GA-20

GA-20 plays Brudenell Social Club on 20 October 2026 at 6:30 pm.

Since 2018, GA-20 has explored traditional blues. The trio is devoted to the place where traditional blues, country and rock 'n' roll intersect. "We make records that we would want to listen to," says guitarist Matt Stubbs. "It's our take on the song-based traditional electric blues we love." Stubbs, along with guitarist and vocalist Cody Nilsen and drummer Josh Kiggans, strives to bring traditional blues to the front lines of the modern roots music scene. "The focus for us has always been on the story, the melody, and on creating a mood," Stubbs continues. "Traditional country and soul have had recent revivals. We want to be part of doing that for traditional blues music."

GA-20 draws inspiration from artists such as Otis Rush, J. B. Lenoir, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Wells, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker and Johnny "Guitar" Watson. The band uses vintage instruments and amps, and favours recording live together in one room to capture energy and connection.

In their short history, GA-20 has topped the Billboard blues chart three times and won four Boston Music Awards for Best Blues Act, with multiple wins and nominations at the Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards and New England Blues Awards.