 428076 or 07798802591.

Alternatively visit www.bluesonthemeadow.co.uk or www.bluesonthemeadow.com