Shun Kikuta

Shunsuke "Shun" Kikuta is an internationally acclaimed guitarist who rose from playing classical guitar in Japan to becoming a defining figure in the Chicago blues scene. His career was ignited by an epiphany listening to B.B. King while studying at the Berklee College of Music, leading him to relocate to Chicago in 1990, where he endured initial financial hardships before performing alongside blues legends. Kikuta notably served as the touring guitarist for the "Godfather of Chicago Blues" Junior Wells and spent nearly a decade as the final guitarist for "Queen of the Blues" Koko Taylor, contributing to her 2007 Grammy-nominated album. Dubbed the "Shogun of Blues" by Clint Eastwood, Kikuta has performed globally at major festivals, appeared in high-profile media like Martin Scorsese’s The Blues documentary series, and collaborated with icons including Buddy Guy and B.B. King himself. In 2011, he shifted his base to Asia to tour with his own bands, release music under his label Rising Shun Records, and dedicate himself to music journalism and education as a university lecturer.

Tommy Chung

 Tommy Chung is widely regarded as the seminal figure of the Hong Kong Blues scene, credited with introducing the genre to local audiences and inspiring a new generation of musicians. His deep passion for the Blues—sparked during his youth in England—led him to host Hong Kong's first popular Blues radio show in 1996 and later open the internationally acclaimed live music venue, 48th Street Chicago Blues, in 2001. Driven by his dedication to the music, Chung eventually walked away from a lucrative 18-year career as a barrister to play the Blues full-time. As the only local artist to release dedicated Blues albums—collaborating with top-tier international musicians on three separate recordings—he has firmly established himself as a premier guitarist and vocalist, performing at major music festivals across Asia and making his name entirely synonymous with Hong Kong Blues.

Elodie Lee & The Midnight Blues

Elodie & the Midnight Blues deliver a soulful, sophisticated blues experience, blending timeless classics with jazz-infected improvisation. Featuring an international lineup, the ensemble is renowned for its emotional depth and rhythmic pulse that keeps the spirit of blues alive.

Elodie Lee (Vocal): One of the most alluring voices in the Hong Kong music scene. With a multilingual repertoire and expressive phrasing, she seemlessly blends jazz, folk, bossa, and classical influences into emotionally rich performances. Elegant, expressive and unmistakably her.

Dan LaVelle (Keys): A mainstay of the Hong Kong music scene since 1987, Dan is a veteran performer with an international pedigree. He brings a masterful blend of R&B and jazz-fused textures to the band's core sounds.

Jimmy Pittman (Bass): A Chicago-born bassist and pillar of the local scene since 2012. His steady, powerful grooves and solid low-end foundation anchor the band's rhythmic pocket.

Tim Ng (Drums): A versatile new generation Hong Kong talent, Tim provides the dynamic heartbeat of the band, rounding out the group with his precise, soulful percusssion.

Iris & The Blues Breakers

Iris and The Bluesbreakers are a prominent fixture in the Hong Kong live music scene, regularly performing blues nights at The Wanch  in Wan Chai. Their performances highlight classic blues standards and feature popular hits from legendary artists like Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.  

Kylie Choy

Singer, MC, Voice coach, dancer, all-round super star.

Joined by some top HK musicians for the night, Kylie will play a set to energise those feet and get you groovin'!