Guitar ace ready to strike a chord with music fans

AWARD-WINNING blues-rock guitarist Aynsley Lister continues his Eyes Wide Open Tour, following the release of his eighth studio album on Straight Talkin’ Records.

Aynsley’s previous work, 2013’s Home, won him the title of Songwriter of the Year at the Britsh Blues Awards.

The new album is a bold, confident and accessible slice of contemporary blues-rock that promises to bring Aynsley yet more accolades, as well as introduce his genre-blending sound to a new audience, building on the 100,000 albums he’s already sold worldwide.

Peter Green, Albert King and Eric Clapton were the musical giants influencing the young ears of Aynsley Lister while he was growing up.

Building on this foundaton, Aynsley has created his own unique perspectve on contemporary blues since he first formed a band, aged 13, and released his self-ttled debut in 1998 on Ruf Records.

It’s been a career during which he has played with, among others, Buddy Guy, John Mayall and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

He’s won multiple awards including Guitarist of the Year at the 2015 British Blues Awards and was nominated in the Guitarist and Male Vocal categories in the 2016 British Blues Awards.

For Eyes Wide Open, Aynsley confidently pursues his own distinctive musical path.

Self-assured, inventive and richly textured, he brings his 18 years of hard touring, 11 album releases (eight studio and three live) and all his experience as a musician to fruition.

Eyes Wide Open also displays Aynsley’s exquisite taste, that means he always plays for the song, bringing the blues to absolutely everyone.

Aynsley will perform at The Atkinson, Southport on Saturday, December 15, at 8pm.

To find out more or to book, visit www.the atkinson.co.uk or call 01704 533 333.