Aynsley Lister

On 3 June 2026, Aynsley Lister brings his song-led take on modern blues-rock to Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich. Featured in the 2024 Total Guitar readers’ poll of the Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time, the Leicester-born guitarist and songwriter has spent years refining a sound where narrative writing sits alongside concise, expressive playing. His influences run deep into British and American blues traditions, but his sets open out to soul, Americana and rock, with occasional pop touches that keep the dynamics shifting.

Live, Lister moves from tight shuffles to slow-burn ballads and riff-driven cuts, letting the groove breathe while keeping the songs at the centre. Expect material spanning his catalogue, including recent tracks from Along for the Ride, delivered with a band geared for interplay rather than showboating. His vocals favour clarity and tone, and his guitar work pivots from clean, melodic lines to a grittier edge when the moment calls for it. A focused, flexible performance where feel, melody and groove do the talking.