Kent Duchaine arrives at The Merry Monk in Church Street, on date two of his latest UK tour in the company of Leadbessie – his trusty steel guitar.

Originally from Minnesota, Kent developed a fascination for the blues music of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Lightening Hopkins and T-Bone Walker.

He learned to play the slide guitar and soon developed his own ferocious, wild style.

In 1979 Kent met up with his beloved and ever faithful Leadbessie. She's a beat up 1934 National Steel Guitar that wows and astounds audiences when the equally beat up case she travels in is opened and her extra heavy strings are furiously played.

Kent linked up with legendary blues man Johnny Shines in 1989 and they performed together and also made recordings over three years.

Since going solo in 1982 Kent and Leadbessie have probably clocked up over two million miles together, including over 75 overseas tours.
His shows include stories of his life on the road and he also speaks of the history of blues music.

Kent will appear from 8pm and entry is free